Best C.A. Rivera Podcasts (2025)

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Mission Driven - Episode 19 - Ulili Onovakpuri (Kapor Capital) 48:04

1+ y ago48:04

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We’re honored to have Uriridiakoghene “Ulili” Onovakpuri, Managing Partner at Kapor Capital, join us on Mission Driven. At Kapor, Ulili leads investments in the health tech and people operations tech companies. She is also the founder of Kapor Capital’s Fellows program, the longest running venture capital internship program for underrepresented ind…

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Mission Driven - Episode 18 - Miriam Rivera (Ulu Ventures) 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

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Miriam Rivera holds a number of titles at Ulu Ventures including co-founder, managing director, and champion of the underdog and longshot. She is a distinguished investor known for her dynamic contributions in the tech, legal, and philanthropic sectors. At Ulu, Miriam upholds her mission of supporting transformative startups where her investment ap…

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Mission Driven - Episode 17 - Amy Francetic - Buoyant Ventures 54:41

2y ago54:41

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Amy Francetic, Managing General Partner & co-founder of Buoyant Ventures, joins Rick on Mission Driven in the last of our series about electrification. Amy’s career spans 25 years of high tech entrepreneurship, private equity, and research. Before founding Buoyant, a firm based in Chicago investing in digital climate solutions for energy, transport…

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Mission Driven - Episode 16 - Astrid Atkinson (Camus Energy) 37:27

2y ago37:27

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Astrid Atkinson joins Rick on the latest episode of Mission Driven to chat about electrification. Astrid is co-founder & CEO of Camus Energy, which provides software-based Grid Management as a Service, combining real-time situational awareness, device control, and market integration for grid operators and energy providers. Prior to founding Camus, …

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Mission Driven - Episode 15 - Rohan Puri (Stable Auto) 49:31

2y ago49:31

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We’re joined by Rohan Puri, CEO & co-founder of Stable Auto. Rohan helps us understand software’s role in electrification, chatting about the EV charging landscape. Rohan and his company Stable Auto believe that climate is humanity’s gnarliest problem and that every charger has to be part of the solution. With data-driven insights, Stable Auto help…

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Mission Driven - Episode 14 - Freada Kapor Klein and Mitch Kapor (Kapor Capital) 1:06:11

2y ago1:06:11

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We have special guests on the podcast - Freada Kapor Klein and Mitch Kapor. The founders of Kapor Capital have released a new book, Closing the Equity Gap, and, on this episode, they discuss their life missions to make the tech industry more diverse and inclusive. Tune in to learn how the two got their start, founded Kapor Capital, and have been pi…

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Mission Driven - Episode 13 - Robyn Beavers (Blueprint Power) 47:55

2y ago47:55

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Welcome to Season 2 of Mission Driven! We’re switching things up a bit and diving into a sprint on the theme of electrification. The next few episodes will cover various POVs and a deep dive on the following question: what is the role of software in electrification? Our first guest on electrification is Robyn Beavers, CEO & co-founder of Blueprint …

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Mission Driven - Episode 12 - Michael Lombardo (BookNook) 49:44

3y ago49:44

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Michael Lombardo, founder & CEO of BookNook, joins Rick on the latest episode of Mission Driven. BookNook is an online collaborative learning platform that provides reading and math support through lessons, gamification, and assessments. They also provide online tutoring services, connecting district students to vetted tutors. The company is on a m…

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Mission Driven - Episode 11 - Dr. Eric Whitaker (Zing Health) 40:56

3y ago40:56

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Welcome back to Mission Driven. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Eric Whitaker, Co-Founder and CEO of Zing Health. Zing's mission is to address social determinants of health to reduce healthcare disparities among historically underserved populations. Their model complements clinical care with behavioral health and community care, collaboration wit…

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Mission Driven - Episode 10 - Muffi Ghadiali (Electriphi and Ford Pro) 31:18

3+ y ago31:18

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In this episode, we talk with Muffi Ghadiali. Muffi is the Founder of CEO of Electriphi which was recently acquired by Ford and now is the Head of Ford Pro Charging. Electriphi is a fleet electrification company at the forefront of the EV industry. They developed a fleet and charging management platform designed to simplify fleet electrification, s…

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AfterHour Episode 9: Wilmer Rivera Melendez || Immigration Fraud - The Fake Polygamous Lawyer 27:01

3+ y ago27:01

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Joseph and Jane expose immigration abuses when a man pretends to be a lawyer, taking clients’ fees and initiating their deportation. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: https://www.tsangslaw.com…

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AfterHour Episode 10: U.S. Detention Centers || Sexual Abuse 30:03

3+ y ago30:03

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Joseph and Jane debate the placement of immigrant children in federal detention facilities and the dangers that follow. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: https://www.tsangslaw.com…

