FinanceSmartz: The Entrepreneurship Series is back from the break to launch Season 2 of the podcast! I enjoyed sitting down with Mr. Jay Jayachandran, a seasoned business leader who has spent his career at business ranging from small startups to multi-billion dollar corporations. Currently, he serves as Chief Operating Officer of Global Infotek, Inc. We discussed his experiences in these different environments, what it means to be an entrepreneur in a large company, how to approach challenges, what distinguishes successful entrepreneurs, and his advice for the next generation!

Watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, or Buzzsprout, and stay tuned for a new interview soon!

The Entrepreneurship Series (Season 2) Schedule:

• 3/8 – Chief Operating Officer at Global Infotek, Inc. – Jay Jayachandran
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Welcome back from our Holiday Break for the final episode of Season 1 of FinanceSmartz: The Entrepreneurship Series! I was delighted to speak with Mr. Rachit Dayal, the Founder and CEO of Happy Marketer, which was recently acquired by Merkle, about running a sustainable business, creating the right environment for creativity and entrepreneurship, and balancing rational and irrational fears on your entrepreneurial journey!

Watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, or Buzzsprout!

The Entrepreneurship Series: Schedule

• 10/18 – Director of Student Entrepreneurship at the George Washington University – Lex McCusker
• 11/1 – Founder and President of Thale Blanc – Deborah Sawaf
• 11/7 – Founder of Chantel’s Bakery – Dennis Stanley
• 11/9 – General Manager of Dole Packaged Foods, India – Mudit Mathur
• 11/12 – CEO of YouScript – Kristine Ashcraft
• 11/16 – Founder of Chi’lantro and Shark Tank Winner – Jae Kim
• 11/24 – President of Weinberg Medical Physics – Irving Weinberg
• 12/13 – Owner and Chief “Schmooze” Officer of Schmear It – Brian Goren
• 1/19 – Founder and CEO of Happy Marketer – Rachit Dayal

This episode concludes Season 1 of the Entrepreneurship Series! We’ll see you again in a few weeks!

Welcome to episode eight of FinanceSmartz: The Entrepreneurship Series! I enjoyed speaking with Mr. Brian Goren, the Owner and Chief Schmooze Officer of Schmear It about the importance of building relationships, the unique challenges of operating a restaurant in different environments, how to stay motivated, and more!

Watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, or Buzzsprout, and stay tuned for a new interview after our Holiday Break!

The Entrepreneurship Series: Schedule

• 10/18 – Director of Student Entrepreneurship at the George Washington University – Lex McCusker
• 11/1 – Founder and President of Thale Blanc – Deborah Sawaf
• 11/7 – Founder of Chantel’s Bakery – Dennis Stanley
• 11/9 – General Manager of Dole Packaged Foods, India – Mudit Mathur
• 11/12 – CEO of YouScript – Kristine Ashcraft
• 11/16 – Founder of Chi’lantro and Shark Tank Winner – Jae Kim
• 11/24 – President of Weinberg Medical Physics – Irving Weinberg
• 12/13 – Owner and Chief “Schmooze” Officer of Schmear It – Brian Goren
• 1/19 – Founder and CEO of Happy Marketer – Rachit Dayal

Welcome to the seventh installment of FinanceSmartz: The Entrepreneurship Series! It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Irving Weinberg, the Founder of Weinberg Medical Physics. We discussed the balancing act of promoting cooperation and competition, how to build a team that effectively combines business skills and technical skills, and more!

Watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, or Buzzsprout, and look out for more great interviews soon. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Entrepreneurship Series: Schedule

• 10/18 – Director of Student Entrepreneurship at the George Washington University – Lex McCusker
• 11/1 – Founder and President of Thale Blanc – Deborah Sawaf
• 11/7 – Founder of Chantel’s Bakery – Dennis Stanley
• 11/9 – General Manager of Dole Packaged Foods, India – Mudit Mathur
• 11/12 – CEO of YouScript – Kristine Ashcraft
• 11/16 – Founder of Chi’lantro and Shark Tank Winner – Jae Kim
• 11/24 – President of Weinberg Medical Physics – Irving Weinberg
• 12/13 – Owner and Chief “Schmooze” Officer of Schmear It – Brian Goren
• 1/19 – Founder and CEO of Happy Marketer – Rachit Dayal

Welcome to the sixth installment of FinanceSmartz: The Entrepreneurship Series! I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Jae Kim, Shark Tank winner and Founder of Chi’Lantro. We explored how to maintain steady growth without stagnating or burning out, how to balance priorities, the importance of nurturing relationships with customers, and building a team that serves your mission and complements your strengths.

Watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, or Buzzsprout, and stay tuned for another great interview next week!

The Entrepreneurship Series: Schedule

• 10/18 – Director of Student Entrepreneurship at the George Washington University – Lex McCusker
• 11/1 – Founder and President of Thale Blanc – Deborah Sawaf
• 11/7 – Founder of Chantel’s Bakery – Dennis Stanley
• 11/9 – General Manager of Dole Packaged Foods, India – Mudit Mathur
• 11/12 – CEO of YouScript – Kristine Ashcraft
• 11/16 – Founder of Chi’lantro and Shark Tank Winner – Jae Kim
• 11/24 – President of Weinberg Medical Physics – Irving Weinberg
• 12/13 – Owner and Chief “Schmooze” Officer of Schmear It – Brian Goren
• 1/19 – Founder and CEO of Happy Marketer – Rachit Dayal

Welcome to the fifth installment of FinanceSmartz: The Entrepreneurship Series! I enjoyed speaking with Ms. Kristine Ashcraft, Head of Pharmacogenomics at Invitae. Ms. Ashcraft founded the medical technology company YouScript, which was acquired by Invitae this Spring. We discussed the importance of relationships, how to take advantage of grants and incubators, and how to build your business in a high-risk industry.

Watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, or Buzzsprout, and stay tuned for Episode 6 next week!

The Entrepreneurship Series: Schedule

• 10/18 – Director of Student Entrepreneurship at the George Washington University – Lex McCusker
• 11/1 – Founder and President of Thale Blanc – Deborah Sawaf
• 11/7 – Founder of Chantel’s Bakery – Dennis Stanley
• 11/9 – General Manager of Dole Packaged Foods, India – Mudit Mathur
• 11/12 – CEO of YouScript – Kristine Ashcraft
• 11/16 – Founder of Chi’lantro and Shark Tank Winner – Jae Kim
• 11/24 – President of Weinberg Medical Physics – Irving Weinberg
• 12/13 – Owner and Chief “Schmooze” Officer of Schmear It – Brian Goren
• 1/19 – Founder and CEO of Happy Marketer – Rachit Dayal

Welcome to the fourth installment of FinanceSmartz: The Entrepreneurship Series! I was honored to speak with Mr. Mudit Mathur, General Manager of Dole Packaged Foods, India. Mr. Mathur also has experience building Johnson & Johnson’s business globally. We covered the importance of customer, how to build a brand, how to set your priorities when stretched, and the differences between life in a startup vs. in an established corporate setting!

Watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, or Buzzsprout! Stay tuned for another great interview on Thursday!

The Entrepreneurship Series: Schedule

• 10/18 – Director of Student Entrepreneurship at the George Washington University – Lex McCusker
• 11/1 – Founder and President of Thale Blanc – Deborah Sawaf
• 11/7 – Founder of Chantel’s Bakery – Dennis Stanley
• 11/9 – General Manager of Dole Packaged Foods, India – Mudit Mathur
• 11/12 – CEO of YouScript – Kristine Ashcraft
• 11/16 – Founder of Chi’lantro and Shark Tank Winner – Jae Kim
• 11/24 – President of Weinberg Medical Physics – Irving Weinberg
• 12/13 – Owner and Chief “Schmooze” Officer of Schmear It – Brian Goren
• 1/19 – Founder and CEO of Happy Marketer – Rachit Dayal

Welcome to the third installment of FinanceSmartz: The Entrepreneurship Series! I had the privilege of speaking with Chef Dennis Stanley of Chantel’s Bakery. Chef Dennis has built his business and served clients from President Obama, President Bush, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and other Heads of State to celebrities like Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey! We discussed the importance of relationships and trust, and how to overcome challenges to grow your business.

Watch it on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, or Buzzsprout! If you enjoyed today’s episode, stay tuned for more great interviews with other entrepreneurs like Mr. Stanley soon!

The Entrepreneurship Series: Schedule

• 10/18 – Director of Student Entrepreneurship at the George Washington University – Professor Lex McCusker
• 11/1 – Founder and President of Thale Blanc – Deborah Sawaf
• 11/7 – Founder of Chantel’s Bakery – Dennis Stanley
• 11/9 – General Manager of Dole Packaged Foods, India – Mudit Mathur
• 11/12 – CEO of YouScript – Kristine Ashcraft
• 11/16 – Founder of Chi’lantro and Shark Tank Winner – Jae Kim
• 11/24 – President of Weinberg Medical Physics – Irving Weinberg
• 12/13 – Owner and Chief “Schmooze” Officer of Schmear It – Brian Goren
• 1/19 – Founder and CEO of Happy Marketer – Rachit Dayal