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How innovators are responding to the world’s biggest challenges.



Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeffrey M. Zucker talks weekly with innovators creating transformational social impact. They discuss their journeys in philanthropy, business, and life.

People are the Answer Jeffrey M. Zucker

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How innovators are responding to the world’s biggest challenges.



Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeffrey M. Zucker talks weekly with innovators creating transformational social impact. They discuss their journeys in philanthropy, business, and life.

    73: Jaime-Jin Lewis on making childcare more accessible

    73: Jaime-Jin Lewis on making childcare more accessible

    In this episode, Jeff chats with Jaime-Jin Lewis, founder of Wiggle Room, where they’re working to make childcare as accessible as possible. A 2021 David Prize winner, Jaime-Jin has also been named one of the most 100 Influential People in Care. They discuss her being born in South Korea and growing up in the US, how hospitality work helped build a foundation, getting engaged in impact in NYC, and much more…

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RmBZ0y18nYA

    Learn more:

    Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

    Producer: Kait Grey

    Editor: Nick Case

    Recording date: 8/8/23

    Jaimejin.com

    https://www.instagram.com/jaimejin/

    https://twitter.com/jaimejin

    https://www.facebook.com/jaimejin

    Wiggle Room:

    https://www.wiggleroomnow.com/

    http://www.carefinder.nyc

    https://www.instagram.com/wiggleroomapp/

    https://twitter.com/wiggleroomapp

    https://www.facebook.com/wiggleroomapp

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiggle-room-app/

    • 1 hr 31 min
    72: David Homan, super-connector, on the power of trust and trusted relationships

    72: David Homan, super-connector, on the power of trust and trusted relationships

    In this episode, David and Jeffrey discuss the power of trust and trusted relationships and how he leverages that with Orchestrated Connecting. We also discuss his childhood, his music and non-profit careers, a more recent start-up endeavor, and much more…

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n0SfWWDqgNc

    Learn more:

    Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

    Producer: Kait Grey

    Editor: Nick Case

    Recording date: 7/26/23

    https://orchestratedconnecting.com/

    https://orchestratedopportunities.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlfKlXohGGw

    https://orchestratedconnecting.com/podcasts/

    https://www.homanmusic.com/

    Bio:

    David:

    I believe in the power of trust and trusted relationships. This is my world.

    I run a community of 800+ family offices, startups, philanthropists, and impact focused individuals. This community of "givers" make thousands of intros each year that result in tangible, effective, and inspiring changes in people, businesses, impact, and opportunity.

    I've changed organizations from the inside out and rebuilt them to flourish. I am a "super-connector" whose reach and knowledge-base spans wealth, influence, and dozens of industries, giving me access to those with the means to make positive change. My advice is sought after privately with influential colleagues to help them weave a larger, more impactful and purposeful set of goals.

    Specialties: Strategic planning; Board Development; Public Speaking; Arts; Fundraising; Connecting; Depth of knowledge on single topics (oranges, islands, cod, salt, paper, tea); and raising my kids.

    My writings have been published via Forbes, &simple, and I work at the intersection between action and connection. As part of Nexus, Forbes Impact, the Arthur Miller Foundation and many other avenues where my expertise and connections are utilized for social good, I believe that when you engage people to give you enrich not only the lives of those beneficiaries, but also those who come to understand philanthropic impact as an incredible way to achieve purpose in your life.



    0:00 - Intro

    10:27 - Education

    16:25 - Early Career

    29:32 - LunaClips Media

    34:52 - When COVID Hit

    53:13 - Orchestrated Connecting

    1:00:00 - Depth of Music Engagement

    1:05:10 - Orchestrated Opportunities

    1:11:02 -  When Work Affected Change

    1:15:50 - Ask Jeff a Question

    1:21:34 - Most Proud of

    1:25:00 - Snap Your Fingers

    1:28:09 - How to Support

    • 1 hr 33 min
    71: Sarah Peyton on the power of relational neuroscience

    71: Sarah Peyton on the power of relational neuroscience

    Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

    Producer: Kait Grey

    Editor: Nick Case

    Recording date: 7/25/23



    In this episode, Jeffrey sits down with Sarah Peyton , a relational neuroscience educator, constellations facilitator, certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, and author of multiple books. They discuss her traumatic upbringing in Alaska, working as a translator on a Soviet fishing boat, her draw to relational neuroscience and bringing it to others, the importance of self-compassion, and much more…



    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-icowJ2jwl0



    Learn more:

    https://www.instagram.com/sarahpeytonauthor/

    https://www.facebook.com/sarah.peyton.773

    https://twitter.com/resonantself

    https://www.youtube.com/sarahpeyton

    https://sarahpeyton.com/

    https://www.yourresonantself.com/



    Other resources:

    Links to How to Have AntiRacist Conversations & The AntiRacist Heart https://antiracistconversations.com/#events?seg_id=01H5MTJMDDJPEF0RWXBSHP7YVZ.14755.1689694851503

    Healing from Disorganized Attachment webinar series

    https://sarahpeyton.com/product/healing-disorganized-attachment-series/

    Fierce Compassion: Skills for Antiracist Conversations

    https://sarahpeyton.com/product/fierce-compassion-roxy-manning-sarah-peyton/



    Bio:

    Sara:

    I’m a neuroscience educator, constellations facilitator, certified Nonviolent Communication trainer and author who invites audiences into a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and teaches about how to use resonance to change and heal.



