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Square Pizza#107 - Nicole Jarbo, Interim CEO, 4.0 Schools (Part II)GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!The Square Pizza Pod welcomes back a guest who last appeared on March 4, 2021, Nicole Jarbo. Nicole is the interim CEO of 4.0 Schools. 4.0 connects, coaches, and invests in people to test new learning spaces and tools with their communities.In this episode: Last InterviewCEO of GoodbetsCareer as a collegiate soccer player at Cal / Alex Morgan Fundraising best practices Overview of Boost + her...
2024-03-2957 minSquare Pizza#83 - What Does Square Pizza Remind You Of? A Mash-upGIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week's episode is a little different from the rest. This particular episode is a special mash-up of recent guests sharing what square pizza reminds them of. Sometimes square pizza reminds you of nothing so it actually makes you think of something, or maybe it reminds you of a book, or times with friends at s...
2022-07-2209 minSquare Pizza#60 - Nicole Jarbo, CEO of Goodbets GroupGIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!We are excited to bring you this episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with good friend and colleague, Nicole Jarbo, CEO of Goodbets Group. One interesting fact about Nicole: While playing collegiate soccer at the University of California, Berkeley, she secured nine saves to help Cal beat Auburn, 3-1, in the first round of NCAAs. More topics w...
2021-03-0446 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 26 Philanthropy, Power, and Hope. On shifting power with 4.0 CEO Hassan Hassan.Hey Goodbets Unplugged listeners! We're back from our hiatus with a new episode for you all. This week on Unplugged, Nicole sits down with Hassan Hassan, the CEO of 4.0. They chat about Hassan's journey from engineering to CEO of 4.0 and the evolution of 4.0's work. Then, they dive into a new project that 4.0 is launching--the Angel Syndicate. Tune in to learn more.
Show Notes
4.0's Website: https://www.4pt0.org/
Learn more about the Angel Syndicate: https://www.fund4.co/
Apply to the Angel Syndicate: https://airtable.com/shr5skdiODIWimwmD
2020-07-2050 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 25: Useful mindsets from The Courage to Be DislikedHey Goodbets Unplugged Listeners! We're trying out a new episode format. This week Veronica shares some useful mindsets and tips from a book she's reading called The Courage to Be Disliked. They got her thinking as to how they might apply to and be helpful for founders or startups. We're mixing up our podcast format a bit to try out new types of episodes, let us know what you think by dropping us a line at hello@goodbets.co
Show Notes
The Courage to Be Disliked | https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781501197277
A useful...
2020-03-1812 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 24: Authentic takes on storytelling and launching your own business with Danielle Kristine ToussantDannielle Kristine Toussant is the founder and CEO of She Thinks Purple—a women-powered creative agency that partners with impact-driven entrepreneurs and organizational leaders to tell inspiring brand stories that change the world. To think purple is to be consciously attuned to the power and necessity of elevating human stories. Tune in to hear more about Danielle's journey as a founder and a storyteller.
Show Notes
She Thinks Purple | https://www.shethinkspurple.com/, https://www.instagram.com/she_thinks_purple/, https://twitter.com/shethinxpurple, https://www.facebook.com/shethinkspurple/
Purple Con | https://purplecon.com/
2020-03-1153 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 23: On what it means to be a Profound Gentlemen in education from Jason TerrellThis week Nicole sits down with Jason Terrell, one of the cofounders of and current Executive Director of Profound Gentlemen. The organization was founded to build a community of male educators of color, with the larger vision of dismantling the cradle to prison pipeline by establishing a cradle to career pipeline for boys of color. Together, Nicole and Jason chat about some of the challenges that Jason has had as an educator and in founding Profound Gentlemen.
Show Notes
Profound Gentlemen | https://www.profoundgentlemen.org/
Jason's Instagram & Email | https://www.instagram.com/brionterrell/ , j...
2020-03-0450 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 22: A mashup of advice from entrepreneurs for entrepreneursWe're mixing it up a bit for this week's episode of Unplugged. We went back through our past ten episodes and created a mashup of advice, tips, and useful bits for entrepreneurs from entrepreneurs. If you're enjoying the show, want to be featured, or have ideas, reach out to hello@goodbets.co! Our inbox is always open.
2020-02-2539 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 21: On education and creating positive impact, a conversation with Rooted School founder Jonathan JohnsonThis week Nicole sits down with Jonathan Johnson, the founder and CEO of Rooted School. They talk about the current state of education, as two former educators, the inspiration for Rooted School, and how the future of education might look.
Show Notes:
Rooted School | https://www.rootedschool.org/
The One Thing Book | https://www.the1thing.com/
Jonathan's Blog | https://www.twotwentyeight.org/
Jonathan's Twitter | https://twitter.com/2_2_eight
2020-02-181h 08
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 20: On building sustainable ecosystems & entrepreneurship with Alicia Marseille.This week Veronica sits down Alicia Marseille, the Director of Innovation at ASU's Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiative (WSSI). Coincidentally, she's also Veronica's former boss. They chat about their time together at the Resource Innovation Solutions Network (RISN) Incubator, dive into the circular economy, and jump into building sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems and partnerships.
