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Venture Investing in Mobility + Tech with University of Michigan’s Early-Stage Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund 39:30

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with David Brem, Managing Director of the University of Michigan’s Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund. David offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a student-led endowment fund focused on early-stage, sector-agnostic investments primarily in the Michigan ecosystem. He shares insights on their unique, founder-first investment approach, how they navigate pre-seed to Series A venture opportunities, and the rigorous due diligence process involving qualitative analysis over pure numbers. David also discusses his roles with global VC networks including Electro Ventures, the London Venture Capital Network, and Level Up Ventures, illustrating how he bridges U.S., European, and Australian venture ecosystems with a special focus on mobility and transportation tech. Highlights include deep dives into emerging trends like eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), smart city infrastructure, and safety innovations in aviation technology. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how diverse expertise—from military intelligence and management consulting to academic ventures—shapes David’s investment thesis and community-building efforts. The episode also explores the importance of networking, adding value in the startup ecosystem, and practical advice for aspiring investors or entrepreneurs navigating the venture capital world. With stories of successes, challenges, and future outlooks, this episode is a must-listen for innovators, founders, and investors aiming to understand the intersection of academia, technology, and venture capital in today’s dynamic landscape. Learn more about David's work at https://zli.umich.edu/zell-lurie-commercialization-fund/ Connect with David on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lowell-brem/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

Ronderings

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In season one of Ronderings, Ron talks to his guests about their superpowers, including career advice, diversity, mindset, wellness, and leadership. Ron grew up in New York City, and has been coaching and leading executive searches for the last five years, taking what he has learned from 15 years in corporate, higher education, government, and non-profit contexts. He and his wife are obsessed with reality television, and Ron also moonlights as a men's personal stylist and group fitness instructor. Ron says, "I believe in the power of intuition and deepening one’s self-awareness and impact on others. I believe in the power of connection and transparency. I believe that we must dismantle systems of oppression and racism to recover our fullest humanity. Most of all, I believe our power to change the world starts from changing ourselves first."

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The Heart of Justice is Truth-Telling with Bill Murphy 1:00:57

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True leadership is the ability to bridge gaps, translate perspectives, and foster respect, ensuring that every voice—from the visible to the unseen—is valued and heard. William (Bill) Murphy is the Chief Operations Officer for Indianapolis Public Schools, where he drives operational excellence to support academic success in one of Indiana’s largest districts. He previously led Enroll Indy, served as Vice President of Louisiana Schools for IDEA Public Schools, and was Chief School Support Officer for Jefferson Parish Public Schools, where he helped raise the district's state rating from a D to a B. With experience as a school principal, teacher, and consultant, Bill has shaped educational systems and founded programs like the Center for Resilience, supporting children with severe mental health needs in New Orleans. Bill shares his journey from upstate New York, his transition to Indiana during the pandemic, and his upbringing in a loud Irish Catholic family, which shaped his direct, loving communication style in both his work and family life. He shares the happiness of being the dad of three Black boys and how his wife’s quieter Southern upbringing contrasts with his. He notes that being in a biracial marriage means constant learning and adapting. Bill is grateful for the loving people in his community because they are crucial for the support he receives in raising his sons, particularly Black male mentors who step in to guide his children in areas he cannot. Learning humility and navigating the challenges of interracial marriage is crucial for his family, and they foster open communication about everything. His story about adopting his middle son is a miracle in itself. In work, Bill is a universal translator between departments, so all can have a mutual understanding. Cultural and professional differences between teams can be huge, but decency, respect, and appreciation for each other—especially in silent roles—work like a charm. K-12 education reform, in his opinion, has challenges on the ground versus rhetorical lobbyists and commentators’ way of doing things rather than taking care of students and systemic solutions. The heart of justice is truth-telling—justice on the smallest or largest scale can’t happen without truth. Let’s be more truthful in our relationships and societal progress. Show notes: 🇮🇪 Loud dynamics within Irish Catholic families: love language is conflict – protecting and moving each other forward. 01:02 👰🏽‍♀️ Living in New Orleans and learning between spouses in biracial families: the loving group of Black men who helped his sons. 08:55 😤 Important conversations and strategic planning in a multicultural marriage: comments on the streets and bad experiences. 15:40 😅 Bill’s unusual “Why Teach for America” story: being split 50/50 between charter schools and district schools. 25:03 🤩 The value of invisible roles: treating all people with respect. 31:32 🧞‍♂️ Communication across departments and being a universal translator: preventing chaos and being a strategic fixer. 36:29 😩 Education and career pathways in K-12 reform: is the same thing happening in education as it is in the working class? 40:37 😇 The Anam Cara – spirit friend: Bill’s adopted son Kiran and the miraculous flow of events. 47:08 💎 Bill’s RONdering: The heart of justice is truth-telling – go to therapy and find what is thriving for you. 51:52 🎨 Bill’s love for tattoos: Black and Irish culture, pop culture, and Game of Thrones tattoos. 💙 Show love for people in operations work: make someone’s day. 57:10 Links Web: www.myips.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/william-murphy-edd-64857390 Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Ron’s book: www.amazon.com/dp/1613431473…

