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Quebrando o ControleCenário de desenvolvimento de games BR e PT, e mentorias - QoC #229
Brasil e Portugal, estão se destacando na indústria de games, enfrentando desafios e aproveitando oportunidades únicas. Além disso, vamos discutir a importância das mentorias nesse processo, destacando como elas podem transformar carreiras e impulsionar a inovação. Prepare-se para uma conversa cheia de insights valiosos e histórias inspiradoras.
Participação:
- Izequiel Norões (UCEG / QoC)
- Elio Filho (QoC / SideQuest)
- Antonio Durão (CodeUp Portugal)
- Iam Rochlin (Indie Hero/GJ+)
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2024-11-301h 28
Who Ya Know ShowCaitlin Potter | Codeup Career Accelerator | RemixIn this episode, we invite Caitlin Potter. Caitlin is a career transition coach working with individuals on everything from resumes, cover letters, imposter syndrome, portfolios, and job search strategies, to salary negotiations, interview practice, and more. She has also worked as the Director of Delivery for Codeup.
What you will learn:
- What is Codeup and what they do
- The impact of COVID on Caitlin’s work
- CodeUp’s partnership with employers
- Caitlin’s career journey and transition
- Find...
2023-08-0817 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino223: Unlocking Happiness with the 3 P’s of Success | Larry North & Julian PlacinoLarry North is an esteemed Dallas figure and legendary fitness entrepreneur. Today, as an Operating Partner at Satori Capital, he’s on the lookout for amazing companies to invest in or partner with. Larry started his career in the gym business as a teenager. He willed his way to talk radio at age 24 with his "Better You" radio show, currently 32 years running now at CBS KRLD 1080am. He opened his first health club, Larry North Fitness, in 1989 at the prestigious Highland Park Village, and grew it to 4 locations across North Texas. His first book, "Get Fit" was pub...
2023-06-1948 min
The African Americans in Sport PodclassBonus Episode: Black Student Athlete's Pathways to the Workforce (SXSWedu)In this special SXSWedu edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we discuss Black student-athletes transitioning into the workforce with Racquel King, Sr. Director of Global HR at Nike, Jermaine Malcolm, founder of Student-Athlete.co, and Jame Cooper, Sr. Placement Manager at CodeUp.
2023-04-1253 min
Birds Up PodcastS2E14: Geekdom Programs Director & Local Business Calendars Founder - Matthew Espinoza c/o 2016Matt's LinkedInLocal Business CalendarsUTSA CITE CompetitionStartup Grind SAFreelancers UnionCafe CommerceUTSA Small Business Development CenterCodeUpSan Antonio Startup Week1 Million CupsTechStarsGeekdomDog Guide EventsUTSA Alumni Association
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2023-03-0355 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino221: Finding Your Own Happiness | Curtis Hite & Julian PlacinoCurtis Hite is the CEO and Chairman of Improving, a software consulting and training company with a focus on Conscious Capitalism. He has grown Improving to over 250 million in revenues, 1,500+ employees, and 15 offices. Improving provides software development, technology consulting, and agile training to clients globally. Improving has been recognized 13 times by the Inc. 500/5000 as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. The company has also received more than 100 recognitions as one of the best places to work in nearly all the markets they serve as well as several national best places to...
2023-02-2852 min
Military to TechEpisode 6 - Discussion with Veterans and Red Hat Sr. Consultants Benny Fields and Matt RienschIn this episode I get to catch up with veterans and Red Hat Sr. Consultants Benny Fields and Matt Riensch. We discuss their journey from very different military backgrounds to their current roles. Hear about the consultant role, the underestimated skills of military members (know your value), "Imposter Syndrome" and much, much more! Benny FieldsRed HatConsultantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennyfields3/Matt RienschRed HatConsultantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-riensch/Links to opportunities and organizations discussed:CodeUph...
2023-01-301h 12
Calendario Tech by Zavy2022W48Eventi tech e news della settimana numero 48, da lunedì 28 novembre a domenica 4 dicembre 2022.
