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The Big Idea Box

by The LAB Miami

The Big Idea Box Podcast connects the entrepreneur community by using the power of audio to uplift, empower, and share our varied experiences through creative content delivery. This podcast broadens the listener perspective, supports innovative development, and is the hub for entrepreneurial storytelling.

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  1. Ep 47 - Brainfood with of German Vollbratch and Gabriel LLaurado Meat N' Bone

    Meat N' Bone is an Online Butcher Shop offering more than 300 meats in Beef, Pork, Poultry, Lamb, Fish & Seafood. Luis Mata had the spark idea for Meat N’ Bone and co-founded it with German Vollbratch and Gabriel LLaurado in 2018. His passion for a good steak and frustration with the lack of...

  2. Ep 46 - The Importance of Black Women In Tech

    Today's conversation is a panel discussion with local Miami tech facilitators and professionals on the rise and importance of Black Women in the tech space. Our co-host, Tami, sits down with Watsco Ventures tech engineer, Shablé Harris; Nirva Bousiquot, founder of Silks Roads product distribution...

  3. Ep 45 - Brainfood with Richard and Lawrence Lamondin of Ecosystems

    Today's episode features Richard & Lawrence Lamondin, two brothers who co-founded EcoSystems; a rapidly growing water and energy conservation firm focused on sustainability for the real estate industry. Under their strategic leadership, EcoSystems is one of the leading water and energy…

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  4. Ep 44 - More Than Just Coworking with 1909, General Provisions, and The LAB Miami

    Join us as we speak with three leaders who have turned "co-working upside down" with accelerator programs, educational workshops, mental health efforts, and even virtual communities like no other! Led by Nikki Cabus, VP at Palm Beach Association, today's guests are: Shana Ostrovitz, Executive...

  5. Ep 43 - Conduit Solution to COVID 19 Using Quantum Computing

    Join us for a unique and groundbreaking conversation with Ryan Robinson, a pioneer in quantum engineering and blockchain technology, as we learn more about how his company, Conduit, is solving the world's greatest issues. Led by Conduit's Director of Marketing, Nia Joseph, and lead scientist…

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  6. Ep 42 - Brainfood with David Lekach of Dream Water

    Today's episode features David Lekach, founder of Dream Water, a natural, zero calorie, 2.5oz liquid sleep enhancer, that is also available in a powder format that you can take with or without water. Prior to the sale of his company in May of 2018, David was the CEO of Dream Products LLC, which...

  7. Ep 41 - Website Creation and the Importance of Consultation

    Today's episode features two local web creation experts, David Martin and John D. Saunders. David is a website strategist, developer, UX/UI designer, and founder of UXHacks, a web design studio. John is a web designer, founder at 5Four Digital, and an Automation Expert with a decade of experience...

  8. Ep 40 - Brainfood with David Koretz of Plum

    Today's episode features David Koretz, the Founder & CEO of Plum, the company delivering perfect wine by the glass in luxury homes and hotel rooms around the World. Moderated by Andrew Quarrie, founder of Urbanism Summit, we learn how artificial intelligence and innovation is shifting the tech...

  9. Ep 39 Bathroom Talks 4 - Inner Work and Self Love (Part Two)

    Tune into Part 2 of Bathroom Talks 4 focused on inner work and self-love. Your host Tami continues an intimate conversation with Amanda Vasco, Marketing Manager for LAB Ventures, taking the time to understand the significance and benefits of self-discovery. We share the tools that resonate with…

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  10. Ep 39 Bathroom Talks 4 - Inner Work and Self Love (Part One)

    Bathroom Talks is back with your host Tami diving deeper into inner work and self-love. With the current climate we are in, many of us are facing challenges in every way possible. Sitting down with Amanda Vasco, Marketing Manager for LAB Ventures, we felt it was only fitting to pivot our…

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  11. Ep 38 - Brainfood with Eddy Prado of Fastmind

    Eddy Prado is one of the most innovative Latin American entrepreneurs. A key part of Miami's technology ecosystem, he is the Co-founder of Fastmind, a marketing tool that helps large enterprises improve their digital ads’ conversion and creator of Apensar/Wordie, one of the Top 50 Best Games of...