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AfterHour Episode 7: Abdel Nasser Youssef Ibrahim || Child Slavery - Orange County, CA child slave 28:22

3+ y ago28:22

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Joseph and Jane explore the case of an 8 year-old Egyptian slave hidden in a gated-community Orange County home. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: https://www.tsangslaw.com…

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AfterHour Episode 8: Pascual Rodriquez || Hostage - Asylum seekers abuse 22:28

3+ y ago22:28

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Joseph and Jane debate immigration complexities as fresh asylum seekers are welcomed to the US by extortion and hostage. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: https://www.tsangslaw.com…

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AfterHour Episode 6: Jefferson and Elnora Calimlim || Slavery 28:12

4y ago28:12

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Afterhour Episode 6: Jefferson and Elnora Calimlim || Slavery Joseph and Jane walk through the case of two wealthy doctors who kept a 19 year-old girl as a slave for two decades. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangs…

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AfterHour Episode 5: Lobsang Dargey || Fraud 31:50

4y ago31:50

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Joseph and Jane expose an American developer who exploited dependent immigrant investors, stealing over $150 million USD. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: https://www.tsangslaw.com…

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Afterhour Episode 4: Miguel Angel Vargas-Cordon || Rape 27:13

4y ago27:13

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Joseph and Jane discuss the criminal case of an uncle who smuggled his underage niece into the US in order to continue an incestuous and predatory relationship. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: http…

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Afterhour Episode 2: Gambino and Bonanno || Prostitution 20:29

4y ago20:29

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Joseph and Jane explore crime bosses The Grandfather, Perry Como and Tommy D., and the international mafia luring Eastern European women into prostitution. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: https://w…

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Afterhour Episode 3: Do Hyup Bae || Sex Trafficking 16:29

4y ago16:29

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Joseph and Jane reveal a network of underground brothels across the US Northeast housing trafficked Korean women, and protected by dirty cops. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: https://www.tsangslaw.…

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AfterHour Episode 1: Anyelí Liseth Hernández Rodríguez || Kidnapping 14:34

4y ago14:34

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Joseph and Jane tackle adoption abuses as international children are stolen from their families and sold as orphans to unwitting American parents. 💻Connect with us wherever you are! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvc2WcIXhFZ_-_9Hm7b_Aw Instagram Handle: @tsangslaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsangslaw/ Website: https://www.tsangs…

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Mission Driven - Episode 9 - Davida Herzl (Aclima) 36:20

4y ago36:20

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In this episode we talk with Davida Herzl, Co-founder and CEO of Aclima, a Public Benefit Corporation focused on environmental intelligence. Aclima has pioneered an entirely new way to measure and analyze air pollution and greenhouse gases, block by block and around the world. The Aclima hardware and software technology platform translates billions…

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Mission Driven - Episode 8 - Julia Collins (Planet FWD) 35:42

4+ y ago35:42

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In this episode, we talk with Julia Collins, Founder and CEO of Planet FWD about regenerative agriculture, founding her new sustainable food company, and raising money from a diverse group of investors. We dig into how having such a strong mission of sustainability has been an advantage for Planet FWD in building their brand, attracting talent, cre…

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Abe Vs. Maruyama 24:12

4+ y ago24:12

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Joshiro Maruyama and Hifumi Abe faced each other in a winner take all match that would determine the 2021 Olympian for the men's 66kg division. The Epic Battle took place in the main floor of the Kodokan in Tokyo Japan in front of a small crowd of coaches & media. The Grand prize was a ticket represent Team Japan in 32nd Olympiad, to be held in Tok…

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The Olympic Run 2021 - The race to Tokyo! 40:09

4+ y ago40:09

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This Judo podcast is all about the Olympic run. Committing yourself to a lifetime of training that is capped off with a 4 year or an 8 year hyper focused Olympic run is an honorable endeavor and something you will never regret. Today we will discuss The Olympic points races around the world with some detailed reviews of the European and Pan America…

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Mission Driven - Episode 7 - Heidi Patel (Rethink Impact) 38:51

4+ y ago38:51

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In this episode, we talk with Heidi Patel, Managing Partner of Rethink Impact, a venture capital firm investing in women leaders using technology to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges in digital healthcare, ed-tech, economic empowerment, sustainability. We cover raising their latest fund during COVID, and the ongoing gap and opportunity…

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Ed Cerna - 1980 Olympian - Founder & CEO Cerna Group 55:41

4+ y ago55:41

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A Judo Podcast about Ed Cerna who is a former National Team member who represented his Native country of Mexico at competitions around the world. Highlights of his competitive careers include medals at Pan American Championships, US Open and a silver medal at the 1983 British Open where he faced World Judo Champion Neil Adams in Final. At the concl…

