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Dream Shakerz
by Stephon Odom, George Nunez
Welcome to the Dream Shakerz Podcast, our weekly show that covers technology, venture capital, and professional development from the vantage point of an ex-banker whose since switched to overseeing operations at a startup and a former management consultant whose in the midst of transitioning to graduate school to study human-computer interaction and design. As young black men, we realized that there was a void in regards to content creators who came from impoverished backgrounds but have also found success in professional spaces while staying true to who they are as people. We want to inform you, our audience, that your beginnings should not rule out certain career paths and that professional success doesn't necessarily mean you have to cut off all cultural ties. Given our success in plotting a course from public housing units in the Bronx to programs at Harvard, we believe we can effectively speak to this need.
Episodes
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Dream Shakerz Bi-Weekly Shakedown 10-09-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Ivelyse Andino, the current founder / CEO of Radical Health a minority women-owned social enterprise that utilizes AI-enabled tech to help people understand their health care rights. During the show, Ivelyse discussed how the Bronx positively impacted her...
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Dream Shakerz Bi-Weekly Shakedown 09-25-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Shalom Osiadi, the current Co-founder & CEO of Escamenu a food-centric start-up out of Ireland that seeks to provide regional cooks with the opportunity to take their passions and turn them into a promising new business. During the show, Shalom discussed...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 09-11-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Bo Sijuade, a current Co-founder & CEO of On Touch Go an ad start-up that uses GPS technology to bring brand awareness to companies through transportation. During the show, Bo discussed what lead to his initial interest in technology, what inspired him to...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 09-04-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Al-Ameen Kabba, a BMCC and Stony Brook grad, and the current Founder / CEO of Payvmnt an end-to-end online marketplace that currently provides same-day delivery services to small business owners in NYC. During the show, Al-Ameen discussed this path into...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 08-28-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Jelece Morris, a Wharton grad, a current associate at Kearney, and the current Founder / CEO of BoCa Flavor a sustainable and GMO-free food-centric e-commerce start-up. During the show, Jelece discussed the broad benefits of an MBA and how the strengths…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 08-21-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Marvin Johnson, a serial entrepreneur and the current Founder / CEO of Dashible a platform that is currently oriented around making meaningful connections between consumers and small businesses within densely populated municipalities. During the show,...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 08-14-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Pierre Laguerre, the current Founder / CEO of Fleeting a platform that provides shippers and motor carriers direct access to a flexible and reliable fleet of trucks along with the CDL drivers who operate them. During the show, Pierre discussed his...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 08-07-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Khalil R. Bilal, a current Associate at TCV and Board Member of TxtCart and Fitted Laundry. During the show, Kahlil discussed how he uncovered his interest in finance and investing, his path from investment banking to growth equity, and how he balanced…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 7-31-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Hector Castillo Carvajal, the current CEO and Founder of Don Carvajal Cafe, an e-commerce coffee company with sustainable and ethical practices at its core. During the show, Hector discussed his interest in coffee and what lead to the creation of the...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 7-24-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Jerelyn Rodriguez, the current CEO and co-founder of the Knowledge House, a social enterprise with roots in the Bronx that's focused on providing highly in-demand tech skills to young BIPOC adults throughout the country. During the show, Jerelyn discussed...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 7-17-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Chris Rumper and Stanley Glover, the current co-founders of Pocket Properties, a platform that seeks to re-imagine the world of real estate investing through fractional ownership. During the show, the duo discussed the process the start-up had to navigate...