Matt McCall: How to Become a Conscious Venture Capitalist
Are you tired of the adversarial relationship between entrepreneurs and investors? Matt McCall, a seasoned VC with 28 years of experience, offers a refreshing perspective on the traditional relationship dynamics we’ve come to expect. In this episode, Matt shares his unique approach to investing, where he not only provides funding but also coaching to help […]
Lizelle van Vuuren: Community Engineering and Human Connection
“Entrepreneurship is a personal growth journey,” says Lizelle van Vuuren. Lizelle is a force in the Denver Startup Community, she’s founded her own companies, is an advisor and an investor, and now she’s exploring her passion for soccer and her mission to bring professional women’s soccer to Denver. On this episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur, […]
Jim Young: What Most People Get Wrong About Burnout
“Shame is this place that gets us into burnout and keeps us in burnout because we don’t want to let people in on what’s actually going on,” says Jim Young. If you’ve ever felt burned out, embarrassed, and alone, this episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast is a must-listen. Host Alex Raymond interviews Jim Young, […]
The Consciousness of Money: A Deep Dive into the Intersection of Business and Values
https://youtu.be/rUKmx0u8684 I gotta admit…I was nervous ahead of this talk. As I sat in the audience on Day 2 at the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, I felt a sense of anticipation. The topic for the session was “The Consciousness of Money,” and the speakers were Lopa van der Mersch, CEO of Rasa, and Anna Gudmundson, CEO […]
How to Become an Emotionally Fluent Leader with Liz Fosslien
https://youtu.be/zUaueV99edY One of the standout presentations of the 2023 Conscious Entrepreneur Summit was by Liz Fosslien, an illustrator and expert on the topic of emotions at work. Her talk, titled “How to Become an Emotionally Fluent Leader,” was both highly personal and incredibly relevant to us entrepreneurs. Here are my key takeaways from her session. […]
What to Expect from the In-Person Zone of Genius Workshop with Gay Hendricks
I had the amazing privilege to chat with Gay Hendricks on the The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast a few days ago. The full episode will be released on Oct 16! In the meantime, I asked Gay what people can expect from the Zone of Genius workshop in Boulder on November 8. Here’s what he said: […]
Moving Beyond the Rage – A Conversation with Godard Abel and Keith Gruen at The Conscious Entrepreneur Summit 2023
https://youtu.be/fYNUvqTXkiI On Day 1 of the 2023 Conscious Entrepreneur Summit , we had the privilege of hosting Godard Abel, CEO of G2, and Keith Gruen, a Conscious Leadership coach. The talk was aptly titled “Moving Beyond the Rage,” and it was a transformative experience for everyone in attendance. The Journey of Godard Abel Godard […]
From the Streets to Venture-Backed to VC – Clarence Bethea
https://youtu.be/hxwtfgydaXI Today, I want to share some insights from a truly inspiring conversation that took place at our 2023 Summit in Boulder. Clarence Bethea, co-founder and former CEO of Upsie, (and currently an investor at True Ventures) was interviewed on stage by John Hill, Evangelist at Techstars. The Unconventional Path to Entrepreneurship Clarence’s journey to […]
Creating a Conscious Company – Sue Heilbronner & Vlada Bortnik
On Day 1 of the 2023 Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, we had the pleasure of hosting two incredible entrepreneurs, Sue Heilbronner, a Conscious Leadership coach, and Vlada Bortnik, co-founder and CEO of Marco Polo. The conversation was a deep dive into the emotional aspects of being an entrepreneur and managing a company culture. Here’s a recap […]
Why Conscious Entrepreneurship is a Shared Journey
https://youtu.be/W_pJThQ949Y Introduction I had the privilege of witnessing a truly unique and enlightening talk at our 2023 event in Boulder, Colorado. Yong Kim, the co-founder and CEO of Wonolo, and his wife Linda Kim, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, shared their journey as a couple navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. This wasn’t just another talk about business strategies […]