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Inertia and Progress, Not Perfection with Donnell J. Butler 56:48

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It’s not about perfection out of the box—it’s about learning to learn and growing through the process. Dr. Donnell Butler is the Founder and President of Prelude, a nonprofit that partners with employers and schools to create work-based learning experiences, helping students from lower-income backgrounds gain professional skills, explore careers, and achieve economic freedom through paid internships. With over 20 years of experience, he has focused on improving college and career outcomes for underserved communities, previously serving as a dean at Franklin & Marshall College, where he co-led initiatives that significantly increased diversity and graduation rates. A first-generation college graduate from the South Bronx, Dr. Butler holds a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall and a Ph.D. from Princeton University. He serves on the board of the Relay Graduate School of Education and is a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow. Growing up in the South Bronx, combined with a love for learning and academic success, shaped Donnell’s path into the K-12 education world. Living abroad as an "army brat" (thanks to his stepfather's military service) exposed him to different cultures and educational systems. Donnell embraced his love for learning and was determined to create a better life. His mentors—teachers and other adults—guided him and his passion for education and mentorship eventually led him to shift from accounting to working in higher education, particularly at Franklin & Marshall College, where he focused on helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. One challenge newer generations face is the lack of early work experiences, and for both Ron and Donnell, many of the skills needed for success came from on-the-job experiences rather than formal education. That’s why Donnell is so passionate about teaching both employees and young people the value of combining education with real-world experience. He believes in the transformative power of this combination, which is why he founded Prelude—a nonprofit that provides paid work opportunities to high school students. Skills like interpersonal communication, time management, and problem-solving can only truly be learned in a real-world context. Building supportive environments where students can learn, make mistakes, and grow is essential for their development and confidence. Let’s keep moving forward—let’s show them they have the power to change the world. Show notes 🗽 EdLoc members and friends: Ron and Donnell share the same passion for sports. 02:20 🪖 Donnell is originally from the South Bronx: He moved frequently and traveled the world until he was 10 years old. 04:55 🏫 Learning in Department of Defense schools: being different but not shy to put in extra effort. 08:10 👦🏾 His first beating was due to his success in school: building a path that would be different from working for the army. 11:00 🏆 Being drawn to mentors and adults: double majoring in college in sociology and accounting. 14:30 🧠 College access and success guru: all the amazing people who changed his mindset. 23:20 🥅 Two-thirds of teenagers had a paid job in the eighties: today, most internships are unpaid, and there’s a lack of work-based learning experiences. 27:24 💰 Ron’s experience as a pharmacy assistant for $4 an hour in 1988: The superpower of learning through trial and error. 32:54 🤑 Structure and regime of working and learning: the power of a paycheck and developing young people. 43:40 💎 RONdering: Understand kids and encourage mistakes—keep moving forward, just like babies learning to walk. Celebrate all the wins. 48:00 Links : Web: www.joinprelude.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/connectwithprelude Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Ron’s book: www.amazon.com/dp/1613431473…

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Find a Way or Make the Right Tools: Lea Crusey and Mathias Probst 59:47

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Well-being isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Lea Crusey is the co-founder and Head of U.S. Expansion for WOOF, a well-being tool for students and teachers. With a career in public policy, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement, she works to expand opportunities for marginalized communities. A former Teach For America corps member, Lea has focused on improving public education, founding Allies for Educational Equity, and designing an innovative pooled giving model. She has also held leadership roles at Democrats for Education Reform, StudentsFirst, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Chicago Transit Authority. Mathias Probst is the co-founder and CEO of WOOF, a Denmark-based startup providing digital tools to enhance student and teacher well-being in classrooms. He was always part of innovative projects, including launching Detroit's first full-circle aquaponic system, creating a biodiversity-focused business for Danish farmers, and founding CePI. Inspired by their experience as Teach First Denmark educators, Mathias and his co-founder, Amalie Dankert, developed WOOF to promote effective and meaningful student wellbeing solutions. Lea Crusey and Mathias Probst share their personal and professional journeys that led to the creation of WOOF, tools for students and teachers. Mathias reflects on his early life from being a competitive gymnast in Denmark, his career in philosophy and consulting, and his pivotal experience as a Teach For Denmark educator, where he recognized the urgent need for tools to address student well-being. Lea shares how her upbringing was shaped by her mixed-race heritage and her family's dedication to service, her time as a Teach For America corps member, and her transition into education advocacy. WOOF has started innovation in education and demonstrated measurable improvements in student outcomes, such as increased attendance and engagement. There is a huge importance of staying connected to the needs of educators and students while normalizing emotional awareness in schools cannot be overstated. Let’s transform education in the best possible way, using perseverance, humility, and prioritizing human impact over numbers! Show Notes: 🇩🇰 Mathias grew up in Denmark and he was a purpose-driven person his whole life: from business and eco-consulting to teaching. 03:38 👨‍🏫 Having no tool for teaching children in need: founding WOOF and supporting the well-being of his students. 07:20 👩‍🏫 Lea’s experience with the power of community and serving: Teach For America and teaching in Singapore. 11:27 🤯 Working in StudentsFirst: state-level advocacy – decentralization issues and seeing many districts are K-8, not K-12. 15:53 🐘 Allies for Educational Equity work: the elephant analogy and WOOF work. 18:44 🧠 We learn from opportunities to make mistakes: anonymous input of 70,000 kids globally is an important asset for learning. 25:24 🏆 Growing and scaling of the product is sometimes not easy to predict: Allies for Educational Equity and Innovation of 2025. 29:03 💊 Well-being as a ‘means to an end’ in the US: students are reporting anonymously how they are doing and the results are shocking. 34:05 😇 Lack of meaning in our life: finding a deeper connection and what drives your classroom. 39:54 🫂 Emotions need to be validated. 43:51 🤓 Preventing the loss of new generations: create space for safe learning. 47:03 💎 Episode Ronderings: Find a way or make one: it is possible with the right tools. 50:43 Links: Website: www.planetwoof.io LinkedIn, Lea: www.linkedin.com/in/leacrusey LinkedIn, Mathias: www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-probst-25510b12 Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Ron’s book: www.amazon.com/dp/1613431473…

