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The "How I Built This" for Side Projects: stories and resources of how to pursue your passions while working full-time. For show notes, resources, and more, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast Contact me at leo@leolu.info

  1. Episode 15: Rick Hu: Mindset Matters

    05/30/2023

    Episode 15: Rick Hu: Mindset Matters

    Rick Hu, founder and CEO of Midas Wealth, a private wealth management firm, shares his story becoming the youngest Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual at the age of 25. In this special episode for Asian Heritage Month, we discuss his journey becoming himself, becoming successful, and becoming a father and a son. You can find Rick on Instagram. For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

    42 min
  2. Episode 14: Leo Chan: From Here to There

    08/27/2020

    Episode 14: Leo Chan: From Here to There

    Leo Chan, founder of Levitate Style, a men's style and travel blog, shares his story coming from an immigrant to the USA to becoming a fashion influencer. We discuss how he employed an immigrant mentality of being the best in his professional work and business, doubling down on Levitate Style in his free time outside of work, and his advice for pursuing projects on the side. Links: Leo can be found on Instagram @levitatestyle and on his website, levitatestyle.com For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

    30 min
  3. Episode 13: Nikolaj Mathies: Moving Forward

    07/17/2020

    Episode 13: Nikolaj Mathies: Moving Forward

    Gruvi executive Nikolaj Mathies shares his experiences at a growing startup and what it means to move forward in this space. We discuss his progression through Gruvi, a data project they are working on, and the future plans for Gruvi. Links: Gruvi website; Nikolaj on LinkedIn and at nikolaj@gruvi.tv For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

    27 min
  4. Episode 12: Henry Johnson: Researching Rocketships

    06/25/2020

    Episode 12: Henry Johnson: Researching Rocketships

    Rocketship jobs founder Henry Johnson shares how he created a job board for startups by open-sourcing his own research. We discuss Henry's experience in startups, networking and building an audience on Twitter, and questions to think about when evaluating opportunities at startups. Links: Rocketship Jobs; Henry's Twitter For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

    30 min
  5. Episode 11: Jess Lin: Thinking Holistically

    06/20/2020

    Episode 11: Jess Lin: Thinking Holistically

    Life coach and yogi Jessica Lin shares how compassion, integrity, and accessibility keep her centered. We talked about mental health, decolonizing yoga, and the value of holistic health. Links: Jess' instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessbeyondthebody/ For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

    36 min
  6. Episode 10: Harry Moreno: What It's Worth

    06/13/2020

    Episode 10: Harry Moreno: What It's Worth

    Software engineer and Litt founder Harry Moreno shares what it’s actually like working on something on the side. We talk about the origin story behind Litt, Harry’s latest project building a community for solo founders, and some questions to think about when deciding whether to continue on a project or not. Links: Litt Website; Harry's Twitter; Solofounders Meetup For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

    37 min
  7. Episode 9: Elusio: Executing on Expertise

    05/28/2020

    Episode 9: Elusio: Executing on Expertise

    TAXMAP founder Elusio shares how he applied blockchain technology to his field of tax compliance to eventually start his own company. We cover how Elusio first discovered blockchain technology, the various iterations he went through with his company – particularly dealing with an emerging technology, and the necessity for belief in oneself as a founder. Taxmap’s website and Twitter. For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

    39 min
  8. Episode 8: Brian Hanssen: Learning By Doing

    05/23/2020

    Episode 8: Brian Hanssen: Learning By Doing

    Professor Brian Hanssen of NYU discusses experiential learning and how it applies to his nonprofit, Social Impact Scholars. We cover the current state of online education, the story behind Social Impact Scholars to provide students with access to opportunities, and the transferrable skills professionals can apply early-on in their careers. Social Impact Scholars website: https://socialimpactscholars.org For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

    41 min
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The "How I Built This" for Side Projects: stories and resources of how to pursue your passions while working full-time. For show notes, resources, and more, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast Contact me at leo@leolu.info

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  • Creator
    Leo Lu
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Leo Lu
  • Show Website
    After Hour Projects