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Jul 17, 2024

Christopher Nguyen

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Chris Nguyen is the founder of UX Playbook, a platform dedicated to transforming UX education and helping designers build successful careers. With extensive experience in UX design, Chris has held roles at companies like Backlog, Antler, and Playstack, and has facilitated design sprints for major organizations such as MoMo and BAEMIN Vietnam.

What's discussed in this episode:

• Cultural contexts in design • Differences between America/Europe and Asia • Executive designer to entrepreneur • Applying creative process in business • Marketing ideas and iterating based on feedback • Co-founding multiple ventures • Early stages of entrepreneurship • Importance of self-awareness • Consuming relevant information • Learning through doing • The process of solving new problems • Startup accelerator program • The importance of obsession

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122

Nov 6, 2024

The Ukulele Saved My Life… And Brought Me to Oprah

Derick Sebastian

Ukulele virtuoso Derick Sebastian shares his journey from personal challenges to musical success, teaching others and connecting with notable figures like Oprah Winfrey. His story embodies the Hawaiian spirit of aloha while inspiring others to pursue their passions and embrace their heritage.

Episode

121

Nov 4, 2024

The App Designed to Save You From Costly Home Mistakes

Katie Shahan

Katie Shahan, the innovative founder behind Yarlow, shares the story of her journey from software to real estate and her mission to make homeownership easier. Inspired by her own costly home repair experiences, Katie created Yarlow, an app that serves as a “user manual” for homeowners. She discusses the importance of transparency in real estate, provides practical tips for new homeowners, and shares her vision for making Yarlow a household name.

Episode

120

Oct 30, 2024

Think You Can Buy a Business? Only If You Have This Personality

Avnit Sekhon

Avnit Sekhon, Director of Transaction Advisory at Treewalk Consulting, shares insights into M&A processes, the importance of communication, and the evolving landscape of business acquisitions. With a background in accounting and advisory, Avnit explores perspectives on what makes deals succeed or fail and emphasizes the importance of trust, team support, and financial due diligence.

Episode

119

Oct 28, 2024

Lazy Consumers Dictate Your Marketing Strategy Now

Nathan Yeung

Wonder why some marketing efforts miss the mark? Nathan Yeung, VP of CMO Services at Find Your Audience, reveals why, highlighting the advantages of fractional CMOs. He delves into B2B vs. B2C strategies, the psychology behind consumer choices, and costly SEO myths. Discover the missing piece in your marketing strategy.

Episode

118

Oct 23, 2024

The Art of Memorable Dinner Parties: Tips From Event Planner

Cameron Forbes

Luxury event planner Cameron Forbes, founder of Forbes Functions, opens up about her most challenging projects, including planning a wedding in 8 weeks. She breaks down her creative process, reveals her go-to event planning tools, and shares how she built relationships with top vendors in NYC and the Hamptons. Learn how Cameron transforms events into memories.

Episode

117

Oct 21, 2024

From Being Broke to Managing Celebrities: The Insider Insights

Gary Frayter

From managing Mike Tyson's social media to transforming his own path, Gary Frayter shares how combat sports shaped his mindset and inspired his leap from security to entrepreneurship. Learn about his cross-industry journey, personal branding insights, and perspectives on AI in social media.

Episode

116

Oct 16, 2024

The PR Game Has Changed – Are You Keeping Up?

Edgar Li

Edgar Li evolved from coder to nightlife entrepreneur before co-founding PressCart, a PR platform revolutionizing media storytelling. He challenges traditional PR wisdom, advocating for strategic approaches to reputation management over simple authenticity.

Episode

115

Oct 14, 2024

Are We Treating Mental Health All Wrong?

Sydney Reece

Sydney Reece, a healthcare executive, critiques mental health care systems, revealing hidden flaws and emphasizing proactive strategies. Drawing from her industry experience, she challenges common perceptions about healthcare effectiveness and explores the complexities of mental health treatment.

