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In today’s 14th episode, we’re honored to feature a true pioneer at the heart of digital innovation, Jay Samit. 
Dubbed the godfather of digital media, Jay’s remarkable journey spans over three decades, from revolutionizing startups to steering Fortune 500 companies toward groundbreaking success.

An international bestseller and the visionary former CEO of a NASDAQ-listed company, his collaborations have shaped the digital landscape, impacting everything from LinkedIn to Sony and extending advice to figures as influential as the Pope and Presidents. 

Jay's insights into mobile technology, augmented reality, and digital transformation have driven billions in daily consumer use and positioned him as a forecaster of technological trends, teaching innovation at USC and featuring regularly in Fortune. 

Beyond his professional accolades, Jay’s passion for magic and pop art reveals a fascinating layer to his persona, reminding us that transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary is not just a metaphor but a lived reality. 

Fun fact: Jay worked his way through college as a magician and is still a performing member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood. 
Join us as we explore the mind of a man who predicts the future and actively shapes it.

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Dive into a riveting "Conversations with Roberto" session as your host, Roberto Inderbitzin, chats with the legendary Guy Kawasaki! This episode is packed with chuckles, charm, and wisdom as Guy opens up about the twists and turns of his vibrant journey through the tech and publishing worlds. Every minute is brimming with insights, from sharing his secret sauce to creating iconic products to revealing why you should be planting more acorns (yes, acorns!). And, oh! Don’t miss out on Guy’s hilarious take on venture capitalism—it’s like throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks! Wrap up your listening by getting the scoop on Guy’s latest gem, "Think Remarkable," which you need to read to sprinkle some extra awesome into your life.

Key Takeaways:
1. Embracing Resilience with a Smile: Learn from Guy's acorn-planting adventures how resilience can lead to impactful, long-term outcomes in life and business.
2. The Power of Laughter: Guy's use of humor not only entertains, but also transforms the complex into something simple and memorable. His approach enlightens us on the transformative power of laughter.
3. Mentors Matter: Guy's story highlights the profound influence of mentors in his life, showing us that the right guidance can be the support we need to set us on the path to greatness.

**Extra Insight:**
- **Riding the Wave of Change:** Guy gives us the lowdown on adapting to technological revolutions, especially the seismic shifts brought about by artificial intelligence. Tune in to get ahead of the curve!

Remember, this isn’t just any conversation—it’s your gateway to becoming remarkable. Tune in, laugh, learn, and perhaps change how you see the world!

Links:
https://guykawasaki.com/
https://www.kawasakigpt.com/ 

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 Who is Scott Henderson 

Scott Henderson is a top Industrial Designer known for creating top-selling industry disruptors for his global fortune 500 client base. His own collection of unique objects are sold globally to retailers and museums such as The MoMA Design Store, SFMOMA, The Carnegie Museums, and The National Gallery. He has over 100 patents for diverse projects such as housewares, consumer electronics, and furniture. Scott's work has been widely recognized in exhibitions, awards programs, and the press, and has been featured in The Shock of the Familiar and I.D. Magazine's Annual Design Review. He has won multiple awards, including GOLD, SILVER, and Bronze awards from the IDSA Industrial Design Excellence Awards, and has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. He is a sought-after presenter and has published articles on the importance of design in periodicals such as Innovation and Design Management Journal. He served as Chairman of the Industrial Designers Society of America National Conference.

For Scott, design is not a discussion of form versus function; it’s about thinking and the quality of the big idea. 

Follow Scott Henderson: 

Website:https://www.scotthendersondesign.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-henderson-993a994/ 
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scott_henderson_nyc/ 

By Design:https://www.bydesign.global/judges-presenters/scott-henderson

What We Discuss with Scott Henderson:
- Design thinking
- Delighting the user
- Abstract shapes
- The Flow state
- Trapped energy
- Focus on the WHY
- America by Design
- We don't do Design, we are Designers

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Who is Lisa Kipps-Brown 

Lisa helps entrepreneurs solve big picture problems with disruptive strategic thinking and no gobbledygook. Author of the books Disrupt Your Now and Boomer Cashout, she’s a refreshing change in a world full of self-proclaimed experts who throw jargon around like candy. 

Her father was blind, which ironically gave her a natural advantage. Every day she watched him do things that anyone would think he shouldn’t be able to do: operate a lathe, ride horses, play basketball, own a business, and even mow the grass. She absorbed a different way of thinking and wasn’t even aware of it. 

