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Startup Cornell, hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell.

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Episode 40: Helping young VCs learn the ropes

Our new episode features Sakib Jamal ‘19, vice president at Crossbeam Venture Partners. Jamal was recently chosen for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, in part for his book, "The Young VC's Handbook," a tactical guide for newcomers to venture capital. In the book, some of the smartest young minds in VC share actionable advice. Proceeds from the book go to help underprivileged children attend primary school in Jamal’s home country of Bangladesh.

Episode 39: Breanna Neff '16 is bringing CBD-infused ingredients to the drink mix market

Our newest episode features Breanna Neff ‘16, founder and chief food scientist at brelixi, a company that makes drink mixes infused with nano-CBD or THC, as well as electrolytes, adaptogens and nootropics. Neff studied food science, technology, business, nutrition and health at Cornell. Before founding brelixi, she worked with Dannon and Evian, as well as in the startup world.

Episode 38: Lloyd Robinson ’87 takes his family’s business to the next level

Our newest episode features Lloyd Robinson ’87, president and owner of Awisco, a family-owned welding business started in 1952. With 10 locations across the New York metro area and a sales presence in South Florida, Lloyd has led the company through lots of changes and has hosted Cornell interns for more than 20 summers. Lloyd graduated from the ILR School.

Episode 37: Jen Barnwell ’96 is a champion for independent and boutique hotels

Our newest episode features Jen Barnwell ‘96, president of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. Curator is a collection of hand-selected independent hotels and resorts whose mission is to have independent hotels join forces and get the power of scale without sacrificing the spirit of independence.

Episode 36: Smoke Wallin helps entrepreneurs make the best exit

This month, we talk business, mentorship, life lessons and spirituality with Smoke Wallin '88, a serial entrepreneur and managing director & partner at STS Capital, a global boutique investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions.

Episode 35: Josh Gully and partners build investment firm for the ultra-wealthy

Our newest episode features Josh Gully ‘83, managing director of NewEdge Wealth and founding member of their New York office. NewEdge was started in 2020 and has grown to manage more than $55 billion for ultra-high net worth and family office clients.

Episode 34: Jamey Edwards is on a mission to fix healthcare

Our new episode features Jamey Edwards, president & chief strategy officer at Koko Home, a company providing radar driven, AI-enabled solutions for healthcare and an Entrepreneur in Residence of StartUp Health, which was founded in 2011 to invest in global health entrepreneurs.

Episode 33: Andrea Ippolito wants to demystify baby feeding and more for new parents

Cornell alumna Andrea Ippolito, CEO and founder of SimpliFed, has launched and scaled a maternal health operating system. Her core business focuses on breastfeeding and baby feeding support, but she's also tackling broader maternal health issues.

Episode 32: Trisha Beher '25 is empowering the next generation of women leaders

Our new episode features Trisha Beher ’25, founder of Women Leaders of Color at Cornell and the Art Shine Foundation. Trisha is a student in the College of Business who founded Women Leaders of Color as a first-year student to unite and empower women of color and prepare them for leadership roles in their fields.

Bio of Startup Cornell

Startup Cornell, hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, is a dynamic podcast that delves into the innovative ideas and ventures emerging from the Cornell University community. With a focus on the entrepreneurial spirit that permeates the campus, this podcast showcases the groundbreaking work of students, faculty, staff, and young alumni.

Through engaging interviews and conversations, Startup Cornell provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to share their experiences, challenges, and successes. Listeners gain valuable insights into the ideation process, the resources available at Cornell, and the various pathways to turning innovative concepts into thriving businesses.

The podcast covers a wide range of industries and sectors, showcasing diverse interests and expertise within the Cornell community. From tech startups to social enterprises, each episode offers a glimpse into the bold and transformative ideas that are shaping the entrepreneurial landscape.

Startup Cornell aims to inspire and empower listeners by highlighting the journeys of these entrepreneurial individuals.

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