The Millennicast: Where Curious Minds Meet Inspiring Professionals

This episode of The Millennicast features an interview with Dhruva Krishna, an Associate Attorney at Winston & Strawn LLP. Dhruva is an associate in the firm’s Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on a broad range of corporate transactions, specifically in the areas of fund formation, investment management regulation, and emerging technology transactions. Before joining Winston & Strawn, Dhruva served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Maria A. Audero of the United States District Court in the Central District of California. He is an avid musician and writer with a deep passion for the intersection of entertainment, technology, and corporate transactions. In this episode, Dhruva talks about modern changes in the legal profession including the introduction of artificial intelligence to the legal sector, the value that human lawyers provide as an ethical liability shield against ChatGPT and other AI, and provides advice for aspiring lawyers entering the space. — Guest Quotes “I think that AI can do a lot of the background, quote, unquote, office admin work really well, right? I think if you're a Junior Associate and you're like, okay, I need to pull every single fair use case in California that relates to, say, copyright infringement and mutual composition, great, let's use AI. But then when you start thinking about, well, ‘how do I convince a jury of my peers to actually take my argument, or how do I convince the person across a deal for me to bend on this point or that point?’ That is something that is almost just a human thing. That'll be very hard for AI to replicate.” - Dhruva Krishna — Episode Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Dhruva’s background (02:51) Modern changes in the legal profession (07:46) Introducing artificial intelligence to the legal sector (16:18) The value of lawyers as an ethical liability shield against AI (19:33) Advice for aspiring lawyers entering the space (23:09) The future of regulating AI in law (25:58) Dhruva’s daily routine (28:08) Outro — Links Connect with Dhruva on LinkedIn Connect with Ruben on LinkedIn The Millennicast — For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

For this episode I will be speaking to Ian Ballon about Data Protection regulation in the modern age. Ian is a practicing U.S. attorney, IP and internet litigator, and Co-Chair of U.S. law firm Greenberg Traurig’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group. Ian is also author of the five-volume treatise, E-commerce and Internet law: Treatise With Forms. In addition, he serves as the Executive Director of Stanford University Law School’s Center for the Digital Economy. We will be discussing the increased attention afforded to data protection since the rise of “Big Tech” firms such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, Apple, to name but a few. The U.S.’s approach to antitrust law (commonly known as competition law in the EU) will also serve as an interesting and relevant aspect to this debate by discussing the extent to which privacy ought to serve as a “non-price” element in antitrust analysis. The U.S. has also recently been privy to the adoption of EU GDPR-style privacy legislation through a patchwork of laws, with the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) serving as the most robust and authoritative one to date. How likely the chance is, and how effective it is, for the U.S. to adopt federal privacy legislation in order to steer away from its current “patchwork” of data privacy regulation will shed light on what a potential future trajectory of data protection regulation will look like. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe! Ian Ballon's website: https://www.ianballon.com/about-the-author.html The Treatise: https://www.ianballon.com/about-the-treatise.html For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

For this episode I am excited to have Russell Dalgleish on the Millennicast. Russell is Chair of the Scottish Business Netwok (SBN) and founding Managing Partner of the advisory group, Exolta Capital Partners. He has had a thriving career as not only a serial entrepreneur but as an Investor, Strategist and Director and has been recognised as one of the top 100 Most Influential British Entrepreneurs. we will be talking about what sparked Russell to start his own company, and how the Scottish Business Network provides foreign investors with an insight into the unique distinctiveness of Scotland’s business landscape and the opportunities it provides on a global scale. Beyond this, Russell will be sharing his insights on whether there is a defining moment in life that places someone in the best stead to pursue their entrepreneurial career, and how effective mentorship and guidance serve as a foundational layer of development for training the leaders of tomorrow. Lastly, we will be learning about effectively leveraging and embracing your unique talents and what Russell’s ethos or set values are in life that he lives by. https://www.sbn.scot/ https://millennicast.buzzsprout.com/ For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

I am very excited to welcome Jeff Hunt onto the Millennicast. Jeff is President and CEO of Goalspan and host of his own podcast “Human Capital”. Goalspan focuses on helping businesses with their growth strategy by investing in the human side of doing business —namely, people. Functioning as a performance management specialist it provides advice and counsel to achieve your business’s goals through a simple to use software. Jeff's podcast, like Goalspan itself, helps us learn to embrace the most important asset we have in the workplace – Human Capital. In his capacity as a performance management expert Jeff focuses on creating engaging and exceptional working experiences for co-workers and business leaders. He is an entrepreneur, visionary, and performance management expert who values people, culture, and process all while delivering consistent results. During this episode we will be talking about Jeff’s experience in improving goal achievement and engagement in over 70 organisations and how his experience in running multiple private and public corporations, including a Fortune 250 Division, taught him valuable lessons throughout his entrepreneurial journey. Beyond this, Jeff will be providing key insights into the importance of investing in your workforce, and its effect on generating tangible long-term business results. On top of all that, as a performance management expert Jeff will be sharing the most important questions business leaders should be asking themselves in 2021. Human Capital Podcast: https://www.goalspan.com/humancapital/ Goalspan: https://www.goalspan.com/ https://millennicast.buzzsprout.com/ For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