Formazione tech, parte in Italia il progetto Girls CodeUp. Un’iniziativa di CodEmotion e Axà Italia per le scuole di secondo grado che grazie ad un percorso formativo online punta a ridurre il gender gap nel settore tecnologico, formando le future professioniste del mondo Tech&Data e delle materie Steam (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics).
https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/tecnologia/hitech/2022/11/24/formazione-tech-parte-in-italia-il-progetto-girls-codeup_e8d6e69e-1de5-4e85-8417-08b655d71c49.html
2022-11-2802 min
Hire TechSeason 2 Episode 7: Ramon Hubbell, Full Stack Developer at CognizantStay Connected With The Show & Codeup
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Are you someone looking to hire entry-level technical talent in fields like Software Development, Web Development, Data Science, or Cloud Administration? Check out our hiring process here! --> https://codeup.com/hire-tech-talent/
2022-07-1540 min
Top M&A Entrepreneurs$100 Million Market Cap Holding Co. E:64 Michael Girdley Top M&A Entrepreneurs Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment → Jon Stoddard talks to Michael Girdley, Chairman Girdley Enterprises , Chairman Jungledisk a Backup/Restore for MSP Cybersecurity, Chairman & Founder of Dura Software a collection of 10 super niche software companies. Partner & Co-Founder of Dry Line Partners - a investment firm. Partner & Founder of Geekdom a venture fund. Chair and Cofounder of Effectual Ventures a venture studio. Cofounder of Red Runner Coffee. Cofounder at HireWithNear a marketplace for Latem Talent. Chair & Cofounder of Codeup a coding bootcamp and Chair of Alamo Fireworks Show Not...
2022-07-0539 min
The Art of ImprovementCodeup Co-Founder Jason StraughanCodeup Co-Founder Jason Straughan is a life-long programmer who fell in love with computers in elementary school and has been hooked ever since. Jason Co-founded Codeup, a career school focused on training web developers to meet the growing demand for programming talent in San Antonio. Codeup is a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to train software development to students with little to no prior programming experience.
2022-07-0224 min
Hire TechSeason 2 Episode 6: Dirk Elmendorf, Founder at JobwardStay Connected With The Show & Codeup
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2022-07-0149 minHire TechSeason 2 Episode 5: Carrington Jones, Software Engineer III at USAAStay Connected With The Show & Codeup
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2022-06-1735 min
Hire TechSeason 2 Episode 4: Mainak Bardhan, Digital Platform & Applied Intelligence Associate Director at Accenture Federal ServicesStay Connected With The Show & Codeup
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2022-06-0350 minHire TechSeason 2 Episode 3: Jeremy Brown, Technical Support Manager at RackspaceJason sits down with Jeremy Brown who is a Technical Support Manager at Rackspace. They talk all things tech, hiring, and of course Rackspace! Let us know what you think of every episode each week using the hashtag #hiretechpodcast on social media.
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2022-05-2046 min
Intentional WisdomEp.9 - Michael Girdley - The Simple Systems Powering a Leading EntrepreneurMichael Girdley is an accomplished entrepreneur who has built an incredibly impressive career for himself, comprising roles across a diverse portfolio of companies. He is involved in 9 different ventures currently including serving as Chairman and co-founder of Dura Software, which specializes in so-called hyper-niche software products; he is also a partner at Geekdom Fund, a seed-stage tech venture capital fund, and he serves in leadership roles at a variety of companies and early-stage ventures including: CodeUp, Effectual Ventures, and Red Runner Coffee to name just a few.
Michael is also a well-known personality on Twitter – his handle is...
2022-05-101h 10Hire TechSeason 2 Episode 2: Jeffery Roeder, Decision Science Analyst 1 at USAAJason sits down with Jeffery Roede who is a Decision Science Analyst 1 at USAA. Jeffery graduated with the Bayes Data Science cohort in January 2020. Learn about how Jeffery's story in today's episode!
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2022-05-0648 minHire TechSeason 2 Episode 1: Justin Hoffman | Head of Data Analytics at Victory CapitalThank you so much for listening to our podcast! In Season 2 you can expect a longer season, more guests, more hiring partners, and just downright tech industry fun.
Thank you to our guest Justin Hoffman for joining us on today's episode!
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Interested in launching your career in tech? Check out our program offe...
2022-04-2246 minHire TechEpisode 9: AWS Arrives at Codeup | Jeremy Price, AWS Trainer at Codeup *SPECIAL EPISODE*We recently announced that we are in collaboration with AWS as an Official Training Partner! Jason sits down with Jeremy Price, our Technical Trainer at Codeup who teaches our AWS course offerings.
2022-01-0541 minHire TechEpisode 8: Norrick McGee, Eric Escalante, & Michael Moran | Data / Machine Learning Engineers at QuickpathWhat does a former math and physics tutor, a former banker, and a former lawyer all have in common? They graduated from Codeup's Data Science program and all currently work at Quickpath! In our season one finale - Jason sits down with Norrick McGee, Eric Escalante, and Michael Moran from Quickpath located here in San Antonio. They chat about their tech careers and how QuickPath has played a role as a hiring partner for Codeup over the years.
