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The Service Academy Business Mastermind (SABM) is a transformational program for Service Academy graduates who are building businesses. Our podcast features entrepreneurial success stories from the Service Academy community (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy). To learn more, please visit: www.sabmgroup.com.
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A podcast by Ginny Bolling, SR/WA
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From the ground floor to the C-Suite, Building Biotechs offers a behind-the-scenes look into the strategy that goes into launching and scaling successful biotech and life science companies. We talk with biotech executives, founders, HR leaders, and culture builders to learn how they think about growing companies with intention, and discuss the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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Vista tells the stories of Singaporean entrepreneurs and investors in Indonesia. Hosts Jeff Hutton and Shoeb Kagda will take turns discussing about what it takes to make it in this market, the particular challenges in navigating a post pandemic world, and outlook for the future. A podcast by Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia. Produced by On The Level Media.
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Happy Customers is about why making customer successful - and ultimately happy customers is more important than ever before. Over the course of this series we’re going to explore what people inside some of the world's top companies are really doing everyday to go beyond the metrics and numbers on the balance sheet, collaborate across their entire organization, and truly invest in making their customers successful.
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Small Offerings, Big Impact: Demystifying Micro-IPOs in Biotech with David Sans, Head of Healthcare Investment Banking at EF Hutton
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This week, I had an insightful conversation with David Sans, PhD, FAARM, MBA, who heads healthcare investment banking at EF Hutton. We discussed the intricacies of different Public Offering strategies, including micro IPOs, which offer a unique avenue for biotech companies. David provides a deep perspective on the strategic implications of IPOs for…
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In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, host Ginny Bolling dives into the world of real estate technology with Ransel Wildes, Director of Sales and Operations at Nimbio. As the real estate market continues to evolve, property managers and investors are seeking innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance security. Nimbio offers a cutti…
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Are you a real estate investor in need of financing for your next investment property? If so, the Academy Fund has you covered! Whether you need short term financing for “fix-and-flip” projects, land development, or new construction or you need long term financing for single family or multi family rentals, we are your reliable financial partner. Ou…
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This week I had a great conversation with Iva Toudjarska, founder and CEO of Zeal Therapeutics. From earning a PhD in molecular biology to a solid scientific career at Alnylam, to working in venture capital, to selling a successful SaaS company, Iva’s career that’s set her up well to enjoy this new challenge – founding a baby biotech. Her expertise…
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In this Pivotal Real Estate Investments episode, Ginny explains how passive investing in commercial real estate can help you build cash flow, grow wealth, and improve communities. She highlights the importance of using a due diligence checklist to make smart investment decisions. Ginny covers key points such as the need to know, like, and trust the…
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In this episode, Ginny Bolling welcomes Whitney Elkins-Hutton back to discuss her book, Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth. Whitney, a seasoned real estate investor and founder of Ash Wealth Consulting, shares her journey of turning financial challenges into a mission to help families build lasting wealth. They dive in…
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This week I had a fun conversation with Jason Cordeiro, Chief Operating and Innovation Officer at MassBio. We dissect MassBio's newly announced five-year strategic plan that includes a multi-pronged set of initiatives aimed at advancing the biotech industry. From supporting early-stage startups to advocating for policy changes and fostering talent …
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Are you a real estate investor in need of financing for your next investment property? If so, the Academy Fund has you covered! Whether you need short term financing for “fix-and-flip” projects, land development, or new construction or you need long term financing for single family or multi family rentals, we are your reliable financial partner. Ou…
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Building Biotechs Better: Inside LabCentral's Culture of Innovation with Mike LaRhette, Chief Business Officer at LabCentral
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In this episode, we revisit a fun conversation with Mike LaRhette, Chief Business Officer at LabCentral. Mike outlines the essentials for startups, including funding, lab space, mentorship, and resources. He shares his journey from aspiring architect to an architect of biotech ecosystems, detailing his experiences with MassChallenge and LabCentral.…
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Safeguarding Investments: Fraud Prevention, Commission Collusion, and Economic Impact with Joe Seagle
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In this episode, we sit down with Joe Seagle, attorney and founder of Aspire Legal Solutions, to dive into real estate law. Joe shares his experience helping clients navigate complex real estate transactions, from buying and selling multifamily properties to setting up LLCs for investment protection. He explains the importance of estate planning an…
