Telling the stories of entrepreneurship and builders in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. Every Thursday, Jeffrey Stern helps map the Cleveland/NEO business ecosystem by talking to founders, investors, and community builders to learn what makes Cleveland/NEO special.
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Gaslight (/ˈɡaslīt/). Verb. Manipulating someone by psychological means into questioning their own reality. The Gaslight Effect podcast is hosted by Dr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of the best-selling book, The Gaslight Effect. On her podcast, Robin helps listeners identify gaslighting, to escape the destructive dynamic and reclaim their reality.
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After being a third-round selection of the Tennessee Oilers out of LSU, Denard Walker spent four seasons with the Titans organization. The nine-year NFL vet played defensive back for six different organizations while racking up 13 interceptions in his career. Walker is now joined by John Glennon and David Boclair, who have been covering the Titans for over 20 years. This trio unites to bring you in-depth analysis on the Tennessee Titans each week. Tune in to hear about Derrick Henry, Ryan Ta ...
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On Asia Inside Out, experts and guests of the Asia Society Policy Institute take you beyond the policy headlines to provide an insider’s view on regional and global affairs. Featuring interviews with with informed observers and decision-makers from across the Asia-Pacific region, Asia Inside Out gives you a fresh take on Asian politics and policy. Subscribe today.
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Weekly Impact by Lay of The Land is Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder's deep dive into the timeless lessons from Cleveland's most inspiring founders, CEOs, and leaders, alongside timely updates on community developments throughout Northeast Ohio. Join us each week as we uncover the insights and stories that shape our region's professional landscape.
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EXECUTIVE COACH + GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADER ADVISOR. SPEAKER. AUTHOR. GUIDING SMART PEOPLE TO GROW INFLUENCE & CREATE OPPORTUNITIES Over 30 years, I have had the opportunity to work with fantastic organizations, impressive individuals and key industry leaders across six continents. Sitting in the corner office in both corporate and non-profit environments, I’ve attained, delivered and coached success in both the C-Suite and international board rooms. My diverse experience has provided cross-cul ...
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MaharatCast is Yeshivat Maharat’s podcast featuring students, faculty, and alumnae. Season 3 features Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Jeffrey Fox in conversation with thought leaders and Jewish professionals on the topic, Female Same-Sex Intimacy in Halakha: A New Approach. The podcast features interviews with Dr. Kathy Peiss, Dr. Gillian Steinberg, Rachael Fried, and Miryam Kabakov. In Season 2, Rabba Dina Brawer ('18) explored themes of teshuva and personal journeys of return with Maharat students an ...
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Episode 285 The Change Ready Leader with Sandra Horton, Founder of Activate. Success. Edge.; Vancouver, BC, CA
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36:18Sandra J. Horton is a well-known author and speaker who offers valuable insights and practical strategies for today's organizational challenges. As a systemic leadership sustainability strategist, she penned "Activate Success: Tips, Tools and Insights to be a Leaders in Your Niche," a book packed with 27 activators to help leaders excel in diverse …
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Sean Turnell on Surviving Myanmar’s Notorious Prisons and the Economic Future of the Civil War
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42:26Sean Turnell, a former economic policy advisor to Myanmar’s democratic government, recounts his 650-day imprisonment in Myanmar which he served after being wrongfully arrested in the aftermath of the February 2021 military coup. Drawing from his career as an economic analyst and professor, Turnell examines the economic challenges facing Myanmar’s j…
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Episode 284: Opening the Door to Accessible Education with Adrián Ridner, co-founder and CEO of Study.com; Mountain View, CA, USA.