    But it wasn’t always this way… I used to struggle with brutal depression and anxiety. I was in constant battle with a lacerating self-critical inner voice that told me I was worthless, stupid, and unlovable. Before I understood the science of how difficult events impact our automatic brain patterning, and how trauma fragments our capacity for self-warmth, I thought I was just plain broken.



    But there is nothing wrong with me, nor with you. We make sense. No matter what challenging feelings we have, no matter how flawed our strategies are for trying to get our needs met. I am thrilled to share what I’ve learned about how trauma impacts the brain, and how we can move into a joyful relationship with ourselves and others through resonant healing. Read more about me here.

    I dream of a world where all humans have a sense of belonging and mattering, where we treat ourselves, the planet, and the beings around us with gentleness and care. Do you have this longing too? If so, you are in the right place.

    0:00 - Intro

    13:57 - Trauma and the Brain

    16:46 - Sarah's Journey

    20:23 - Translating for Soviets

    27:50 - Your Resonant Self

    32:08 - Relational Neuroscience

    39:43 - Affirmations for Turbulent Times

    41:33 - Healing from Disorganized Attachment

    45:37 - Leveraging Self-compassion to Counter W.S.

    53:07 - Constellations Facilitator

    57:43 - Default Mode Network

    1:04:35 - Recognition of Subtle Forms of V.

    1:08:12 - Psychedelic Medicine and Trauma

    1:10:45 - When Work Affected Change

    1:14:20 - Mentor

    1:15:55 - Ask Jeff a Question

    1:18:22 - Most Proud of

    1:21:12 - Snap Your Fingers

    1:22:47 - How to Support

    • 1 hr 23 min
    S7E10 (episode #70): Jason Mendelson on applying VC skills to Criminal Justice Reform

    S7E10 (episode #70): Jason Mendelson on applying VC skills to Criminal Justice Reform

    In this episode, Jeffrey sits down with Jason Mendelson, a recovering Venture Capitalist, attorney, CJR advocate, musician, producer, and all-around badass changemaker and entrepreneur. They discuss his upbringing, the injury that led him away from music for a time, becoming a venture capitalist, and more. He’s written and recorded his own album, played in various bands, and produced for stars like Aloe Blacc, Payge Turner, and many more and also founded CJR organization Breakthrough. 

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zrppDxI_5T0

    Learn more:

    Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

    Producer: Kait Grey

    Editor: Nick Case

    Recording date: 7/24/23

    Breakthrough:

    https://timetobreakthrough.org/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/timetobreakthrough/

    Books:

    Venture Deals - https://a.co/d/38pCzmM

    How to Be a Lawyer - https://a.co/d/cCAQ2TQ

    Jace Allen music:

    https://jaceallen.com

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PbQjHVCUrghNLctvGturu

    https://jaceallen.bandcamp.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/@jaceallen

    https://www.instagram.com/jaceallen_music/

    https://www.facebook.com/jaceallenmusic

    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jace-allen/1365882791

    https://soundcloud.com/user-949081121

    Gen3 Music:

    https://gen3band.com/

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TPAYfqlShQs2XeMXHOil3?si=OolkMYJISuy14EUj2k0vJw

    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gen3/1561047640

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhSEHtaWhSwVG3-MlenEIg

    Bio:

    Jason:

    I am a musician and work in the criminal justice reform ecosystem. I've written a best-selling book (Venture Deals) and will release my second book "How To Be a Lawyer" in Q2 2022.

    In my past, I have been a venture capitalist, startup co-founder, adjunct professor and part-time author in Boulder, CO. Previously, I was an attorney at a large tech Law firm and prior to that, a software engineer.

    I won't answer LinkedIn requests for anything pertaining to my tech-world background. If you want to chat about something in the criminal justice reform space or musical (and not music tech / startup), I'm all ears!