Episode

114

Oct 9, 2024

The Prince Who Quit Royalty to Revolutionize Blockchain

Federico D'Annunzio

From royalty to tech pioneer: Federico D'Annunzio's journey. Discover how this ex-prince is revolutionizing industries with blockchain at Traent.com, and glimpse the future of AI-blockchain synergy.

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Episode

122

Nov 6, 2024

The Ukulele Saved My Life… And Brought Me to Oprah

Derick Sebastian

Ukulele virtuoso Derick Sebastian shares his journey from personal challenges to musical success, teaching others and connecting with notable figures like Oprah Winfrey. His story embodies the Hawaiian spirit of aloha while inspiring others to pursue their passions and embrace their heritage.

Episode

121

Nov 4, 2024

The App Designed to Save You From Costly Home Mistakes

Katie Shahan

Katie Shahan, the innovative founder behind Yarlow, shares the story of her journey from software to real estate and her mission to make homeownership easier. Inspired by her own costly home repair experiences, Katie created Yarlow, an app that serves as a “user manual” for homeowners. She discusses the importance of transparency in real estate, provides practical tips for new homeowners, and shares her vision for making Yarlow a household name.

Episode

120

Oct 30, 2024

Think You Can Buy a Business? Only If You Have This Personality

Avnit Sekhon

Avnit Sekhon, Director of Transaction Advisory at Treewalk Consulting, shares insights into M&A processes, the importance of communication, and the evolving landscape of business acquisitions. With a background in accounting and advisory, Avnit explores perspectives on what makes deals succeed or fail and emphasizes the importance of trust, team support, and financial due diligence.

Episode

119

Oct 28, 2024

Lazy Consumers Dictate Your Marketing Strategy Now

Nathan Yeung

Wonder why some marketing efforts miss the mark? Nathan Yeung, VP of CMO Services at Find Your Audience, reveals why, highlighting the advantages of fractional CMOs. He delves into B2B vs. B2C strategies, the psychology behind consumer choices, and costly SEO myths. Discover the missing piece in your marketing strategy.

Episode

118

Oct 23, 2024

The Art of Memorable Dinner Parties: Tips From Event Planner

Cameron Forbes

Luxury event planner Cameron Forbes, founder of Forbes Functions, opens up about her most challenging projects, including planning a wedding in 8 weeks. She breaks down her creative process, reveals her go-to event planning tools, and shares how she built relationships with top vendors in NYC and the Hamptons. Learn how Cameron transforms events into memories.

Episode

117

Oct 21, 2024

From Being Broke to Managing Celebrities: The Insider Insights

Gary Frayter

From managing Mike Tyson's social media to transforming his own path, Gary Frayter shares how combat sports shaped his mindset and inspired his leap from security to entrepreneurship. Learn about his cross-industry journey, personal branding insights, and perspectives on AI in social media.

Episode

116

Oct 16, 2024

The PR Game Has Changed – Are You Keeping Up?

Edgar Li

Edgar Li evolved from coder to nightlife entrepreneur before co-founding PressCart, a PR platform revolutionizing media storytelling. He challenges traditional PR wisdom, advocating for strategic approaches to reputation management over simple authenticity.

Episode

115

Oct 14, 2024

Are We Treating Mental Health All Wrong?

Sydney Reece

Sydney Reece, a healthcare executive, critiques mental health care systems, revealing hidden flaws and emphasizing proactive strategies. Drawing from her industry experience, she challenges common perceptions about healthcare effectiveness and explores the complexities of mental health treatment.

Episode

114

Oct 9, 2024

The Prince Who Quit Royalty to Revolutionize Blockchain

Federico D'Annunzio

From royalty to tech pioneer: Federico D'Annunzio's journey. Discover how this ex-prince is revolutionizing industries with blockchain at Traent.com, and glimpse the future of AI-blockchain synergy.

Episode

113

Oct 7, 2024

Let Your Business Run Itself

Bradley Hamner

Bradley Hamner, Founder of BlueprintOS and host of the Above the Business Podcast, shares his powerful journey from burnout to building a business that operates independently of his direct effort. After experiencing panic attacks and considering leaving entrepreneurship altogether, Bradley realized working harder wasn't the solution. But what is?