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29:09Imagine if, within 9 years of starting a company, you could grow to have 34 million people a month interacting on your platform. And that is the story you will hear today from Adrián Ridner. Driven by a mission to provide life-changing and accessible education, Study.com is one of the largest online learning platforms for K-12 through college and b…
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066 - Why Women Doubt Themselves: Elise Loehnen on Self-Gaslighting & The Stories That Hold Us Back
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46:36On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Elise Loehnen—New York Times bestselling author, former chief content officer of goop, and host of Pulling the Thread—to explore how cultural conditioning and internalized gaslighting keep us trapped in cycles of self-doubt and self-denial. Elise shares insights from her boo…
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Join NFL Draft expert Joe Deleone, in breaking down his take on the NFL Combine and how he thinks the NFL Draft might play out! Follow Bleav on YouTube for the latest draft coverageBy Bleav
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#202: Jared Semik (Eternium Aerospace) — Transcontinental Electric Flights
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1:00:28Jared Semik, founder of Eternium Aerospace, a long-range, zero-emissions aircraft development company, is focused on sustainable transatlantic flight. A multi-service military aviation veteran with three global deployments, Jared began his career in the Marine Corps in 1999. He is an aerospace research and development engineer with over 20 years of…
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Episode 283: Good Human Health with Caroline Carralero, Founder of Daily Nouri; San Diego, California, USA
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36:20Consumers are spending more money than ever on health supplement products, and yet, most people are confused, frustrated, and unsure of what is truthful and what works. Enter Caroline Carralero, a founder on a mission to help solve the metabolic health crisis and bring clarity to this corner of self-care healthcare. While Caroline started Daily Nou…
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China’s Foreign Policy in 2025: New Political Realities
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37:28Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis experts Sungmin Cho, Fellow on Chinese Politics, Foreign Policy, and National Security; Brendan Kelly, Fellow on Chinese Economy and Technology; Philippe Le Corre, Senior Fellow on Foreign Policy; and Pascale Massot, Fellow on Political Economy, explore China’s foreign policy. Lyle J. Morris…
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#201: Robert Marks (Projector) — Keepsake and Personal Streaming for Legacy
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1:03:27Robert Marks founded Fidelity Voice and Data in 1999 with just a $600 investment, which he grew into a business generating over $30 million in revenue, making it one of the largest telecommunications and cloud services competitors throughout the Midwest. The company focused on providing high-speed Internet access to various industries. After sellin…
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Episode 282: Listen to Lead with Oscar Trimboli, Author, Podcast Host, and Keynote Speaker; Sydney, Australia
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41:20Have you ever thought about your communication fingerprints as a leader? Or the gap between what you say and what your teams hear? Well, we thought it would be interesting to talk with Oscar Trimboli, a renowned thought leader and expert on the transformative power of listening in effective leadership. Drawing from his extensive background, includi…
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065 - Why We Keep Choosing What Hurts Us: Eli Harwood on Attachment Wounds & Healing Your Inner Child
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48:33Gaslighting can leave you questioning your reality, self-worth, and even your own memories. In this powerful episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Eli Harwood—therapist, educator, and author of Raising Securely Attached Kids and Securely Attached—to explore the deep impact of gaslighting, attachment wounds, and the path…
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Episode 281: Drug Development Done Right with Jo Varshney, Founder and CEO of VeriSIM Life; San Francisco, CA, USA
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34:05We know this has happened to you. You go to pick up a prescription and are floored by the price. Or even worse, you have had a loved one diagnosed with a rare disease only to find limited treatment options. The pharmaceutical industry needs drastic change, and Dr. Jo Varshney is all in on making that happen. As Founder and CEO, VeriSIM Life, Jo lea…
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#200: Andy Tran (Arthur Street Ventures) — A Modern Renaissance Man
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55:17Andy Tran has lived more lives than just about anyone I know. He’s a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple businesses across industries, including tech, ammunition manufacturing, defense contracting, and tequila, among many others. Andy is a true modern Renaissance man whose path defies convention and serves as a testament to his deep curios…
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Episode 280: Secret Fears of CEOs with Andrea Petrone, Executive Coach and "CEO Whisperer"; London, UK
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31:17Leadership has always come with challenges and stress but today's business environment has escalated the pressures on CEOs far beyond where they were just a decade ago. In this episode, we talk with Andrea Petrone who has been recognized as one of the top 2% of executive coaches in the UK. Andrea became a CEO at 35 making his mark in the energy ind…
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064 - Dr. Ingrid Clayton on Fawning: How People-Pleasing Became Survival & How to Break Free
