Peer Ripples

Noa Ronen

Welcome to Peer Ripples: Where Leaders Multiply Leadership. We are: Noa Ronen, founder of ADVAgo and an executive coach obsessed with the power of peer connection. And Ofir Ronen, a Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and Noa’s partner in life. We have been married since 1999, and for years we’ve had deep, unrecorded conversations about the messy reality of leading at scale in work and life. In this show, we’re finally hitting the ‘record’ button! We’re bringing you the coach’s insight and the corporate executive’s perspective to explore the 'Ripple Effect' of leadership and beyond. Brought to you by Advago— helping teams, companies, and communities to scale through the power of peer connection. Let’s go!

Episodes

  1. May 29

    Let's Talk Carolina Climate Tech Community | Majela Fonseca & Ben Provan | 007 (Bonus Episode S1)

    In this episode of Peer Ripples, Noa and Ofir are joined by Carolina Climate co-founders Ben Provan and Majela Fonseca to explore what it takes to turn a group of people into a community. One year after launching Carolina Climate, Ben and Majela reflect on the journey of building a grassroots movement for climate and clean tech founders across North Carolina. They share why they started the community, what they've learned about leadership, partnerships, and co-creation, and why the strongest communities are built with people, not for people. The conversation explores community building, shared purpose, founder engagement, partnership, and the challenge of knowing when to lead and when to let go. TakeawaysCommunities are built with people, not for people.Shared purpose creates stronger connections than shared interests alone.Partnership accelerates community growth without reinventing the wheel.Leadership means creating space for others to contribute and take ownership.Sometimes the most important step is to stop planning and start.Chapters00:00 Why Start a Community? 12:00 From Silos to Community 24:00 Principles of Community Building 35:00 Leading and Letting Go More About Our GuestsBen ProvanEntrepreneur, startup operator, and co-founder of Carolina Climate. Ben works with startups, innovation programs, and climate-focused ventures across North Carolina. Connect with Ben Provan https://www.linkedin.com/in/benprovan/ Majela FonsecaMarketing and business development leader, ecosystem builder, and co-founder of Carolina Climate. Majela works closely with founders, startups, and entrepreneurial communities across the Triangle. Connect with Majela Fonseca https://www.linkedin.com/in/majelafonseca/ More About UsConnect with Ofir & Noa https://www.linkedin.com/in/noarcoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofirronen/ Our Website https://advago.co/ Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@PeerRipplePodcast Noa Ronen YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@NoaRCoach

    43 min
  2. May 29

    Let's Talk Networking (in a Meaningful Way) | Sean Persaud | 004

    In this episode of Peer Ripples, Noa and Ofir are joined by Sean Persaud, a leader known for his mastery in building and maintaining meaningful relationships over decades. Together, they explore why networking often gets a bad reputation and how genuine relationships are built differently. Sean shares his approach to staying connected, creating value for others, and building a community of people who invest in one another over time. The conversation covers authenticity, generosity, leadership, navigating new organizations, and the small habits that turn introductions into lasting relationships. Whether you're building your career, joining a new company, or simply looking to create more meaningful connections, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what relationship-building can look like. TakeawaysThe best relationships are built on authenticity, not transactions.Consistent small actions often matter more than grand gestures.Bringing value starts with curiosity, generosity, and genuine interest in others.Strong networks are communities built over time, not collections of contacts.Chapters00:00 Networking or Building Relationships? 19:44 Building Relationships Across Cultures and Time Zones 24:30 When to Invest More and When to Step Back 30:19 Starting Fresh in a New Organization 34:00 Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Trust 39:00 Reflection and Takeaways More About Us: Connect with Ofir & Noa https://www.linkedin.com/in/noarcoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofirronen/Connect with Sean Persaud https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-persaud-2203371/Our Website https://advago.co/Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@PeerRipplePodcast Noa Ronen YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@NoaRCoach

    45 min

About

Welcome to Peer Ripples: Where Leaders Multiply Leadership. We are: Noa Ronen, founder of ADVAgo and an executive coach obsessed with the power of peer connection. And Ofir Ronen, a Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and Noa’s partner in life. We have been married since 1999, and for years we’ve had deep, unrecorded conversations about the messy reality of leading at scale in work and life. In this show, we’re finally hitting the ‘record’ button! We’re bringing you the coach’s insight and the corporate executive’s perspective to explore the 'Ripple Effect' of leadership and beyond. Brought to you by Advago— helping teams, companies, and communities to scale through the power of peer connection. Let’s go!