  12. Ep 37 - Conquering Crisis Webinar Series Part IV: Brick and Mortar

    This episode is part 4 of the Conquering Crisis Webinar Series focusing on brick and mortar business. Moderated by Aryan Rashed, owner of Tremble pilates studio, featuring Veronica Menin, co-founder of Love Life Cafe; Max-Antonio Burger, CEO of Veza Sur Brewing Co.; and Alvaro Nunez, Owner of...

  13. Ep 36 - Mindful Leadership and Resilience

    In this episode, our host Sebastian sits down with Suzanne Jewell, The Mindful Entrepreneur, to explore the 4th Pillar of your start-up. As every start-up requires an MVP, Proof of Concept and a strategic plan on how to reach the ROI for investors, few leaders look at themselves as the 4th Pillar...

  14. Ep 35 - Conquering Crisis Webinar Series Part III: Capitalizing Opportunity

    This episode is part 3 of the Conquering Crisis Webinar Series focusing on capitalizing opportunity as a business owner. Moderated by Matt Haggman, featuring Andres Moreno, CEO of Open English; the leading company in teaching English in Latin America and the Hispanic market in the US. The robust...

  15. Ep 34 - Conquering Crisis Webinar Series Part II: Investor Perspective

    In times of crisis, as we are facing now, it's crucial to unite as a community and share key insights, advice, and resources. Conquering Crisis is a series of free online webinars for the startup and entrepreneur community of Florida. This episode is part 2, focusing on the Investor Perspective,...

  16. Ep 33 - Entrepreneur Resilience

    With the effects and shifts of COVID19, your favorite cast is back with a message that may help ground you during uncertain times and that is resilience! Sebastian leads the cast on our first Zoom call through a conversation on shifts as a co-working space, servicing our community, and our human...

  17. Ep 32 - Conquering Crisis Webinar Series 1: Future for Founders

    In times of crisis, as we are facing now, it's crucial to unite as a community and share key insights, advice, and resources. Conquering Crisis is a series of free online webinars for the startup and entrepreneur community of Florida. You will gain firsthand expertise and advice from a panel of...

  18. Ep 31 - Innovation With A Purpose with Ann Rosenberg of SAP Next Gen

    This episode highlights the importance of creating businesses with purpose and sustainability as our world shifts for the better! In September 2015, world leaders gathered to officially implement the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which universally set to mobilize efforts to end...

  19. Ep 30 - Future of Transportation with Kei Kyu of Nissan (Part 2)

    Welcome back to the Future of Transportation where your favorite cast sits down with a guest named Kei Kyu, Future Design Director at Nissan! We discuss some of the tough questions of transitioning, traditional ownership, and subscription models by learning how a leading car manufacturer is...

  20. Ep 30 - Future of Transportation (Part 1)

    Your favorite cast take a look into the future of transportation! In this episode, we tackle a steady shift towards autonomous transportation implemented by law in 2017 as the Self Drive Act. Today, more than ever, we have so many inexpensive options that make up the shared economy with cars,...

  21. Ep 29 - Brainfood with Maxeme Tuchman of Caribu

    Maxeme (Max) Tuchman is focused on global domination as one of the leaders in early childhood education. She is the CEO and co-founder of Caribu, an education platform that helps parents, extended family, and mentors to read and draw with children when they're not in the same location. So think...

  22. Ep 28 Bathroom Talks 3 - What's Love Got to Do With It?!

    On Bathroom Talks 3, your host Tami dives into a fun yet insightful conversation on millennial dating and dating trends of our time with her guests, Sam Atherley, Siera Jackson, and Elisa Trujillo. All three ladies are members of The LAB Miami representing Stargazer, Five67, and Connectiv. Dating...

  23. Ep 27 - Brainfood with Eric Malka of The Art of Shaving

    Eric Malka is a renowned serial entrepreneur, business operator and published author with more than 30 years’ experience in the luxury Branded Consumer-Packaged Goods arena. As co-founder and former CEO of The Art of Shaving he is one of the world’s foremost experts on men’s shaving and grooming,...

  24. Ep 26 - 2020 Vision

    Welcome to 2020 with your favorite cast! In this episode, Tami, Rachael, Bryant and Sebastian reminisce on how far we have come since our launch in February 2019. We discuss the impact this platform has, who we've reached, and what we envision for the new year! Here are the topics addressed and...

