Why Relationships Matter In The Innovation Economy

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Welcome to the Why Relationships Matter in the Innovation Economy podcast powered by Goodie Nation where conversations with experts and organizations show how leveraging networks creates deep relationships that lead to revenue, funding, better CEOs, and big impact.

  1. 08/26/2024

    Impactful Connections: Tanya Beja’s Journey in Social Innovation and Investment

    In this episode of “When Relationships Matter in the Innovation Economy,” we sit down with Tanya Beja, the Managing Partner at AlleyCorp Impact. Tanya discusses her pivotal role in leading investments and incubations that benefit working families, drawing from her rich background in venture capital, venture philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. With a master’s degree from Harvard Kennedy School and a BA summa cum laude from Tufts University, Tanya’s expertise and passion for social impact shine through as she shares how relationship building has been a cornerstone of her success and the advancement of her mission to support underserved communities. Join us to hear Tanya’s valuable insights and experiences in creating positive change through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches to social challenges.

    21 min

  2. 01/29/2024

    Building Bridges with John Simon: Insights from GreenLight Fund's Master Connector

    In this episode we're interviewing John Simon. John is an active entrepreneur, creator and investor in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. He is currently a managing director at Sigma Prime Ventures where he focuses on software-based businesses and disruptive technology businesses, often getting involved in businesses at their formation or earliest stages.

    50 min

  3. 12/07/2023

    The Future of Tech Is Inclusive feat. Ope Runsewe (Amex Ventures)

    In this special edition, Ope Runsewe (American Express) discusses the new Future of Tech Is Inclusive program by Amex Ventures and Goodie Nation, what Amex Ventures is looking for, an overview of the VC fund, and more

    18 min

  4. 06/16/2023

    LGBTQ Founders Are Dope

    For Pride Month, we hosted a special edition of our podcast featuring Anna DeShawn, Oscar Pedroso, Christal Wang, Riana Lynn, and Kevin Hu and moderated by Kacie Willis, MFA (Goodie Nation Tech Storytelling Fellow) showing how LGBTQ founders are dope and why relationships matter for them in the innovation economy.

    53 min

  5. 02/20/2023

    Lenovo Evolve Small feat. Gerald Youngblood (Lenovo) & Scott Strong (AMD)

    Gerald Youngblood (Lenovo) and Scott Strong (AMD) discuss how family and legacy influenced the Lenovo Evolve Small initiative.

    37 min

  6. 01/28/2023

    K.I.T. feat. Deisha Barnett (UPS)

    Deisha Barnett (President, Global Communications & Content Strategy @ UPS) shares how keeping in touch and being "confidently vulnerable" have created inflection points in her life.

    35 min

  7. 08/14/2022

    Mom Founders

    Good stories from great mothers who are awesome founders: Shante Frazier (WellCapped), Liberty White (Chozen Media), and Emily Brown (Free from Market).

    47 min

  8. 08/14/2022

    Women Founders Leaving The Workforce

    This episode stories from founders Kristina Newton (HYPE) and Melissa Brogdon (FourthParty) as well as Goodie Nation's Tracey Palmer about women leaving jobs at large companies to launch their own organizations. Co-hosted by Joey Womack and Ama Kessie

    55 min
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