Prove It Matters

Category: Business

  • Will we go back to normal after COVID-19?

    Will we go back to normal after COVID-19?

    In this episode Daria (Pace) Lamb, Director Of Partnerships + Ambassador to the Future (Institute for the Future), and Leo Morejon debate both sides of this topic.

    Daria also talks about what the future holds for businesses and what they should, shouldn’t, and should have been be doing pro, prep COVID-19.

    Daria (Pace) Lamb

    Passionate to help people and organizations think systematically about their future so they can focus their strategic efforts to thrive. Focus areas include food, athletics and youth futures.

    As a business leader, I drive teams to go beyond defining a problem, and instead to design a road map of forward-thinking practices. Personally, I thrive on multi-layered challenges with diverse constituencies and enjoy creating solutions where everyone benefits. My degree in theoretical economics is enhanced by my experience of working at 2 think tanks, corporate roles, several start-ups, and working around the globe. Honored to be a Fellow of the World Innovation Society since 2017.

    Since 2015, I have been an active mentor, angel investor and Board Member to True Made Foods, a quality consumer foods producer.

    Specialties: Long-term strategic planning coupled with short-term action plans; mentorship and employee development that aligns with organizational goals; social science inquiry; foresight and futures-thinking; future of youth work, education and employment.

  • Networking is More Alive Than Ever?

    Networking is More Alive Than Ever?

    Alex Taub (co-founder and CEO of Upstream, a new social professional network) takes the stance networking is more alive than ever (even with COVID).

    Alex Taub

    Alex Taub is the co-founder and CEO of Upstream, a new social professional network. You can request access at Upstreamapp.com.

    Alex previously was the co-founder and CEO of SocialRank (acquired by Trufan). Prior to that Alex led business development and partnerships for online integrations at Dwolla, a payments startup based in Iowa. As well as for Aviary (acquired by Adobe), a NY-based startup that provides a photo editing API for web and mobile devices.

    Alex is active in the NY tech scene as the creator of the BD Meetup and an advisor to early-stage companies. He has been featured in Business Insider as one of the “Top 20 Under 25” in the NY tech scene. Alex writes a popular blog called Alex’s Tech Thoughts, has been published in Fast Company, The New York Observer, The Next Web and VentureBeat, teaches Business Development classes, and has been quoted on many tech websites including TechCrunch, NY Post, The New York Times, Business Insider, Mashable, and PC Magazine. He is also a contributor for the Forbes Entrepreneur section and advisor for Rainfall Ventures, a seed stage VC fund.

    Alex holds a BA in Economics from Yeshiva University. He is married and lives in North Miami, Florida with his wife, two daughters, and dog. 

    Upstream

    Upstream is the best place to grow your professional community. Manage your community with ease using our unique moderator toolset. Understand your community’s engagement and interactions with analytics and insights. Connect your members beyond simplistic \u0026 chaotic chat threads, and help your community reach new levels.

  • Do Extravagant Employee Perks Matter?

    Do Extravagant Employee Perks Matter?

    Gregarious Narain (Serial Entrepreneur, Startup Mentor, Innovation Advisor) thinks all companies should have extravagant employee perks like unlimited days off, access to chefs, and so on.

    Gregarious Narain

    Gregarious “Greg” Narain has been at the forefront of social media marketing, influencer marketing, and product marketing for more than 20 years. In his illustrious career, Greg has helped drive marketing verticals – such as content management, email and customer relationship systems, and marketing research – with a focus on product development and launches.

    Greg has been the founder of numerous startups in the influencer marketing space, as well as being the founder of his own agency that worked with startups and Fortune 500 companies on product development and business strategies. Greg brings his product experience to marketing by leveraging his experience and problem-solving skills to dissect industries, define problems and create innovative product solutions.

    Most recently, Greg was the CTO and co-founder of Chute, a visual marketing platform serving the Fortune 500 that helped drive influencer engagement with brand connecting with passionate fans and customers. Prior to Chute, Greg was the first employee and vice-president of product at Klout, the startup that defined influencer marketing with its social influence platform.

    Gregarious has spoken internationally at many leading industry events, including Cannes Lions Innovation, DreamForce, NAB, SXSW, AWS Re:Invent and is involved with numerous nonprofits and organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from New York University in Sociology. 

  • Can you Outsource Sales?

    Can you Outsource Sales?

    Scott Zakheim (General Partner at Landmark Ventures) takes the stance that it’s 100% possible (and beneficial) to outsource your sales.

    Scott Zakheim

    Digital marketing executive providing strategic advisory and business development services to Fortune 500 brands and emerging digital marketing technology companies. 

    Landmark Ventures:

    A leading investment bank, events platform, and corporate advisory firm, Landmark has worked with hundreds of the top public companies, leading investment funds, and growth-oriented private companies over the past 20 years.

  • Should Advertising be Outrageous?

    Should Advertising be Outrageous?

    Nick Palmisciano (CEO of DieselJackMedia.com, President of RangerUp.com) takes the stance that outrageous advertising is a good for business, while Leo debates him.

    Nick Palmisciano

    Serial entrepreneur, writer, producer, and I guess now I am an actor too. I try to be a positive example to future vetrepreneurs. I drink Bourbon.

  • Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?

    Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?

    Alex Adelman (CEO of Lolli) takes the stance that bitcoin is a viable currency and the future of money and Leo debates him. Lolli: We’ve created the easiest way for people to earn & own bitcoin. Our mission is to make bitcoin accessible to all.

    Alex Adelman

    My team and I are building Lolli, a rewards application that makes it easy for everyone to earn & own bitcoin. We are on a mission to make bitcoin easily accessible to all.

    Previously, my team and I built Cosmic, the leading commerce gateway, that made it easy for people to buy and sell anywhere. Cosmic was acquired by PopSugar (10/15) then again by Ebates/Rakuten (2/17).

    Always happy to help good people. 

    Lolli

    Lolli is a bitcoin rewards site and browser extension that lets users earn bitcoin when they shop from our partner merchants. We form partnerships with top merchants and get a % of every sale. The reward (%) of bitcoin is determined by our participating merchants.