  25. Ep 25 - Brainfood with Johanna and Juha Mikkola of Wyncode

    Johanna and Juha Mikkola are CEO and co-founders of Wyncode, a coding bootcamp teaching HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Ruby, Ruby on Rails in the Wynwood Art's District of Miami. This powerful and optimistic couple moved to Miami from Toronto, Canada in 2014 to start Wyncode without knowing a single...

  26. Ep 24 Bathroom Talks 2 - When Are You Getting Pregnant?

    On Bathroom Talks 2, your host Tami embarks a conversation on the pressure on women around pregnancy and relative conversations in workplace with her guests, Monet Howard and Karla Torres. Monet Howard is a global makeup artist, hairstylist, and mother of one. Karla Torres is a CBT (cognitive...

  27. Ep 23 - Self-Publishing A Book As An Entrepreneur

    This episode highlights how self-publishing a book can be a great tool for entrepreneurs to expand their branding, reach, and as supplemental income. Rachael sits down with Miriam Dorsett, a serial entrepreneur, a full-time artist, and community activator. Her passions are the arts, our…

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  28. Ep 22 - Brainfood with Jaclyn Baumgarten of Boatsetter

    Jaclyn Baumgarten is the co-founder and CEO of Boatsetter, South Florida’s #1 boat sharing rental community. She leads with a focus on tactical strategy and clear leadership. Moderated by Raul Moas, the Miami Program Director at The Knight Foundation who leads the foundation’s initiatives in...

  29. Ep 21 - Gender Neutral

    This episode highlights gender equality in the workplace with Sebastian Arrubla, a proud member of the LGBTQ community, who leads this powerful conversation. Title VII of the United States Constitution prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.…

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  30. Ep 20 - Brainfood with John Santiago of M8 Agency

    John Santiago is the co-founder of M8, a leading digital advertising agency throughout the Americas that combines storytelling, insights, and technology to create experiences that connect brands with consumers who are now living their lives on screens. Moderated by Andrew Quarrie, founder of...

  31. Ep 19 - Affordable Workspaces with Thynk Global

    Coworking has disrupted the executive office space industry- offering entrepreneurs, startups, and creatives a place for community, resources, and collaboration. Today, Tami and Rachael sit down with two amazing women who are pioneering the affordable workspace movement, and shaking up the...

  32. Ep 18 - Brainfood with Jan Bednar of Shipmonk

    Jan Bednar is the founder and CEO of Shipmonk, a global order fulfilment supply chain for any e-commerce business. Providing services from inventory management to supply chain optimization all controlled by a cloud server has allowed Shipmonk to revolutionize the industry. Moderated by Aryan...

  33. Ep 17 - You Are What You Eat

    This episode highlights the shifting food industry, our options as entrepreneurs, and the advantages of technology today. Food defines cultures, sparks heated debates and emotions, and drives a trillion dollar industry. Your hosts Rachael, Tami, Sebastian, and Bryant discuss our relationship with...

  34. Ep 16 - Brainfood with Felipe Sommer of NearPod

    Felipe Sommer is the president and co-founder, of Nearpod, Inc., a mobile platform empowering educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. This platform enables teachers, schools and districts, to use their iPads to manage content on...

  35. Ep 15 - Drinkpreneurs with Five Drinks Co.

    This episode highlights entrepreneurs in the beverage industry, focusing on challenges, marketing, and growth. As Wynwood, Miami grows as a tourist attraction and hub for drinks, food, and nightlife, local beverage entrepreneurs have found new opportunities worth taking. Your host Bryant sits…

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  36. Ep 14 - Brainfood with Romero Britto

    Romero Britto is an international artist that uses vibrant, bold and colorful patterns to reflect his optimistic view of the world around him. His playful themes and hard‐edged compositions, combined with his unique talent, unshakable resolve and belief in his art, has granted him worldwide...

  37. Ep 13 - Millennial Financial Responsibility

    This episode highlights financial responsibility today as millennials lead our shifting economy. According to a recent Charles Schwab survey, almost two-thirds of millennials say they are living paycheck to paycheck and only 38% feel financially stable. This statistic alone brings up some...