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#294: Fighting for the Underdogs: Having Creative Bravery in Business with “Iron” Mike Steadman, USNA ‘10
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Are you a real estate investor in need of financing for your next investment property? If so, the Academy Fund has you covered! Whether you need short term financing for “fix-and-flip” projects, land development, or new construction or you need long term financing for single family or multi family rentals, we are your reliable financial partner. Ou…
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In this episode, we sit down with Mike McManus, a former top 5% urologist who pivoted from a successful medical career into the world of commercial real estate. Mike shares his journey of transitioning from the ski slopes, to the operating room, and finally to becoming an entrepreneur and real estate investor in Salt Lake City. He opens up about ho…
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#293: Buying Local “Mom and Pop” Businesses and Making Them Successful with Carl Dieckmann, USAFA '98
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“Having served in the military, having that leadership experience, having gone to a service academy, I think that we can optimize things really well. We're relatively decent with technology. And so rather than having to invent a business, our skill sets work pretty well with – let's buy a Mom and Pop business and bring it into this century. Moderni…
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How to Build a Lean, Mean Biotech Machine: with Bogdan Knezevic, founder of Kaleidoscope Bio
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This week I spoke with Bogdan Knezevic, founder of Kaleidoscope Bio, about optimizing biotech workflows and achieving milestones efficiently. Bogdan shared insights into how his platform helps companies manage research and development processes, reducing operational inefficiencies and saving time, resources, and money. He discussed the importance o…
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In this episode, we sit down with Danny Flores, a seasoned professional in real estate and commercial syndication. Danny shares his inspiring journey from construction to multifamily real estate syndication, offering listeners insight into his career shift, starting from owning a fourplex to syndicating large-scale commercial properties. Throughout…
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“One of the things that the military really does well to prepare entrepreneurs is creating the ability to be comfortable in an environment with a lot of unknowns, that's highly dynamic, and rolling with the punches with whatever's thrown at you." -Zach Scheel, U.S. Navy Veteran Zach Scheel is the CEO and Co-founder of Rhumbix, a mobile technology c…
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Nishant Sondhi, an Indian Immigrant Arrived in NYC Just Before Covid and His Path to Success
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In this episode of Pivot to Prosperity, host Ginny chats with Nishant Sondhi, the visionary founder and managing principal of Sondhi Capital Group. With over a decade of experience in sales, Nishant shares his journey from coming to the U.S. in 2019 and becoming a real estate broker in New York City to becoming a successful real estate fund manager…
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“Do what you have to do in this industry to be successful, and what that usually entails is being uncomfortable and putting yourself out there… Every single time you put yourself out there, you're kind of shedding off a little bit of this ego." -Shawn Cleary Shawn Cleary is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in the Charleston, South Carolina are…
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From Accidental Landlord to Real Estate Mogul: Whitney Elkins-Hutten's Path to Financial Independence
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In today's episode, we sit down with Whitney Elkins-Hutton, a real estate powerhouse in the industry for over 22 years. Whitney shares her journey from an "accidental landlord" to becoming the Director of Investment Education at PassiveInvesting.com. She talks about how she went from flipping houses to building a diverse portfolio with over 6,500 r…
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#290: Finding the Path to Healing Through Community Support, Personal Exploration, and Traditional Plant Medicine with Scottie Schneider, USMA ‘09
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“I think people can't give their own personal agency away. I talk to a lot of veterans that kind of throw up their hands, ‘Oh, the VA isn't giving me the help that I need.’ Well, hey, man, take responsibility for your own life. You’ve got to figure this sh-t out. And we're here to help you.” –Scottie Schneider Scottie Schneider is a military vetera…
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Welcome back to another episode of Pivot to Prosperity, in this episode, we’re joined by John Casmon, a seasoned real estate investor who started small and grew big by leveraging the power of syndication. John shares his journey from buying his first two-unit property to scaling up his portfolio, which now includes over $125 million in real estate …
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#289: Creating Warehousing and Fulfillment Solutions for E-Commerce Companies with Eric Lobdell, USMA ‘06
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“I talked to a lot of people, and it was really surprising to me – the low levels of service that are prevalent in this industry. And a lot of the way we will win is by simply doing what we say we're going to do… We think we can bring more value, especially for someone who's in the e-commerce space and looking to be multichannel…” –Eric Lobdell Eri…
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This week I spoke with Jon Hu, CEO and co-founder of Pepper Bio, about his journey from pharma consulting and venture capital to founding a tech-enabled biotech company. Pepper Bio created an AI and machine learning platform accelerating drug discovery for untreatable diseases. In addition to the platform, Pepper is currently navigating their asset…
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Breaking Barriers: Sharon Riddle's Journey in Real Estate Investment and the Power of Mentorship
