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The Kurty D Show

Kurt Daradics

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Welcome to the Kurty D Show, where stories inspire and wisdom flows. I’m your host, Kurt Daradics. I’m sharing real stories, with real people, and real wisdom from the business world and beyond. Get moved with honesty, laughter, and wisdom as we unpack how to live a rewarding life. So tune in and let’s learn out loud, together! Join us on this journey, spread the word, and subscribe today!
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VC Unfiltered

VC Unfiltered

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VC Unfiltered aims to bring authenticity, humor, and unfiltered advice to the forefront of venture capital. VC Unfiltered features real conversations with entrepreneurs and investors, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of building successful ventures. We want to break down the barriers that often make the VC space feel intimidating and inaccessible, creating a platform where genuine interactions and honest insights can thrive. Through this series, we hope to inspire a sh ...
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In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols, Managing Partner of Pegasus Angel Accelerator, interviews Carey Ransom from BankTech Ventures! Listen to find out more about venture capital and early-stage startup investing! 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - What is BankTech Ventures? 6:02 - How hands-on are they? 8:51 - What is Operate? 14:11 - Tell a war story …
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In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of fintech P2P and marketplace lending with Peter Renton, one of its pioneers. Peter shared his extensive background, starting from his early days as a self-directed investor to founding key fintech companies like Lend Academy and LendIt, which later became Fintec…
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In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Pat Hwang, president of TCA OC, leads a panel discussion with Sanjeev Rao of River Guide Labs and Yipeng Zhao of Embark Ventures! Listen to find out more about venture capital and early-stage startup investing! Our website: pegasusangelaccelerator.com Follow Us: pegasusunfiltered.substack.com linkedin.com/company/p…
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Episode Highlights: LinkedIn Networking Insights from Carey Ransom The Value of Loose Ties The Challenges in Community Banking Blockchain's Potential in Ownership and Payments Evolving Business Models and Founder Support Carey Ransom’s Insights on Leadership and Roles The Venture Studio Approach Orange County's Unique Business Landscape Tweetable Q…
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In this episode, we get an insider look into the financial technology landscape with Jason Mikula. Jason shares his journey, from his unexpected entry into financial services and digital marketing to launching the publication Fintech Business Weekly. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer acquisition metrics and analyzes the evoluti…
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In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Parisa Khosropour, president of TCA LA, leads a panel discussion with John Tabis of M13, Laurent Grill of JLL Spark Global Ventures, Howard Ko of Morpheus Ventures, and Rick Smith of Crosscut Ventures. Listen to find out more about venture capital and early-stage startup investing! Our website: pegasusangelaccelera…
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In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at company building with Isabella Sun, Founder and CEO of Short Story, a subscription e-commerce company serving petite women. The discussion sheds light on Isabella's journey from a structured finance career to becoming a successful e-commerce entrepreneur catering to a n…
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Episode Highlights: How Did Brett Brewer's Early Real Estate Ventures Shape His Entrepreneurial Journey The difficulty of raising pre-seed financing, the role of accelerators and incubators, and the process of raising $300,000 for the business. The impact of the dotcom crash on e-commerce businesses and the shift to casual game development. The lau…
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Introducing "VC Unfiltered" - A New Series Hosted by Lucas J. Pols We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new series, "VC Unfiltered," hosted by our founding partner, Lucas J. Pols. This exciting series promises to deliver candid conversations and invaluable insights from industry leaders and experts in venture capital and startup ecosy…
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In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we got a behind-the-scenes look at company building from Tiffany Haynes, COO at Fingercheck. Tiffany discussed her transition from a 19-year career at Jack Henry to her role at Fingercheck, a startup focused on payroll and HR services for small businesses. She highlighted the challenges and learning curves sh…
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In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we dive deep into the evolution of 'Banking as a Service' (BaaS) and its complexities. My guest, Rafael DeLeon, the SVP of Industry Engagement at NContracts, shares his extensive insights on the partnership dynamics between community banks and fintech companies. We explored how these relationships started, th…
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Episode Highlights: The evolution of technology The Importance of Understanding History in Law and Tech The Role of History in Technology and Design The concept of calm technology, its principles, and the need for historical context in product design. The importance of long-term tech design and changing the narrative on what's considered cool. Ambe…
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Episode Highlights: Paul Ollinger's transition from an executive at Facebook to pursuing stand-up comedy. Discuss the focus of Paul Ollinger's podcast, "Crazy Money," and its exploration of living a fulfilling life beyond financial pursuits. How comedy has shaped Paul Ollinger's communication skills, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and h…
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In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we delve into the use of AI & Machine Learning within the commercial real estate lending industry. My guest is Shayne Skaff, co-founder and CEO of Blooma, a SaaS company revolutionizing commercial real estate lending and portfolio management. Our discussion outlines Shane's entrepreneurial journey, the origin…
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In this episode, we delve into cybersecurity and the importance of making it relevant to each individual, beyond just their organization. My guest is David Shipley, Co-founder and CEO of Beauceron Security. David shares his journey from a career-altering cybersecurity incident at the University of New Brunswick to leading a cloud-based platform des…
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Episode Highlights: Small is Better: How small, autonomous teams can spearhead targeted missions. The Paradox of Failure and Success Breaking the Fear of Failure: A New Mindset for Organizations How to be adaptable and nimble in taking risks The need to change mindsets within organizations Taking risks in many different places in the organization T…
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In this episode of the Operate Podcast, we delve into the essential role that technology and data analytics play in the banking industry's future. My guest was Brian Bauer, CEO of Revio, a promising banking and analytics technology startup that's making waves by assisting banks in leveraging their core banking transaction data to foster growth. Bri…
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Episode Highlights: The smile box analogy and the Fluxus art movement Self-actualization and enlightenment The dysfunctional nature of living in the past and the need to focus on the present. Exploration of the common presence of trauma in high performers and how it can drive their actions. The impact of taking things personally and the importance …
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Given all that is going on in partner banking between community banks and fintechs, it was good timing to have Adam Shapiro on from Klaros Group. We took a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the financial industry, particularly at the intersection of banking, innovation, and regulation. Adam shared his extensive experience in it. Our discussi…
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Entrepreneurs always inspire me, and Michael Berman re-affirmed that when we met a couple years ago. It's also been a pleasure to build a partnership with him and his company, NContracts. He shared a lot of company and personal history, as well as industry perspective, in this conversation. With an increased need for efficient and effective risk, v…
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Episode Highlights: Background and experience in data science, content creation, and storytelling Applying storytelling principles to content creation Challenges of pivoting content focus on YouTube Importance of storytelling in content creation Application of data science in careers Experiences in corporate America and improving presentation skill…
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In this episode, I interviewed Winter Mead, founder and CEO of Coolwater Capital, an incubator/accelerator that helps launch and scale venture capital funds, as well as a fund to invest in them and community to support them. This was a super fun, engaging and important conversation for emerging fund managers. He's met and worked with thousands of t…
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Episode Highlights: Insights into the Broken Marketing Ecosystem and the genesis of Hawke Media Publishing of Erik's book, "The Hawke Method." Brand building and energy management Shared roots in Ventura County and experiences growing up Significance of the “Red Hawk” with the brand and emotional aspect of marketing Importance of managing energy an…
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It was an absolute pleasure to have Kraig Lounsberry and Mike Kelley from Community Bankers Association of Illinois on the podcast. As the leaders of the association and service corporation, respectively, they advocate for and support community banks at one of the largest bank state associations in the country. 2024 is also their golden anniversary…
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Episode Highlights: Kurt and Doug reminisce about the Mindshare LA event and its impact on their lives and careers. Doug shares his experience and background, from his education in the UK to his diverse experiences and travels across the US Doug’s exploration of generative AI for nonfiction writing, detailing the creative process and the successful…
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Key Takeaways: Christopher’s journey and experiences around the world Fulbright grants and Christopher’s participation in the organization The concept of cultural production and definition of art Cultural Production and Language Learning Soft Power vs. Hard Power Descartes and Computational Theory of Mind Extended Mind and Ecological Validity The d…
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Key Takeaways: Dave's experience in the legal industry and working with startups Aligning Interests and Creating Incentives: A Key to Success in Business Turning Challenges into Opportunities: A Zen Master's Perspective The Power of Giving: How Givers Outperform Takers and Matchers The Importance of Health and Personal Growth Tweetable Quotes: At s…
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I was excited to record my conversation with Tara Schultz, as we've had several good discussions since meeting and she always has so many ideas and perspectives to share. She has been a key part of CSI for several years, and discussed her career path in and around banking, how CSI is evolving and adjusting to life as a private equity-owned company,…
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My latest guest is Amber Illig, General Partner at The Council. What started, as she told me, as her desire to do angel investing eventually expanded to a community and then a fund a couple of years ago. The Council Fund typically invests about $50-100K into pre-seed startups, and then she also has a group called the Council Angels, which has becom…
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Key Takeaways: The benefits of putting your work online as a photographer or someone in the creative industry. How everyone is uniquely beautiful in their own way from a photographer’s perspective. How beauty inspires Kris Krug to step things up for himself. How adding the context of time to a photograph deepens its meaning. How AI is changing our …
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I've really enjoyed working with Sean Willett over the last couple of years, and it was a special treat to have him on the podcast. I'm grateful for the friendship we've developed and how generous he is with his perspective and feedback. We always have productive and future-focused conversations as we both work closely in the area of making communi…
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Key Takeaways: Unpacking the Journey: Real Estate, Tech, and Finance The Perfect Office and Unexpected Connections Unforgettable Meeting and the Birth of a Business Uncovering the Truth: A Risk Manager's Journey Through the Financial Crisis Building a Community and Embracing the Power of Giving The Power of Giving: How the Universe Rewards Selfless…
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Key Takeaways: Highlighting Frank Gruber’s career highlights From Blogging to Tech Ecosystem Development: A Journey of Innovation and Entrepreneurship The Evolution of Technology and the Importance of Business Model Innovation The Business Mechanism as a Path to Self-Actualization Investing in Next Gen: A Journey of Early Stage Funding and Partners…
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Kristin Marcuccilli joined me to share the STAR Financial journey, which is in its 80th year and has had at least one member of her family involved since inception. She's a great example of a next generation business leader, fully aware of the opportunities and challenges that technology and change present, and embracing them for how they can stren…
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