Agents of Innovation

Francisco Gonzalez
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Agents of Innovation

The Agents of Innovation podcast features interviews with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and artists.

  1. Episode 150: Anisa Mirza, Founder& CEO, Litnerd

    5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 150: Anisa Mirza, Founder& CEO, Litnerd

    Anisa Mirza is the founder and CEO of Litnerd, a K-8 reading and writing program. Litnerd creates original IP with their partner brands and turns them into books, media and learning curriculum, layered with an AI personalized tutor to help kids become authors and creators of IP and brand content. Their product format is a Social and Gamified - with a live weekly community meetup and monthly e-tournaments. Anisa is also a 2x Y Combinator and venture-backed founder. She is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and boootstrapped her first startup from 0 to 2.5Mill ARR (exited). As an immigrant to America, running a women and minority owned business, Anisa takes special pride in seeing the impact Litnerd has in producing superior learning outcomes for students. Anisa was our guest on Episode 150 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r7sOLuk0-eA You can follow Anisa on X at: https://x.com/TheAnisaMirza You can also find out more about Litnerd at: https://www.litnerd.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

    1h 15m
  2. Episode 149: Ernest Scheyder, Senior Correspondent, Reuters, Author, The War Below, Miami Book Fair

    NOV 2

    Episode 149: Ernest Scheyder, Senior Correspondent, Reuters, Author, The War Below, Miami Book Fair

    Ernest Scheyder is an award-winning journalist, author, and senior correspondent for Reuters. He specializes in distilling complex topics for a wide range of audiences, including and especially everyday consumers directly affected by regulatory, political, and industry transitions. In 2024, he published the widely acclaimed book, "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives" (One Signal/Simon & Schuster), a human-focused narrative exploring the people that live on the energy transition’s front lines and an urgent guide to the rapidly growing critical minerals supply chain. The book was named a top pick by Fortune’s editors and earned plaudits from The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Marketplace, Barron’s, WBUR’s On Point, Science magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, BBC World, Kirkus (starred review) and many others. Energy historian Daniel Yergin declared the book “vividly captures the physical and political landscape over which the future is being fought.” Ernest was our guest on Episode 149 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ClJUJpwqGak You can learn more about Ernest Scheyder and his book at: https://www.ernestscheyder.com Ernest will have two appearances in Miami during the Miami Book Fair: Saturday, November 23 Panelist, National Book Award Long List Top 10 List Recipient for Non-Fiction, Room 8301, moderated by Ruth Dickey Sunday, November 24 1:00 PM in the AI Center Find more details about the Miami Book Fair at: https://www.miamibookfair.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Subscribe to this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg You can also subscribe to the Fearless Journeys travel channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwAHpA_AXxBafhI2jH8_rtg You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

    31 min
  3. Episode 148: Joseph Yonke, Fine Painter, Miami, Florida

    OCT 19

    Episode 148: Joseph Yonke, Fine Painter, Miami, Florida

    Joseph Yonke is a fine painter based in Brickell, Miami, Florida. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Penn State University. He grew up painting, inspired by his grandfather, who is also an artist. Today, at nearly 25 years old, Joe is a painter who is known for his neo-abstract expressionism. Joe is a successful full-time artist, who often works 100 hours a week. Joe was our guest on Episode 148 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can learn more about his work and find his art at: https://yonkeart.com. For special care, please let him know that you learned about his work on the Agents of Innovation podcast! You can follow him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jryonke/ You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uIfYgRYyZHY Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

    1h 9m
  4. Episode 147: James O'Keefe, Director, Line In The Sand; Founder & CEO, O'Keefe Media Group

    OCT 16

    Episode 147: James O'Keefe, Director, Line In The Sand; Founder & CEO, O'Keefe Media Group

    James O'Keefe is the Director of the new full-length feature film, a documentary called "Line In The Sand." It is available to stream on the Tucker Carlson Network. Watch the film here: https://tuckercarlson.com/line-in-the-sand James is also the founder & CEO of O'Keefe Media Group. Learn more here: https://okeefemediagroup.com/ James was our guest on Episode 147 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also check out our previous podcat with James on Episode 111 of the Agents of Innovation podcast (filmed in January 2022). You can connect with James on X @JamesOKeefeIII You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tLHkHMmqrPE Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