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44:31In this powerful episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern sits down with Dr. Ingrid Clayton, a clinical psychologist, author, and expert on narcissistic abuse and complex trauma. With a Master’s in transpersonal psychology and a PhD in clinical psychology, Dr. Clayton takes a holistic approach to psychotherapy, incorporating trauma-i…
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#199: John Knific (Squad) — The EdTech Guru
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1:06:13John Knific is a serial entrepreneur and investor who has built three venture-backed software companies here in Cleveland. His latest venture, Squad, is a peer discovery platform designed to gamify ratings and rankings for Gen Z, starting on college campuses, delivering valuable preference data to marketers. Before Squad, John co-founded Wisr, a vi…
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Episode 279: Homeowners’ Equity Revolution with Michael Gifford, Co-founder and CEO of Splitero; San Diego, CA, USA
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23:47If ever an industry needs a bit of disruption, it’s the home equity loan or refinancing space. Well, we had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Gifford and hear how Splitero is revolutionizing how homeowners can access their home equity and feel more empowered when doing so. This interview weaves insights into Michael’s founder’s journey and t…
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China 2025: What to Watch on China’s Economy
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35:35Center for China Analysis experts, Qiheng Chen, Affiliated Researcher on Technology and Economy; Michael Hirson, Fellow on Chinese Economy and Technology; and Lizzi C. Lee, Fellow on Chinese Economy, delve into the Chinese economy. G.A. Donovan, Fellow on Chinese Society and Political Economy, moderates the discussion. Asia Inside Out brings togeth…
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#198: Rob van Haaren (Proximal Energy) — Powering The Solar Revolution
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1:02:31Rob van Haaren is a Dutch-born entrepreneur and CEO of Proximal Energy, a Cleveland-based SaaS company transforming asset management for solar and energy storage projects. Rob has long been interested in renewable energy engineering — he holds a Master’s from Columbia University in Earth and Environmental Engineering and a PhD from Columbia as well…
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063 - Breaking Free from Gaslighting: Andrea Owen’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Power
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46:34Breaking free from toxic patterns and emotional manipulation isn’t just a challenge—it’s a journey toward reclaiming your power and rediscovering your true self. In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is thrilled to welcome Andrea Owen, a globally recognized life coach, dynamic speaker, and the best-selling author of How to…
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#197: Ali Bonar (Oat Haus) — The Granola Butter Company
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58:06Ali Bonar — CEO & Co-Founder of Oat Haus, a food company bringing fun and play to eating. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread and while Oat Haus was born out of Ali's decade-long battle with an eating disorder, and it's now her mission to help others feel less alone. Since its beginnings in 2018, Oat Haus h…
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Episode 278: The Ripple Effect of a Good Leader with Jeffrey Klubeck, Founder and President Get A Klu, Inc. and author of The Integrity Game®️ - San Diego, CA, USA
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32:14So excited to bring back a favorite past guest of mine, Jeffrey Klubeck, a pillar of his industry. Jeffrey is a well-known coach, consultant, and leadership expert, who is all about emphasizing the importance of soft skills for building strong leaders, teams, and organizations. Known for his book "The Integrity Game," Klubeck shares his wisdom on c…
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#196: Stephen McHale (Graici & Unify Labs) — Serial Entrepreneurship & the Pursuit of Inclusive Prosperity
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51:46Stephen McHale — a long-time Cleveland serial entrepreneur with a 40-year career founding, investing in, and building companies. Most notably, Steve served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Explorys, which he formed in 2009 in partnership with The Cleveland Clinic. He co-founded and funded Explorys with Charlie Lougheed, one o…
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Vilas Dhar on AI’s Transformative Potential
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52:16Vilas Dhar, global AI expert and President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, speaks with Rorry Daniels, ASPI’s Managing Director, about the transformative potential AI has to help close the digital divide and shape our shared future for the better. Asia Inside Out brings together our team and special guests to take you beyond the latest policy…
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Episode 277: Revolutionizing Video Production with AI-Powered Technology with Alex Persky-Stern, CEO of Waymark; Detroit, MI, USA
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23:00Can everyone tell when you use AI to write copy to write ads? Alex Persky-Stern, CEO of Waymark, is at the forefront of harnessing generative AI to transform video advertising for small businesses. He champions the idea that AI can significantly enhance the creative process, allowing for the production of high-quality video ads that small businesse…
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062 - America Unfiltered: Emotional Intelligence and the Power of Seeing Beyond Divides
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54:00Today’s episode offers a compelling exploration of truth, resilience, and the power of storytelling in a divided world. At the height of the pandemic, two immigrant filmmakers, cinematographer Horacio Marquínez and film editor Kirill Myltsev, journeyed across the United States to uncover an unfiltered, unflinching portrait of America. In an era dom…
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[Bonus] Rust Belt Rundown featuring Jeffrey Stern of The O.H.I.O. Fund