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Creating the Rooms Where It Happens with Mohan Sivaloganathan 55:14

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Mohan Sivaloganathan is a founder of Harmonious Leadership, a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach. He is also known as the “Batman of Social Impact” and at night he is a hip-hop artist. Throughout his career, Mohan has supported local and national organizations in orchestrating sustainable transformation and systems change across corporate social responsibility, education, civic engagement, and philanthropy. He is passionate about breaking down the false choice between well-being and performance - an antiquated leadership ideology that inhibits people and organizations from advancing their boldest social impact ideas. Mohan shares his incredible journey from a fierce, driven leader to a "kingmaker" who uplifts others. Rooted in his Sri Lankan parents' immigrant story and legacy of service, Mohan realized that maturity, humility, and joy in seeing others succeed are pathways to becoming a mature leader and overcoming his anxiety. For Mohan, traditional notions of masculinity require deep conversations. Vulnerability and empathy are essential to redefining what it means to be a man today. His concept of Harmonious Leadership is different. For him, true impact comes from balancing self-care, purpose, and performance. Don’t wait for others to create opportunities for you; instead, take the initiative to create your own spaces—places where you can be authentic, connect with others, and express yourself fully. Show notes timestamps: 🇱🇰 Growing up in Sri Lankan immigrant family: finding success through service but not forgetting their roots. 02:06 🦸🏽‍♂️ The journey from becoming “a hero” and “king” and becoming a “kingmaker”. 10:01 🏀 Basketball and leadership: I’m not only here to score - alpha males and shifting his view. 14:29 🏆 Archetypes of people to learn from for Mohan: Justin Cohen and solidarity in “Dads for Kamala” campaign. 24:11 💪🏽 Redefining masculinity and challenging traditional stereotypes of masculinity: Silly Sensitive Men playing Uno event. 31:14 ⚖️ Balance of self-care, purpose, and performance to survive or to thrive: the concept of harmony in Harmonious Leadership. 38:10 🫂 Reflecting on wisdom and consciousness: important keynotes, coaching, and acts of love with people. 44:64 💎 Mohan’s Rondering: Being in the rooms where everything happens and creating your own spaces for connection and expression. 48:23 Links Connect: www.linkedin.com/in/msivaloganathan Website: www.harmoniousleaders.com Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo…

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Culture: Ensuring People Are Appreciated, Supported and Valued with Niloy Gangopodhyay 1:03:13

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Niloy Gangopadhyay, is a passionate educator, and leader who for over 20 years has been addressing inequities in public education as a systems, school, and nonprofit leader. He began his career as a 2002 Teach For America corps member in San Jose, California, and now serves as TFA’s Vice President for the 35th Anniversary Summit. Previously, he led state-level initiatives for at-risk students at the Texas Education Agency and co-founded Success Preparatory Academy, a K-8 charter school in New Orleans. His upbringing rooted in his parents' immigrant values of education and service—shaped Niloy’s commitment to becoming a leader in public service. Sports taught Niloy the importance of teamwork, culture, and data-driven decision-making. Our education system expects first-year teachers to perform at the same level as seasoned educators, and feedback compared to other professions is minimal. Feedback is essential to help teachers grow and improve, and Niloy shares how a strong culture in schools is directly connected with student success. How to redesign feedback systems in education to better support teachers? Technology, such as AI and video analysis, to provide asynchronous feedback and help educators reflect on their practice might be the key. Niloy is passionate about the importance of ensuring people feel appreciated, supported, and valued (ASV) in their work, and how understanding what motivates individuals can unlock their potential. Let’s connect with our team members on much deeper levels to discover the hidden powers. Show notes timestamps: ☃️ The impact of trauma and the feeling of not having a home: holidays are challenging for educators. 01:56 🇮🇳 Niloy immigrant parents who placed a premium on education. 04:51 👨🏽‍🏫 He knew he wanted to work in public service early on: gaining experience with Teach For America. 07:08 🏫 Moving to New Orleans: facing the initial challenges of taking over a failing school. 12:27 😍 His parents were very focused on community service and education. 21:15 🏈 Sports teams and leadership are similar: starting quarterback and first-grade teacher. 27:51 👂🏽 Coaching and feedback are critical in life, sports, and education. 30:24 📈 The importance of using exemplars to showcase the impact of coaching and feedback on teacher growth. 40:11 🆒 The positive impact technology can have on culture, organizational success, and individual growth in education. 48:03 🌸 Teach For America’s Summit: a well of inspiration for K-12 education. 49:21 💎 Niloy’s Ronderings: Making sure people are appreciated, supported, and valued to unlock the potential of individuals by understanding and addressing their unique challenges. 55:21 Links: Connect: www.linkedin.com/in/niloy-gangopadhyay-76a438159 Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Ron’s book: www.amazon.com/dp/1613431473…

