Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers Jeff Ostroff

Hi everyone.
Did you know there are a wealth of opportunities out there for those who want to start businesses? But opportunities in startups don’t just apply to entrepreneurs! Lots of others can be a part of this boom, too. My guest expert, Bill Provine, the CEO of an organization devoted to helping startups get off the ground, shares his expertise about this and much more on today’s episode.
Among other things, Bill speaks about (1) the many different kinds of startup ventures his organization, Innovation Space, assists, (2) some major trends taking place in the world of entrepreneurship today, (3) contrasts in the approach to entrepreneurship around the globe, and (4) tools to help those who are launching or looking to grow their ventures.
True to our focus here on Looking Forward®, Bill lays out a boatload of opportunities for those interested in being part of the start-up world. Many of these involve positions or roles that go well beyond the company founder or visionary, too. Finally, Bill takes a look at how the rest of this decade looks for startup opportunities, and he provides numerous tips for those interested in this field of endeavor.
Now a bit about Bill. Bill Provine is the founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Innovation Space, in addition to a member of its Board of Directors. In this role, Bill oversees all operations and is responsible for its overall performance.
Prior to joining the Innovation Space, Bill worked for DuPont. There he led global operations for science and engineering, encompassing DuPont's open innovation practice. This included oversight for DuPont’s innovation centers and regional laboratories around the world. He also has served in a variety of research, marketing, business development, joint venture, and manufacturing leadership roles in DuPont over the last 30 years.
Bill is very active in cultivating and advancing science across sectors and has served on numerous private company, university, industrial, governmental, and scientific association advisory and management boards and committees. He currently serves on the board of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) supporting scientific research and advocacy; the Resolution Project, supporting social entrepreneurship; and the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship with the U.S. Department of Commerce, supporting creation of a national entrepreneurship strategy.
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Do you know the best strategies to land a good job in today’s job market? If that’s of interest to you, you’ll definitely want to hear what my guest expert, Richard Triggs, says. While Richard’s focus today will be on finding a job as a senior executive, you’ll find much of what he speaks about is applicable to almost any job and career seeker.
Among other things, on this episode Richards speaks about (1) the biggest trends occurring in the world of executive recruiting these days, (2) some differences among countries in what employers look for when recruiting, (3) AI's potential impact on the need for senior executives in particular industries, and (4) the powerful role LInkedIn plays in senior executive and other job-search efforts.
Richard sees continued demand for senior executives now and into the future. And he offers LOTS of tips for those seeking not only jobs as senior executives, but for others who are job searching. A bonus: Richard offers listeners the opportunity to receive a FREE copy of either of his two books. (See below.) You'll need to listen to the episode to find out how. :)-
Now a bit about Richard: Richard Triggs is the founder and CEO of Arete Executive. Over the last 15 years, he and his team have been responsible for recruiting over 1500 senior executives and board directors into roles across Australia and elsewhere. Richard has also coached over 2500 senior executives and board directors through their job search.
He is the author of the best-selling book, “Uncover the Hidden Job Market – How to Find and Win Your Next Senior Executive Role” (second edition published in 2023). His second book, released just recently, is “Winning the War for Talent – How to Attract and Retain Top Performers.”
Rich is the host of “The Arete Podcast” (200+ episodes) and the “Winning the War for Talent Podcast”. He is also an accomplished musician and a trained psychotherapist.
You can reach Richard on LinkedIn and at www.areteexecutive.com.au/
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Did you know there’s a global movement to solve some of our world’s biggest problems by helping those with the greatest needs become self-sufficient? This movement is being led by all kinds of people and organizations: nonprofits, for profits, specialists, technicians, entrepreneurs, and investors. My guest expert on this episode, Dr. Courtney Cash, is one of those leading the way in these social entrepreneurship endeavors.
On this episode, Courtney discusses such things as (1) how market-based solutions and social enterprise are being used to help solve some of the world's biggest problems, (2) what factors are driving this trend, (3) how focusing on sending large sums of money to organizations or societies in need can actually be counterproductive, and (4) where the marriage of social enterprise and market-based solutions is taking hold around the world.
Courtney then lays out myriad opportunities that are being created by this emerging global trend for just about anyone: job seekers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and what he calls the "impact investors." He also shares his thoughts on how this trend will evolve through the rest of this decade. And, of particular value, he offers some tips to help people identify and seize these opportunities.
Now a bit about Courtney: Dr. Courtney Cash is President of the World Shoe Fund, where he served as the lead strategist in the development of the World Shoe social enterprise. Dr. Cash is also the founder of Simply Strategic Consulting, with almost 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, ministry, and consulting. His work has helped to expand the capacity of nonprofits to impact thousands of people in more than 50 countries through strategic planning, storytelling, donor engagement, and impact collaborations.
Dr. Cash is a seminary-trained nonprofit and ministry leader with degrees and certifications in education, leadership, and business. In 2018, he was awarded a Certificate of Achievement in Nonprofit Fund Development by the Mendoza College of Business of the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Cash also currently serves as Executive in Residence at the Berry College Campbell School of Business, where he mentors young entrepreneurs and teaches courses in social entrepreneurship and nonprofit management.
Currently, his research is focused on the development of multi-sectoral social enterprise models, market-based solutions for scaling the work of nonprofits, and the use of collective impact strategies to address major social challenges in local communities and larger international ecosystems.
You'll find out more about Dr. Cash and the World Shoe Fund at www.worldshoefund.org and on LinkedIn.
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Hi everyone.
