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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.
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• 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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125
Nov 22, 2024
Joshua Monge is a fractional COO and operations strategist who helps businesses optimize their systems and workflows. He focuses on transforming business ideas into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth and increase organizational value.
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124
Nov 19, 2024
Join Eric Hui, founder of TERRACEA, as he shares his inspiring journey of building an internationally recognized outdoor apparel brand. From a local New Hampshire startup to shipping products across North America, Japan, and Europe, Eric reveals the secrets behind creating a successful clothing brand.
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123
Nov 15, 2024
Jake Thompson is a renowned leadership performance coach and keynote speaker who motivates organizations to develop exceptional leaders. Author of two books and host of a popular podcast, he has been featured in Forbes and Inc. Magazine, working with top companies to inspire high-impact leadership strategies.
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122
Nov 6, 2024
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.
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121
Nov 4, 2024
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.
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120
Oct 30, 2024
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.
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119
Oct 28, 2024
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.
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118
Oct 23, 2024
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.
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117
Oct 21, 2024
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.
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125
Nov 22, 2024
Joshua Monge is a fractional COO and operations strategist who helps businesses optimize their systems and workflows. He focuses on transforming business ideas into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth and increase organizational value.
Episode
124
Nov 19, 2024
Join Eric Hui, founder of TERRACEA, as he shares his inspiring journey of building an internationally recognized outdoor apparel brand. From a local New Hampshire startup to shipping products across North America, Japan, and Europe, Eric reveals the secrets behind creating a successful clothing brand.
Episode
123
Nov 15, 2024
Jake Thompson is a renowned leadership performance coach and keynote speaker who motivates organizations to develop exceptional leaders. Author of two books and host of a popular podcast, he has been featured in Forbes and Inc. Magazine, working with top companies to inspire high-impact leadership strategies.
Episode
122
Nov 6, 2024
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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116
Oct 16, 2024
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.
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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
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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