Thank you all so much for your support of this podcast over these last several months! Be assured that S...
2021-11-1943 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino213: ScholarShot Inc. | Dan Hooper & Nathalie FloresDan Hooper is the Founder & Executive Director at ScholarShot. ScholarShot was founded in 2009 by concerned business professionals, educators and community volunteers who saw numerous well-meaning college advisement and “access” programs failing at-risk students. In Texas, 9 out of 10 of these students who get into college drop out. ScholarShot has developed a proven model of academic navigation, personal guidance and financial support that reverses this outcome with 90% of our Scholars succeeding in earning life-changing vocational, associate or undergraduate degrees. Leveraging the success of the ScholarShot model, our Degree Dallas Campaign is on track to produce 500 first generation college degrees from Dallas Coun...
2021-11-1837 minHire TechEpisode 7: Alex Melton | CEO of WyrmixWhat if a company had access to a team of Disney Imagineers to market their new product launch? That's just one aspect of the company Wyrmix! Wyrmix is a cross-disciplinary product design firm that leverages partnerships to create physical and digital products, connected experiences, and interactive environments. Jason sits down with their CEO Alex Melton this week on our latest episode!
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2021-11-0345 minHire TechEpisode 6: Gregory M. Lawler, MBA, FLMI Commander, USN Retired | VP and CIO of GPM LifeJason sits down with Gregory M. Lawler who is the current Vice President and CIO of GPM Life. They have a great conversation about the "best way" to onboard entry level tech talent. As Gregory points out, the Life Insurance industry often needs re-works of a lot of their programs. You will learn how some of our very own Codeup Alumna are directly impacting positive change for GPM Life every single day. This episode is a must listen!
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2021-10-2042 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino210: Shay Rowbottom | CEO at Shay Rowbottom MarketingShay Rowbottom is a digital marketing entrepreneur specializing in helping companies create organic video content to grow their social media, and attract inbound leads to increase their revenue. She has a unique approach to marketing involving a great deal of confidence work, and teaching people how to embrace who they really are on camera. Through her own journey of adversity in life, Shay recognized several other entrepreneurs struggling with the same insecurities, and so built her marketing business around addressing those things as they pertain to business growth, video creation, and marketing. She has grown a following of over 600...
2021-10-1838 minHire TechEpisode 5: Michael DeFelice | Co-Founder and CTO at Cyber FortressJason sits down with Michael DeFelice, Co-Founder and CTO of Cyber Fortress this week on episode 5 of Hire Tech!
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Michael DeFelice is a Data Scientist, Developer, and Systems Architect with over 15 years experience and a love for testing new ideas, developing talent, and building things that could move the world.
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2021-10-0649 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino209: Victor Calabrese | President at desksideVictor Calabrese is the President at deskside, a strategic IT services firm that helps clients achieve total tech success. Victor is a proven technology executive with over 20 years experience. He's held numerous C-level roles for a variety of companies spanning different industries. On this episode, well discuss: ✓ Can you trust your MSP? ✓ Optimizing IT to optimize your business ✓ MSP vs TSP: The deskside difference Keys to Success: ✓ Take care of your health ✓ Never stop learning ✓ Cultivate and prune your relationships Social: https://deskside.com/ https...
2021-09-3038 minHire TechEpisode 4: Bryan Walsh | Lead Software Developer at GPS LLCBryan Walsh sits down with Jason this week to talk about life at Codeup, life after Codeup, and talks about this concept we call "drinking from the fire hydrant". Tune in to learn what that phrase means in this weeks episode!
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2021-09-2244 min
Expert(ish) PodcastE52 - Idea to Action with Michael GirdleyIn today's world where startups are happening every day with new ideas being tested before going into full-scale production, business owners need to be able to effectuate their company's idea quickly and best play in this fast-paced environment. Once an owner has figured out their desired outcomes, it becomes easier for them to take steps towards achieving those goals and keep moving forward in the right direction until they reach success. As a business owner, an educator, and investor, Michael has been working at the intersection of investing and operations. His ap...
