أفضل بودكاسات Smart Tech (2025)

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From Overwhelmed to Efficient: How Dave Braun Uses AI & Virtual Teams to Build High-Performing Businesses 41:46

4d ago41:46

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Dave Braun, CEO of Pro Website Creators and Chief Freedom Officer at HireMyVA, to break down exactly how AI, automation, and virtual teams can transform the way entrepreneurs work. Dave shares his journey from semiconductor engineering management to building successful remote…

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242. Tech Tools: The Power of Showing, Not Telling 14:31

9d ago14:31

14:31

Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Sometimes the best way to explain an idea is to show it. That’s why Loom was built — to make communication more visual, authentic, and efficient. By combining video, screen sharing, and AI-powered editing, Loom helps teams connect and collaborate asynchronously, no matter where …

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244. Community Creates Change: Build Relationships That Actually Matter 26:35

2d ago26:35

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Why community is the most powerful tool for transformation. Community isn't just a feel-good buzzword. According to Gina Bianchini, it's a catalyst for personal and collective transformation. Bianchini is the CEO and founder of community-building platform, Mighty Networks, and author of the book Purpose: Design a Community and Change Your Life. "Co…

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243. Rethinks: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently 28:59

5d ago28:59

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Reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals. “There’s no difference between the physiological response to something that you’re excited about and something that you’re nervous about or dreading,” says Andrew Huberman, associate professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University. In this Think Fast Talk Smart Rethink…

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3. When Knowing Too Much Can Hurt Your Communication: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible 13:27

6d ago13:27

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As communicators, we often need to take complex information (e.g., financial, technical, or scientific) and make it more understandable for our audience – we’re experts and they likely aren’t. But having so much knowledge on the topics we discuss can often make the job more difficult: we dive in too quickly, forget about our audience's needs, or us…

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Making Data Speak: How Hemant Panse Turns Company Data into AI-Driven Growth 47:22

11d ago47:22

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Hemant Panse, Founder and CEO of Mantra Technologies and Data Speak, to explore how businesses can unlock the power hidden within their own data. Hemant shares how his team helps small and mid-sized organizations modernize legacy systems, implement AI, and start generating re…

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241. Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work Work 24:28

11d ago24:28

24:28

How to unlock the power of groups through collective communication. They say teamwork makes the dream work. But as Colin Fisher knows, unlocking the power of groups requires a specific kind of collective communication. Fisher is an associate professor of organizations and innovation at University College London School of Management and author of Th…

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2. Communicating Our Multiple Selves: How to Effectively Manage Your Reputation 16:41

13d ago16:41

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How others perceive us in person and via social media can impact our careers and social standing. But we can build the reputation we want through conscious communication. On this podcast episode, strategic communication lecturers Matt Abrahams and Allison Kluger share techniques on effectively improving and managing your reputation. लोग हमें सामने …

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Lost Masterpieces Reborn: How AI Vanguard Uses Technology to Restore the 12 Caesars 52:05

18d ago52:05

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams talks with Yan Antropov, co-founder of AI Vanguard Art, about one of the most inspiring intersections of technology and culture — using AI to resurrect lost masterpieces. Yan takes us inside The 12 Caesars Project, where artificial intelligence, scientific precision, and human artistry comb…

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240. Belief It or Not: How to Rewrite the Narratives That Hold You Back 28:48

18d ago28:48

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How to identify and rewrite the limiting beliefs holding you back. Achieving what you want in life doesn’t just hinge on what you believe about your future. According to Muriel Wilkins, it has just as much to do with what you believe about your past and present. Wilkins is an executive coach, author, and host of the HBR podcast Coaching Real Leader…

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1. Speaking Without a Net: How to Master Impromptu Communication 21:58

20d ago21:58

21:58

Most professional communication is spontaneous in nature: it’s providing feedback in the moment, answering questions, introducing people. On this podcast episode, Strategic Communication lecturer Matt Abrahams speaks with Stanford lecturers Adam Tobin and Dan Klein on how to become more comfortable and confident in in-the-moment speaking situations…

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AI Agents in Action: How Ilya Ozerets Turns Automation into Real Business Growth 38:16

23d ago38:16

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams talks with Ilya Ozerets, Founder of Belchoice and Instaloper, about how AI agents are transforming modern business operations, from web optimization to compliance and customer engagement. Ilya unpacks the real impact of agentic AI, showing how businesses can go beyond hype and use automatio…