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In this episode, Sharon Riddle, a seasoned real estate investor and business analyst with over 30 years of experience, joins us. Sharon shares her journey from investing in single-family homes to transitioning into multifamily properties, where she now manages over 3,500 units. She discusses the importance of data-driven decisions, asset management…
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“Let us show you how competitive we can be, how well we service, how well we support your draw and your rehab and construction efforts and let that speak for itself. Words are one thing, but action... I put a lot more stock in that." -Jason Hutton Jason Hutton is the Managing Director of Academy Fund, a gateway for military veteran real estate inve…
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Are you a busy professional wondering how others grow wealth, retire early, and enjoy weekdays off? In this exciting episode, host Ginny welcomes Corey Peterson, a seasoned real estate investor and founder of Kahuna Investments. Corey shares his incredible journey from being a used car salesman to managing over $250 million in commercial real estat…
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#287: Renting Freedom: From Submarine Officer to Real Estate Investor with Justin Artis, USNA ‘18
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“We chose the name “Renting Freedom” because it's kind of like a play on words. But the whole goal is financial freedom. I'm sure that's a lot of people's goals. A way that you can do that is by having income-producing assets that you're renting out, and then that gives you freedom.” –Justin Artis Justin Artis is a rising real estate investor and a…
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In today's episode, we have Abdullah Abunasra from Memphis, Tennessee. Abdullah, a 28-year-old auto industry professional, shares his journey from selling cars to investing in real estate. His family's been in the car business for 30 years, but Abdullah saw an opportunity in real estate to make things more efficient. Abdullah's new platform helps p…
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“Most people will tell you, even myself at one time, ‘I don't like sales.’ But any business that you do is going to be rooted in sales. Understanding that process is so important… talking about investments or talking about how someone's looking to invest their money, and it’s still sales at the end of the day.” –Justin Loutfy, USAFA '16 Justin Lout…
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This week we chatted with Cheri Ackerman, PhD, Cofounder & CEO of Concerto Biosciences. During her postdoctoral work at MIT, she developed the groundbreaking kChip technology that led to the formation of Concerto Biosciences. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a company during the pandemic and the importance of learning the bus…
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Are you a busy professional dreaming of financial freedom and playing on workdays? In this episode, we are joined by Bethany Finch from American Made Home Solutions. Bethany has over 27 years of experience in real estate and shares her journey from being a groundskeeper to managing thousands of rental units. She talks about the innovative approach …
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"For me, it's been rewarding to be helping the businesses that we help, because these are businesses that instead of spending money on customer support, they're spending that on marketing, they're spending that on developing a new product, which from a macro economic perspective is much better for our economy.” -Kris Sandor Kris Sandor is the Co-Fo…
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This week I sat down with Krysta Pellegrino, Chief Client Officer at Health+Commerce, a public relations and marketing agency specifically focused on healthcare. Krysta shared her unique perspective on how biotech companies can leverage communications strategies to tell their stories effectively, attract talent, and navigate complex challenges. She…
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In this episode, I had the privilege to interview Bonnie Bertolaet, Ph.D, Executive Director of Science Club for Girls, and Ashley Cooper, MS, MPhil, Curriculum Writer and Evaluation Manager at Science Club for Girls and former Co-Director of the Harvard Chapter of Science Club for Girls. Science Club for Girls aims to ignite excitement, confidence…
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In this episode, we are joined by Eric Bonick from Paragon Assets. He shares his journey from flying drones for the Air Force to co-founding a successful real estate investment company. Eric talks about the importance of providing top-notch services and being transparent. He explains how Paragon Assets helps regular folks invest in real estate deal…
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#284: Growing a Medical Device Startup from the Operating Room to the Boardroom with Greg Parranto, USMA ‘99
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“The best advantage of being in this industry for 17 years is the relationships. You can make a very good living and make money in health care, which is great. However, I think most people who go into this field genuinely care about improving patient care.” -Greg Parranto Greg Parranto is the Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor Orthopedics with ove…
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Mastering Commercial Landscaping: Expert Insights for Stunning and Sustainable Projects With Ken Wilshire
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Join us on this exciting episode as we welcome Ken Wilshire. He shares his journey, from managing a vast wildlife area and cattle ranch to becoming a business consultant for Rotolo Consultants Inc. (RCI). In this episode, Ken explains the balance between hardscape elements like fountains and concrete facades and softer elements like plants and gras…
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Join us in this insightful episode as we chat with Kris Bennett, a seasoned real estate professional, about his accidental yet successful journey into the world of self-storage investments. Kris shares his experiences and the unexpected turns that led him from multifamily acquisitions to self-storage, offering valuable lessons and advice for aspiri…
