6 episodes

My name is Luke Cooper, and I'm fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful executives, tech entrepreneurs, and thought leaders that are shaping American industry, policy, and culture. We will discuss making every room in tech more inclusive, and I'll be sharing these conversations with you.

Say It In The Room Luke Cooper

    • Technology
    • 4.4 • 7 Ratings

My name is Luke Cooper, and I'm fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful executives, tech entrepreneurs, and thought leaders that are shaping American industry, policy, and culture. We will discuss making every room in tech more inclusive, and I'll be sharing these conversations with you.

    How VC's operate outside of the big tech markets like San Francisco and NYC.

    How VC's operate outside of the big tech markets like San Francisco and NYC.

    Managing Partner of Early Light VC, Scott Garber, stops by Say It In the Room to discuss how he started in the VC Industry, his points of view on investing in founders from other states, the challenges of investing in Maryland, and his worst and best investment during his time as VC Partner. 


    You can find Scott Garber:


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwventure/

    Managing Partner at Early Light VC.


    You can find me:


    IG: https://www.instagram.com/nomudnomagic/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukecooperbaltimore/


    If you enjoyed it, leave us a review and rating.


    See you next time!

    • 46 min
    Going VC: What’s involved and how to manage yourself through the process.

    Going VC: What’s involved and how to manage yourself through the process.

    Founder and Managing Partner of Bright Ventures, Lenore Champagne Beirne, stops by Say It In The Room to discuss how she began her career, what inclusive leadership means in the CV space, and how to approach times of a downturn in the economy as a manager. 


    You can find Lenore Champagne Beirne:


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenorechampagnebeirne/

    Founder of: https://www.brightventures.io


    You can find me:


    IG: https://www.instagram.com/nomudnomagic/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukecooperbaltimore/


    If you enjoyed it, leave us a review and rating.

    See you next time!

    • 29 min
    How to Create Inclusivity in a $5B Tech Company

    How to Create Inclusivity in a $5B Tech Company

    CEO of Logitech, Bracken Darrell, stops by Say It In The Room to discuss the importance of inclusivity in company culture and how his company is giving back to minority focus communities to the Black community.


    You can find Bracken Darrell.


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bracken-darrell-81ba255/


    You can find me:


    IG: https://www.instagram.com/nomudnomagic/


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukecooperbaltimore/


    Magic Moment: https://www.linkedin.com/in/infinitefocusceo/ CEO of Clymb.


    Website: https://clymbup.io


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    • 34 min
    Importance of Humility and Diversity.

    Importance of Humility and Diversity.

    Founder and Managing Partner of Springtime Ventures, Matt Blomstedt, stops by Say It In The Room to discuss his career journey, starting his own VC Fund, the challenges he's faced, and how we can make venture investing more equitable.


    You can find https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-blomstedt-b2120036/:


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-blomstedt-b2120036/


    You can find me:


    IG: https://www.instagram.com/nomudnomagic/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukecooperbaltimore/


    Magic Moment: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-gibbs-4ab8/ Co-Founder and CEO at Meter Feeder, Inc.

    Website: https://www.meterfeeder.com


    If you enjoyed it, leave us a review and rating.

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    • 45 min
    Equity in the Tech Space.

    Equity in the Tech Space.

    Tech entrepreneur, founder, and my longtime friend, Clarence Wooten stops by Say it in the Room to discuss equity in the tech space and the power of intention in his professional and personal life as an entrepreneur.


    You can find Clarence Wooten:


    IG: https://www.instagram.com/cjworkhard/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwooten/


    You can find me:


    IG: https://www.instagram.com/nomudnomagic/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukecooperbaltimore/


    Magic Moment: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcwk/ CEO of CyDeploy and https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcwk/


    If you enjoyed it, leave us a review and rating.


    See you next time!

    • 34 min
    General Martin Dempsey: Lessons in Leadership.

    General Martin Dempsey: Lessons in Leadership.

    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, stops by Say in the Room to discuss data privacy, his personal leadership philosophy, and our core values.


    To get more inspiring stories, check out Luke Cooper's new book https://mudtomagicbook.com online.

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

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7 Ratings

7 Ratings

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Great podcast

Excellent information that is relatable. I recommend it to anyone who wants a real world perspective.

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