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239. Tech Tools: How Smarter Scheduling Leads to Stronger Communication 13:27

23d ago13:27

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Meetings are where collaboration happens — but too often, scheduling them feels like the biggest barrier to meaningful connection. That’s why Calendly was created: to simplify scheduling and make time for what truly matters — the conversation itself. In this episode of the Think…

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238. AMA: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill 26:52

25d ago26:52

26:52

When we truly listen, every conversation changes — including the one with ourselves. Listening isn’t about waiting for your turn to speak — it’s about being present enough to truly hear. In a world full of noise, slowing down to listen can feel like a radical act. Yet it’s in those moments of stillness and attention that real understanding begins. …

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Introducing Think Fast, Talk Smart (Hindi): The Podcast 1:59

26d ago1:59

1:59

Join Matt Abrahams, lecturer in strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he sits down with experts from across the world to discuss public speaking anxiety, speaking off the cuff, nailing a Q&A, and more. Stanford Graduate School of Business के Strategic Communication के lecturer Matt Abrahams के साथ जुड़िए, जहाँ वो दुनिय…

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Scaling with AI: How Ine Velaers Automates Workflows and Redefines Leadership in the Age of Smart Automation 30:00

1M ago30:00

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams talks with Ine Velaers - an independent consultant at IvelTrad and former Vice President at Density6- about the human side of automation and what it really takes to scale with AI. Ine shares her unconventional path from art and language studies to leading automation initiatives across indus…

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237. Mistake It Till You Make It: Learn Faster and Fail Smarter 27:47

1M ago27:47

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Why we learn the most when we accept that we might be wrong. Effective communication isn’t about having all the answers. As Astro Teller knows, it’s about finding (and sometimes fumbling) your way through the questions. Teller is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and inventor who serves as Captain of Moonshots at X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory. I…

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236. Tech Tools: Zeroing in on Your Email Communication 13:29

1M ago13:29

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Staying on top of communication starts with staying in control of your inbox. That’s why Rahul Vohra, founder and CEO of Superhuman, believes that how we manage email directly shapes how we manage our time, focus, and relationships. For years, Superhuman has helped professionals…

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From Compliance to Trust: How AI is Redefining Cybersecurity Leadership in Latin America and Beyond 25:27

1M ago25:27

25:27

In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams talks with Lucas Galvao, CEO and Founder of Open Cybersecurity, about one of the biggest shifts in modern security - moving from compliance to trust. Lucas shares how his team is transforming cybersecurity leadership across Latin America and the U.S. by using automation and AI to make compl…

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235. Refine, Reframe, Repeat: Make Your Communication a Slam Dunk 21:01

1M ago21:01

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The road to mastery is paved with small improvements every day. Communicating can feel daunting at times. What does it take to find your voice in the moments that matter most? As Chiney Ogwumike says, “There is freedom on the other side of your fear.” As a professional basketball player, NBA and WNBA analyst for ESPN, and advocate for gender equali…

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Maximizing AI for Sales and Business Growth: Strategy-First Approaches for Modern Leaders 20:06

2M ago20:06

20:06

In today’s episode, host Solomon Williams, founder of Solonox, dives deep into his own journey, offering insights from his experience in Azure cloud engineering, Scrum, and enterprise AI frameworks. Solomon shines a spotlight on the evolving landscape for small and medium businesses, sharing what he’s learned about implementing AI not just for the …

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234. Need to Know: Lead With Transparency, Character, and Silence 25:14

2M ago25:14

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When it comes to leading a team, there’s no such thing as too much information. Good leadership is about good communication. And for General Stanley McChrystal, that means creating a culture of free-flowing information: “The goal is to have everyone know everything all the time,” he says. McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander …

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233. Tech Tools: Write with Confidence and Impact 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

بقلم Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

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Balancing AI Automation With Human Touch: Marketing Insights From DEFCON 1’s Aya Dorado 40:02

2M ago40:02

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In today’s episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with Aya Dorado, Vice President at DEFCON 1 Marketing, to explore the intersection of automation, AI, and human psychology in marketing. Aya shares her unique journey from automation specialist to executive leader, unpacking how DEFCON 1’s CRM solution was originally built to solve real problems f…

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232. Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments 27:01

