People are the Answer Jeffrey M. Zucker

In this episode, Sanjay and Jeffrey discuss his upbringing as the son of two Indian immigrant professors, why college is a waste, moving to NYC to be part spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy’s community, making films, and much more.



Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/_Bzue3rFmiQ



Learn more:

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case

Recording date: 4/24/24



Sanjay:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjay-rawal-586108247/

https://www.instagram.com/mrsanjayr/



Illumine:

https://illumine.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/illumine-service-foundation-inc/about/

https://www.instagram.com/illumineservice/

Food Chains - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vw-qTCW8fo

Ocean Monk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOeB1grhfBc

Gather - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfSGB-aSo6A



Other resources:

https://www.wingsofamerica.org/

https://malaika.org/



Bio:

Film Director with a track record of making feature-length human rights and human interest documentaries, all of which have been distributed on major streaming platforms.

I moonlight as the Executive Director of a small nonprofit just as a way to stay connected to a number of issues.

Past life as a consultant/project developer to governments, nonprofits and large cap private equity firms.



Chapters:

0:00 Intro

5:28 - Education

9:11 - Early life

12:57 - Early Career

19:04 - Documentaries, Food Chains & Ocean Monk

23:13 - Running as a Religion

29:30 - Measuring Success

33:14 - Financing Films

35:50 - Gather

40:38 - What's Next

46:11 - The Late Game Process

48:24 - What's Next for Jeff

50:13 - Volunteer Work

53:09 - When Work Affected Change

55:27 - Most Grateful for

57:33 - Snap Your Fingers

1:03:49 - How to Support

In this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss his career path, the evolution of his world view, and approaching all things with curiosity. He shares poignant quotes and references that serve to frame his thought processes



Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/C0OjL7cq-No



Learn more:



Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case

Recording date: 4/8/24



Brian:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/btabrams/



B Ventures Group:

https://www.bventuresgroup.com/



Bio:

Having managed over $1 billion in assets, seen nearly 10,000 startups, sat on over 15 boards of directors, and generated top-tier returns, I’ve learned that a human-centric approach to investment is not only the right way but also the best way. “Who?” and “Why?” are much more important questions than “What?” and “How?”. At its best, venture capital should be a financial means to a human end, not the other way around.

Today I’m working to discover and connect with great human beings around the world in emerging regions such as Southeast Asia (e.g. Vietnam) and Central/Eastern Europe (e.g. Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria) as well as “hot spot” ecosystems (e.g. Tel Aviv, Berlin, Tallinn, Reykjavik, and many others). I also have a passion for peacebuilding and conflict resolution, and I’m exploring ways to apply the venture capital model toward a more peaceful world.



Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:20 - What Motivates You?

6:40 - Early Life

9:49 - Education

13:55 - Early Career

28:07 - Shift in Career

31:32 - B Ventures Group

38:31 - AI

43:55 - Peace and Conflict Resolution with AI

47:58 - Sourcing Deals

52:41 - Future of B Ventures Group

55:24 - When Work Affected Change

57:19 - Mentor

59:04 - Ask Jeff a Question

1:11:25 - Most Grateful for

1:13:06 - Snap Your Fingers

1:15:52 - How to Support

In this episode, Stacey and Jeff discuss her upbringing, a brief consideration of journalism, her time as Miss Colorado, and dedicating herself to helping people.

Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/-FRzTgKLvEA

Learn more:

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case

Recording date: 4/4/24



Stacey:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-putka/

https://www.instagram.com/stacey_c_putka/



Breakthrough:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/timetobreakthrough/

https://timetobreakthrough.org/

https://www.facebook.com/TimeToBreakthrough/

https://www.instagram.com/time2breakthrough/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TimetoBreakthrough?sub_confirmation=1



Bio:

Stacey believes fiercely in challenging perceptions and in the power of transformation. Growing up in an entrepreneurial household, with a father who took full advantage of his second chance in life after recovering from addiction, Stacey has always been inspired to facilitate transformation in the lives of others. Stacey received a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Colorado State University and a master’s in social work from the University of Denver. Prior to joining the organization, Stacey provided mental health and substance abuse treatment to men on parole and probation.



Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

7:58 - Education

14:51 - Early Career

29:18 - Breakthrough

37:40 - Continued Involvement

41:12 - When Work Affected Change

46:55 - Mentor

49:47 - Ask Jeff a Question

51:28 - Most Grateful

53:21 - Criminal Legal System

56:32 - Snap Your Fingers

59:08 - How to Support

In this episode Kevin and Jeff discuss his lead up to becoming an entrepreneur, including living in Dubai, his ultimately getting the itch to do his own thing, endless searches for perfect fabrics, the difficulty of getting good sleep as a parent, and so much more!



Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FSwf_RSbvhI



Learn more:

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case

Recording date: 4/2/24



Kevin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlavelle

https://kevinslavelle.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kevinslavelle/

https://twitter.com/kevinslavelle



Harbor:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/harborsleep/

https://harbor.co/

https://www.instagram.com/harborsleep

https://www.facebook.com/HarborSleep/

https://twitter.com/harborsleep



Other resources:

https://www.mizzenandmain.com/



Bio: 

Kevin brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main, having invented the world’s first performance fabric dress shirt. With a successful growth round raised from L Catterton, partnerships with world-renowned athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, and a background in omnichannel retail, Kevin is not only a dedicated entrepreneur but also a loving husband and father of two. 



Chapters: 

0:00 - Intro 

11:00 - What Motivates You? 

18:10 - Early Life 

21:17 - Giving Back 

23:17 - Early Career 

32:53 - Mizzen + Main

48:27 - Stepping Down 

58:29 - Stand Together 

1:03:57 - Harbor

1:21:57 - Future of Harbor

1:27:54 - When Work Affected Change 

1:31:06 - Most Grateful

1:34:56 - Snap Your Fingers 

1:37:45 - How to Support 

In this episode, Ethan and Jeff discuss receiving multiple degrees from Harvard, his transition from Middle Eastern politics to drug policy, orchestrating vast changes in drug policy issues, podcasting, and more.



Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6OHOqD8W5jI



Learn more:

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case



Recording date: 12/20/23



Ethan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethannadelmann/

https://www.instagram.com/enadelmann/

https://www.ted.com/talks/ethan_nadelmann_why_we_need_to_end_the_war_on_drugs



DPA:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/drug-policy-alliance/

https://drugpolicy.org/

https://www.instagram.com/drugpolicyalliance

https://www.tiktok.com/@drugpolicyalliance

https://twitter.com/DrugPolicyOrg

https://www.facebook.com/drugpolicy

https://www.youtube.com/@DrugPolicyAlliance



Resources for Israel: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RbzoBNQojr7j5cEP0x5yNqppF9CiVXXgDtkuLdvnryc/edit?usp=sharing

Other:

Psychoactive Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0pfK53IF7WhEWtntXAFQ4W

https://www.thefire.org/



Bio:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethan_Nadelmann



Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

7:25 - Education & Harvard Discourse

14:26 - International Drug Policy

17:55 - Early Experience with Drugs

27:23 - What Drug Policy Needs Now

36:08 - Drug Policy Alliance

47:54 - Becoming Drug Policy Alliance 

53:49 - Accomplishments

1:07:58 - A Question for Jeff

1:20:37 - Psychoactive Podcast

1:26:10 - Snap Your Fingers

1:33:34 - How to Support 

In this episode, David and Jeffrey discuss his journey from Molecular Genetics to finance, his friendships with Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson, his transformational work on getting the JOBS Act passed, and how providing financial opportunity can continue to be a great equalizer in our society



Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BcYwprEn0QQ



Learn more:

Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

Producer: Kait Grey

Editor: Nick Case

Recording date: 1/11/24



https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-weild-iv-03a597/

https://www.weildco.com/

https://www.facebook.com/WeildCo/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/weildco/

Other resources:

https://www.tuesdayschildren.org/



Bio:

David Weild IV is an American investment banker and financial commentator best known for holding the position as Vice Chairman of NASDAQ. He is currently the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Weild & Co. Inc., parent company of the investment banking firm Weild Capital, LLC (dba Weild & Co.) Weild is also known as the "father" of the JOBS Act, and has been involved in drafting legislation for the US Congress.



Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
10:50 - Importance of Giving Back
19:44 - JOBS Act
27:17 - Education and Early Career
32:03 - NASDAQ
39:29 Issue Works
54:47 - Weird & Co
59:40 - Tuesday’s Children
1:05:17 - Michael Jackson
1:10:27 - Market Opening with Jeff Bezos
1:14:14 - Mentor
1:16:08 - Most Grateful
1:18:17 - Snap Your Fingers
1:21:18 - How to Support