Purpose Innovates

Bas Godska is known to be one of the most prolific western investors in eastern startups. As the general partner ar Acrobator Ventures, he has pioneered connecting western capital with eastern founders. He was an early investor in the startup Miro, which has since been evaluated at over a billion dollars, giving it unicorn status.   

On purpose innovates I invite leaders in the global startup ecosystem to talk about the purpose of their projects, encouraging a discussion about where innovation is going and why.

Mark Pecota is the Co-Founder and CEO of LaunchBoom, where they have helped companies raise over 50 million dollars on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. His expert crowdfunding advice can be found in his book "CROWDFUNDED." In this episode, Mark explains some of the key insights he has gained after creating so much success in the space.

On The Purpose Innovates Podcast, I invite leaders in the global startup ecosystem to talk about the purpose of their projects, encouraging a discussion about where innovation is going and why.

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Prem Kumar is the founder of Humaly a Y-Combinator backed fast-growing tech startup that is dedicated to bringing equity and efficiency to the hiring process. We discuss what is like to be the founder of a fast-growing startup and examine the power and importance of building diverse teams.  

On purpose innovates I invite leaders in the global startup ecosystem to talk about the purpose of their projects, encouraging a discussion about where tech is going and why. It's time to know why we innovate. 

David Mandel is the Managing Partner and founder of Emerging Ventures, where he has invested in over 500 emerging tech startups.   In this episode, we discuss the importance of showing your ability to execute, if you are a startup looking for venture capital funding. We also examine the role venture capital has played in enabling innovation around the world.   

Purpose innovates is a story about the global startup ecosystem, it’s a story about solving the world's toughest problems, it’s a story about great ideas, founders, venture capital, accelerators, and big tech. It’s a story about you, the creators of the future.   

On-purpose innovates I invite the worlds leading innovators to articulate the broader purpose of their endeavors, encouraging all of us to cultivate an ongoing discussion about why we do what we do so that that this amazing ecosystem leaves us with fewer problems than we started with. 

Here is to a more just sustainable and advanced world, it's time to know why we innovate.   

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Pedro Goes is the CEO of InEvent, an all in one event management platform. As a start-up backed by Y-Combinator (the world's most prestigious startup accelerator), InEvent has been transforming the corporate event industry by helping companies like Amazon, City Bank, and Coca-Cola create amazing hybrid and digital event experiences for their attendees.   

In this episode, Pedro and I discuss the future of the global event industry, what it was like to go through the Y-Combinator startup accelerator, and his experience leading a fast-growing and disruptive startup.   

On Purpose Innovates I am leading a new conversation that brings the meaning of innovation into focus. I invite the world’s leading innovators to articulate the broader purpose of their endeavors, encouraging all of us to consider how our pursuits contribute to the creation of a greater future amidst the most important century of human history.   

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Evan Sitler is the CEO of XpertVR an innovative virtual reality solutions provider who has helped companies like Redbull, CCOVI, and Spark push the limits of research through virtual reality.   

In this episode, we discuss how companies and organizations can capitalize on the efficiency of virtual spaces to empower their research and development processes. We examine the current status of virtual reality technology and adoption, to illustrate that we are at the very beginning of a virtual reality revolution across multiple global sectors.   

I believe that we all can help shape the future of humanity. Yes, we do face great challenges, but there are amazing innovators all around us salving the world's toughest problems. This show is for people who want to be a part of that. On Purpose Innovates I am leading a new conversation that brings the meaning of innovation into focus. I invite the world’s leading innovators to articulate the broader purpose of their endeavors, encouraging all of us to consider how our pursuits contribute to the creation of a greater future amidst the most important century of human history.   To join me in this exploration please subscribe to the podcast here on Youtube or your preferred platform below and share it with your friends. Spread the insight from these amazing innovators.

Chris Thomson is the Head Coach and owner of the Student Works Management Program, an innovative educational experience that is designed to help college students take their education to a higher level by getting hands-on entrepreneurial business practice. Student Works is proud to have produced over 160 millionaire alumni, but as we discuss in this episode, the influence this program has on its participants goes far deeper than financial matters alone.

We discuss the importance of practical hands-on knowledge, the power growth mindsets, and the value of innovative educational experiences.

On Purpose Innovates I am leading a new conversation that brings the meaning of innovation into focus. I invite the world’s leading innovators to articulate the broader purpose of their endeavors, encouraging all of us to consider how our pursuits contribute to the creation of a greater future amidst the most important century of human history.

As an original beta tester at Linkedin and one of the people who made Travelocity come of age as an online force, Shaun Cassidy has created a career around seeing trends and predicting shifts in the marketplace. In this episode, Shaun and I discuss what he describes as a paradigm shift in global commerce.  Shaun provides visionary insights into the world of virtual commerce, virtual business, the current state of venture capital, globalization, and best practices for individuals looking to make their mark in the 21's century.   

On The Purpose Podcast, I talk with amazing people to explore ways that purpose can empower our lives, communities, and organizations.   

Let’s unlock the power of purpose!