Premier Chess: Conquer the Game; Master Your Life

National Master Evan Rabin, CEO of Premier Chess
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Premier Chess: Conquer the Game; Master Your Life

I am a national chess master, who was born and raised in New York City. After working in Enterprise Sales for a years after graduating Cum Laude from Brandeis University with a BA in Business International Studies, I decided to begin Premier Chess in September 2017. Since then, we have partnered with 100+ schools and companies including the law firm Kramer Levin. On this podcast, I speak about business, life, education and chess and bring on frequent guests. Learn more about Premier Chess at www.premierchess.com.

  1. Episode 279 with Neha Sharan, Founder of Girls4Chess

    OCT 21

    Episode 279 with Neha Sharan, Founder of Girls4Chess

    Send us a textIn Episode 279, I converse with Neha Sharan, Founder of Girls4Chess. Girls4Chess (501(c)(3) non-profit organization) is dedicated to empowering young girls to excel in chess by providing them with the resources, training, and support they need to grow and succeed. Neha is also a certified tournament director.We speak about ways to get more women and girls into chess, her mentorship from our 91st Podcast Guest Judit Starzay, Director of Chess Club Relations at Chess.com, the foun...

    24 min
  2. Episode 278 with Jenny Ingber Ph.D, CEO of Chess in the Schools

    SEP 22

    Episode 278 with Jenny Ingber Ph.D, CEO of Chess in the Schools

    Send us a textIn Episode 278, I converse with Jenny Ingber Ph.D, CEO of Chess in the Schools, one of our favorite charity partners. Jenny Inberg started as CEO at Chess in the Schools in June 2023, after her predecessor Debbie Eastburn, our 117th Podcast Guest, stepped down. Jenny Ingber has a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry and Secondary Education from University of Miami, MA in Teaching Chemistry from New York University and a PhD in Science Eduacation from Teachers College, Colum...

    44 min
  3. Episode 277 with Gunnar Bjornsson, President of the Icelandic Chess Federation

    SEP 18

    Episode 277 with Gunnar Bjornsson, President of the Icelandic Chess Federation

    Send us a textIn Podcast Episode 277, I converse with Gunnar Bjornsson, President of the Icelandic Chess Federation. In addition to serving as the President of the Icelandic Chess Federation, Gunnar hosts the annual Reykjavik Open, which is coming up again, April 9-15, 2025. Furthermore, he is a Vice President of the European Chess Union. Our 131st Podcast Guest International Master Yaacov Norowitz earned one of his norms there in 2013. Gunnar also worked many years in financial services at L...

    35 min
  4. Episode 276 with Joel Dick, Data Engineer at Tempered AI and Adult Improver

    SEP 5

    Episode 276 with Joel Dick, Data Engineer at Tempered AI and Adult Improver

    Send us a textIn Episode 276, I have the pleasure of conversing with Joel Dick, who is a Data Engineer at Tempered AI and adult improver. He hails from Toronto, home of our 14th Podcast Guest Mike Ivanov, who recently became an International Master. As a frum (observant) Jew, Joel has 8 kids. Joel studied in Israel with two our former podcast guests, International Master Yaacov Norowitz and Rabbi Mendy Brukirer. Joel has 13+ years of experience in both technology and finance. We speak about t...

    56 min
  5. Episode 275 with National Master Mikhail Sher, PhD., Associate Professor of Management at Monmouth University

    JUL 4

    Episode 275 with National Master Mikhail Sher, PhD., Associate Professor of Management at Monmouth University

    Send us a textIn Premier Chess Podcast Episode 275, I converse with National Master Mikhail Sher, PhD., Associate Professor of Management at Monmouth University. Dr. Sher’s main research interests lie in the areas of inventory control and supply chain management. He has a Bachelors of Science from Carnegie Mellon University, Masters of Science from Columbia University and Ph.D. from Drexel University. He is a national master and the son of the late Grandmaster Miron Sher, and WGM Alla Grinfel...

    54 min
  6. Episode 274 with Captain Zoe Marks, Director of Overseas Operations at Yatar Israel

    JUN 20

    Episode 274 with Captain Zoe Marks, Director of Overseas Operations at Yatar Israel

    Send us a textIn Episode 274, I have the honor of conversing with Captain Zoe Marks, Director of Overseas Operations at Yatar Israel. Zoe Is A Former IDF Officer (2018-2021) And Active Reservist Who Served With Distinction, In The Etzion Region. Zoe Joined YATAR In September 2023 After Working For Nearly Two Years For El Al Airline Security In JFK And Dubai. She Is committed to ensure that Yatar can carry out its mission of protecting Israel and Its people from terrorist threats.We speak abou...

    20 min
  7. Episode 273 with Grandmaster Davorin Kuljasevic

    JUN 5

    Episode 273 with Grandmaster Davorin Kuljasevic

    Send us a textIn Episode 273, I have the pleasure of conversing with Davorin Kuljasevic, Grandmaster and FIDE trainer, rated 2539 FIDE. Davorin was born in Zagreb, Croatia and currently lives with his wife International Master Iva Videnova and daugther in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.Davorin's career highlights include winning 4th place in World Youth U16 in 2002 and winning first place in the SPICE Spring 2011, Zupanja 2011, Mediteran 2011, Split 2013 and Castelfranco 2014. He has a a Bachelor of Arts ...

    46 min
  8. Episode 272 with Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit and Fractional CTO/CPO

    JUN 4

    Episode 272 with Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit and Fractional CTO/CPO

    Send us a textIn Episode 272, I converse with Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and Fractional CTO/CPO. He has a lot of experience in cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, adtech, and marketplaces.He has a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. As a seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert, he often bridges th...

    47 min
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I am a national chess master, who was born and raised in New York City. After working in Enterprise Sales for a years after graduating Cum Laude from Brandeis University with a BA in Business International Studies, I decided to begin Premier Chess in September 2017. Since then, we have partnered with 100+ schools and companies including the law firm Kramer Levin. On this podcast, I speak about business, life, education and chess and bring on frequent guests. Learn more about Premier Chess at www.premierchess.com.

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