55 min
Akil Bello ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
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- Education
Ken chats with Akil Bello, founder of Bell Curves, who shares his views on higher ed and some news about a new professional adventure that fits perfectly with his leadership in matters around standardized testing. (And if you haven't read his writings on his website, Bellowings, you should give it a go.)
Shout-outs & Links
Akil's presentation on entrepreneurship at the Harlem Business Alliance.An investigative report on whether Alex Bello is, in fact, Marlon Jackson's son, as referenced/joked about in the Netflix show, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch.A blog post and full slide deck from Akil's Illinois ACAC keynote.Cross promotional shout out to the Crush podcastEpisode sponsored by InitialView and their latest development, Elevator Pitch.Rapid Descent
Akil's walkout song: My Philosophy by KRS OneBest thing he's read lately: Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Toni AdeyemiWhat he's eager to read next: The Gatekeepers by Jacques SteinbergFavorite thing to make in the kitchen: Whiskey sour.What he uses to take and keep notes: "Far too many things..."Memorable bit of advice: From his father: "Until you have a business plan, it's a hobby." Bucket list: Going to the Gálapagos.The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment
Ken chats with Akil Bello, founder of Bell Curves, who shares his views on higher ed and some news about a new professional adventure that fits perfectly with his leadership in matters around standardized testing. (And if you haven't read his writings on his website, Bellowings, you should give it a go.)
Shout-outs & Links
Akil's presentation on entrepreneurship at the Harlem Business Alliance.An investigative report on whether Alex Bello is, in fact, Marlon Jackson's son, as referenced/joked about in the Netflix show, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch.A blog post and full slide deck from Akil's Illinois ACAC keynote.Cross promotional shout out to the Crush podcastEpisode sponsored by InitialView and their latest development, Elevator Pitch.Rapid Descent
Akil's walkout song: My Philosophy by KRS OneBest thing he's read lately: Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Toni AdeyemiWhat he's eager to read next: The Gatekeepers by Jacques SteinbergFavorite thing to make in the kitchen: Whiskey sour.What he uses to take and keep notes: "Far too many things..."Memorable bit of advice: From his father: "Until you have a business plan, it's a hobby." Bucket list: Going to the Gálapagos.The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment
55 min