What Didn't Kill You? with Michael Silverman

For many entrepreneurs, it is hard to maintain objectivity when dealing with the issues of their business because they are emotionally tied to their companies and what they do.In his coaching sessions and thanks to his experience, Justin Perkins helps entrepreneurs from falling into traps like this. Justin Perkins is the Founder of New Edge Advisors. He provides deep Executive Coaching conversations for those interested in understanding how the mind works to reach their goals more efficiently while enjoying the ride. Justin has worked in several different industries over the years, with a focus on organizations that benefit society, like Care2, where he worked for 14 years. Justin was also founder of Olomomo Nut Company, his last venture before starting New Edge Advisors. In this episode, we talk about Justin's journey of entrepreneurship, and his numerous endeavors, successes, and failures. Justin shared bits of his background and experiences with venture capital, his thinking process behind the decisions that led Olomomo to a challenging end, and the valuable lessons he gained from that experience . We also talk about how coaching helped him to understand himself better and how powerful it was for him to realize he could, thanks to his adventures, prevent other entrepreneurs from committing the same mistakes he made. Some Questions I Ask: In This Episode, You Will Learn: Resources: websiteWhat I Learned Losing a Million DollarsThe AlchemistSapiens Connect with Justin: LinkedInjustin@newedgeadvisors.com Important info: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - Website ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike McCabe spent his early teen years up to his 20s around CAD-CAM and tooling work, removing heavy aluminum parts and replacing them with carbon fiber in his first full-time job. Always a hands-on person, he was building homes through his college years while skiing professionally in Freeride Competitions. So he knows a thing or two about hard work...and breaking skis. Mike McCabe is the co-founder, CEO, and Master Builder of Folsom Custom Skis. Turns out that jumping off cliffs in Freeride Competitions for many years while weighing in at 6'2" and 200lbs results in lots of broken skis. This lead Mike on a journey to create hand-built, innovative, and exceptionally durable customized skis that can work for the hardest skiing pro or the most casual skier. Folsom is now one of only two companies in the US that creates a truly custom ski in which every component is hand made and the raw materials sourced internally. In this episode, we had an inspiring conversation about Mike's journey into entrepreneurship, his business model, and how it is for a small organization to put its foot through the door in such a competitive industry. We also talked about his company's principles on how they operate and its unique approach to business that lead him through . Finally, Mike shared the incredible story of how his company had to pivot during COVID and how hard it was for him to be on the verge of losing his company. Some Questions I Ask: In This Episode, You Will Learn: Resources: websiteInstagram Connect with Mike: LinkedInmike@folsomskis.com Let's connect: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - Website ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having massive financial success and driving a Bentley a couple of years after graduating from college can be a little confusing without the proper guidance. Douglas Raggio was doing great the first six years after college. Jumping from helicopters to boats every weekend and spending recklessly, he felt he would make that amount of money for a long time. But that is not what happened. Business went wrong. He traveled without scales from living a luxurious life into a humbling experience that led to almost a decade of a painful and self-destructive existence. Today, I'm joined by Douglas Raggio - a serial entrepreneur, a Food & Beverage Investor, and Founder. Douglas is the Founder of Pass The Honey and Bias & Blind Spots. He is also a Forbes Contributor, Steering Committee Member at Naturally San Diego, an Advisor at SOS Hydration Inc, and a Member & Advisor at COMMON LLC. In this episode, we talk about Douglas' journey from having it all to being in debt, to finding success again. He shared what he felt going through the most challenging times of his life and how the myopic perspective of focusing on making it to the next day made it harder to get out of that place. He also talked about the close call that awoke him from almost ten years of a destructive and hopeless lifestyle. We also talked about his new life as a food company owner, the paralyzing decisions, and his new purpose-driven life. Tune in to learn a lot about life and a lot about honey business! Some Questions I Ask: In This Episode, You Will Learn: Resources: websiteInstagramFacebook Connect with Douglas: LinkedIn Let's connect: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I'm joined by Jason Mendelson, retired partner of world renowned venture capital firm, Foundry Group, and current Executive-in-Residence with the Colorado Attorney General's Office. In addition to his many successes as a VC over 20 years, Jason is a startup founder, attorney, professor, author, and musician. He's also a lifelong learner, teacher, and incredible human being who spends so much time giving back to society. Jason is also known by his musical alter ego Jace Allen on Spotify - be sure to check him out via the links below! In this episode, we discuss Jason's journey from a tough childhood growing up in Detroit with music as his outlet to becoming an attorney, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and all around creator. He shares his experiences from personal and professional challenging moments, the lessons learned, and the wisdom acquired. We talked about how it is to deal with the constant reminder of frustration and the role of education in the investment business. He spoke openly about his victories and defeats, the epiphany that would change his life at age 40, and his first love, music. To learn