167. Four top tech books for Business Leaders Sep 06, 2023

Listen to this episode to get Sophia Matveeva's recommendations to hone your digital mindset.

In this episode, you'll hear the top lessons from each book and why they matter.

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164. Use Design Thinking to solve ANY problem Aug 16, 2023

"You can design your work life as an employee or a business owner. Design thinking is for people like you, whether you receive the paycheck or sign the paycheck," Bill Burnett, Stanford School of Design.

In this episode you will learn how to use Design Thinking to make decisions and move towards yo...

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163. Innovation vs Tradition Aug 09, 2023

When should you innovate and when should you honour tradition?  The luxury industry answers this question all the time. 

Luxury businesses like Louis Vuitton have been around since the 1800s, but have found a way to thrive in the Digital Age. In this episode, you will learn how they've done it so y...

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162. From banker to Fintech CEO Aug 02, 2023

Avinash Godkhindi went from banking to leading Zaggle, a fintech company, towards an IPO. 

This episode is perfect for founders, fintech investors and business leaders who want to transition into tech.

In this episode you will learn:

  • What business leaders need to know about tech to thrive in fi
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161. How to get paid more Jul 26, 2023

Smart dedicated professionals are great at creating value. This episode will help you capture it.

Digital transformation and innovation projects are very likely to balloon beyond their original scope, leaving those leading them with more work, but the same compensation. This is why, this episode is...

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160. Data Science for business leaders with Prof JeAnna Abbott Jul 19, 2023

It's impossible to have a successful business career in the Digital Age without being data literate, says Prof JeAnna Abbott. This does not mean that you have to learn to code, but you do have to understand how to work with a data scientist and include analytics in your organisation.

In this episod...

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159. Power mistakes by founders, corporate leaders & investors Jul 12, 2023

Technology has disrupted power dynamics, and led otherwise smart and rational people to suspend disbelief, lose control and destroy value.

To have a truly successful career, you need to understand power dynamics: when to hold on to control and when to cede it.

In this episode, you will hear:

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158. Office Hours: MBA vs Computer Science, Product Management, Tech Trends & Career Transitions Jul 05, 2023

Listen to this Office Hours session with Sophia Matveeva MBA. Questions covered in this episode:

  • Should I do an MBA or a Computer Science degree?
  • What's the difference between Product Management roles in deep tech vs standard businesses?
  • What tech trends are the ones to watch right now?
  • How do
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151. Design Thinking for career and venture growth May 17, 2023

Design Thinking, first developed at Stanford, is the strength behind tech companies like Airbnb and Snap. Great design was the foundation of Apple and Steve Jobs's obsession.

Design Thinking is a methodology for making decisions, and knowing when to pivot and when to preserve.

You can design you...

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148. What I didn't get at Chicago Booth for $180,000 Apr 27, 2023

An MBA from a top school can be a great investment. But most business schools have not updated their curricula for the Digital Age and the new world of work. 

Listen to this episode to hear what Sophia Matveeva loved about her MBA and the two vital skillsets her business school didn't teach.

 

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147. The REAL way to get investors + top jobs Apr 19, 2023

Why do some people struggle to be valued for their skillset while others have opportunities coming to them? 

Most jobs do not get advertised. VCs turn down most of the start-ups that pitch to them.

And yet, recruiters work to track down candidates and investors hustle to get on the best founders'...

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146. How to get headhunted Apr 12, 2023

Having a digital skillset isn't enough. You must be SEEN as a Digital Leader & KNOWN for your expertise.

Listen to this podcast episode if you want opportunities to come to you. 

You will learn:

  • How headhunters and conference organizers look for candidates and speakers
  • Why your LinkedIn prof
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