    21 min
  5. Episode 146: James Fishback, Co-founder & Chief Investment Officer, Azoria

    SEP 7

    Episode 146: James Fishback, Co-founder & Chief Investment Officer, Azoria

    James T. Fishback is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria, a multi-asset investment firm. Prior to Azoria, he served as the Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital, a hedge fund founded by David M. Einhorn. James was our guest on Episode 146 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can connect with James on X @j_fishbackand also through his website: http://headofmacro.com You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jVU9E4LY9PA Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

    1h 2m
  6. Episode 145: Evan Rally "Captain Sidd," Ride of Passage, Chiang Mai, Thailand

    AUG 10

    Episode 145: Evan Rally "Captain Sidd," Ride of Passage, Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Evan Rally is the founder of Ride of Passage. Evan knows Thailand well - riding across the country 20k+ kilometers a year. When he’s not on two wheels, he’s an active participant in the Chiang Mai SEO community while building the Ride of Passage and It’s Better On The Road in to premier adventure travel companies. Evan was our guest on Episode 145 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MIV1-X7MhHU You can connect with Evan on X @CaptainSidd and also through his website: https://www.rideofpassage.live/ Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

    1h 9m
  7. Episode 144: Francesco Voltarel, Miami Dade College, Class of 2024

    JUL 16

    Episode 144: Francesco Voltarel, Miami Dade College, Class of 2024

    Francesco Voltarel was born to Italian parents when they were living in the United States. However, he lived his entire life in Italy. After he completed his school in Italy, he took a gap year before entering college. He took an opportunity to move to Miami, where he had family. He spent the next year working several jobs in the hospitality industry, and saved money. Instead of returning to Italy, he enrolled at Miami Dade College, where he recently graduated as part of the class of 2024, earning a 4.0 GPA and graduating with the highest honors. While there, he interned at the Ideas Center at Miami Dade College, developing skills, experience, and connections. He also learned from mentors. He was recently accepted to Cornell University, where he will begin work towards his Bachelor's degree this fall. In the meantime he is working a full-time internship at City National Bank in Miami. Francesco's story is a true American Dream story that is still in progress. Learn more about his journey here in episode 144 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/h1bBMMgVnOA You can connect with Francesco on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-voltarel/ Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: / innovationradio Twitter: / agentinnovation Facebook: / agentsofinnovationpodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

    1h 7m
  8. Episode 143: Vance, My Latin Life, Mexico

    JUN 29

    Episode 143: Vance, My Latin Life, Mexico

    Vance is the founder & owner of My Latin Life. He was born and raised in Canada and holds dual Canadian and U.S. Citizenships as well as residences in a number of Latin American countries. He currently lives in a small city in Mexico. Vance was our guest on Episode 143 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3zvV0Izs4X0 In this episode you can learn: * What it’s like to work remotely from Latin America * Why it’s important to get started as an entrepreneur at a younger age * Why it’s important to have a solid remote income stream before you go and work and live from another country * Why having skills with the computer will help you work remotely easier * Some of the cultural differences between Latin America and the US * How reading Tim Ferris’ The Four Hour Workweek inspired Vance to optimize his lifestyle * How to make money and see the world * Different ways to travel * How to earn in dollars, spend in pesos and how to best take advantage of geo arbitrage * How to obtain multiple residencies and citizenships * Why health care in Latin America is better than the U.S. & Canada -* How living in Latin America gives Bitcoin and crypto investors more freedom You can connect with Vance at: https://mylatinlife.com/join/ and also follow My Latin Life on X: https://x.com/MyLatinLife You can listen to Francisco Gonzalez as a guest on the My Latin Life podcast here: https://youtu.be/r8ibX0XeHrU?si=QJzK_jOgRsrhjItn Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Subscribe to this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

    57 min
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The Agents of Innovation podcast features interviews with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and artists.

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  • Creator
    Francisco Gonzalez
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
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