more about Jason's journey of discoveries, awakenings, and relentlessly seeking fulfillment, tune in to Episode 22 of What Didn't Kill You. Some Questions I Ask: In This Episode, You Will Learn: Resources: Jace Allen MusicPissed off At YouVenture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture CapitalistRange: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldSpotify - Jace Allen Connect with Jason: LinkedInTwitterFacebookSpotify Let's connect: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a respectable job title and making good money out of it, living in a cozy apartment in a cool and upcoming part of town, driving a luxury vehicle, and wearing fine clothes would sound like graduating from a great university and getting an MBA paid off. For most people, that would sound like a successful life, and they might be right. But when my guest got there, she looked around didn't like what she saw. So took the leap into a totally different pursuit! Today's guest is Lauren Gibbs, Olympic Medalist, Bobsled World Champion, Corporate Speaker, and Director of Internal Sales at Parity. Lauren has a Bachelor's Degree in Public & Private Sector Organizations, Business, Entrepreneurship from Brown University and an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University. She won the Olympic silver medal in Bobsled in South Korea in 2018 and the 2020 International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Championship in Germany. In this episode, Lauren shared the story of why she decided to abandon a comfortable life and an excellent corporate job to become an elite athlete. We talked about succeeding in life, ticking all the boxes of society's expectations and personal realization. She also spoke about how hard it was to become an Olympian, her fears, frustrations, and how it was for her, who hates losing more than enjoys winning, committing to something regardless of winning, tying, or losing. To learn more about Lauren's journey of sacrifice, dedication, discipline, and chase for happiness and fulfillment, tune in to Episode 21 of What Didn't Kill You. Some Questions I Ask: In This Episode, You Will Learn: Resources: From Boardroom to Bobsled: The Courage to Become an Olympian | Lauren Gibbs | TEDxPasadena Book: David Epstein - Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Connect with Lauren: LinkedInInstagram Let's connect: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - Website ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last episode, I was graced by an incredible discussion with JIllion Potter. Today, I'm joined by her incredible wife, Carol Fabrizio, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the USA Gymnastics Team, Leadership Coach, and Changemaker. Carol has a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California and a Juris Doctor's degree from USC Gould School of Law. We share an affinity for that school as it is also my alma mater. Besides being a Certified Professional Coach, Carol previously spent 9 years at Vail Resorts, ultimately rising to the level of VP, Communications and Marketing Operations. In this episode, we had an enlightening conversation about Carol's professional and personal challenges, achievements, lessons learned, and evolution. Everything from what it's like to watch one's spouse go through chemotherapy to navigating the challenging but rewarding professional experience she has taken on with USA Gymnastics. She shared her experiences performing at the highest level in top companies, her vision on what communication and marketing used to be, what it is about now, and what we can expect to be in the future. We also talked about how the pandemic affected the athletic community and the benefits and disadvantages of moving the Olympic Games to 2021 from both the athletes and communication department perspectives. To learn more about leadership, personal growth, resilience, and self-compassion, tune in to Episode 20 of What Didn't Kill You. Some Questions I Ask: In This Episode, You Will Learn: Connect with Carol: LinkedIn Let's connect: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me today is Jillion Potter, olympian, cancer survivor, mom, and now executive at EY. We had a fantastic conversation about her journey into becoming a member of the American Rugby team, participating in two World Championships, and becoming a Team USA member in the Rio 2016 Olympics after defeating cancer for the second time. Jill shares so much great wisdom, including how we can help ourselves in times of adversity and remembering that we always have a choice about how to respond. In this episode, Jillion and I take a walk through her life experiences and what she could take from them to grow and become stronger. She explained how a rare accident during her early years in rugby helped her deal with cancer diagnose many years later. We talked about the importance of embracing uncertainty, self-compassion, and not getting hung up on the outcome. Jill is the epitome of strength and grace while facing incredible odds and I'm honored to have had her on the show! To learn more about Jillion's fantastic story of bravery, resilience, and determination, tune in to Episode 19 of What Didn't Kill You. Some Questions I Ask: In This Episode, You Will Learn: Connect with Jillion: LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter Let's connect: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - Website ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes life hits us so hard that our minds struggle to assimilate and understand what we are going through at that moment. Sometimes going through these periods, while unimaginably painful, can be an incredible catalyst for growth and understanding. I've decided to do a solo episode for today's podcast to talk about one of the worst moments in my life, my little sister's death. In this episode, I share my deepest fears and the mix of emotions and reactions I experienced from the moment I received this terrible news until several days after the reception and how it affected and changed my life. I also talk about how sharing our emotions connects us with people and how feeling gigantic amounts of pain can let us know the amount of love and joy we can experience. In this show, I try to ask people about their challenges overcome, so it's only fair that I share more about my journey through the most painful thing that's ever happened to me. To learn more about my story, how it can help you, and so much more, tune in to Episode 18 of What Didn't Kill You. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Resources: Man's Search for Meaning Let's connect: What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me on the second part of my interview with Adam Edelman - a long-time entrepreneur, business operator, investor, and personal mentor of mine. If you haven't heard the previous episode, I encourage you to go back and listen to it here. In this episode, we discuss some of the most important traits an entrepreneur should have, the role family and friends play in the business world - and whether or not to create partnerships with them - as well as why it's beneficial for new entrepreneurs to surround themselves with people that share their experience rather than their advice. Being an entrepreneur requires facing challenges that you don't always expect - and to survive and thrive in this world you need a certain mindset and a desire to follow your passions. Tune in to the conclusion and find out how Adam followed his passions to become the businessman and person he is today. To learn more about these topics and so much more, tune in to Episode 17 of What Didn't Kill You. Some Questions I Ask: Boulder Heavy Industries’ In This Episode, You Will Learn: Connect With Adam Edelman: LinkedInWebsite - Boulder Heavy Industries Resources: What Didn't Kill You - Episode 16 - Stories of Entrepreneurship and Growth from the Fascinating Life of Adam Edelman - Part 1 Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My fascinating guest today is a long time entrepreneur, business operator, investor, and mentor of mine, Adam Edelman, who has generously offered his time to chat about his diverse history within digital media, content production, distribution, and marketing industries. Adam spent a notable portion of his early career working in International Markets with DirectTV and has a strong familial connection to the film and television world. Adam has leveraged his expertise to produce and operate a number of businesses, starting with his "dot.bomb" in the early days of the .com bubble. We discuss his journey to running what is now a successful digital marketing firm, Boulder Heavy Industries, what led him to pursuing more creative endeavors later in his career, what the collapse of his enterprises taught him about resilience and communication, as well as life. To hear more, tune in to Episode 14 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: In This Episode You Will Learn: Hughes, Harvard Business Plan CompetitionIMM Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail Connect With Adam Edelman: LinkedInWebsite - Boulder Heavy Industries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today, Tripp, Gebhard, has extensive personal and professional experience navigating the challenges of wealth & addiction. Growing up wealthy doesn’t always correlate with growing up happy. While generational wealth may seem like a fun free pass to postpone a career or not pursue an education, there are countless problems that can arise within family relationships due to the wealth. Alcoholism & Addiction, lack of purpose, and getting tied up with "status games" can all be detrimental to one's quality of life. Tripp's experiences with these issues lead him on a path of helping others through these issues. Tripp and I discuss growing up in a wealthy family, his journey to sobriety, and what he has applied from his own experience to his clients in his role as managing partner at PWM Planning. We also dive into Tripp’s role as the leader of the family, what he has learned from his son, and what he recommends to address a family addiction problem. These experiences have empowered Tripp with an ideal background to help his clients navigate these issues and build plans for the families that work for them and their unique circumstances. To hear more about Tripp’s experience and his unique experience, tune in to Episode 15 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask In This Episode You Will Learn Connect with Tripp LinkedIn PWM Planning - Tripp’s Biography Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be a hard concept to wrap our heads around the idea of shifting our personal hardships into genuine opportunities and life lessons for self-growth and it isn’t a thought process that is built overnight. My guest today, Amir Hemmat, has experienced these life lessons first hand. Having overcome stage three Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma nearly eight years ago, he is a true example of how our situations in life do not define us. In this episode, we discuss how his entrepreneurial path at Welcome Technologies began, why a gratitude practice has been so beneficial for him in his life, as well as his personal perspective on adversity as an entrepreneur, survivor, leader, and new father. We also dive into the complexities that accompany trauma and why some people react in ways we do not expect. To hear more on Amir’s story and his personal development insights, tune in to Episode 14 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: Welcome Technologies? In This Episode You Will Learn: Welcome Technologies, Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail Connect With Amir Hemmat: LinkedInWebsite: Welcome Technologies ©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s truly remarkable when we think about how far we’ve come in the digital age. My guest today is a long time entrepreneur, business operator, investor, and personal mentor of mine, Adam Edelman, who has generously offered his time to chat about his diverse history within the business and media production industry. Having spent a large portion of his early career working in International and DirectTV and having a strong familial connection to the film and television world, Adam has...