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 7-10-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Jesus Ojeda, a current Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin and a former Mars 2020 Systems Testbed Engineer at NASA. Jesus is a graduate of USC where he obtained a BA/MA dual degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering. During the…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 6-26-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Tarence Rice, a current Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. student at Rice University. Tarence is a Detroit native and HBCU alumni having previously obtained his bachelor's in electrical engineering from Tennesse State University. During the show…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 6-19-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Traron L. Edwards, a current Investor at Silicon Valley Bank and former Research Associate at Wellington Management. Traron is also an HBCU alum that obtained his bachelor's degree in finance from Winston-Salem State University. During the show, he...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 6-12-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Andrew Florial, a current Software Engineer at Air BnB. Andrew is a South Florida native that obtained two bachelors' degrees in Computer Systems and Applied Mathematics from Florida State University. While in undergrad he also completed programs like…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 6-05-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Evan Leaphart, a Miami-based entrepreneur who is currently the founder/CEO of Kiddie Kredit, the Co-Founder of the Black Men Talk Tech summit, and an Advisory Board Member of Miami Ed Tech. During the show, Evan highlighted his path into entrepreneurship,...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 5-29-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Nigel Davis, a University of Florida alum, a current Software Engineer at Microsoft, and the current CEO/Founder of Grapevine Campus. During the show, Nigel highlighted what lead him to become a software developer, how creating a startup provided the...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 5-22-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Mohamad Merilan, a University of Florida alum, an MLT CP 16 alum, and a current Solutions Architect at Credit Suisse. During the show, Mohamad discussed what lead him to pursue a career in tech within the world of financial services, how mentorship has…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 5-15-21
In this episode, we connected with Keenan D. Williams, a Y combinator alumn, and founder of startups such as Rezi & Co, Stratum, and YourDealClose.com. During the show, Keenan discussed the importance of self-awareness in navigating professional and personal journeys, how Rezi & Co was created…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 5-8-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Chukwudi N. Kanu, a current Venture For America Fellow, Notley Fellow, and Co-founder / CEO of Humble Brag. During the show, Chukwudi discussed his interest in aligning profit and purpose within the business sector as an entrepreneur and investor, his…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 5-1-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Shanell Powell a DMV native, HBCU grad, and current Program Manager at Microsoft. During the show, Shanell covered her experiences as an HBCU student and activist, her thoughts on what it was like to serve as a participant in numerous diversity pipeline...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 4-24-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Salone Monet a Brooklyn-taught shoe artisan and American University graduate. Salone Is also the founder and creative director of SaloneMonet, an e-commerce brand that has received critical acclaim for its inclusive line of nude shoes. During the show,...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 4-17-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Desiree Davis Stolar a senior director at MLT (where she oversees Alumni Strategy and the Senior Executive Leader Fellowship) to learn more about, her journey as an entrepreneur, what role education and an MBA played in her life, and her thoughts on MLT's...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 4-10-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Sheila D. Collins a senior advisor for innovation programming at AARP (a top 20 Best Places to Work for innovators according to Fast Company) to learn more about, her path within the spaces of marketing and innovation, how her team is introducing new...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 4-3-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Shania Smith a current member of the Private Markets team at Carta to learn more about her professional journey, her path into the broader world of tech, and some insight into what her team is up to at the late-stage start-up! As always, we'll also be…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 3-27-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Jerlisa (JuJu) Fontaine, the CEO of MilleniVision, to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey, her path traversing the spaces of healthcare and professional development, and her perspective on how MilleniVision plans to re-imagine professional...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 3-20-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Rejoice Jones the CEO of Vower to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey, her path into Atlanta's tech scene as a black founder, and her thoughts on what the future of the gig economy will entail! We'll also be sure to have our standard set of...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 3-13-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Vanessa Siverls the CEO of Bu Period to learn more about her background, her path into the world of startups, and her thoughts on what lies ahead for her company, as always we'll also cover opportunities for minority students, and much more! Product...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 3-6-21