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49:06Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Lay of The Land podcast. Today, we're doing something a bit different as I take on the role of guest on other podcasts to discuss recent developments in my journey and offer a glimpse of what lies ahead. As some of you may know, I've recently embarked on a new professional path by joining the founding team …
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Episode 276: Setting Sights High: Equity and Accessibility in Vision Care with Matthias Hofmann, Co-founder & CEO of Eyebot; Boston, MA, USA
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22:31We love speaking with MedTech founders and so we were excited to have Matthias Hofmann, the co-founder and CEO of Eyebot join us to explain how his team is transforming the way we receive vision care. Before this interview, we had no idea that 25% of US counties lack a practicing eye care provider. We also hadn’t thought about the increasing shorta…
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061 - From Mess to Mastery: Scott Jeffrey Miller on Leadership, Mentorship, and Personal Power
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43:37On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern’s guest is someone who has spent decades guiding individuals and organizations toward clarity, integrity, and transformational leadership. Scott Jeffrey Miller capped a remarkable 25-year career as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President at FranklinCovey, and he now serves as an advisor on their thought…
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#194: Hanna Kassis (Babylon Asset Management) — Business Financing, Private Credit, and Growth Capital
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51:08Throughout his career, Hanna Kassis has overseen $1.5 billion in capital deployment. Hanna began his entrepreneurial journey in Youngstown, where he managed Tim Ryan's congressional campaign from 2008 to 2011. This early taste of independence would prove formative for his future ventures. Though he initially pursued law school in Chicago with inten…
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060 - Gaslit By Doctors: Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos On Overcoming Medical Gaslighting and Finding Clarity In Crisis
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53:09On today's episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Marc Polymeropoulos, a distinguished leader whose experiences offer profound insights into thriving under pressure and navigating the complexities of manipulation—including his own battles with the effects of gaslighting in high-stakes environments. Marc retired from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks…
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It is with a heavy heart that I honor Bob Sopko’s memory by revisiting Lay of The Land's 12th episode. While no conversation could ever fully capture the breadth or depth of his legacy, I hope this episode relays an essence of his spirit, his unwavering commitment to supporting others, and his vision for Cleveland’s entrepreneurial future. Bob will…
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Todd Stern and Li Shuo on COP29 and the Future of Climate Progress
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59:52Todd Stern, former U.S. Climate Envoy, joins Li Shuo, Director of the China Climate Hub at Asia Society Policy Institute, and Rorry Daniels, Managing Director of ASPI, to discuss their takeaways from attending COP29, Stern’s new book “Landing the Paris Agreement”, and the future of climate progress. Asia Inside Out brings together our team and spec…
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059 - The Global Beauty Trap: A Conversation with Elise Hu on K-Beauty, Culture and Perfectionism
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41:52In this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by award-winning journalist, author, and NPR correspondent, Elise Hu, to discuss the intricate and often overwhelming world of beauty standards. Drawing from her book, Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital, Elise combines international reporting, cu…
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Episode 275: Resilient Leadership with Chad Foster, International Keynote Speaker and Author of Blind AmbitionTM; Marietta, Georgia, USA
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29:26Rarely do you meet people who you just know your life is richer because of that meeting - well, Chad Foster is one of those individuals. Author of Blind AmbitionTM, Chad is a globally recognized speaker and advocate for resilience, sharing his compelling journey from blindness at 21 to becoming a Fortune 500 corporate leader and motivational figure…
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Jeffrey Feltman on the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
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46:36Jeffrey Feltman, non-resident Distinguished Fellow at Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), joins Rorry Daniels, Managing Director of ASPI, for a conversation about the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, his time as U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, and Iran’s proxy strategy anticipating the next US administration. Asia Inside Out brings together our team and sp…
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#193: Ryan Schreiber (Streamline) — The One-Stop Streaming Guide
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56:19Ryan Schreiber is a long-time Clevelander and major advocate for the city, as well as the founder and CEO of Streamline, an innovative mobile platform tackling one of the streaming industry's most pressing challenges—helping users navigate the increasingly fragmented world of content and entertainment, from sports to shows and movies, across over 2…
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Episode 274: Uncork the Mystery of Wine with Angel Vossough, Co-Founder & CEO BetterAI; Menlo Park, CA, USA
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22:32Angel Vossough, the brains behind BetterAI, is shaking up the AI game by focusing on making wine searches and recommendations more personalized through her cool project, VinoVoss. Angel and the team blend their skills and vast wine knowledge to craft an AI solution that opens the gateway for everyone to become a better wine expert as well as guide …
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