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Trust Yourself and Your Intuition with De-Lea Deane-Allen 51:58

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We need to create a high bar where the bar is to care about both people and performance. They are not dichotomies; they support each other . De-Lea Deane-Allen is the founder and CEO of Higher Bar Leadership LLC, dedicated to helping organizations create transformational work environments where all people can thrive. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher, school leader, and C-level executive, she specializes in leadership development, change management, and equity, driving significant improvements in representation, engagement, and performance. She is a Pahara Fellow, ICF-certified coach, and adjunct coach with The Management Center. Raised by her father from Guyana and her mother from Barbados, De-Lea experienced two contrasting approaches to education that shaped her. Her experience in sports and athletic running, helped her find her confidence and shaped her belief that the power of mindset is more than half of the success. Her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion is huge. She took on roles focused on creating leadership pipelines and systems for advancing leaders of color. Supporting leaders of color and creating the conditions for them is something she is very passionate about. De-Lea advocates for a "higher bar" in leadership: performance with care for people and long-term sustainability. She is urging leaders to trust their intuition and recognize that the environments they create are just as crucial as the results they aim to achieve. Show notes: 👫🏽 Child of Caribbean immigrants: the influence her parents had on her education is huge. (01:59) ☀️ A high bar and mindset, combined with love, is the perfect combination for good leadership. (04:06) 🏫 Private school education in a diverse community: Her experience as an athlete and the power of mindset on sports results. (05:39) The power of connections: When she realized her passion lay in education. (10:55) 🌟 De-Lea's changes and results in leadership: The different environments people build. (13:30) ❓ Why people of color are underrepresented in leadership positions: Her DEI work and success in retaining leaders. (18:30) 👩🏽‍💼 Starting her own company: A combination of executive coaching and supporting leaders in small and large groups. (20:52) 🏃🏽‍♀️ Motherhood and challenges with the lack of teachers: The level of stress and getting back to running. (22:30) 🧘🏽‍♀️ Connection between wellness and leadership: Prioritize wellness, even in small ways, and business success will be affected too. (26:35) ⚡ Higher bar and a need to redefine success: Not thinking short-term, but focusing on long-term sustainability and care for people. (32:18) 🎯 Providing space to identify your foundational values from your early years: Leaders need to share vulnerability and find their strength. (40:26) 💎 De-Lea's Rondering: Conditions matter, so pay attention to them just as you do for performance. (49:10) Links: Website www.higherbarleadership.com Subscribe https://dda.kit.com/a0568c379e Get in touch www.linkedin.com/in/ddeaneallen Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo…

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Assimilation to Self-Discovery to Healing with Analiza Quiroz Wolf 56:47