Today I'm exploring a very specific subject matter - Personal 360s. It's an idea that I'm been thinking about applying in my own journey of personal growth and I discuss it with Lauren Ivison - business coach and founder of ‘Totem Leadership’. Lauren and I spend some time on her path to coaching and the elements that help her form a foundation for the leaders she works with; as well as how her own path to using the ‘Personal 360’ framework and how it's contributed to her life and work. Lauren and I come at some of these personal growth and development ideas from fairly different points of view and I loved our conversation. Whereas I have a tendency to look for opportunities to "self-traumatize" and look for hard things in order to get better, Lauren advocates a bit of a softer approach that has a lot of wisdom to it. It certainly gave me a lot of ideas as I develop my own Personal 360 and think about how to continue down the path of growth and development. If you have ever done one, or plan on doing one, be sure to share and let me know! To hear more, tune in to Episode 13 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: ‘Totem Leadership’ ‘self traumatization’‘Personal 360’ In This Episode You Will Learn: ‘Totem Leadership’ ‘Personal 360’ vulnerabilityradical candor Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedIn Connect With Lauren Ivison: WebsiteLinkedIn Resources: Book: ‘The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership’ Author, Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman & Kaley Klemp ©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When navigating the uncertainties and hard times that accompany any entrepreneurial venture, it’s important to have systems in place to ensure we land on our feet and aren’t too overworked in the process. In the case of Ginni Saraswati, my producer on this podcast, and the Founder, and CEO of the podcast production company ‘Ginni Media’, she has worked to curate a team of individuals that take care of exactly that and help lighten the load for many content creators within the podcasting space. In this episode, we discuss what Ginni has learned as a leader in business and how her humble beginnings within the event management field taught her the value of being at the helm of something new. We also talk about how working with people that are aligned with your personal values enriches your professional journey, and Ginni gives advice on what other podcast hosts can do to better communicate themselves and actively listen to those who appear on their shows. To hear more, tune in to Episode 12 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: ‘Ginni Media’alignment ‘Ginni Media?’codifying‘Ginni Media’content-based In This Episode You Will Learn: ‘Bling’‘Ginni Media’successful‘inner eleven’ Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail Connect With Ginni Saraswati: LinkedInTwitterInstagramWebsite - ‘The Ginni Show’ Website - ‘Ginni Media’ ©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me on the show today is the incredibly accomplished and charismatic, Ed Zander! Ed came up as a technology marketer as that discipline was just beginning evolve. Originally from the East Coast, Ed spent a large portion of his early career working in the heart of Silicon Valley, overseeing dynamic teams and technological innovation that helped define the 90s and 00s tech scene. For fifteen years, Ed had an integral role at ‘Sun Microsystems’, ultimately becoming President. Afterwards, Ed went on to become CEO of ‘Motorola’, launching the classic ‘Motorola Razr’, which lead the way in bringing fashionable and sleek design to handheld devices before the iPhone existed (Ed shares a number of interesting anecdotes about his discussions with Steve Jobs at the time). In this episode, we discuss Ed’s journey to becoming the prolific investor and businessman that he is today, what his philosophies are on creating a strong company culture, why competitor analysis is such a key aspect to his marketing practices, and the importance of a lifelong dedication to learning. This will be one you won’t want to miss and will definitely want to take notes on! I came away with so many ideas about approaches to apply to the companies in my portfolio! If you’re interested to learn more, then tune in to Episode 11 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: ‘Sun Microsystems?’beginning‘Sun Microsystems’fear‘Motorola’ In This Episode You Will Learn: ‘Sun Microsystems’leadership‘Motorola Razr’‘Motorola Razr’ Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me today is the Owner of ‘A Line Boutique’ and accomplished entrepreneur in IT Consulting and Training industry, Karmen Berentsen! Karmen has had years of experience within the sales and business field and has shifted her focus to bringing a different type of value to people’s lives by sharing her story of spiritual and emotional evolution with others. Having abruptly lost her Mother at a young age to a brain tumor, Karmen is no stranger to the power that grief has over an individual - and in this episode, we dig deep on the effect it had on her as an adolescent, as well as how it has carried into her adult years. Karmen has recently written a book about her life and experiences entitled 'Learning to Fly' that we discuss at length. In it, she shares heartbreaking stories of emotional abuse, sexual harassment, self-loathing and the coping mechanisms that tend to get programmed into us from a young age. Karmen explains the nonlinear journey towards breaking