2021-09-1745 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino208: Tony Fleo | CEO at Social Venture Partners DallasTony Fleo is the CEO of Social Venture Partners Dallas, an organization of over 200 engaged professionals dedicated to helping social enterprises and philanthropists thrive. Tony holds the CFRE credential for fund development and a certificate for non-profit management. Tony has presented at national and international conferences on topics ranging from human development to systems development. He is a native of Pittsburgh, P.A. and attended Duquesne University where he received a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology. Tony has more than 30 years of experience in assisting enterprises grow in organizational strength, funding, and staff and board...
2021-09-0938 min
Hire TechEpisode 3: Kris Connolly | Technical Trainer at the Codeup Cloud AcademyThe Codeup Cloud Academy is new to Codeup! Jason sits down with Technical Trainer Kris Connolly to discuss his technical career journey and what it's like to teach at the Codeup Cloud Academy.
2021-09-0843 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino207: Dr. Kyle Hoedebecke | Chief Medical Officer at COVIMRODr. Kyle Hoedebecke is a Certified Physician Executive with 20 years of leadership experience optimizing key metrics such as quality, safety, member satisfaction, cost reduction, and access to healthcare. His innovative processes and outcomes have been recognized by key leaders across the business world. Speaking 4 languages, Kyle has mentored medical professionals in over 120 different countries. He specializes in advising startups as well as small-to-medium size businesses. Kyle serves as a Senator of the World Business Angel Investment Forum where he represents the United States. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has over 75 peer-reviewed publications...
2021-09-0335 minHire TechEpisode 2: Alexandra Hamner | Jr. Implementation Engineer at SearchSpringOn this episode of Hire Tech, Jason sits down with Alexandra Hammer, who works as a Jr. Implementation Engineer at SearchSpring since February of this year.
What is SearchSpring? What is a Jr. Implementation Engineer actually do? Dive into this episode to find out! Thanks to our friends at SearchSpring for letting us borrow Alexandra for a bit!
2021-08-2527 minHire TechEpisode 1: Ryan Smith | Software Developer III at USAAWelcome to Hire Tech! A podcast about hiring entry level technical talent for your teams. Join us on this premiere episode as our CEO Jason Straughan interviews Ryan Smith, a Codeup graduate of December 2019. Learn all about Ryan's story and what it was like to go from working in the military, to attending Codeup, and his tech career journey after graduating.
2021-08-0344 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino206: Bronwyn Allen | CEO at High Profile, Inc. & Julian PlacinoBronwyn Allen is the CEO at High Profile, the highest rated staffing agency in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Irving, TX. During her tenure as president and CEO, High Profile has won numerous awards including Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, Dallas Chamber’s Employer of Excellence, DFW SMA’s Recruiting Team of the Year, and most recently was one of five companies considered for North Dallas Business of the Year. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ Creating a culture of empowerment ✓ Why you should "cherish" your network ✓ Do your habits support your growth?
2021-07-1534 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino205: Chip Rosales | Managing Partner at ROGUE Marketing Agency & Julian PlacinoChip Rosales is a Managing Partner at ROGUE Marketing Agency. ROGUE is a sales and marketing agency which creates bold, highly-memorable integrated marketing programs, that push the status quo and get noticed. For nearly 20 years, Chip has bent the rules, asking the question "why" and looking for innovative ways to get companies noticed. He's held various corporate executive roles leading digital marketing teams, uncovering emotional differentiators, and amplifying brands. In 2009, he left corporate America to start ROGUE, a strategy agency centered around his values, principles, and keen marketing insights. On this episode, we'll discuss Chip's keys to...
2021-07-0841 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino204: CEO at Forth Dawn, LLC | Dawn Freeman & Julian PlacinoDawn Freeman is the CEO at Forth Dawn, LLC whose mission is to end social justice discrimination in the world by providing relevant and effective services that emphatically advance criminal and social justice initiatives. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ Faith and integrity ✓ Why reinvention matters ✓ Knowing who’s on your boat ✓ Social justice & the impact on business Social Links: https://www.forthdawn.com/ https://twitter.com/dfreeman_RHI https://www.linkedin.com/in/defreeman1/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: ht...
2021-07-0139 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino203: Set Yourself Apart | Roger Wakefield | Social Media Expert | Trades AdvocateRoger Wakefield is America's favorite plumber! In 2018, Roger started in social media to promote his company, Texas Green Plumbing. Since then, he's achieved wild success and has accumulated over 328,000 subscribers and 36 million views! Today, Roger travels around the country speaking on Networking, Social Media, Video, SEO, Coaching, and Business. He's appeared on morning and midday shows on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and has been featured in CNN, Forbes, Medium, and Yahoo. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✔️ Trade Jobs: The Massive Opportunity ✔️ How to Succeed on Social Media ✔️ How to Skill...
2021-06-2434 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino202: People, Passion, & Product | Craig Carter | CEO at Jack Mason BrandCraig Carter is the CEO at Jack Mason Brand, a Texas-born watch company, bringing independence, approachability and legacy back to the watch industry. Jack Mason is reviving the art of traditional watch design by creating beautiful, collectible watches that demonstrate the look, quality and feel of a luxury watch, but at an attainable price point. On this episode we'll discuss: ✔️ Culture: People / Passion / Product ✔️ Secrets to execution & achieving results that matter ✔️ Being nimble amid uncertainty & challenges Social Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-carter-778ba019/ https://jackmasonbrand.com/https://www.instagram.co...
2021-06-1738 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino201: The MAD Entrepreneur | Philip J. Romano | Author of The MAD EntrepreneurPhilip J. Romano is an investor, entrepreneur, artist and nationally-renowned restaurateur. Involved in the restaurant business for over fifty years, he has created over twenty-five concepts with six of them national concepts: Fuddruckers, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Spageddies, Cozymel’s, Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ and eatZi’s Market & Bakery. Romano currently owns and operates eatZi’s Market & Bakery, Nick & Sam’s Steak & Fish House, Nick & Sam’s Grill and Coal Vines Pizza. Romano wrote his first book entitled Food for Thought in 2005 that made the CEO Best Sellers List. His latest book, The MAD Entrepreneur, was released in Ma...
2021-06-1039 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino200: The Inside Out Growth Mindset | Lawrence King | CEO at HeadstormLawrence King is the CEO at Headstorm, a high-powered technology consultancy dedicated to building innovative technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and everything in between. Lawrence is a technologist at heart and since learning his first programing language, has had a genuine admiration for software developers. He started Headstorm to provide a way for developers to do their best work and be properly rewarded by empowering them in their professional growth. Today, consultants are Headstorm’s most valuable asset - each team member stays ahead of the curve with intense training, knowledge-sharing practices, and an environment that promotes te...
2021-06-0445 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino199: Post-Pandemic Advice for CEOs| Donald Glacy |CEO Chair at Vistage WorldwideDonald Glacy is a Chair at Vistage Worldwide, the world’s leading executive coaching organization. From starting his first company at 16 years old and selling it 3 years later, to creating the world's first 24/7 integrated marketing execution center, and working with celebrity personalities including Ryan Seacrest, Hulk Hogan, Manny Pacquiao and Mario Lopez, Don is truly a gifted entrepreneur. Today, his focus is developing leaders through Vistage Worldwide. In a study by Dunn & Bradstreet, Vistage member companies grew 2.2 times faster than average small and midsize U.S. businesses no matter the economic conditions. Through a combination of peer advisory, ex...
2021-05-2746 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino198: Empathy-Driven Leadership | Benjamin A. Hubbard |CEO of Nexus PMGBenjamin A. Hubbard is the CEO of Nexus PMG, a leading low-carbon infrastructure advisory, project development, and investment organization dedicated to reducing carbon intensity and enhancing resource efficiency. Mr. Hubbard cut his teeth managing domestic and international high-profile infrastructure projects, acting in various roles for a global Engineering & Construction firm. After co-founding Nexus PMG in 2013, Mr. Hubbard developed deep knowledge of investment underwriting, empowering the firm to bridge the gap between project development and project finance. His powerful ability to translate strategic organizational goals into clear operational plans has led to measurable results for the growing firm. Mr. Hubbard maintains...
2021-05-2043 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino197: The Prepared Investor | Christopher Manske | Author of The Prepared InvestorChristopher R. Manske, CFP® is owner and operator of Manske Wealth Management and the Author of the book, The Prepared Investor. Manske owns one of the larger investment firms in Houston, managing almost half a billion dollars for individuals and institutions all over the world. Over his twenty-year investing career, he spent two of them as the Lead Financial Advisor to the University of Texas Employee Assistance Provider where he served a public and private population of over 100,000 people. Manske spent over a decade with Merrill Lynch where he was often recognized in the top fraction of 1% of investment p...