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Chuck Jefferson - Host of Judocast & Owner of CJ Judo in San Jose, CA 35:26

4+ y ago35:26

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Our Judo Podcast this week is a monologue episode where I'll discuss some of the hot topics and current affairs in today’s judo world. Lets talk about long term success of Judo players, even after their competition days! Hot Topics Include…... The current status of Covid and a possible Vaccine The Qualification process and the IJF Tour American Jud…

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Jason Rivera - Entrepreneur - CEO of Phenix Salon Suites 1:14:46

4+ y ago1:14:46

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A Judo Podcast with Jason Rivera who is the Chief Executive Officer of Phenix Salon Suites Franchising LLC and a former member of the USA Judo Board of Directors. He is a lifelong Judo player that has had entrepreneurial ambition since his childhood. He was a resident athlete at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Spring while attending the Uni…

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Toshihiko Yamada - Judo In Japan! Ryotokuji Judo Sensei & Sports Director for Tokyo Olympic Team Organizing Committee 58:45

4+ y ago58:45

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Judo cast guest Toshihiko Yamada who is most recently been selected as the Sport Manager for the Judo program at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. His selection comes from a lifetime of Multifaceted experiences in the world of Judo. He was a National Judo Champion in High School & college levels. He studied at both Tokai Sagami High School and Tokai…

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Vlad Marinescu - IJF Chief Media & Marketing Officer 47:48

4+ y ago47:48

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Vlad Marinescu is the Chief Media & Marketing officer for the International Judo Federation. As a graduate of Army Navy Academy in Carlsbad California and He went on to earn a finance degree from Oxford Brook University in England. Vlad soon found himself in Budapest working under Marius Vizer who was then heading up the European Judo Union. He fol…

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Dr. David Martin - Chief Scientist, Director of Performance -Apeiron life Life 1:29:50

4+ y ago1:29:50

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Our Next guest is Dr. David Martin who is the Chief Scientist & Director of Performance at Apeiron Life, a start-up in Menlo Park California that uses leading-edge human physiology and performance science to help executives achieve improved performance while preventing injury, and increasing long-term health span. His experiences working with high …

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Nicolas Gill- Olympic Silver Medalist & CEO of Judo Canada 1:23:20

4+ y ago1:23:20

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Our next guest is currently the CEO of Judo Canada. He has had a lifelong journey that has taken him to the highest levels of Judo in both competition and coaching. He earned his first Olympic medal at the age 20 at the 1992 Barcelona Games and followed that with Olympic Silver in 2000. During his illustrious career, he earned medals in nearly ever…

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Neil Adams - (Part 2) World Judo Champion with Niki Adams 1996 Olympian 47:29

4+ y ago47:29

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Learn more about coaching with Neil Adams at https://www.neiladamsjudo.info/ In part 2 we will start with Niki Adams (Jenkins). Former National Team Member for Canada. She was on the Olympic Team in 1996, a 7 Time Canadian Champion and a former Pan American Gold Medalist. We will get her take on some of Team Canada's Success in recent years. She di…

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Neil Adams - (Part 1) World Judo Champion 57:22

4+ y ago57:22

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Welcome to Judocast, World Judo Champion, the "Voice of Judo" Neil Adams. During his extensive competition career he captured an astonishing 8 European Championship Medals, 4 World Championship medals and 2 Olympic Silver Medals. He now serves the world of Judo by way of live commentary and technical Analysis. He has become known to the World as th…

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Mission Driven - Episode 6 - Marc Tarpenning (Tesla and Spero Ventures) 27:37

5y ago27:37

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Marc Tarpenning is the Co-founder of Tesla and a Venture Partner at Spero Ventures. He was one of the original co-founders of Tesla back in 2003 and shares with us the origin story of Tesla as a mission-driven company, and how that mission was a competitive advantage. Spero Ventures invests in early-stage technology companies solving critical probl…

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Marti Malloy (Part 2)- Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Silver Medalist 55:18

5y ago55:18

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This is Part 2 of the Marti Malloy Interview. An in depth discussion on Ne-waza and the art of transition. She will answer some fan submitted questions about everything from keeping in shape during covid and her new skateboard. Marti tells the her story about the matside call at Olympics when her coach Jimmy Pedro called out the move just seconds b…

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Marti Malloy (Part 1) - Olympic Bronze Medalist 1:05:09

5y ago1:05:09

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Marti Malloy is an American Judoka and 2 Time Olympian (2012 & 2016). She brought home the bronze medal in the 2012 Games (London), she followed that with a World Championship Silver medal in 2013. She now lives in San Jose California where she helps coach the Judo program at San Jose State University. She completed both her undergrad and Masters p…

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Justin Flores (Part 2) - 3x UFC Champion Coach, USA Judo National Team Coach 52:18

