“Today I do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't.”- Manny SmithThis week, we did things a little differently on the On Work and Revolution podcast. This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at the Horizons Jobs for the Future...

“Your best salespeople are your customers, not your salespeople.”- James StofferI think it’s imperative that we have more open conversations about how we sell, how we attune to our markets and how we ultimately, put the customer first. Starting with this one!  In...

“Having a competitive edge in sourcing talent is one of the things that helps a venture firm succeed.”- Matt GreenfieldIn this episode of On Work and Revolution, I have an eye-opening conversation with Matt Greenfield, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Rethink...

“We want to make sure that people are not only learning, but they're also retaining and applying that learning in their jobs, their careers, and in their lives.”- Sara LeoniSara Leoni is the CEO and founder of Ziplines Education and this week’s guest on the On Work...

“If you don't have the right people, it doesn't matter how sound your thesis and your market analysis is, it's going to be really hard to be successful.”- Steve KupferThere are so many soundbites fom this podcast episode that I selfishly wanted to swipe and use on...

“The amount of time and effort it takes to identify your hiring need, find the best candidates, interview them, check their references - it's time you're not spending investing, selling in your business, or building your product.”- Rita FerrandinoRita’s debut on...

“Founding a company feels like walking in circles... but it actually looks like you're walking up a spiral staircase.”- Ash KaluarachchiIn the EdTech startup world, success, by definition, is the exception. In this episode of the On Work and Revolution podcast, we...

“Women have better exits. They build more sustainable companies that have a higher value and valuations and exit quicker than men do for the most part.”- Jessica MillstoneThis conversation with Jessica Millstone, who is the Co-founder and Managing Director of...

“In the startup world, thickening your skin is crucial. Rejection is inevitable, but it's important not to internalize it as a reflection of your worth.”- Maria BarreraPrompted by a heartbreaking New York Times article highlighting the alarming increase in suicide...

“We’re investing in companies that are supporting the upskilling & reskilling of the workforce, provide access to better quality jobs, and give employers the tools to hire and retain diverse talent.”- Sabari RajaFrom growing up in South India on a coconut farm...

“Our mission is to teach the world to read, to eradicate illiteracy, and to give kids access to high-quality reading education through a delightful joyful experience.”- Elizabeth AdamsConsidering herself as a Silicon Valley outsider, our guest this week...

“Revenue is king, the fastest way to sustainability, and the quickest route to growing value in your company.”- Rita FerrandinoAs a founder, if you’re unwilling to get out there and sell your product, you may as well be dead in the water. On this episode of the On...

“There's a billion more students that are going to need to be educated, and education technology is going to play a very significant role, and how that is possible.”- Amit PatelThe Edtech landscape is quickly evolving, and with alarming headlines that claim 2023 is...

“Music is one of the most powerful memory mediums that we as human beings have at our disposal.”- Dr. Lana IsraelWhat if learning math was fun? “Math anxiety" is one of the most common problems among students. On this episode of On Work and Revolution, Debbie...