Episode Notes In this episode, we'll be discussing Microsoft Mesh, Square's Acquisition of Tidal, Volocopter latest $241 M raise, opportunities for minority students, and much more! People Team Intern at Snapchat Internship Location: Los Angeles, CA Link: https://bit.ly/30sjcfj NBA Growth…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 2-27-21
In this episode, we'll be discussing J.P Morgan's interest in Crypto, Air BnB's Decision to set up a new headquarters in Atlanta, Praxis Labs' latest seed raise, opportunities for minority students, and much more! Product Design Intern at Oculus Internship Location: Menlo Park, CA Link:...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 2-20-21
In this episode, we'll be discussing electric vehicles, Colin Kaepernick's newest SPAC offering, Space-X's massive funding round, opportunities for minority students, and much more! User Interface Design Intern at Tesla Internship Location: Los Angeles, CA Link:...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 2-13-21
In this episode, we'll be discussing Dogecoin, Morehouse's new initiative to help adults finish their bachelor's degrees, Bumble's recent IPO, opportunities for minority students, and much more! People Team Intern at Sofi Internship Location: San Francisco, CA Link:...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 2-6-21
In this episode, we'll be connecting with Ruben Harris the CEO of Career Karma to learn more about his background, his path into the world of tech, and his thoughts on what the future of Career Karma will entail, as always we'll also cover opportunities for minority students, and much more!...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 1-30-21
In this episode, we'll be discussing the frenzy behind GameStop, Goalsetter's financial education offerings centered around families, Calendly latest multi-million dollar raise, opportunities for minority students, and much more! Explore Program at Microsoft Internship Location: San Francisco, CA...
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 1-23-21
In this episode, we'll be discussing Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, Thirteen Lune's desire to serve as the go-to digital location for minority-centric high-quality cosmetic brands, Bill Gate's interest in tackling climate change through venture investing, opportunities for minority students, and…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 1-16-21
In this episode, we'll be discussing Medium's acquisition of the Glose book service and marketplace, Apple's $100 million diversity and inclusion investment, Loop's aims to be a more conscious insurer powered by big data, opportunities for minority students, and much more! Product Design Intern…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 1-10-21
In this episode, we'll be discussing Epic's recent acquisition of Rad Games, Apple's newest female board member, Too Good to Go's desire to eradicate food waste, opportunities for minority students, and much more! 10-week undergraduate research program in computational biology at the University…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 12-31-20 (End Of Year Recap)
2020 is finally done and that feels really good to say. Join us as we close out this nerve-racking year and discuss the biggest winners across the tech space based on the feedback we received from you - our audience.
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 12-19-20
In this episode, we'll be discussing Lyra's involvement in the world of mental health, Career Karma's plan to re-envision how individuals interact with boot camps and conventional education, Stock - X's desire to introduce new paradigms to the world of hype, opportunities for minority students…
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Dream Shakerz Weekly Shakedown 12-12-20
In this episode, we'll be discussing Salesforce's latest acquisition, Pharell's desire to create opportunities for minority founders, Sequoia's expansion into Europe, opportunities for minority students, and much more! Level-Up Opportunity Link: https://bit.ly/3nqBaIY Dream Shakerz IG Link:...
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The Dream Shakerz Pod - the black minority podcast that covers opportunities, news, and trends in tech.
In this episode, we'll be discussing Amazon's latest push into healthcare, Robo Taxi rides in California, Duolingo's 2.5 billion dollar announcement, opportunities for minority students, and much more! Hack NY Fellows Opportunity Link: https://hackny.org/fellows-program Dream Shakerz IG Link:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Dream Shakerz Podcast, our weekly show that covers technology, venture capital, and professional development from the vantage point of an ex-banker whose since switched to overseeing operations at a startup and a former management consultant whose in the midst of transitioning to graduate school to study human-computer interaction and design. As young black men, we realized that there was a void in regards to content creators who came from impoverished backgrounds but have also found success in professional spaces while staying true to who they are as people. We want to inform you, our audience, that your beginnings should not rule out certain career paths and that professional success doesn't necessarily mean you have to cut off all cultural ties. Given our success in plotting a course from public housing units in the Bronx to programs at Harvard, we believe we can effectively speak to this need.
HOSTED BY
Stephon Odom, George Nunez
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