2021-05-1340 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino196: Never Give Up | Calvin Carter | CEO & Founder of Bottle RocketCalvin Carter, Bottle Rocket’s founder and CEO, believes that exceptionally innovative technology redefines our lives. For the last thirteen years, Calvin has pushed Bottle Rocket to become a renowned experience consultancy that connects future-focused brands and their customers through sophisticated yet simple experiences. Now with approximately 250 Rocketeers and 500 award-winning, preeminent experiences designed and built to date, Bottle Rocket continues to transform how brands compete and win in the marketplace. On this episode, we'll discuss Calvin's keys to success. - Know your purpose - Follow your values- Never give up Social Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvincarter/ https://www.fa...
2021-05-0634 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino195: Designing Your Personal Brand | Tony Daussat | Co-Host of Liftoff by Bottle RocketTony Daussat is a Lead Experience Design Strategist and Co-Host of the Liftoff podcast by Bottle Rocket. Over a decade ago, Tony Daussat traded his acting career in New York City—for whiteboards and Sticky Notes in Texas. Now, as a Lead Experience Strategist at Bottle Rocket Studios, Tony helps craft and guide the product vision and experience for some of the world's most distinguished brands. He is also the co-host of the podcast, 'Liftoff by Bottle Rocket' boasting listeners in over 150 countries. Tony is a celebrated speaker, guest college instructor and design mentor. On this...
2021-04-2939 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino194: Video Marketing Strategies for 2021! | Scott Simson | CEO of Video Marketing WorldScott Simson, CEO of Video Marketing World, the leading video marketing conference for business owners, marketers, and video creators. As a YouTube creator, Scott has amassed a following of nearly 400,000 and his viral style of videos have generated over 120 million views. Scott has helped his clients generate hundreds of millions of views and millions of dollars in revenue. He's consulted with brands including Amazon, HEB, and Mattel, Inc., and has been featured in CBS Money Watch, San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Daily News and the Boston Globe. On this episode, we'll discuss the top vi...
2021-04-2237 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino193: Find Your Why: The Ultimate Fuel for Success | Brandyn Alejos | General Managing Partner at Precision FitnessBrandyn Alejos is the General Managing Partner at Precision Fitness in Dallas, TX. Brandyn has achieved excellence in bodybuilding, nutrition, business, standup comedy, and music. However, he's struggled with addiction and self-sabotage throughout his career. Only through discovering his "WHY" did he find his Pathway to Success. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ Finding Your Why: The Ultimate Fuel for Success ✓ Hitting rock bottom to overcome addiction ✓ Setting Boundaries: Don't be afraid to cut people off Brandyn's Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandyn_alejos/?hl=en Precision Fitness Social
2021-04-1531 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino192: Get Paid to Speak! | Wilene Dunn | CEO at WCD SpeakersWilene Dunn is the CEO at WCD Speakers, a Global Speaker Agency representing keynote speakers, thought leaders, industry experts, and entertainers worldwide. For over 25 years, WCD has helped thousands of talented and unique speakers deliver their message to global audiences. On this episode, we'll discuss how to craft your message, build an audience, and get your first paid speech! Wilene's Social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilenedunn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WileneCDunn Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilenedunn WCD Speakers Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wc...
2021-04-0838 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino191: Wealth Building Secrets! | Matt Cenca | Capital Investor & Serial EntrepreneurMatt Cenca is a Capital Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, and a 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee. At 24 years old, he created his first million-dollar business which ranked on INC Magazine's Top 250 Fastest Growing Companies in Texas (2020). On this episode, we'll discuss his secrets to personal finance, building wealth, and entrepreneurship. Matt's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcenca/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcenca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattCenca Follow Me on Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
2021-04-0139 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino190: Career Secrets for Women in Technology | Amy Czuchlewski | EVP of Technology Bottle RocketAmy Czuchlewski, is the EVP of Technology at Bottle Rocket, a leading mobile development studio that's built over 450 solutions for world class brands including Chick-Fil-A, Southwest Airlines, and Mary Kay. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ How to Succeed as a Woman in Technology ✓ Diversity & Inclusion: Empowering Women of Color ✓ Leadership: How to Engineer High Performing Teams ✓ Q&A: Amy's Best Career Advice Amy's Social Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-czuchlewski-she-her-5711401/ Follow Me on Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Facebook...
2021-03-2545 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino189: Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Work and Life | Jake Thompson | Founder of Compete Every DayJake Thompson is a keynote speaker and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car. He is the author of, Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Work and Life Jake works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching how they can develop accountability, mental resilience, and leadership skills in order to achieve more in their careers and in their life. On this episode, we'll discuss how you can leverage focus, mindset, and accountability to achieve your goals. Jake's Social: Linkedin: https://www.li...
