The Mavens Havens

Podcast Highlights Joni’s Journey 1:51-Joni’s background and how she started Evolution University 6:06-Goals and targets for 2020 8:39-The five mindsets Evolution University students must possess 17:43-How to deal with the stresses and hardships of entrepreneurship 20:37-Where entrepreneurs fail and overcoming skill gaps 23:00-Knowing the difference between when to persist and when to move on from an idea 24:51-Where society has the most need of entrepreneurs 30:30-How society can better support entrepreneurs efforts to contribute positively to society 37:08-Parting advice for entrepreneurs This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/07/29/sustainability-in-innovation-the-evolution-of-entrepreneurial-enablement/

Podcast Highlights Darius’ Journey 0:55-Darius’ background and how he found his passion 8:53-How Income Share Agreements work for students 13:33-The greatest challenges Darius has faced in his journey thus far 16:33-How Darius shuts off the noise and stays focused 20:45-Some of the mistakes Darius has made and what he’s learned from them 22:50-Where Darius foresees things potentially going wrong and what he’s doing to get ahead of those challenges 27:02-How Darius deals with stress and anxiety as an entrepreneur 32:39-What’s up next for Meratas? 35:53-Parting words of advice This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/07/15/path-to-prosperity-a-new-way-for-students-to-fund-their-futures/

Podcast Highlights Mars’ Journey 1:13-The concept of DAO and Mars idea to build an island community that will heal the world 6:55-Where Mars got this idea and his passion from 12:04-How Mars intends to change minds and get people involved in a project of such grand scope 16:20-Mars’ recent failure to buy the island and what he learned 23:00-How Mars recovered his energy after this setback 30:47-Where Mars sees potential for things to go wrong and what he’s doing to get ahead of those pitfalls 35:15-Mars’ advice for aspiring entrepreneurs This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/07/08/the-dao-of-self-sufficiency-how-one-man-aims-to-build-an-entrepreneurial-island-oasis/

Podcast Highlights Jeevan’s Journey 1:18-What is an “exponential operating system” and how does it work? 7:15-How Jeevan created the concept and came up with his specific ideas 17:37-Jeevan’s perspective on technology in our lives and how that perspective is shaping his vision 21:30-Jeevan’s approach to getting Apple and Microsoft on board with supporting his vision 23:55-Where Jeevan sees potential for this to be derailed and what he’s doing to get ahead of those pitfalls 33:44-Some of Jeevan’s most memorable mistakes during his journey and what he’s learned 41:25-Parting thoughts and advice for entrepreneurs This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/07/01/a-new-way-of-operating-how-a-more-human-approach-to-navigating-the-digital-world-is-being-built/

Podcast Highlights Will’s Story 1.05-How Will came up with his idea and made it into a company 4.42-How Chisos’ Income Share Agreements work 8.59-Will’s take on the availability of startup capital for founders and how they’re leveraging the information available to make sound investments 12.22-Will’s decision to veer from his career in finance to entrepreneurship 15.46-What Will finds most rewarding about entrepreneurship 18.13-Mistakes Will has made and what he’s learned 22.08-The biggest surprise Will has experienced thus far 24.44-Will’s biggest challenge thus far 30.33-Where things could possibly go wrong and what Will is doing to get out ahead of all that 32.15-What Will would have done differently 36.09-Words of advice for entrepreneurs

Podcast Highlights Exequiel’s Journey to Entrepreneurial Success 1.33-How Exequiel created Zappyo and how they create healthy, high energy beverages 5.50-How Exequiel is introducing Yerba Mate to the North American market and overcoming cultural barriers 11.23-How Exequiel tells his story through his brand and his approach to market research 13.53-What motivates Exequiel to opt for entrepreneurship over a traditional career 19.07-Exequiel’s thoughts on the importance of self-awareness for entrepreneurs 21.02-Exequiel’s experience with the stresses and anxiety of entrepreneurship and how he copes with them 25.35-Some of the mistakes made along the way and the learning lessons that have come from them 30.00-Where Exequiel’s sees potential problems in the future and what he’s doing to get out ahead of them 33.02-Advice for entrepreneurs This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/06/17/high-energy-delights-how-a-south-american-recipe-combats-fatigue/

Podcast Highlights Rashi’s Journey to Pet Care Excellence 1.02-Rashi’s background and what led her to create CuddlyTails 6.05-How CuddlyTails vets their pet sitters. 9.15-How Rashi went from concept to company 15.40-The role technology plays in growing CuddlyTails 17.04-The biggest challenges CuddlyTails has faced 20.13-The personal challenges Rashi has dealt with and how she overcomes them 24.16-Rashi’s most notable failures and what she’s learned from them 27.41-Where Rashi foresees things going wrong and what she’s doing to get out ahead of potential problems 32.13-Rashi’s book recommendations and advice for fellow entrepreneurs This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/06/09/mans-best-friend-what-one-company-is-doing-to-give-pet-parents-better-ways-to-care-for-their-furry-friends/

Podcast Highlights Mark’s Entrepreneurial Journey 1.52-What is Managed Language, and what brought Mark here 4.32-Some examples of Managed Language’s clientele and the value the company brings 11.20-The resources Managed Language uses and how they create the native sounding content clients require 15.25-The moment of discovery that lead to Managed Language 18.25-Mark and Managed Language’s greatest challenges and how they overcome them 25.22-Mark’s passion for entrepreneurship and where it comes from 28.28-Failures made and lessons learned 31.32-Coping with stress and anxiety 33.05-How to balance work and life 34.41-Mark’s biggest fear as an entrepreneur This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/06/03/managed-language-how-to-cut-across-cultural-barriers/

Podcast Highlights Antonio and Evgeny’s Entrepreneurial Journey 2:12-Creating the idea and understanding the needs of the deaf community 6:44-Technological challenges and others related to building the product 12:10-The pitfalls ahead, where things could go wrong, and how Antonio and Evgeny are getting ahead of them 15:07-Raising money from investors and the concurrent challenges 19:23-How SLAIT works alongside the deaf community to ensure they are adding value 21:54-Lessons learned from working with the deaf community and how they’ve altered SLAIT’s course 26:00-The failures Evgeny and Antonio have experienced and what they’ve learned 28:31-The challenges involved with finding the right people to build the company 31:03-Dealing with stress and anxiety 35:41-What Evgeny and Antonio love most about being entrepreneurs This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/05/25/see-the-signs-how-technology-aids-an-unheard-culture/

Podcast Highlights How Woostudy became poised to upend the college admissions landscape 0.54-Arif’s background, what Woostudy is, and what drove Arif to start this company 11.12-A more in depth look at the problem facing schools and students and Woostudy’s unique value add 23.13-Going from concept to company 30.18-Dealing with stress, anxiety, and overcoming challenges 33.27-Balancing work/life This episode is also available as a blog post: https://themavenshavens.com/2021/05/18/match-made-in-heaven-how-one-company-pairs-students-with-their-dream-schools/