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True success isn’t just about individual achievement; it’s about the collective rise of our communities. Analiza Quiroz Wolf, CEO of Women of Color Rise, coaches diverse leaders, including social entrepreneurs and C-suite executives. She recently published The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color's Guide to Leadership , drawing on research and stories from her podcast, Women of Color Rise . Analiza is a former non-profit CEO, U.S. Air Force Captain, Fulbright Scholar, and graduate of the Stakeholder Leadership Governance Institute. Analiza has experience serving on nonprofit boards and hopes to serve on a corporate board. As a daughter of Filipino immigrants, she shares three major phases in her life: assimilation, self-discovery, and healing. Chasing the "American Dream" and facing cultural pressures to fit into a predominantly white society took a toll, causing her to hide her true self. Then, Analiza’s self-discovery led her to deep healing and specific experiences from which she now sees the world. Her analogy of babies in the river and the value placed on demographics highlights the flaws in our system’s thinking and approach. In K–12 education , Analiza advocates for a system that encourages critical thinking, empathy, and communication, allowing students to explore their identities and beliefs. That is why she is so focused on coaching leaders of color and creating supportive communities. Collective success, community, and empathy are fundamental for creating equitable and inclusive environments for all of us to thrive in, and Analiza is a great showcase of that. Show Notes 🇵🇭 Analiza's story is a typical Filipino immigrant story: it was all about assimilation. 04:05 🎭 It was also a traumatic story of hiding behind a mask: she lost herself. 06:18 👧🏻 Growing up, it was all about being seen but not heard: following orders and achieving perfect grades. 09:56 👧🏻 How Analiza got from the number one brand school in the world to working in education. 14:53 🏫 She used her education to work on starting and scaling schools. 19:16 👩🏻‍🏫 Analiza is a multi-sector leader: education systems need to get stronger. 22:26 👉🏻 The system isn't broken; it's designed to be this way: the K-12 ed system is about exploiting poverty. 27:12 🏷️ When the system sees a person, based on demographics, there's automatically a value placed on them. 30:45 ⚠️ When we are enough, it provides critical thinking, communication, and creativity to solve whatever issue we're facing in our community. 34:03 😇 It's much easier to survive when you're in a community. 38:26 🤓 Today, Analiza is in coaching: she approaches it with a cultural lens, as a woman of color and minority. 41:52 📙 She named her book, The Myth of Success: A Woman of Color's Guide to Leadership. 45:04 🌺 Her faith has opened up so much for her, personally, but also as a leader: it allows her to take risks and really go for what she believes. 46:31 💎 Analiza's RONdering: no matter what challenges you face in life, come back to yourself. 52:25 Links: • Myths of Success Book: bit.ly/mythsbook • Podcast: analizawolf.com/womenofcolorrise • Website: analizawolf.com • LinkedIn (Analiza): www.linkedin.com/in/analizawolf • LinkedIn (Women of Color Rise): www.linkedin.com/company/bossmamas Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo…

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Cuidáte: You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup with David Nungaray 1:01:51

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Summary: Language has the power to connect people, to move hearts, and to do good in the world. David Nungaray is a co-founder of Gente Empowerment Network but is actually a forever dual language teacher and principal at heart no matter what his current work title is. The children and families he worked with as an educator are one of his guiding forces in the work he continues to do in education. As a son of Mexican immigrants, a native Spanish speaker, a gay educator, and a first-generation college graduate, he felt on his skin the lack of the system. David’s story begins with his family’s immigration from Tijuana, Mexico, to the U.S., where they faced challenges due to being undocumented. After a car accident at a young age that left David in a coma, his family’s struggles continued. Despite these obstacles, David excelled in school, thanks to the support of key teachers. He is very passionate about the importance of bilingualism as an asset, not just for students like him who grew up speaking Spanish and struggled during Proposition 227. It is very sad to see that nothing changed for generations in the USA and that 92% of our students are still experiencing programs that are not going to help them. David hopes to continue making an impact on multilingual education policy and practice, advocating for increased access to bilingual education programs and helping students like him thrive. Language brings cultural exchange, understanding, and power to the community. We should all respect different cultures and the enrichment they are brining to our lives. Show notes: 🪄 David is a magician of LinkedIn: he is destined for big things. 1:11 🧒🏻 He is the first child of an immigrant family from Tijuana, Mexico: a car accident completely changed his life. 03:45 🗣️ Learning English was hard for him: he grew up during Proposition 227. 05:34 😎 Teachers who poured faith, learning, and patience into David. 08:52 ⭐ The value of bilingualism and languages other than English: 12:13 🤯 Political nature of language: some people were punished for speaking other languages besides English. 15:41 🏆 Circle of champions around David: his parents, his husband, and various mentors and friends who have supported him throughout his career. 19:27 😇 Learn to be direct with people: help from his amazing family and leveraging direct talk from them. 21:33 🏡 Moving from San Antonio to California: harnessing time with his parents and family. 27:01 👔 David’s coaching work around navigating job searches, interviews, and salary negotiations: Latiné often underestimate themselves. 31:07 ⚡ Power in asking for what you need: understanding advocacy for yourself. 35:36 🆚 Job hopping and the negative attitude towards it: blaming the individual rather than looking at the system. 37:36 🤓 Shifted to a leader role at 17, becoming a principal at 25: David took all opportunities given to him. 40:37 🌈 Take that leap: being a queer man in Texas without protection. 46:06 💎 David’s RONdering: You can’t pour from an empty cup – take care of yourself and find balance. 54:48 Links Connect: www.linkedin.com/in/david-nungaray-a4a47115 Gente Website: www.genteempowerment.com Gente Instagram: www.instagram.com/genteempowerment Gente TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@genteempowerment Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo…

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Raj Thakkar - Self-Care and Learning in Entrepreneurship 48:20