2M ago27:01

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To connect with others, you have to get out of your own head. Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction depends on the presence you bring to it. Harris is a former national news anchor for ABC News and is now the host of the 10% Happier podcast and author …

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AI, Security, and Opportunity: How Leaders Can Prepare for the Future 40:28

2M ago40:28

40:28

In this insightful conversation, host Solomon Williams sits down with Madinah Ali, President of Safe PC Solutions, to explore the evolving landscape of AI, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. Madinah shares her journey into the world of generative AI, her passion for building AI literacy frameworks, and the crucial need to bridge the digital divi…

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231. Secret Signals: Why We Rarely Say Exactly What We Mean 25:20

2M ago25:20

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Why what isn’t said can communicate more than what is spoken. We often speak in hints and half-truths, not because we can’t be direct, but because subtlety protects our relationships. “An awful lot of the time, we don’t just blurt out what we mean,” says Steven Pinker. “We hint, we wink, we beat around the bush — counting on our listener to read be…

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230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage 11:28

2M ago11:28

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Clear communication isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about making ideas stick. That’s why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals. For years, Figma has…

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229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot 25:17

2M ago25:17

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To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Original executive producer Jenny Luna turns the tables and interviews host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams about his bestselling book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put o…

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Navigating AI Integration: Startup Success, Enterprise Challenges, and the Future of Agentic AI 30:21

2M ago30:21

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In today's show, host Solomon Williams sits down with Dr. Irene Katzela, managing consultant at Axio4Tech and an expert in network technologies, enterprise system architecture, and startup growth. Dr. Katzela brings a wealth of experience from her journey through academia, consulting for industry giants, supporting startups as a fractional CTO, and…

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Navigating AI’s Black Box: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Safety in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape 27:49

2M ago27:49

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In this episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with Mike Jones, founder of EthixU, for a candid conversation on the unpredictable nature of AI, pressing ethical concerns, and the crucial role of testing and transparency. Mike shares his journey from seasoned IT pro to AI ethics advocate, revealing eye-opening personal experiences with AI’s limita…

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228. Negotiate Your Way to Success: Empathy, Mirroring, and Labeling 20:42

2M ago20:42

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Be ready, stay grounded, and communicate clearly — no matter what’s at stake. Communicating under pressure isn’t just a useful skill — it can be the difference between escalation and resolution. For Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group, it’s a daily discipline built on empathy, self-regulation, and intentional l…

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227. Tech Tools: Move Your Audience By Moving Through Your Presentation 18:19

3M ago18:19

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Great communication isn’t just about what you say — it’s about what your audience remembers. That’s why Jim Szafranski, CEO of Prezi, believes that visuals and storytelling are key to making ideas stick. For more than 15 years, Prezi has been reimagining the way we share informa…

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226. Reinvent Yourself: Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity 24:07

3M ago24:07

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Reinventing your life or career starts with reflection and conversation. Making the leap — to a new career, to the next stage of a relationship, or to a different version of yourself — requires honest communication. For Ilana Golan, being “leap-ready” requires that we answer three questions: Why me? Why this? And why now? Golan knows all about thes…

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Decoding Cloud Costs and AI Automation with Orit Yaron of Attribute 27:31

3M ago27:31

27:31

In this episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with Orit Yaron, VP of Engineering at Attribute, to explore the rapidly evolving world of cloud cost management and financial operations, also known as FinOps, in the age of AI. Orit shares her two decades of experience leading engineering teams, from startup beginnings to major milestones like IPOs.…

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225. Speaking Fluent Internet: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We Speak 28:07

3M ago28:07

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In the digital age, it’s critical to craft communication that fits the context. Like it or not, algorithms now decide whose messages get heard. “If you want to communicate effectively,” says Adam Aleksic, “you need to be exactly aware of what that medium is doing.” Aleksic is a linguist, author, and educational content creator with millions of foll…

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224. Make Your Messages Epic: The Evolution of Words and the Stories They Carry 23:49

3M ago23:49

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Why modern communication still relies on ancient words and narratives. All communication and connection depend on one thing: language. That’s why Laura Spinney says understanding language — where it comes from and how it evolves over time — can help us use it more effectively. “Language is incredibly powerful,” says Spinney, an author and journalis…

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223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection 23:43

3M ago23:43

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By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections. Humor in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most serious tools we have in building successful connections. Wood Brooks and Bagdonas, both teachers, authors, and experts in the field of communication, r…