2021-03-1846 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino188: How to Beat Imposter Syndrome | Jason Straughan | CEO of CodeUp Jason Straughan is the CEO of Codeup, a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to training software development to students with little to no prior programming experience. Jason is the former CEO of Grok Interactive and continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Tech Bloc, is an active member in Vistage, a former board member of LaunchSA, a long-time member of Geekdom, TechStars Mentor, and a founding member of the San Antonio Web Developers Meetup. He has...
2021-03-1146 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino187: How to Fund Your Dream Business | Jason Simmons | Founder of DeadSoxyJason Simmons is the Founder of DeadSoxy, a Dallas-based lifestyle brand that makes premium socks designed for the hustle. In the last 6 years, DeadSoxy has sold over 800,000 pairs of socks and been featured in GQ, Esquire, Men’s Health, Inc., and Forbes. DeadSoxy has been named a top-5 startup in DFW for 3 consecutive years and the #1 Startup in DFW in 2019. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ How to Develop an Unshakable Belief in Yourself ✓ What Farm Life Teaches You About Achieving Success ✓ How to Create a Compelling Investor Pitch ✓ Create Yourself: Reverse Engineering the Person You Want to Be Jason...
2021-03-0446 min
The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino186: Use Media to Get Known & Elevate Your Business! | Zondra Evans | Founder of Zondra TV Network.Zondra Evans is the Founder of Zondra TV Network. On this episode, we'll discuss: ✓ How to Maximize Your Digital Footprint ✓ Why "Old Media" is NEW again ✓ Why Streaming Matters✓ Powerful Collaboration Strategies Full BIO: Zondra Evans is the Executive Producer of the Communications Award-Winning TV Network which is a global multi-media platform. Zondra TV Network touts itself as an affordable global marketing and advertising company that leverages TV streaming platforms such as ROKU, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and BCTV with a potential reach of more than 200 million viewers and users. Zondra TV prides itself on creating a TV platform t...
2021-02-2544 min
POWERS#95: Michael Girdley - The One-Man Venture StudioMichael Girdley (www.Twitter.com/Girdley) is a serial entrepreneur and investor based in San Antonio. He is the chairman and co-founder of Dura Software, owner of Codeup, Toro Coffee, Alamo Fireworks, and the tech-venture fund Geekdom. On this episode, Chris and Michael discuss Michael's experience moving to San Francisco during the late '90s and what it was like in the 'tech bubble', and then leaving the tech world to take over his father's firework business where technology was almost non-existent. Michael discusses the process of helping found and scale his various companies and implementing executive t...
2020-12-171h 02POWERS#95: Michael Girdley - The One-Man Venture StudioMichael Girdley (www.Twitter.com/Girdley) is a serial entrepreneur and investor based in San Antonio. He is the chairman and co-founder of Dura Software, owner of Codeup, Toro Coffee, Alamo Fireworks, and the tech-venture fund Geekdom. On this episode, Chris and Michael discuss Michael's experience moving to San Francisco during the late '90s and what it was like in the 'tech bubble', and then leaving the tech world to take over his father's firework business where technology was almost non-existent. Michael discusses the process of helping found and scale his various companies and implementing executive t...
2020-12-171h 02
Who Ya Know ShowCaitlin Studley Potter | Codeup Career AcceleratorIn this episode, we invite Caitlin Potter. Caitlin is a career transition coach working with individuals on everything from resumes, cover letters, imposter syndrome, portfolios, and job search strategies, to salary negotiations, interview practice, and more. She has also worked as the Director of Delivery for Codeup.
What you will learn:
- What is Codeup and what they do
- The impact of COVID on Caitlin’s work
- CodeUp’s partnership with employers
- Caitlin’s career journey and transition
- Find...
2020-10-2412 min
Value Hive PodcastA Permanent Place For Hyper-Niche Software w/ Michael Girdley, Dura Software (Episode 26)This episode is brought to you by TIKR. Join the free beta today at TIKR.com/hive
This week we chat with Michael Girdley. Michael's list of accomplishments and ventures would take up the rest of this description! In short, he loves building businesses and creating products that resonate with customers.
He's the founder of Geekdom Fund, CodeUp and his newly launched fund, Dura Software.
The conversation covers all things venture capital, start-up business, as well as Michael's personal background and passions. We also discuss the types of companies Michael looks to invest in...