منذ 42 weeks48:20

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Raj Thakkar is the author, Founder & CEO of Charter School Business Management (CSBM) as well as FOREsight Financial Services for Good. He is an expert on nonprofit and charter school finance and has presented countless financial best practices workshops across the country. He poured all his knowledge into the book Fiscally Secure: Prepare, Protect & Propel Your CHARTER SCHOOL with Responsible Financial Management to help people learn all the steps in handling finances properly. Raj is sharing his story from a helper in a family convenience store to a finance pro and how he transformed his career as an Indian immigrant into something he is passionate about. He is passionate about responsible financial management, both personal and professional, and Raj highlights the importance of surviving audits in the charter school finance landscape. His book is a detailed guide to fixing all the ‘symptoms,’ and he shares some of those in the episode. Like every entrepreneur with experience through hardships, Raj realized that having your circle of champions, surrounding yourself with smart people, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance is the key. He loves yoga, Orangetheory, running, and being active. The power of great people and his community groups helped him during the most difficult times. Raj says that responsible financial management is possible for everyone and is eager to teach these principles to children from an early age. Show notes: 👨🏽‍💼 Raj runs the finance and operations for many charter schools across the country: realizing he is a money guy and he landed in finance. 04:11 👦🏽 He got interested in finance as a kid by helping his father run a convenience store. 05:58 👂🏽 In his journey, he did a lot of listening: his first contract was with the New York City Charter School Center. 08:41 💸 Finances in charter schools: you have to survive your audit. 14:44 📘 Raj wrote a book called "Fiscally Secure: Prepare, Protect, and Propel Your Charter School with Responsible Financial Management." 17:28 ⚠️ Merging OPS and Finance departments in charter schools is the #1 symptom of a bad finance organization: Raj’s book is the solution for all symptoms in simple terms. 18:27 ⭐ Vision is nothing without execution; Raj has a fantastic leadership team and groups that are helping him. 27:39 💪🏽 Advice Raj would give to young Raj: just keep learning and have huge dreams. 33:41 🏃🏽‍♂️ Entrepreneurs have to take care of their bodies: Raj ran the NYC marathon four times and goes to Orangetheory regularly. 37:43 💎 Raj's RONdering: responsible financial management is possible in your life if you know the components. 42:39 Links Connect: www.linkedin.com/in/raj-thakkar-135b172 Get a Book: www.a.co/d/9RkcI4b Website: www.csbm.com Fiscally Secure: www.csbm.com/fiscally-secure Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Twitter: https://twitter.com/phenomeron Instagram: www.instagram.com/phenomeron…

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Kendrick Harris: Own Your S**t - You Are Not Your Mistakes 48:42

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We know who we are, but we get away from it. Kendrick Harris is an NYU alumnus, retired Air Force officer, and former business leader with experience in real estate law, construction, and a former lawyer. He is a business owner of the Distinguished Chef and a top-notch chef. Kendrick is sharing with us his powerful testament to resilience, self-discovery, and transformation. After time spent at NYU, where Kendrick was deeply involved in student leadership and community service with Ron, he took an unexpected path, joining the Air Force as an officer. His military experience, earning a master's degree at Harvard, brought him to leadership positions. Still, his life took a dramatic turn when a series of poor decisions led to his disbarment and criminal charges. He realized that the only path was forward by confronting his mistakes and rebuilding his life from the ground up by pursuing his long-forgotten passion—cooking. His story of redemption, perseverance, letting go, and centering shows us that one's mistakes do not define them. During his difficult times, Kendrick found motivation in the stories of others who had faced and overcome their own challenges and hardships while becoming the best versions of themselves. His passion for bringing equity to culinary arts, learning the history of amazing Black chefs of America, and bringing the elegance of the cooking experience to everyone is just amazing. The recipe for finding the way out of the darkness or despair is waiting for you in this amazing episode. Notes 🍎 NYU Alumni and CPS: helping kids, students, and serving the community. 02:17 ✈️ Starting active duty with the Air Force: Kendrick was sent to Harvard to get a master's degree even though he planned to go to law school. 05:15 😇 We hold onto things we think we want: moments where you need to go in yourself and let go. 11:07 ⚖️ After the military, he went to law school: rebuilding life after getting disbarred. 12:53 ⚡ Getting back to himself through serving others: his love of culinary arts. 16:41 ⭐ Clashing with your parents but pursuing their respect: working in Michelin-starred restaurants and being the only Black man in it. 21:29 ☯️ Virtual coaches that affected Kendrick’s change: inspiring stories from people who went through a lot. 25:33 👨🏾‍🍳 Kendrick created The Distinguished Chef Lifestyle Brand: Hercules Posey and James Hemings were amazing Black chefs in the 1700s. 32:50 ☯️ His mission is to capture the elegance of the cooking experience: wanting amazing food to be tasted by minorities as well. 39:54 💎 Kendrick’s RONdering: your identity is not defined by your mistakes or your flaws. 42:53 Links: Connect with Kendrick: www.linkedin.com/in/kendrickharris About Kendrick: https://about.me/kendrickharris Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedistinguishedchef Facebook www.facebook.com/distinguished.chef.9 Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Twitter: https://twitter.com/phenomeron Instagram: www.instagram.com/phenomeron…

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The Misalignment of Values and Practices in Education with Tanji Reed Marshall 58:44

