Fast Frontiers

Tim Schigel
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An exploration of how innovation frontiers are emerging in surprising places.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Dave Mawhinney - The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship

    *Originally released in 2022 Dave Mawhinney joins host Tim Schigel to talk about a history of entrepreneurship and what the transition was like entering into academia at Carnegie Mellon. Dave is the Executive Director of the The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, and in his role he connects with brilliant minds about developing their innovative and creative solutions. In today's conversation, Dave and Tim offer advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, and discuss the technology output and scene around Carnegie Mellon.

    32 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Upal Basu - General Partner at NGP Capital

    *Originally released in 2022 Today on Fast Frontiers, Upal Basu of ngp capital stops by to talk to host Tim Schigel about what Upal has learned as an investor, and about current events in SaaS, software, and edge computing. Upal is the a general partner at ngp capital, and in this role manages more than a billion and a half dollars in assets. He'll also talk today about lessons learned throughout his career as an investor.

    31 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Bernadette Butler - CEO of StoryTap

    *Originally released in 2022 Bernadette Butler of Storytap sits down with Fast Frontiers host Tim Schigel to discuss the power of storytelling and connection. Bernadette is the CEO and Co-Founder of Storytap, and in this conversation, she discusses her path to founding the company, its goals, and how she works with clients to help them gather customer stories.

    28 min

  4. 6D AGO

    James Norman - Black Operator Ventures

    *Originally released in 2022 Today on Fast Frontiers, host Tim Schigel speaks with James Norman, a general partner at Black Operator Ventures, a venture fund that specifically empowers the entrepreneurship of people of color. James takes listeners on a deep dive into his growth and trajectory from Hollywood to venture capital, lessons learned in leadership, and how important networking and nurturing relationships are to customer acquisition.

    41 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Tim Kight - CEO of Focus 3

    *Originally released in 2022, TK passed away in 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tim Kight, CEO of Focus 3, stops by Fast Frontiers to talk to host Tim Schigel about growth mindsets, characteristics of people with fortitude, and all about his framework, E+R=O.

    38 min
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An exploration of how innovation frontiers are emerging in surprising places.

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  • Creator
    Tim Schigel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tim Schigel