Lisa is a pioneer in business use of the web and started her web & marketing strategy company in 1996. When few people knew what Amazon was and two years before Google existed, she was already reimagining businesses and even sold an online business right before the dot-com bubble burst. Other achievements include saving companies from bankruptcy and tripling CARES Act funds for rural communities via innovative matching gift card campaigns. 

 Lisa’s straight talk combined with a natural talent for transforming basic ideas into disruptive strategy & valuable collaborations has people like Forbes 30 Under 30-listed blind PhD chemist Dr. Hoby Wedler calling her a “cognitive powerhouse.” Steve Sims, author of Bluefishing, says she’s a unicorn who bridges the gap between digital natives and digital immigrants. 

Follow Lisa Kipps-Brown: 

Website:https://lisakippsbrown.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakippsbrown
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lisakippsbrown 

Books:
- Disrupt Your Now
- Boomer Cashout

Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/disrupt-your-now-with-lisa-kipps-brown/id1608833260

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaKippsBrown1

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Jeanette Muñoz Abela & Luis Muñoz Jean Baptiste 

Who they are: 

Jeanette Muñoz Abela 
Director, Architect, Structural Engineer 

Jeanette Muñoz Abela is a Director, Architect, and Structural Engineer with over 10 years of experience in various projects, such as stadium roofs, bridge design, medium-rise towers and hotels, museums and residential projects. She is the founding director of Bureau 105, and also holds a post-doc position and teaches at Imperial College London. Jeanette is active in research and lecturing at the University of Malta where she sits on several committees, and is a council member of the Kamra tal-Periti, representing the ECCE, FEANI, and Inġiniera Malta in their General Assemblies. She is also the national representative of the IABSE.

Luis Muñoz Jean Baptiste 
Co-founder, Graphic Designer 

Luis is a Co-founder, Certified Brand Specialist and awarded Graphic Designer at Bureau 105. He has lived in various countries over the past 20 years and graduated from Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología (ULACIT) in Panama. He dedicates his attention to brand identities for different type of industries and is a member of D&AD, his work has been featured in Logolounge book. Luis has a passion for horror films and posters from the 1960s, which he uses as inspiration in developing branding and logos that represent the client's and people's needs.

Follow Bureau 105:
We transform places & structures into sustainable brands that make people happy &  healthy. 

Website: https://bureau105.studio
LinkedIn: Bureau105
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Who is Errol Gerson: 

Errol Gerson has been teaching Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Business Management at Art Center for the past 50 years. In that time he has taught over 6100 students and has personally mentored well over 3000 students. Gerson received a BS in Accounting from USC in 1970, and after receiving his MBA from USC in 1971, he spent eight years at a Big 8 public accounting firm. In 1979, he co-founded a CPA Business Management firm with three other USC grads, then sold it in 1992. Gerson co-founded Cow Interactive with four Art Center grads. In 1999, he joined CAA Agency as the Director of New Media. In 2004, he left CAA and became the Principal at the Gerson Group, a Strategic Management Consulting company, where he is in practice today. Errol is a Senior Adviser to the A.I.G.A. and does Entrepreneurship and Marketing workshops and seminars across the country.

Follow Errol Gerson: 

Website:https://www.errolgerson.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egerson/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/errolgerson/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/brendonburch...
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/3point175

To the amazing Book: https://www.errolgerson.com/50
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Who is Marcus Strijdveen : 
Brand-Marketing | Business Development | Growth 

Marcus is an executive director in the creative industry, with over 20+ years of experience in Brand-Marketing, Business Development, Growth and Brand-Partnerships. 

Since 2016 he fills his days helping companies like Capitola and Media.Monks (world's largest creative digital production company) with Business Development, Growth and Brand-Partnerships. In addition he serves as an advisor for (mostly European) start-up's and VC's, with ambitions to expand their businesses in the US. Prior to making the step to the digital production world, he worked as Managing Director / Head of Strategy with global media and ad agencies like Carat Dentsu Aegis, OMD, Horizon Media and BBDO, handling clients as Levi Strauss, Heineken, Adidas, RedBull, Converse and FootLocker.
Early 2000, he opened from scratch the European office for Horizon Media out of his home-place Amsterdam. That ultimately led to his move to Los Angeles in 2007.
Marcus is also Co-Founder of Upcomers, a creative career accelerator for emerging creatives. The mission of Upcomers is to help Art & Design school students to land a dream job in the creative industry. He is also a former Advisory Board Member of AIGA LA, the non-profit association of Graphic Designers in the US and Guest -Speaker at various schools e.g. USC Lovine and Young Academy, UCLA Anderson School of Management, Arizona State University.