these cycles, finding happiness, and loving oneself. It's a very human and honest sharing of how so many challenging circumstances lead to her finding peace, as well as a celebration of the need to keep recommitting to those principles that help us get there. Karmen also shares about the growth of her newest venture, ‘A Line Boutique’, and why she has worked so hard to amplify messages around women’s wellbeing and empowerment. As a mother, Karmen is passionate about instilling beliefs of self-confidence in her daughter and gets candid about what she’s learned through her experience as a parent. If you’re interested to hear more, tune in to Episode 10 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: drasticallyparental love‘victim mentality.’now, ‘stuck’? In This Episode You Will Learn: ‘awakening’ deepest personal realization‘GOOP’ adversity‘A Line Boutique’ Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail Connect With Karmen Berentsen: WebsiteLinkedInA Line BoutiqueA Line In-Store Appointmentskarmen@aline-online.com Resources: Book: ‘Learning To Fly’ Author, Karmen Berentsen ©2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me today is Ella Chase! Ella is redefining the evolution of the family office and the role of female inheritor. Ella is a Co-Founder at ‘Wellth Works’, a Coaching Firm designed to help individuals and groups of (mostly) women navigate the pressures and expectations that come with generational wealth. For many women of esteemed families, the feeling of needing to uphold a family lineage can get overwhelming and there aren’t a lot of spaces available where these conversations can be held openly and without judgment. Ella has dedicated her time at ‘Wellth Works’ to having these tough conversations and brings her extensive knowledge of sales, consulting, and business strategizing to the table when approaching each clients’ concerns. In this episode, we talk about the challenges that are present within complex family dynamics, why experiencing adversity is so necessary, and why we should look at success more holistically rather than solely financially. To hear more, tune in to Episode 9 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: ‘Wellth Works’‘Wellth Works’?imposter syndrome‘Wellth Works’? In This Episode You Will Learn: ‘hit the eject button’seventh-generation inheritor‘Wellth Works’processed Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail Connect With Ella Chase: LinkedInella@wellth-works.com‘Wellth Works’ - Instagram’Wellth Works’ - Website Resources: Website - ‘Dr. Caroline Leaf’Book: ‘Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr’ Author, Ron Chernow © 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing on from part one of my conversation with Bob Kavner, I am so excited to share with you this second and final installment of our insightful and educational discussion. As mentioned in the previous episode, Bob is a former CFO and multimedia chief at ‘AT&T’, as well as a prominent figure within other game-changing tech and multimedia startups such as ‘Pandora’, ‘Earthlink', Ticketmaster’ and many more. Today, we dive into the fascinating story of how AT&T sold the rights to control the cellular & wireless revolution and had to buy it back by acquiring McCaw cellular in one of the largest acquisitions in US history at the time, how Bob approached making such a huge life decision when stepping down from his position at ‘AT&T’, why being exposed to entrepreneurs within the tech and media industry influenced him during the course of developing his own creative endeavors, as well as how the unique concept of ‘traumatizing’ has been utilized across businesses. Bob also shares the inspiration he has gained from his experiences with a variety of luminaries he’s worked with over the years, including Bill Gates, Bill Gross, Michael Ovitz, Sky Dayton, and Andy Grove, just to name a few. To hear more, tune in to Episode 8 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: ‘AT&T’ ‘McCaw Network’? ‘Earthlink’‘Pandora’ ‘AT&T’ ‘Idealab’failure‘self traumatizing’ In This Episode You Will Learn: Silicon Valley‘General Magic’timingSky DaytonBill GatesNathan Myhrvold‘Microsoft’‘AT&T’ ‘AT&T’‘Universal Studios’ ‘Idealab’‘traumatization’ Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail © 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by legendary tech investor and executive, Bob Kavner! Bob was formerly the CFO of AT&T and lead AT&T's multimedia division. He has also been chairman and an early investor for an incredible array of revolutionary companies including Earthlink, Pandora, Overture, Ticketmaster, and so many more. Bob has an incredible life story and has spent more than three decades at the intersection of technology and multimedia while working closely with some of the biggest luminaries in the field. In part one of our conversation together, Bob offers his insights into the impact that strong mentorship has had on him, how his personal and intellectual development throughout his early years taught him how to be a more present and engaged romantic partner and businessman, as well as why personal failure was something that needed to happen for him to experience growth. To learn more on Bob and listen to our conversation in further depth, tune in to Episode 7 of What Didn’t Kill You! Some Questions I Ask: ‘AT&T’ In This Episode You Will Learn: ‘AT&T’.humility Let’s Connect! What Didn’t Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail © 2020 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.