    Jace Allen Music Bio⁠


    0:00 - Intro


    8:59 - Importance of Giving Back


    11:01 - Education


    12:56 - Early Music Career


    15:29 - Injury


    18:31 - Corporate Life


    24:40 - Venture Capital


    26:37 - Venture Deals, How to Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist


    30:47 - Breakthrough


    40:29 - Law Professor


    41:14 - How to Be a Lawyer: The Path from Law School to Success


    44:04 - SRS Aquium


    47:20 - AI


    53:11 - Jace Allen


    55:08 - Good Noise Studios


    1:00:47 - Gen3


    1:02:42 - Art Creating Impact


    1:08:15 - Stand Together Foundation


    1:16:40 - When Work Affected Change


    1:21:20 - Ask Jeff a Question


    1:23:05 - Most Proud of


    1:24:44 - Snap Your Fingers


    1:25:54 - How to Support

    • 1 hr 25 min
    S7E9 (episode #69): Barry Friedman on reforming policing, alternatives to police response, and more

    S7E9 (episode #69): Barry Friedman on reforming policing, alternatives to police response, and more

    In this episode, Jeff sits down with Barry Friedman, NYU professor, author of critically acclaimed The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution and Unwarranted: Policing Without Permission, as well as founder of the Policing Project at NYU. They discuss Barry’s career journey, his experience on 9-11 and how it changed his perspective, the supreme court, front-end accountability for police and the role every citizen can play in it, alternative response initiatives, how entertainment can normalize issues, and much more…



    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XR-k6_FUiI0 



    Learn more:



    Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

    Producer: Kait Grey

    Editor: Nick Case



    Recording date: 7/12/23



    Barry:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-friedman-0843b065/

    https://twitter.com/barryfriedman1



    Policing Project:

    https://www.policingproject.org/

    https://twitter.com/PolicingProject

    https://www.facebook.com/PolicingProjectNYU/



    Other resources:

    Safetyreimagined.org

    The Will of the People book: https://a.co/d/4JlgEe8

    Unwarranted book: https://a.co/d/4cSQpgf

    https://30x30initiative.org/



    BIO:

    Barry Friedman serves as the Faculty Director of the Policing Project at New York University School of Law, where he is the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Professor of Law and Affiliated Professor of Politics. The Policing Project partners with communities and police to promote public safety through transparency, equity, and democratic engagement.

    Friedman has taught, litigated, and written about constitutional law, the federal courts, policing, and criminal procedure for over thirty years. He serves as the Reporter for the American Law Institute’s new Principles of the Law, Policing. Friedman is the author of Unwarranted: Policing Without Permission (2017), and has written numerous articles in scholarly journals, including on democratic policing, alternatives to police responses to 911 calls, and the Fourth Amendment. He appears frequently in the popular media, including The New York Times, Slate, Huffington Post, Politico and The New Republic. He also is the author of the critically acclaimed The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution (2009).

    Friedman graduated with honors from the University of Chicago and received his law degree magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. He clerked for Judge Phyllis A. Kravitch of the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

    0:00 - Intro

    5:27 - Education

    8:58 - Early Career

    11:06 - NYU

    14:13 - 9/11

    18:18 - The Will of the People

    25:57 - Packing the Court

    29:14 - Policing the American Law Institute

    32:39 -  Policing Project

    33:51 - Unwarranted, Policing without Permission

    38:55 - War on Drugs

    43:14 - Neighborhood Policing Initiative

    49:05 - How Can We Help Create Change?

    51:07 - Alternative Responses

    1:01:16 - STAR Program

    1:03:23 - When Work Affected Change

    1:06:50 - Mentor

    1:08:41 - Ask Jeff a Question

    1:18:48 - Most Grateful

    1:20:33 - Snap Your Fingers

    1:22:23 - How to Support

    • 1 hr 24 min
    S7E8 (68): Salen Churi, VC, on supporting innovation through policy change

    S7E8 (68): Salen Churi, VC, on supporting innovation through policy change

    In this episode, Jeff sits down with his friend Sal Churi, Founder and General Partner at Trust Ventures, a VC firm that helps portfolio companies navigate and change regulatory issues that are impeding their progress and their positive impact on society. They discuss Sal’s family history that includes surviving the holocaust and fighting in wars, his growing up in Ohio, and how he transitioned from a law professor to a policy-focused Venture Capitalist, and more…



    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l7a5QrV8-YY



    Learn more:



    Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker

    Producer: Kait Grey

    Editor: Nick Case



    Recording date: 7/11/23



    https://www.trustventures.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustventures/



    Bio:

    Salen is a leading expert on navigating the collision points of innovation and regulation. A former law professor at the University of Chicago and founder of its Innovation Clinic, he has advised startups on regulatory strategy across industries. Previously, Salen practiced law at the international law firms of Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley Austin, and advised low-income entrepreneurs in overcoming barriers at the Institute for Justice.



    0:00 - Intro

    5:19 - Upbringing

    13:35 - Early Career

    29:56 - Trust Ventures

    35:25 - Financial Success vs Policy Success

    44:23 - Business as a Vehicle for Change

    50:36 - Clean Energy and Affecting Policy Change

    53:16 - Oklo Energy

    58:46 - Antora Energy

    1:02:27 - AI

    1:06:22 - Future of Trust Ventures

    1:07:57 - Mercatus Center

    1:10:42 - When Work Effected Change

    1:14:12 - Mentor

    1:18:56 - Ask Jeff a Question

    1:20:45 - Most Proud of

    1:24:24 - Snap Your Fingers

    1:26:03 - How to Support

    • 1 hr 29 min

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