Follow Marcus Strijdveen:
LinkedIn: Marcus Strijdveen

 
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Intro of "Conversations with Roberto".

Creating better products and brands through empathic Curiosity, Innovation and Insights.

​Welcome to Conversations with Roberto podcast.
Here I sit down with top entrepreneurs, innovators, designers, and thought leaders.

And I do my very best to unpack actionable and valuable insights to help you build better product, and sustainable brands, and have fun doing it.

Why I do this
I believe that I have an obligation as a Designer to develop better-designed, more sustainable, higher-quality products & experiences.

​The daughter's test
Before I take on a job or project, I go through The daughter's test:
When my daughter is 13 years old and asks me: "Dad, did you design and created valuable and better products for all of us? Or did you create wasteful items?
If the answer is yes, and I'm proud of the problem I solve, I'm more than happy to take the project.
If the case is no, and I don't see value to the business, people, and world, I respectfully decline or help find a better solution.

​Topic
To talk about the power of Design & Branding.

Especially to learn what it takes to build better, innovative solutions and purposeful businesses.

 Format
Conversations with Roberto is a weekly show on the mayor Podcast platforms and YouTube.
The goal is to keep the episodes short and sweet, with an average of 21 Minutes.

​Audience and what can you expect
I believe the audiences that will profit the most are Founders, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs who want to make products and experiences that matter and elevate their brand to play bigger.

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Welcome to episode 13 of our podcast, where today's journey takes us into the heart of creativity and innovation with none other than the design visionary Robert Brunner. 

Strap in as we unravel the story of a man whose designs have shaped products and defined entire categories. Robert's influence spans across the globe, from the sleek lines of Beats by Dre to the cutting-edge elegance of products for Polaroid, Square, and even Ferrari.

In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from the groundbreaking beginnings at Lunar Design to his pivotal role at Apple, where, alongside Sir Jony Ive, he set the stage for a new design era. 

As a founder and partner of Ammunition, his insights have propelled brands into the future, earning him a spot among Fast Company's "Most Creative People in Business" and his work a place in the Museum of Modern Arts permanent design collection.

But that's just scratching the surface. Today, Robert shares exciting stories of his collaborations with industry giants, reveals the driving forces behind his creative process, and gives us a glimpse into the future of design. This episode is a deep dive into the mind of a man who believes in the power of design to change the world.

Get ready for an inspiring journey through the landscapes of imagination and ingenuity with Robert Brunner.  

Fun fact: 
Robert's father was an inventor who built two boats from scratch in their driveway, influencing Robert's maker mentality and love for craftsmanship.
— let's begin.

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The podcast episode with Stefan, an entrepreneur with a keen eye for design and innovation, delves into his remarkable journey in the business world. He shares his experiences, from his early ventures in contemporary furniture to his groundbreaking work with POC, a company focused on enhancing safety in gravity sports. Stefan's narrative is about creating successful businesses and infusing them with a deeper purpose and commitment to sustainability.

Key Highlights:

Entrepreneurial Journey: Stefan's entrepreneurial path began in the furniture industry, where he developed a keen interest in contemporary design. He founded several companies, including CNBI Interior and CVI, and worked on significant projects like IKEA PS. His journey reflects a constant evolution towards more meaningful and impactful business ventures.

Founding POC and Cake: Stefan founded POC to save lives in gravity sports, emphasizing the importance of safety and innovation. Later, he ventured into electric mobility with CAKE, focusing on electric motorcycles and showcasing his dedication to innovative, environmentally friendly transportation solutions, even toward zero emission.

Focus on Sustainability and Quality: Throughout the episode, Stefan stresses the importance of sustainability and high-quality products. He criticizes the fast consumption model and advocates for products that last longer and are better for the environment. This philosophy is evident in his approach to both POC and CAKE.

Navigating Business Challenges: Stefan discusses the challenges of balancing innovation with market realities, especially in the context of investor expectations and the need to maintain quality and ethical practices.

Conservation Initiatives: The episode also highlights Stefan's involvement in conservation efforts, such as providing electric motorcycles to rangers in Africa to combat poaching. This project underscores the potential of new technology and clean energy in conservation efforts.

Overall, the episode offers a comprehensive look at Stefan's entrepreneurial career, his approach to business, and his commitment to creating products and ventures that are not only innovative but also sustainable and purpose-driven.

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