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Cracking Social Commerce with AI: How Dimension Studios Drives TikTok Shop Success 26:39

3M ago26:39

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In this episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with Ali Mirzaei, CEO of Dimension Studio, to explore the seismic shifts happening at the intersection of AI, social commerce, and the explosive rise of platforms like TikTok Shop. Ali shares his journey from a teenage social commerce entrepreneur to building a VC-backed, AI-driven company that’s tra…

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222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most 25:03

3M ago25:03

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Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost. You want a more successful career, a more fulfilling relationship, a more meaningful life? What if all that’s standing in your way — are the conversations that you’re avoiding? “Most things that we want in life are on the other side of a difficult conversation,” says Jenn Wy…

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221. Don’t Get Lost in Translation: Staying Cool When Every Word Counts 19:34

4M ago19:34

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How do you stay clear, calm, and precise when every word counts and there’s no room for error? Staying calm and focused while translating high-stakes conversations in real time isn’t just a language skill — it’s a masterclass in communication under pressure. And for Giampaolo Bianchi, simultaneous interpreter for the United Nations and World Health…

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220. Prep Like a Pro: Communication Confidence, Clarity, and Comedy 26:12

4M ago26:12

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Master the art of thinking on your feet and turning unpredictability into powerful communication. Being quick on your feet isn’t just a performance skill — it’s a communication necessity. And for Peter Sagal, longtime host of NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, it’s a craft he’s honed over more than two decades in front of a live audience. In this expa…

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How SpacePal Scaled Fast With AI and Entrepreneurial Teams with Tomás Bacigalupo 18:17

4M ago18:17

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This week, host Solomon Williams sits down with Tomás Bacigalupo, CTO and co-founder of SpacePal—a platform revolutionizing how people find and rent spaces by the hour or day. Tomás shares his journey, from SpacePal’s humble beginnings focused on coworking spaces to a creative rebrand embracing all types of venues, from photo shoots to baby showers…

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219. Six Motivations, One Workplace: Who Are You at Work? 25:21

4M ago25:21

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When communicating with their employees, most firms have no idea who they’re talking to. Good communication is about knowing your audience. But if your organization is only focused on knowing your customers, James Root says you're forgetting a whole other cohort: your employees. Root is a senior partner at Bain & Company, Chair of Bain Futures, and…

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From Optometry to Tech: Brianna Rhue’s Journey, Growth, and Scaling with AI 47:32

4M ago47:32

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In this episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with Dr. Brianna Rhue, CEO and co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens, to explore the real-world challenges and breakthroughs at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Brianna shares her journey from optometrist to tech entrepreneur, offering candid insights into building and scaling a SaaS business …

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218. Teaching Truths & Tactics: Live Lessons From Stanford in Cape Town 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Real connection means understanding your audience, staying true to yourself, and creating space for others. How do you communicate who you are, what you stand for, and leave space for others to do the same? At the Stanford Seed Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, three GSB professors explored why real connection is built through authentic communicat…

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Scaling with AI: Digital Marketing Strategies and Community Building with Emily Moreno 29:16

4M ago29:16

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In this episode, host Solomon Williams sits down with digital marketing expert and consultant Emily Moreno to explore the power of AI and digital marketing, especially for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to scale. Emily shares her remarkable journey - from building a seven-figure e-commerce business as a first-generation immigrant with no…

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Decoding the Future of Tech: Practical AI Strategies for Business Outcomes 4:27

4M ago4:27

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Welcome to the very first episode of the AI Advantage, hosted by Solomon Williams, founder of Solonox. In this premiere episode, Solomon sets the stage for what listeners can expect from the podcast—a no-fluff, no-hype approach to understanding how AI and automation can drive real business outcomes. Drawing on his decade of experience in cloud engi…

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217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections 29:14

4M ago29:14

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How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life. Whether you’re trying to build a romantic or professional connection, Rachel Greenwald’s advice is exactly the same. “Focus on how you make someone feel more than you focus on the words that you're saying,” she says. As a professional coach, Greenwald helps people develop better communi…

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216. Wired for Words: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Influence 26:25

4M ago26:25

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Understanding your audience's psychology is the key to crafting communication that resonates. Persuading others isn't about magic spells or mind-reading tricks. According to Emily Falk, the real secret is simpler: know what your audience finds relevant, and you’ll be able to craft a message that resonates. Falk is a professor of communication, psyc…

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