5y ago52:18

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So after a lifetime of traveling the world, chasing medals and following his Judo dreams, Justin has continued his journey as a professional coach. He was a professional grappling coach for his long time friend Ronda Rousey while she was the UFC Champion. He now works with Many UFC & Bellator fighters including Dominick Cruz, Jessica Penne and more…

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Justin Flores (Part 1) - 3x National Champion, 3x UFC Champion Coach, D1 Wrestler 1:00:09

5y ago1:00:09

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A former Division 1 Wrestler that holds Black belt ranking in Both Judo and Jiu Jitsu. He was a 3 Time United States National Judo Champion and a 3 Time UFC Championship Coach. He traveled the world for over 10 years representing Team USA as an athlete... and now he shows his unwavering support for the sport of Judo as a mat-side coach for the nati…

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Dr. AnnMaria DeMars - World Judo Champion & Founder of 7 Generation Games 59:10

5y ago59:10

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Dr. AnnMaria DeMars became Champion of the World in 1984, she was the first American to accomplish this feat. During her Judo career she simultaneously pursed her education, earning an MBA even before her world title. Her inspiration continued beyond the mat as she tackled life with the same ambition and energy she put into judo. Her life has been …

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Keith Nakasone - 1980 Olympian - Team USA 60kg 1:01:44

5y ago1:01:44

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Keith Nakasone was a member of the US Olympic Team in 1980 Today we will hear the story of an athlete who solidified his position to represent his country, but was unable to fulfill his dream because of political turmoil that led to a US Boycott of the 1980 Olympic games in Moscow. Keith was Born and raised in Okinawa Japan, he was a graduate of Ku…

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Eitan Gelber - MA, ATC, CSCS, CMT, DNSP 1:06:14

5y ago1:06:14

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Eitan Gelber, an Israeli native, he spent 15 years at Stanford University where he became the director of the Athletic Training Department. He has spoken nationally and internationally on a variety of sports medicine topics. Eitan is now the Director of Assessment at a start up in Menlo Park called Aperion Life. They offer a concierge health servic…

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Mike Swain - World Judo Champion 1:19:52

5y ago1:19:52

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Mike Swain is a 4 time Olympian and 3 time World Medalist. One of the most successful athletes in History of American Judo. We will hear the his Judo story that began at just 8 years old in 1968. After his career, he pursued his luck in entrepreneurship, understanding it is not luck, but hard work will breed success. Hear the story of how his work …

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Welcome to Judocast 1:45

5y ago1:45

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Welcome to Judocast with Chuck Jefferson. Chuck is a life long Judo practitioner and former US National team member. He was a Multiple time US National Champion and a 2 time Pan American Champion. Judocast will be dedicated to all things Judo! Getting into the minds of some of the most successful Judo players on the planet. We look forward to shari…

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Mission Driven - Episode 5 - Nan Li (Obvious Ventures) 31:16

5y ago31:16

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Mission Driven is a conversation about startup founders on a mission to address the world’s biggest challenges and how they leverage their social mission for competitive advantage. In this episode we talked to Nan Li from Obvious Ventures about his career in venture, Obvious’ approach to ‘world positive’ investing, and the massive emerging opportun…

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Mission Driven - Episode 4 - Erica Mackey (MyVillage) 37:25

5y ago37:25

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Erica Mackey, Co-founder and CEO of MyVillage. 'Mission Driven' is a conversation about startup founders on a mission to address the world’s biggest challenges and how they leverage their social mission for competitive advantage. In this episode Erica shares her journey starting her first company, OffGrid Electric, and her current company MyVillage…

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Mission Driven - Episode 3 - Julie Lein (Urban Innovation Fund) 27:38

5+ y ago27:38

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Julie Lein, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Urban Innovation Fund, a venture firm that invests in the future of cities. 'Mission Driven' is a conversation about startup founders on a mission to address the world’s biggest challenges and how they leverage their social mission for competitive advantage. Today Connor and I explored, in particular, …

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Mission Driven - Episode 2 - Connor Landgraf (Eko Health) 23:12

5+ y ago23:12

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Connor Landgraf, Co-founder and CEO of Eko Health. 'Mission Driven' is a conversation about startup founders on a mission to address the world’s biggest challenges and how they leverage their social mission for competitive advantage. Today Connor and I explored, in particular, how he leverages his mission for hiring. Connor and Eko are on a mission…

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Mission Driven - Episode 1 - Meena Sankaran (KETOS) 31:10

5+ y ago31:10

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Welcome to our first episode of Mission Driven! We were excited to sit down with mission driven founder and inspiring leader, Meena Sankaran, Founder and CEO of KETOS. KETOS provides predictive and actionable smart water data needed for agricultural irrigation, industries and cities. In this episode we explore not just what drives her but how she l…