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Company Values Masterclass with Lynn Walder, Founder & Principal of Executive Management Partners
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Lynn Walder, our first repeat guest, to dive into the pitfalls and best practices of defining culture and core values for growing companies. There has been a shift in how companies invest in and operationalize culture over the past two decades. Lynn shares insights from her extensive experience…
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#283: Funding Real Estate Operators through The Academy Fund and 10X Vets with Bill Militello and Scott Mackes
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“Almost four years later, two funds, multiple loan participation opportunities…we’ve lent north of $60 million and have never missed a monthly distribution to investors. From idea to $60 million in under four years. I’m proud of all the support we’ve provided to our fellow vets who are entrepreneurs out there swinging for it.” -Bill Militello, USNA…
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Former Aerospace Engineer Christopher Lento Shares the Key to a Successful Multifamily Syndication
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In today's episode, Chris Lento, the founder and CEO of EM Capital, transitioned from a career in aerospace engineering to building a $100 million real estate portfolio. Chris shares his journey of leaving his W-2 job in 2018 and starting his company, focusing on turnkey real estate investment opportunities in emerging US markets. Chris discusses t…
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Just Take the Leap: Founding and Growing Nanopath with Co-Founders Amogha Tadimety and Alison Burklund
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Today, I had the opportunity to speak with Amogha Tadimety, PhD, CEO, and Alison Burklund, PhD, President & CTO, co-founders of Nanopath, an innovative company specializing in women’s health diagnostics. Both hailing from Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering, Amogha and Alison walk us through the challenges and opportunities of founding a diagn…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of commercial real estate, highlighting how easy and profitable it can be to own properties like apartments, self-storage facilities, and medical offices, without the need for big money or a lot of time. We are joined by the founder of AMAX Equity, who shares her journey from growing up in a real estate-…
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In this episode, I sat down with Ben Hemani from Bison Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage frontier technology companies. We explore his background in environmental engineering and his transition into the venture capital world, driven by a passion for technology and sustainability. Ben elaborates on the interconnected areas…
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Unlocking Real Estate Wealth: From Flipping Houses to Syndications and Beyond With Travis Watts
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In this episode, we explore real estate investing and demystify terms like syndications and private placements. Travis Watts shares his journey from flipping houses to investing in multifamily properties. He emphasizes the accessibility of real estate investments to average individuals and discusses the importance of passive income-producing assets…
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#282: From Counter-Terrorism to Compassion: Leveraging Technology to Find Families for Foster Kids with Jennifer Jacobs, USMA '93
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Hey team! Before we dive in, I've got some exciting announcements: 1) Join us on August 8th NJ for an exclusive Advanced Real Estate Investing Workshop & Networking Event at the prestigious Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. This premier event is crafted to elevate your real estate investing skills with institutional-level analysis. Whether you'…
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#281: Becoming a Commercial Printing Entrepreneur through Acquisition with Rich Vaill, USNA ‘88
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Hey team! Before we dive in, I've got some exciting announcements: 1) Join us on August 8th NJ for an exclusive Advanced Real Estate Investing Workshop & Networking Event at the prestigious Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. This premier event is crafted to elevate your real estate investing skills with institutional-level analysis. Whether you'…
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Biotech with Krisha Panchalingam, Director of Lab and Scientific Operations at Portal Innovations
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This week I sat down with Krisha Panchalingham, Director of Lab and Scientific Operations at Portal Innovations. Krisha shares how she and her team support early-stage biotech companies through the operational intricacies of setting up labs, handling logistics, maintaining equipment, and complying with regulations. We also discuss the importance of…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of a podcaster who transitioned from freelancing to becoming a successful real estate investor. Initially struggling to make money from podcasting, Trevor Oldham started freelancing, offering services like podcast editing and guest booking. This eventually led to a pivotal partnership with a real estat…
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#280: Creating Value for Dual-Use Technology Companies Through Investment and Involvement with Joshua Weed, USAFA ‘01
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Hey team! Before we dive in, I've got some exciting announcements: 1) Join us on August 8th NJ for an exclusive Advanced Real Estate Investing Workshop & Networking Event at the prestigious Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. This premier event is crafted to elevate your real estate investing skills with institutional-level analysis. Whether you'…
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