  38. Ep 12 - Brainfood with Albert Santalo of 8Base

    Albert Santalo is a computer scientist, Internet entrepreneur and angel investor with experience in high growth, venture-backed technology companies. He is the founder and CEO of 8base, a developer acceleration platform that enables web and mobile developers to create enterprise applications on a...

  39. Ep 11 - Destigmatizing Mental Health

    This episode highlights mental health and better understanding trauma in a society that faces high suicidal rates alongside issues from heavy social media use. Your host, Rachael, sits down with James Garcia, a Marine veteran and therapist who is the CEO and co-founder of Starts Here Wynwood. His...

  40. Ep 10 - Brainfood with Mary Biggins of Classpass and MealPal

    Mary Biggins is co-founder of MealPal, a lunch subscription service launched in Miami in 2016. Biggins is also co-founder of ClassPass, where she helps thousands of fitness studios grow their businesses by facilitating over 10 million reservations for ClassPass customers in 35 cities around the...

  41. Ep 9 Bathroom Talks 1 - Menstruation in the Workplace

    Welcome to our first Bathroom Talks episode! This segment covers the interactions women tend to have in the bathroom. That space is a sacred, safe place where sudden conversations lead to understanding, healing, and solutions. Today, your host Tami dives into menstruation in the workplace with…

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  42. Ep 8 - Brainfood with Yosef Martin of Boxycharm

    Yosef (Joe) Martin is a self-made entrepreneur. Currently the Founder and CEO of BoxyCharm, #176 on Inc’s 5000 list of fastest growing companies. BoxyCharm is an online beauty subscription that delivers 4-5 full and luxury-size products from popular and upcoming brands valued at over $100 for $21...

  43. Ep 7 - Mindful Dreaming

    Your favorite cast, Rachael, Tami, Sebastian, and Bryant, are back and we're talking about dreams in this episode!! With Rachael leading the conversation, we discuss the following topics: The Dream Dictionary, what do your dreams mean, can you control your dreams, sleep paralysis and other...

  44. Ep 6 - Brainfood with Aryan Rashed of Jetset Miami

    Today's episode highlights our Brainfood Speaker Series featuring Aryan Rashed, the co-owner of JETSET MIAMI, a chain of boutique fitness studios with 8 operating locations in South Florida and growing. An alumni of UC-Berkeley, Stanford, and the University of Miami, Aryan focuses primarily on...

  45. Ep 5 - A Hol New World

    This episode highlights two mindfulness leaders and curators of Daybreaker Miami who share the importance of holistic living in our time! Your host, Sebastian, sits down with photographer, Daniel Quintana, and University of Miami medical student, Kunal Chohan. They unfold and discuss the…

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  46. Ep 4 - Brainfood with Zak Stern of Zak the Baker

    Today's episode highlights our Brainfood Speaker Series featuring Zak Stern, CEO & Founder of Zak The Baker. The bakery and cafe offers kosher fresh bread, pastries, and sandwiches located in Wynwood. At 22, Zak wasn’t living the life he wanted. Graduate school. Organic chemistry. Fluorescent...

  47. Ep 3 - Mompreneurs

    This episode highlights three Mompreneurs in The LAB community who share their experiences, challenges, and decisions as hardworking businesswomen! Your host, Tami, sits down with the following guests: Johanna Mikkola, CEO and co-founder of Wyncode, premier coding bootcamp in Miami; Kalyn James,...

  48. Ep 2 - Brainfood with Joe Furst of Goldman Properties

    Today's episode highlights our Brainfood Speaker Series featuring Joe Furst, former Managing Director and Principal of Goldman Properties Wynwood portfolio, which consists of over 30 properties comprising over 400,000 square feet of land. He serves as the Chairman of the Wynwood Business...

  49. Ep 1 - Learn, Act, and Build!

    Welcome to Episode 1 of The Big Idea Box Podcast featuring your hosts Tami, Rachael, Bryant, and Sebastian! In this episode, we discuss the following: The Big Idea Box cast and The LAB Team What is The LAB Miami? The story of Miami's first co-working space What is The Big Idea Box podcast?...

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The Big Idea Box Podcast connects the entrepreneur community by using the power of audio to uplift, empower, and share our varied experiences through creative content delivery. This podcast broadens the listener perspective, supports innovative development, and is the hub for entrepreneurial storytelling.

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The LAB Miami

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