
Curveball DFIed
Welcome to "Curveball DFIed," where we unravel the career journeys of individuals. Weekly, two exceptional guests share insights on networking, self-belief, the impact of education, and other essential topics for career growth. Whether you're starting or seasoned, this podcast is your guide.
Join us to hear industry leaders share wisdom on success. Dive into entrepreneurship, learning firsthand from those who've reached the top. Give us a follow and five stars if you enjoy our show. 🎙️✨
Episodes
55 episodes
48: Kerry Gallivan | How Tech Has Shaped the World of Natural Parks
On Todays episode we dive into the interesting world of tech in the world of natural parks. The whole point of being out in the wilderness is to remove yourself from your highly addictive cellular devices, however as mentioned by Kerry Gallivan...
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Episode 48
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29:52

47: Luca Parolari | A Visionary in Biotech Innovation
Dive into the future of biomedicine! Discover groundbreaking trends in the latest podcast episode with Luca Parolari from DCVC Bio and host David Ioffe. They explore how technology is reshaping healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for a...
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Episode 47
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44:22

46: Angelo "The Kid" Villaraut | New Jersey's Next Superstar DJ
Angelo studied at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he received his BS in Marketing. In today’s podcast we will discuss his DJ career and his work for Digital Music Pool.Instagram:
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Episode 46
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20:38

45: Andrew Gluck | Angel Investor for IrrverntVC
Andrew studied at Brendis University where he received his BA in Economics. In today’s podcast we will discuss his career as Genreal partner for IrrvrntVC, his background in marketing, and some of his most notable investments.LinkedI...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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18:27

44: Antoine Michel | Impact Investing
Antoine studied at HEC Paris. In today’s podcast we will dive into his international career as a Partner for VC firms that specialize in impact investing in Environmental and Health related startups.LinkedIn:
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Episode 44
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19:15

43: Jonathan Aberman | Musician, Dean, and VC
Jonathan has made many contributions as the dean at Marymount University, as an investor, and his roles in media. Johnathan received his bachelor's from George Washington University and his Masters's from The University of Cambridge. He is a...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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19:21

42: Philip Barlow | One of South Africa's Finest Artists
Phillip studied at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and received his diploma in Graphic Fine Art. In today’s podcast, we will discuss his career as a world renown artist with a unique style.Instagram:
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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20:09

41: Frédéric Picq | Life After a Successful Exit
Frederic received his Engineering Degree from the National School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics of Grenoble. On today's podcast, we will discuss his life as an investor and Co-Founder of Pi2 and Cenitz.LinkedIn: ...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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20:01

40: Jim Shultz | The Future of Agtech
Jim studied at DePaul University College of Law where he received his JD in corporate finance and received his MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University. In today’s podcast we will discuss his current positions at Open Prai...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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19:05

39: Michel Friedman | MIT to China: A Journey of a New Yorker
Michel got his bachelors in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from EMBA Global Asia. He is originally from the US but lives in China, where he has based most of his career a...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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19:11

38: Spencer Correnti | Proof That Age Doesn't Matter In VC
Spencer received his Bachelor's from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida, pursuing finance. He has a real estate background and consulting experience at Compass Point Capital. He has devoted much of his time at Co...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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19:24

37: Stephane Nasser | The Future of VC
Stephane is a serial entrepreneur starting his second company, Open VC, which provides startups with a way to reach a broader range of investors. He went to Emlyon Business school, earning his management, entrepreneurship, and corporate stra...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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18:52

36: Ali Zandpour | The Pioneer Behind URBYTUS Part Two
Ali studied at King's College in London, where he got his Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a postgraduate degree in genetic engineering from the University of East Anglia. He started his career in the science and technology field, st...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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14:11

36: Ali Zandpour | The Pioneer Behind URBYTUS Part One
Ali studied at King's College in London, where he got his Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a postgraduate degree in genetic engineering from the University of East Anglia. He started his career in the science and technology field, st...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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19:58

35: Austin Grisham | The Head of Bee Partners Part Two
Austin’s background in organizational leadership allowed him to learn more from his experiences rather than his education. His early career was full of trial and error, but it did not prevent him from success. His latest venture, the CEO of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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16:33

35: Austin Grisham | The Head of Bee Partners Part One
Austin’s background in organizational leadership allowed him to learn more from his experiences rather than his education. His early career was full of trial and error, but it did not prevent him from success. His latest venture, the Head of...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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17:17

34: Todd Benson | The Founder of Herington LLC Part Two
Todd has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Accounting From The University of Kansas and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Todd started his career as a Managing Director for Citibank and now works as the CEO of Herington L...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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15:30

34: Todd Benson | The Founder of Herington LLC Part One
Todd has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Accounting From The University of Kansas and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Todd started his career as a Managing Director for Citibank and now works as the CEO of Herington L...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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16:37

33: Erwin De Grave | International Investor and Public Speaker Part Two
Erwin studied at the Brunel University of London and received a Bachelor's degree in International Marketing and Corporate Strategy. He is a great leader, founder, mentor, and Vice President of Dyntra Ivzw. This company fights corruption by ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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17:43

33: Erwin De Grave | International Investor and Public Speaker Part One
Erwin studied at the Brunel University of London and received a Bachelor's degree in International Marketing and Corporate Strategy. He is a great leader, founder, mentor, and Vice President of Dyntra Ivzw. This company fights corruption by ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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16:26

32: Abin Kuriakose | Windy City Innovation Expert Part Two
Abin studied at the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University. He has worked most of his life in his beloved hometown of Chicago and is currently the Executive Vice President of innovation and venture Strategy at World Business Chica...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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15:54

32: Abin Kuriakose | Windy City Innovation Expert Part One
Abin studied at the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University. He has worked most of his life in his beloved hometown of Chicago and is currently the Executive Vice President of innovation and venture Strategy at World Business Chica...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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16:20

31: Joshua Bonhotal | The VC of the Court Part Two
Josh has a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science From the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from Edith Cowan University. He has had an exciting career, being involved with major basketball programs early on and later pivo...
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Episode 31
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20:22

31: Joshua Bonhotal | The VC of the Court Part One
Josh has a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science From the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from Edith Cowan University. He has had an exciting career, being involved with major basketball programs early on and later pivo...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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24:11

30: David S. Rose | The Jack of All Traits Part Two
During his career, he spent time as a CEO of Inc. 500, serial entrepreneur, super angel investor, NYT best-selling author, and keynote speaker who has funded over 100 pioneering companies. David received his BA in Urban Affairs from Yale Uni...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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23:32