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    Ukulele Artist, Author, Speaker

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  • As a guest, I felt inspired by the conversation we had and it felt more like a jam session than an interview. I got great feedback and business-relevant connections through our promotion as well.
    Luke Kim

    Industry Advisor | Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

  • A must-listen for anyone interested in engaging and meaningful dialogues and discovering fascinating people.
    Laura Orlic

    Founder & CEO | Artivist Company

  • David was a joy to interview with. Bright, inquisitive and articulate he drew out insights I didn’t know I had and gave me a platform to present the best version of myself.
    Dean Patrick

    Director of Accelerators | IoTeX

  • If you love podcasts and love fascinating people, look no further! David is so great and a joy to chat with. I feel awkward talking about myself, but David makes it feel more like a coffee shop riff as opposed to an interview.
    Katie Shahan

    Founder | Yarlow

  • Interviewing with David was a fantastic experience. His vibrant energy, curiosity, and clarity were encouraging and truly brought out the best in me. An enjoyable podcast all around!
    Derick Sebastian

    Ukulele Artist, Author, Speaker

  • Speaking with David on the Horizon Search podcast was a fantastic experience. The questions David asked were on point and coaxed out numerous personal aspects of my entrepreneurial journey as a founder in the outdoor apparel space.
    Eric Hui

    Founder & CEO | TERRACEA

What Our

Guests Say

  • As a guest, I felt inspired by the conversation we had and it felt more like a jam session than an interview. I got great feedback and business-relevant connections through our promotion as well.
    Luke Kim

    Industry Advisor | Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

  • A must-listen for anyone interested in engaging and meaningful dialogues and discovering fascinating people.
    Laura Orlic

    Founder & CEO | Artivist Company

  • David was a joy to interview with. Bright, inquisitive and articulate he drew out insights I didn’t know I had and gave me a platform to present the best version of myself.
    Dean Patrick

    Director of Accelerators | IoTeX

  • If you love podcasts and love fascinating people, look no further! David is so great and a joy to chat with. I feel awkward talking about myself, but David makes it feel more like a coffee shop riff as opposed to an interview.
    Katie Shahan

    Founder | Yarlow

  • Interviewing with David was a fantastic experience. His vibrant energy, curiosity, and clarity were encouraging and truly brought out the best in me. An enjoyable podcast all around!
    Derick Sebastian

    Ukulele Artist, Author, Speaker

  • Speaking with David on the Horizon Search podcast was a fantastic experience. The questions David asked were on point and coaxed out numerous personal aspects of my entrepreneurial journey as a founder in the outdoor apparel space.
    Eric Hui

    Founder & CEO | TERRACEA

What Our

Guests Say

  • As a guest, I felt inspired by the conversation we had and it felt more like a jam session than an interview. I got great feedback and business-relevant connections through our promotion as well.
    Luke Kim

    Industry Advisor | Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

  • A must-listen for anyone interested in engaging and meaningful dialogues and discovering fascinating people.
    Laura Orlic

    Founder & CEO | Artivist Company

  • David was a joy to interview with. Bright, inquisitive and articulate he drew out insights I didn’t know I had and gave me a platform to present the best version of myself.
    Dean Patrick

    Director of Accelerators | IoTeX

  • If you love podcasts and love fascinating people, look no further! David is so great and a joy to chat with. I feel awkward talking about myself, but David makes it feel more like a coffee shop riff as opposed to an interview.
    Katie Shahan

    Founder | Yarlow

  • Interviewing with David was a fantastic experience. His vibrant energy, curiosity, and clarity were encouraging and truly brought out the best in me. An enjoyable podcast all around!
    Derick Sebastian

    Ukulele Artist, Author, Speaker

  • Speaking with David on the Horizon Search podcast was a fantastic experience. The questions David asked were on point and coaxed out numerous personal aspects of my entrepreneurial journey as a founder in the outdoor apparel space.
    Eric Hui

    Founder & CEO | TERRACEA