For the 10th episode I am delighted to have mindset coach Hannah Manning on the Millennicast. Besides being a mindset coach, Hannah is also the host of the podcast “Pathway to Purpose”. As a mindset coach Hannah focuses on navigating the “maze of confusion” that so often defines our lives and how to harness your internal navigation system to gain clarity so that you can choose with confidence. She supports her clients to bust through self-limitation, unlock their full potential, and become the creator of their own reality. We will be talking about her route to becoming a mindset coach, how she reflects on her journey to where she has come today, and key techniques to use to overcome any feelings of self-doubt to turn an undesirable situation (like a pandemic) into a success. Besides this, Hannah will be sharing key insights into some of the most common mental blocks affecting the Millennial age group and how to overcome these. Make sure to listen to and subscribe to Hannah's podcast and the various great trainings she offers on her website! Website: https://www.hannahmanning.co.uk/ Hannah's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pathways-to-purpose/id1493362719 For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

For this episode I am excited to have tech startup founder & CEO Caya on the show. Caya is one of the three co-founders, and the CEO of Slidebean, which is a venture-backed company founded in 2014. Having closed its first seed round of financing in 2016, it has since become a multi-million dollar, profitable tech company that continues to expand rapidly. Its presentation software has been crafted for startup founders and business owners to easily create stunning slides in minutes. Caya has been running tech startups since 2011, which have earned him recognition as a “40-under-40”. In his capacity as a tech entrepreneur and CEO he has been a guest speaker in over a dozen startup and tech conferences around the world, including TEDx. He is responsible for overseeing Slidebeans’ roadmap, strategy, and growth marketing efforts. In this capacity and with his overall experience with startups, form leading and growing a company, Caya will be sharing his unique insights into his own development journey and what the needs are of growing start-ups today. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit https://millennicast.buzzsprout.com/. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word to your friends, family, colleagues, you name it. And, don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe! Website: https://slidebean.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/slidebean For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

This episode I will be speaking to Curt Hessler. Curt served as Assistant Treasury Secretary for Economic Policy under U.S. president Jimmy Carter, and in his business career he served as Chairman and founding CEO of 101communications, Quarterdekc, Inc., Executive Vice President of the Times Mirror Company and Sears World Trade, amongst other internet and software companies. During this episode we will be talking about how he secured his role as Assistant Treasury Secretary and what it was like to work for and advise the president on steering economic policy for the nation and beyond. Curt will also be talking about how his position as an executive on the board of several companies shaped his expertise to lead a wide variety of corporations successfully. Finally, we will be talking about his most defining moment in business and whether in his view a pattern or formula exists to become a successful business person or entrepreneur. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoy this episode spread the word to your friends, family, colleagues, you name it! For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

In this episode I will be speaking to Bas Wakker. Bas is managing partner at Inteleads where he helps sales teams sell more with the help of his own sales software. His business vision stems from his fascination about how businesses can be improved with technology by helping them seize the digital revolution. Before starting his own company Bas graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management from Delft University of Technology, in The Netherlands. We're going to talk about Bas's ups and downs in entrepreneurship, his success with a shoe company (MIPACHA), what he learned from building, and shutting down, a hi-tech sustainable fashion platform and how he suddenly ran a factory in the Philippines with 150 employees with no prior experience. And finally, we will be hearing how running soccer betting pools as a kid for his neighbourhood sparked his entrepreneurial drive from a very young age. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “millennicast.buzzsprout.com”. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

For this week’s episode of the Millennicast I will be speaking to Caroline Carter. Caroline is fiercely passionate about travel and loves to see people making travel and culture a priority in all walks of life. Caroline enjoys connecting and learning from others, from her full time job in financial services to her trips around the world, you can find Caroline talking with and seeking to understand the different people, perspectives, and cultures all around us. She firmly believes the best ideas and actions come from trusting, collaborative, and diverse groups of people. Caroline holds a BBA in Marketing & Finance from UT Austin's McCombs School of Business and is founder and CEO of Munwa Experiences, an experiential travel company offering luxurious cultural immersions trips. During this episode Caroline and I will be talking about how her international background and passion for travel has shaped the type of person she is today and what some of the key takeaways are that make travel and cultural comparisons so unique, and a “must-do” for everyone. In addition to this, Caroline will be telling how her experience working in consulting and financial services led her to start her own company and how she has managed to run Munwa Experiences alongside her full-time job. Website: https://www.munwaexperiences.com/ Instagram: @munwaexperiences For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you'd simply like to reach out, visit www.millennicast.buzzsprout.com For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