Over the past couple of years or so, millions and millions of people have become aware of the presence of artificial intelligence. Like the Internet itself, AI promises to be a major part of our business and personal lives for decades to come. But how much do we know about all the opportunities AI is and will create? My guest expert, Manuj Aggarwal, enthusiastically discusses these opportunities and much more on this episode. 
Listen as Manuj speaks about such things as (1) when AI first began to take off as companies like Amazon, Tesla, and Facebook recognized and capitalized on its power, (2) the catalyst that has made AI accessible to the public-at-large, (3) the big trend in AI today, and where that trend is taking us, and (4) who's leading the way in the adoption and use of AI. SPOLIER ALERT: Manuj says it is NOT the U.S.
Looking into the future, Manuj talks about what might be the implications on human behavior as AI becomes more advanced over time.... yet another surprise! He then lays out the many opportunities he sees AI creating for job, career, business, and investment seekers. He says these are going to be directly related to the advancing AI's capabilities, or they'll employ AI in ways that expand people's ability to identify and seize new opportunities. Finally, Manuj offers some great tips for anyone from a job seeker to an investor on how to thrive as AI becomes further embedded in our societies.
Now a bit about Manuj: Manuj Aggarwal, is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer of TetraNoodle Technologies, an elite AI consulting company. With a remarkable track record of driving transformative change, Manuj, through TetraNoodle, has touched at least 10 million lives and generated over $500M in value through his expertise in technology and AI. 
He has shared his insights at the United Nations alongside distinguished figures like the Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize winners, while President Obama and Bill Gates have recognized his work. With four AI patents to his name, Manuj is the perfect mentor to guide you through the transformative potential of AI and its benefits for businesses.
You'll learn more about TetraNoodle at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tetranoodle/
You'll find out more about Manuj on LinkedIn or at https://manujaggarwal.com/
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Hi everyone.
We all know that water is vital for all of us. But did you realize there are huge opportunities out there for those who, among other things, can help recycle water or remove the waste from it?? My guest expert, Riggs Eckelberry, discusses these opportunities and much more on this episode. 
On the episode Riggs speaks about such things as (1) the challenges our present water infrastructure faces both in the U.S. and around the globe, (2) the "perfect storm" that's driving these challenges, and (3) who it is, by far, that demands the most water, and why that's "where the money is." Hint: This one may surprise you!
Riggs then explains how the use of water technology, or "aquatech," can help address some of the challenges he identifies. He sheds light on a wide array of opportunities that anyone from a job seeker to an entrepreneur to an investor can seize upon in tackling issues like water treatment and water recycling. Finally, Riggs provides tips and resources that will help you begin to capitalize on the many opportunities this relatively new world of water technology offers.
Now a little bit about Riggs. Riggs Eckelberry is a nationally-renowned entrepreneur who deploys his personal Break To Build™ process to help rebuild the water industry, which has reached a critical breaking point in recent years despite being essential to the planet's survival. As the founding CEO of OriginClear, Riggs has developed innovative solutions to help businesses face rising water bills by tapping into new investment markets. He is even pioneering the development of "water stablecoins,” a cryptocurrency backed by water-assets.
With a diverse background in nonprofit management, oceangoing navigation, and crew rowing, Riggs is uniquely qualified to bring change to an outdated and overrun industry. 
You'll learn more about Origin Clear at originclear.com You'll find out more about Riggs there, on LinkedIn, and by listening to the episode.
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Hi everyone.
Before we move on to this episode, I wanted to let you know about our next Looking Forward® Encore "Ask Me Anything" live event. This is the venue where you get to ask guest experts who've been on Looking Forward YOUR questions. Our next live event will be Wednesday, November 15th, at noon ET. My guest expert will be Phil Cooper, who's been in the pet industry for nearly 60 years! Phil will discuss some of the opportunities in the pet industry and then take your questions. If you've heard Phil on the Looking podcast, you know he's a recognized expert on global opportunities in the pet industry space! You can join us by registering here. https://jeff-ostroff.com/lf-live-events
Now on to the episode.
What if I told you there’s an economic engine that will amount to trillions of dollars by 2030… and it’s already taken off? That engine is called the bioeconomy, which while improving our global climate, is also creating lots of job, career, business, and investment opportunities.  My guest expert on today’s episode is Dr. Nancy Connell, and she does a great job of informing us about the bioeconomy.
On this episode Nancy speaks about such things as (1) what is the bioeconomy, and what it's intended to do, (2) what initiatives and businesses are already making an impact in the bioeconomy space-- and she names many of them, and (3) the global extent of this trend, which is vast. Nancy then lays out numerous job, career, business, and investment opportunities which the booming bioeconomy has to offer. She also provides lots of tips and resources that will help you get started on the path to seizing opportunities in this exciting, relatively new industry.
Now a little bit about Nancy. Dr. Connell is Senior Scholar, Senior Scholar in International Networks and Collaboration in the Division of Policy and Global Affairs at the US National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. She is also Professor Emerita at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School where she directed biosafety-level three laboratory research in bacterial pathogenesis and drug discovery from 1992 to 2018. She is past Professor at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security (2018-2021).
With a PhD in microbial genetics from Harvard University, Dr. Connell studies the impact of biotechnology advances on biosecurity, biosafety, and biodefense, focusing on their impact the implementation of Biological Weapons Convention. She has long been involved in the development of regulatory policies associated with biocontainment work and dual-use research of concern.
You'll learn more about Dr. Connell's background and how to reach her by listening to the episode.
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