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Why are we resting on proficiency in education? Tanji Reed Marshall CEO and Principal Consultant of Liaison Educational Partners. With more than 2 decades of experience in the classroom, district, and organization level, she has a lot of gems to share. The problem of educational inequities, and how certain groups of students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have historically been underserved and misinformed by ineffective teaching methods. The system has too many pockets and gaps - it has to change so it can serve all students suitably. Dr. Tanji advocates for classroom leaders to have skills and tools, but also a mindset to provide the best possible education for all students. Dr Tanji provides a framework for transformative change in education, emphasizing learning, critical thinking about roles in education, planning, applying, evaluating, and integrating practices. The importance of literacy and the need for proficiency and mastery in education is a must and if all other industry has it, education should have it too because every student has the potential to achieve high results. Notes: 📖 RONdering as a word in Merriam-Webster Dictionary. 01:54 👩🏾‍🏫 Starting in retail and switching to education: 03:02 😃🙍🏾 Why do we get so upset when we talk about numbers and education? 09:49 🤯 Moving to North Carolina: changing the standards that are set so low. 13:23 🏆 Going to a Catholic high school and having amazing teachers - Tanji’s circle of champions. 17:22 😍 Literacy and power of reading is important for advanced math: becoming district literacy coach. 23:51 🆚 Proficiency vs Mastery - proficiency is not enough and we need to put more effort into all kids. 25:00 ⭐ The three-queuing system is banned in some countries and literacy has to become a right in Massachusetts. 33:39 ⚠️ Tanji’s five strategies and four environmental types: integrating practices and changing the system. 39:37 🤔 We are ok with kids being failed: a value disparity in education. 44:27 ⚖️ A nationwide misalignment between values and practices in education. 49:58 💎 Tanji’s RONdering: naming the truth on where we are so we can go the way wa want to be. 51:22 📙 Tanji’s book, free course and newsletter. 😇 Too many pockets in education and we don’t want that. 54:30 Links: Newsletter: POWERfully Curious (newsletter) Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1416631453/ Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Twitter: https://twitter.com/phenomeron Instagram: www.instagram.com/phenomeron…

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Jacquelyn Davis - Stay Clever, Stay Curious 1:02:41

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Jacquelyn Davis is a nonprofit leader and transformative advisor to philanthropies who dedicated her life to the education sector and social impact. Her life and career are led by constant learning and curiosity. She has launched many organizations and initiatives. EDVolution, a boutique consulting she founded has worked with many national foundations – including the Gates Foundation, the Overdeck Foundation, New Schools Venture Fund, the Wallace Foundation, the Walton Foundation, the Rainwater Foundation, the Alice B and James A Clark Foundation, and the Kern Foundation, among others – and numerous education social impact organizations – including Teach For America, New Leaders, and many more. Growing up in the South in a segregated community with socially conscious parents who taught her that not every family has the same opportunities, Jacquelyn learned from an early age to stand up for what she believes in and bear the cost of it. She witnessed systemic differences and inequalities, and while the changes her family wanted, began at home, Jacquelyn continued to carry the same passion for diversity in her life and work, moving forward. Today we are facing a national crisis because 70% of kids can’t read by third grade and over 60% of schools in America are not using curriculum based on science-based research on how the brain learns. Sadly, prison beds in this country are based on reading levels, and still, things are not changing. A new entrepreneurial journey for Jac started when her dyslexic son learned to read using a board game she created. Clever Noodle as an additional tool, can help kids around the country fix their reading issues. The public education system must provide education for all kids so they can become high-quality readers and open up the doors to their lives and possibilities for their future. We all have a call in this. Notes: 🎙️ Being curious about people: learning from many experienced interviewers like Jacquelyn how to talk to people, helped Ron become a podcast host. 01:43 ⭐ Born and raised in Texas: her dad was a lighthouse of integrity. 02:45 😍 No strangers - all were welcome in their house: nurturing acceptance, desegregation, and having very progressive parents. 05:00 👎🏾 Growing up in the South: a difference and an inequality that was systemic being created. 11:22 ⚡ Don’t complain about it - do something about it: The family volunteered for homelessness and food insecurity. 18:06 👧🏾 Jac’s educational path started with school rehabilitation and college for scholarships: when a girl plans her funeral. 20:11 🤓 Startup is a very ambiguous space: you need to know if you are wired to learn everything about everything. 24:17 🏆 Jac’s circle of champions: parents, English teacher, health teacher, and amazing friends who influenced her. 27:54 🧠 Clever Noodle creation: her son was struggling with learning how to read during COVID so Jacquelyn learned how the sequential process in the brain works and created a board game for reading. 35:26 🔥 National crisis on literacy: finding the sweet spot with supplemental products but also science-based reading curriculums in schools - we need multifaceted solutions. 40:07 😇 “Mama, I know you are teaching me how to read but it is ok, because it is fun.” 46:20 ✍️ Summarizing and synthesizing complex brain functions are getting developed when we write. 50:38 🤯 Our prisons are full of people who were not taught to read: they are capable but the system is not interested. 55:11 💎 Jac’s RONdering: Stay clever and stay curious to grow opportunities. 57:54 ⚠️ Spread literacy by donating games to families and schools. 58:40 Links: Website: www.clevernoodle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleverNoodleGames Insta: https://www.instagram.com/clever_noodle/ Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Twitter: https://twitter.com/phenomeron Instagram: www.instagram.com/phenomeron…