For this week’s episode of the Millennicast I will be speaking to Ameer Ibrahim. Ameer is a Masayoshi Son Fellow of the Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University. His first postgraduate was undertaken at The University of Edinburgh, where he pursued an MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Glasgow in Accountancy and Finance. Following graduation from Glasgow, he worked within the financial services sector at PwC. During 2019, Ameer co-founded a non-profit organisation in Edinburgh focused on providing students and young professionals with opportunities to attain mentorship experience in corporate governance. His previous accolades include acting as a youth delegate to the United Nations, being selected as a University Fellow of the Clinton Global Initiative and serving as Student President at Glasgow University Students’ Representative Council. During our talk you will be hearing about how his roles at university prepared him for his professional career and post-graduate job search, the must-have professional toolkit for young graduates and professionals to assist them in their personal and professional endeavours, and how his international background has influenced the person he is today. And lastly, we will discuss how he believes the shift in diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China make it ever more important to remain aware of the pace at which industry and business practices are evolving. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit www.themillennicast.buzzsprout.com. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

This episode I will be speaking to Boudewijn Rooseboom. Boudewijn is Managing Partner at crypto-currency investment fund Mercury Redstone and was also founder and CEO of Cyber Capital, one of the first Dutch funds to invest exclusively in crypto-assets. Together with a number of experienced experts, he has been investing in this emerging asset class since 2016. Before that, he lived and worked in Brazil for more than ten years, where he invested in social housing projects with his company Stonerose Property BV. Boudewijn holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Amsterdam. With his experience in the crypto-asset world and his exposure to setting up a business abroad I will be talking to Boudewijn about what drove him to become an entrepreneur, what he wished he had known or done when starting out, and what common reasons and actions lead people to fail or give up on their business ideas. On top of that, we will be speaking about the crypto-currency underlying technology, Blockchain, and its potential, what makes a cryptocurrency investment fund different from a traditional fund, and lastly, how society will restructure itself around blockchain-based incentive systems and the potential effects this may have on our financial landscape as we know it today. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit www.themillennicast.buzzsprout.com. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

For the very first episode I will be speaking to Lee Broekman on navigating change and communicating effectively in the digital world. As principal of Organic Communication Lee trains law firm leaders and senior managers of Fortune 1000 companies. As an L.A. City Council spokesperson, campaign media advisor, ambassadorial scholar to the Netherlands and political lobbyist, Lee is an expert at teaching professionals to work with different people under stressful situations. We will be talking about about how the digital world is changing the way we communicate with each other, coping with and understanding “Zoom fatigue,” and “Zoom etiquette,” and also responding to spontaneous/external change as a new graduate, young professional and aspiring entrepreneur in a pandemic. During our discussion Lee will also give great insider tips and tricks on setting up productive routines and positive boundaries. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit www.themillennicast.buzzsprout.com. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

Alex Alben is a professor of Internet Law, Media & Society at UCLA School of Law and as senior executive, he worked for pioneering internet companies RealNetworks and Starwave Corporation. Alex also worked for an alternative energy company founded by Bill Gates and served as Washington State’s first Chief Privacy Officer from 2015-2019. Alex is currently engaged with research and policy development relating to Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on AI ethics, and he is also working on the implementation of California’s new privacy law, The California Consumer Privacy Act. With his presence in the field of technology and data privacy, we will be speaking about matters such as to what level of detail companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google possess intricate data about you and your personal life and how these companies align their business models towards obtaining and reselling vast amounts of data. We will also be talking about how we as a generation can stay more aware of the influence of big data on our online lives, and what tools and techniques start-ups and established businesses can deploy to find the right balance between maintaining a competitive edge whilst ensuring adequate privacy measures. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit www.themillennicast.buzzsprout.com. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

In this episode I will be speaking to Maryam Salehijam, who is the current Head of Go-To-Market Strategy for Lanthorn.ai. Prior to joining the business world Maryam was a legal academic and holds a PhD in International Business Law. With an international professional journey and as head for growth and development of a high-tech Start-up company, we will be talking about, amongst other engaging topics, how her international background and experiences have shaped the type of person she is today and what advice and guiding principles young women graduating from university, or starting out their own career in business can take to follow in her footsteps. We will also be talking about the differences between the Start-up and corporate world, and lastly tips and tricks to help young graduates and professionals maintain a curious and open-minded attitude in order to overcome obstacles, and embrace change. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit www.themillennicast.buzzsprout.com. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

This podcast focuses on enabling the Millennial generation of students, graduates and young professionals to learn from experienced professionals in their fields. Each episode, I will delve into various topics with a range of engaging speakers and deliver their knowledge straight to you. These discussions focus on providing Millennials with hands-on advice to develop their personal and professional skills. Whether it’s simply getting tips and tricks to further your mindset, communicating effectively within the digital age or understanding the latest technology shaping tomorrow’s economy, The Millennicast has you covered. For more engaging and inspiring talks like these or if you’d simply like to reach out, visit “themillennicast.buzzsprout.com”. If you enjoyed this episode spread the word and don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe!