Ukraine It Now

Bill Poland has been involved since March 2022, shortly after the Russian invasion, in directing much-needed supplies of all sorts directly to the Ukrainian people. In early September, he started the Ukraine Freedom Foundation. ​ A real estate entrepreneur, Bill is the founder and President of Bay West Group, a commercial and real estate development company committed to creating value in the development of vacant or under-utilized parcels and breathing new life into existing buildings, plus significant new multi-family projects.  ​ Bill and his foundation are in close partnership with Roelof Quintus, who started early on a grassroots effort delivering essential supplies to help Ukrainians defend themselves and support their many refugees.

Meet Andy Kurtzig, a visionary entrepreneur known for founding JustAnswer, a pioneering online platform connecting users with verified experts across various fields. His innovative approach has revolutionized the way people access information and expertise. Andy has shown his commitment to Ukraine by contributing to Mental Health Center in Lviv and many other initiatives for the Ukrainian military and refugees. In this episode: - thoughts on war - why he is supporting Ukraine - how he became an entrepreneur - what is important to success in business - what were his first business ideas - raising up in an entrepreneurial family - mother, known as the "mother of silicon valley" - father, one of the inventors of touchscreens - meeting Steve Jobs and other tech legends