Host: ⁠⁠⁠Ahmed AlTammar⁠⁠⁠

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Chris Yeh is the co-founder of the Blitzscaling Academy, which teaches individuals and organizations how to plan for and execute on hypergrowth, and of Blitzscaling Ventures, which invests in the world's fastest-growing startups. Chris has founded, advised, or invested in over 100 high-tech startups since 1995, including companies like Ustream (investor, advisor, CEO) and UserTesting.com (advisor). He is the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman, of Blitzscaling: The Lightning-fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies, and the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha, of the New York Times bestseller, The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age. Chris earned two degrees from Stanford University, with distinction in both, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was named a Baker Scholar.

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Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh

Website: https://blitzscalingvc.com/

Chris's book: “Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively-Valuable Companies”: https://www.blitzscaling.com/

Get help bringing the benefits of blitzscaling to your company:https://www.blitzscalingacademy.com/

Chris's book, the New York Times, Amazon, and iBooks bestseller “The Alliance”: https://www.theallianceframework.com

Host: ⁠⁠⁠Ahmed AlTammar⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast & follow: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/identitycapital⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/nu08m⁠⁠

Dave Blakely, EVP of Mach49 which is a Venture Building & Investing firm, is a pioneer in innovation and venture-building with a rich career spanning multiple industries. At Mach49, Dave leverages his extensive experience with two successful startups and the renowned innovation firm IDEO, where he played a crucial role in expanding the reach of Design Thinking beyond physical product design to encompass services, experiences, and businesses. His work at IDEO, most recently as Managing Director of Technology Strategy, led to groundbreaking ventures for industry giants like Cisco and Johns Hopkins.

Dave's journey into the world of technology and innovation began in his childhood, inspired by his parents—two dedicated high school humanities teachers in West Los Angeles—who nurtured his scientific curiosity. Despite an early scare with the monotony of corporate cubicles, Dave pursued his passion for engineering, earning degrees in Engineering Physics and Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. His career took off with roles in robotics and technology strategy, eventually leading to his instrumental work at IDEO and later at Mach49, where he now mentors intrapreneurs within Global 1000 companies, helping them disrupt their industries and build the businesses of the future.

A true technologist at heart, Dave holds six patents from his work in electromechanical engineering. He is also a successful angel investor, board member, and advisor to various startups. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dave values being present in all aspects of his life, whether guiding teams to visualize new opportunities or spending quality time with his family and community.

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Dave's LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/daveblakely/

Dave's Twitter page: https://x.com/lizard_emperor

Website: www.daveblakely.com

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Host: ⁠⁠⁠Ahmed AlTammar⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast & follow: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/identitycapital⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/nu08m⁠⁠ Luke has been involved with Applied Frameworks since its founding in 2003. He later went on to start Conteneo, a collaboration software company that was acquired by Scaled Agile in 2019. While at Scaled Agile, Luke served as a SAFe® Framework Contributor and Principal Consultant, with significant contributions to the SAFe Agile Product Management (APM) and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) competencies and the SAFe POPM, APM, and LPM courses. He is the author of four books and is cited as an inventor on over a dozen patents. His books include Software Profit Streams (co-written with Jason Tanner) (2023), Innovation Games: Creating Breakthrough Products through Collaborative Play (2006), Beyond Software Architecture (2003), and Journey of the Software Professional (1996). Luke co-organized the first Agile conference in 2003, has served on the Board of the Agile Alliance, and, in partnership with the Scrum Alliance, produced the “Collaboration at Scale” webinar series, the world’s largest monthly webinar devoted to helping organizations with 10 or more Scrum teams in 2 or more locations scale agility. Luke is a highly sought-after speaker and has keynoted such conferences as the Agile Alliance conference, Agile Australia, Lean-Agile Scotland, Agile New Zealand, the Austrian Innovation Forum, the CXPA, and multiple SAFe Summits. Luke is the co-founder of Every Voice Engaged Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that helps citizens, governments and nonprofit organizations collaboratively solve problems that are unsolvable without civic engagement. EVEF has been a leader in the Participatory Budgeting movement, helping citizens prioritize hundreds of millions of dollars through Budget Games. In partnership with The Kettering Foundation, Conteneo created Common Ground for Action, the first scalable platform for deliberative decision-making, which is now owned and managed by EVEF. Luke graduated magna cum laude with a BSE in computer engineering and an MSE in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. In addition to data structures and artificial intelligence, he studied cognitive psychology and organizational behavior. ...... Luke's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lukehohmann

Luke's Twitter: www.twitter.com/lukehohmann

Website: www.appliedframeworks.com

Host: ⁠⁠⁠Ahmed AlTammar⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast & follow: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/identitycapital⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/nu08m⁠⁠ Jose Lazaro, a distinguished leader in the tech industry, serves as the CEO and Co-founder of eMan North America, a prominent division of eMan, a leading EU software supplier renowned for its excellence in mobile and web application development. Leveraging over 20 years of experience as a Project and Product Development Manager, Jose is instrumental in advancing eMan's mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions and services to clients across diverse sectors. eMan specializes in an array of services including mobile and web application development, UI/UX design, support and service, outsourcing of IT specialists, and consulting. Jose's strategic acumen and operational expertise play a pivotal role in enhancing eMan's offerings, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions that drive success in industries ranging from automotive and energy to banking, insurance, manufacturing, and services. Under Jose's leadership, eMan has garnered numerous accolades for the quality and innovation of its solutions, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking technological advancement. With operations spanning across the EU and the United States, eMan continues to expand its global footprint, supported by its shares being freely traded on the PX Start Market on the Prague Stock Exchange since 2020. Jose's visionary leadership, coupled with eMan's commitment to excellence, positions the company at the forefront of the digital transformation landscape, empowering clients to thrive in an ever-evolving technological ecosystem. Together, they pave the way for a future where innovation knows no bounds, and possibilities are limitless. Jose's LinkedIn Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-l-lazaro/

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Aida Araissi founded the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce in 1997 as the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce. Aida also serves several additional strategic roles and Board positions for organizations including The U.S. Committee for the World Petroleum Congress; the City of Houston Mayor’s International Affairs and Development Council for the Middle East & North Africa (MIADC-MENA); the Houston Community College Export Academy; and the U.S. District Export Council. She has received numerous International business advocacy awards, including twice being honored with the U.S. Commercial Services Award for Excellence in Export Promotion. Ms. Araissi speaks English, Arabic, and French along with other key regional dialects. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism with a minor in Political Science from the University of Houston.

In this episode, we will talk about her journey from Tunisia to the US as a pioneer for commerce and diplomacy as she builds bridges between the MENA region and the US. Growing up in Houston, eye witnessed the inauguration of the first consulates from the MENA region for Saudi Arabia and Egypt in Houston, TX. Back then her mother was involved with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's mission to send the first Arabian astronaut to space in 1985. Fast forward, 40 years, a few months ago she hosted the first Saudi Arabian women astronaut in Houston TX. I leave you with the story.

Aida's LinkedIn Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/aida-araissi-4036ab7 Aida's Twitter Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AidaAraissi