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Diane Robinson - It All Starts in Our Minds and Hearts 1:05:22

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Our belief systems are often perpetuated by the members of our community. A 1991 Vassar graduate, Diane Robinson is a filmmaker and recognized education leader with over 25 years of experience working in the US and globally, helping start and grow social enterprises. Beginning her career through Teach for America, Diane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, a Master of Arts in multicultural education from California State University, and a Doctor of Education Leadership from Harvard University. Diane made her first film, The Young Vote, which follows a group of students and activists through the 2020 election, unprecedented social unrest, and a global pandemic, which is now used for the civic development of young people at schools and colleges. Diane believes that films are a great way to change narratives that come out of beliefs and stories and that there is much power in films being used to cultivate new sets of beliefs. Everything we want in life - the things we want to achieve, our environment, and our beliefs - they all start with us! 🇯🇲 Diane grew up in Jamaica in the 70's, in a very tumultuous time. 3:52 👧🏽 She went to public school in NY and racial and socioeconomic justice became a part of her DNA. 8:12 👩🏽‍🏫 Teach For America spoke more to her than the law she was studying. 10:19 🍎 Growing up in NY means you have a very diverse group of friends. 15:56 👉🏽 How important it is to believe in yourself: Diane's school counselor experience. 20:29 ⚠️ If you want to learn about America, you should teach in a low-income classroom. 27:12 🤔 Belief is a huge part of change: our belief system is stuck. 30:55 😥 Cultural competence: the available data is very intellectual, and it doesn't feel right. 33:43 💲 Low-income kids oftentimes have to work twice as hard because their parents can't pay for them. 38:42 🙃 Our belief systems are sometimes perpetuated by members of our own community. 40:02 🧠 Diane went to Harvard in her late 30's: the importance of understanding the education systems, business, and government. 45:30 🇨🇳 Her experience in China: the strength of their culture benefits education. 48:17 🎥 Turning to film: creating a documentary about young people and voting. 50:32 🎬 Her film made a big impact in schools and communities: we need engagement, voting is not enough. 55:51 💎 Diane's RONdering: everything starts with us. 58:48 🎯 Anything you want to create in the world, first you have to create it within yourself. 1:00:56 Links: The Young Vote: www.videoproject.org/the-young-vote.html Connect with Diane: www.linkedin.com/in/diane-robinson-6417255 Rapatalo Group: rapataloconsulting@gmail.com Leverage Publishing: www.leveragepublishinggroup.com Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo Twitter: https://twitter.com/phenomeron Instagram: www.instagram.com/phenomeron…

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Investing in other people's freedom and success is the key to making an impact. Jonathan Santos Silva is the Founder of The Liber Institute and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Cambiar Education. From being a school founder, high school principal, instructional coach, education consultant, and an on-the-ground technical support provider under South Dakota’s Native American Achievement Schools Grant, Jonathan shares his journey through discovering his voice for social issues and paving his way into a career of leadership in the education industry as a passionate equity warrior. Many schools across America struggle to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their curriculum in a way that really makes a meaningful impact. Thankfully, there are organizations that are dedicated to placing leaders into these troubled communities to help stimulate positive changes for better lives for students and teachers alike. An essential part of this process is "becoming a relative" to the community, listening to them, walking with them as family, and selflessly investing in their success. When you walk with your relatives, you will realize that you are not truly free until they are also free. Snow Notes: ❤️ Jonathan has 4 kids and a wife: his multi-generational experience in America. 02:17 🟤 The experiences in education Jonathan had as a person of color. 07:45 🧒 There's got to be a way to make successful education for kids of color the rule and not the exception. 11:44 👨‍👦‍👦 Volunteering helped Jonathan choose his path: taking on the role of a big brother really changes kids' lives. 15:45 ✅ The worst thing that could happen is I could fall on my face, but it doesn’t matter as long as there's always a way back home. 18:45 💞 A story on how Jonathan met his wife: Jonathan learned a lot from Enterprise, but he felt it was not for him. 20:09 💗 Life in South Dakota was amazing and felt like home: deep faith and the right partner are incredibly helpful in discovering and using personal potential. 23:56 🧑‍🏫 It's not easy to be a teacher: Jonathan became a high school designer and principal for a charter network, he was the first Black leader in one organization and his career grew continued to grow. 32:17 🎯 When you have kids, you love teaching on an entirely different level: it's great when you can put your entire experience into your work and make an impact. 35:49 🔵 To whom much is given much is required: the way Jonathan cultivates leadership - we aren’t all just human, but we're all related. 42:46 💟 The Ronderings - walking with relatives: I'm not really free until all my brothers and sisters are free. 53:59 Links ✨ Connect with Jonathan: www.linkedin.com/in/jsantossilva 🎙️ Jonathan’s podcast: https://changing-course-students-take-their-seat-at-the-table.simplecast.com 🎯 Connect with Ron: www.linkedin.com/in/rapatalo 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/phenomeron 🖼️ Instagram: www.instagram.com/phenomeron…

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