2020-05-221h 48
Think Like an OwnerMichael Girdley, Dura Software - Ep. 14My guest on this episode is Michael Girdley who is chairman and head of strategy of Dura Software, a holding company that acquires small software companies based in San Antonio. Michael is also a co-founder of Geekdom Fund, a small venture firm, and a co-founder of Codeup, a coding bootcamp in San Antonio. I've had guests from software on the show before but this episode was particularly good and I learned a ton. I've wanted to learn more about investing in software and Michael provided a fantastic overview of the space and Dura and their strategy. If y...
2020-02-2243 min
NorthWestify PodcastSeason 1 Episode 5 | Life as a DeveloperWe were excited to have in the studio three senior software developers with whom we talked about all things tech, from how it was when they first got into development to programming languages and what the future holds. Thank you for accepting our invitation: David Wilcock - "I have been writing code in some form, for the last 30 years. Back in the days of rubber keys and azimuth screw is where I learned my love for computers. Went through sixth form college, and come out with a BTEC National in IT. I have learned a n...
2019-11-1136 min
Action PathS1-03 / Traction with Michael GirdleyIn this episode, Steve and Michael talk about how the key components of Traction - The Entrepreneurial Operating System, helped Michael build successful businesses and the high performing teams that run them. Michael Girdley is the co-founder of career accelerator, CodeUp and the investment firm, Dura Holdings.
2019-04-2351 min
Action PathS1-03 / Traction with Michael GirdleyIn this episode, Steve and Michael talk about how the key components of Traction - The Entrepreneurial Operating System, helped Michael build successful businesses and the high performing teams that run them. Michael Girdley is the co-founder of career accelerator, CodeUp and the investment firm, Dura Holdings.
2019-04-2324 min
Software Process and Measurement CastPaul Gibbons, The Science of Successful Organizational ChangeSPaMCAST 480 features our interview with Paul Gibbons. Paul and I had a wide-ranging discussion that began with his wonderful book The Science of Successful Organization Change (Buy a copy now and then enjoy the re-read we held on the Software Process and Measurement Cast blog), and led us to the broader conversation: that change is hard but it is even harder if we fall prey to magical thinking. Pau's bio: Paul Gibbons is an author, speaker, and consultant. His "beat" is helping business leaders use science and philosophy to make better strategic decisions, implement change, innovate, change culture, and create...
2018-02-0433 min
Software Process and Measurement CastMentor or Coach, TameFlow Chapter 21a, Employee EngagementThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 479 has three columns. The first column features a recent essay on the difference between a coach and a mentor in the form of a simple checklist. Which do you need? Check out the other three entries in this theme on the Software Process and Measurement Cast blog. Our second column features Steve Tendon who brings his Tame The Flow: Hyper-Productive Knowledge-Work Performance, The TameFlow Approach and Its Application to Scrum and Kanban to the cast (buy a copy here). Chapter 20 and 21 are extremely important to understanding and applying the TameFlow approach, therefore, we are...
2018-01-2844 min
Software Process and Measurement CastBusiness Agility Institute, An Interview With Evan LeybournThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 478 features our interview with Evan Leybourn. Evan is back to discuss his new venture, The Business Agility Institute. Agile is not just for software anymore! Bio Evan is the Founder and CEO of the Business Agility Institute; an international membership body to both champions and supports the next generation of organizations. Companies that are agile, innovative and dynamic - perfectly designed to thrive in today's unpredictable markets. We connect leaders across industries and regions to share their experiences and insights with each other. Our flagship event, the Business Agility Conference will run in New...
2018-01-2131 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSilence: A Powerful Tool, Muddling Through, Monolithic MonolithThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 477 features our essay on silence. Silence is a powerful tool to guide conversations and mine information from the stream of consciousness that flows around us. If silence was just a tool to improve our connections with people and to improve listening, it would be worth practicing. But, silence is also a tool to peer deeper into our minds. Silence improves relaxation and helps individuals to focus. Trust me the podcast is not 30 minutes of silence! We will also have a column from Kim Pries, the Software Sensi. Kim brings us part one of his...
2018-01-1434 min
The Fresh Kisgen Show150: Michael Girdley; "Playing House" (Pebbles)Michael noticed that San Antonio lacked a computer programming training or education of any real sort, so he jumped ship and partnered with a few other techies to create Codeup in late 2013.
They've already helped 95 people in just a year's time to become computer programmers and they are focused on adding even more value to the San Antonio area.
2014-12-1300 min