Show Notes:
Alicia Marseille | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-marseille-a63b976/
Bird on Fire by Andrew Ross | https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780199975525
The Value of Everything by Mariana Mazzucato | https://marianamazzucato.com/publications/books/value-of-everything/
2020-02-1138 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 19: *Repost* Identity, Navigating Privilege, and Creating Change: a conversation with Sam, founder of CO Youth CongressThis week we're revisiting an audience favorite, a conversation with Sam Battan. Sam is the founder of Colorado Youth Congress—an organization that trains diverse communities of youth on how to create systemic change in their communities. During his convo with Nicole, they dove deep on identity and how to navigate through privilege. It's a great convo and one that you enjoyed so much we thought we'd repost.
2020-02-0445 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 18: A conversation on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion with oneTILT co-founder and CEO Kimberly DíazThis week Nicole sits down with Kimberly Díaz, the Co-founder & CEO of oneTILT. Together they both discuss what it meant to be bi-racial growing up, and Kimberly dives deep on her identity. What it meant to her while growing up, and what it means to her today as a cofounder of oneTILT.
Show Notes
oneTILT's Website: https://www.onetilt.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/one_TILT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_tilt/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/oneTILT/
Courageous Converstations About Race Book: https://www.in...
2020-01-2846 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 17: Experience doesn't pay the bills—on building equity in our congress with Carlos Vera, Cofounder & Executive Director of Pay Our InternsThis week Nicole sits down with Carlos Vera, cofounder and executive director of Pay Our Interns. After taking unpaid internships in D.C., Carlos and his cofounder Guillermo set out to put data to the hardships that unpaid internships have, especially on students from underprivileged backgrounds. They founded Pay Our Interns and published a report Experience Doesn't Pay the Bills. Since, they've pushed to get funding for interns and have started to see systemic change. Tune in as Nicole and Carlos talk about the inspiration for Pay Our Interns and why it's important to build equity in our government...
2020-01-2139 minGoodbets UnpluggedEpisode 16: Early stage entrepreneurs trying to create a more equitable work world. A conversation Conscious Roots LLC founders, Nady and Porscha.This week Veronica (not Nicole) sits down with Nady and Porscha, the founders of Conscious Roots LLC. They talk about what it's like to make the jump into entrepreneurship, how to create a more equitable world, and a tiny bit of astrology.
Show Notes
Conscious Roots LLC | Instagram | Radio Show
2020-01-141h 02
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 15: How to make your dreams come true? A conversation with Holley Kholi-Murchison, Partner of HOLI Brands.This week on Goodbets Unplugged, Nicole sits down with Holley Kholi-Murchison— author, creative, and entrepreneur. Holley and Nicole discuss what it's like to make a major life transition, and how to make your dreams happen.
Show Notes
Holley's Site | Holley's Instagram | Tell Me About Yourself Book
2020-01-0745 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 14: Start obsessing over problems and more advice for overcoming the odds... A convo with Colin Seale, Founder of ThinkLawThis week Nicole sits down with Colin Seale, the founder of ThinkLaw. They speak about overcoming the odds as Colin talks about his upbringing and the founding of ThinkLaw. Tune in.
Show Notes
Think Law | Twitter
Colin Seale's Twitter
Thinking Like a Lawyer Book - Pre Order
2019-12-171h 01
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 13: What really matters for success? A conversation with UC Davis Women's Soccer Coach Tracy HammThis week Nicole checks in with an old friend Tracy Hamm who is now the head coach of women's soccer at UC Davis. Tracy Hamm shares her journey on being denied a top-tier coaching license. And how she got it anyways. Tune in for advice on being resilient and how persistence pays off.
Show Notes
Coach the Movie
Tracy Hamm | Murphy, Tracy's dog | UC Davis Women's Soccer
2019-12-0642 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 12: Chasing happiness and bouncing back after failure. An interview with serial entrepreneur Brian Bordainick, co-founder of Starface and NYC StoryCourse.Join us this week as Nicole chats with Brian Bordainick, the founder of Starface World. Brian talks about his journey as a serial entrepreneur and goes through his journey of failures and success thus far.
Show Notes
Starface World | Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat
Brian Bordainick | Twitter, Instagram
Rachel Strugatz | Instagram
2019-12-0344 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 11: A conversation with Krystal Allen and getting real on what it takes.Join us this week as Nicole chats with one of her former mentors, Krystal. Tune in as Krystal shares her candid thoughts on what it takes to start your own thing, and what you should consider.
Show Notes
K. Allen Consulting Website
Follow K Allen on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
2019-11-261h 01Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 10: Nicole answers questions from CSGF Fundraising session.Tune in for some useful advice from Goodbets founder and fundraising mastermind, Nicole Jarbo. In this episode, she goes through questions from a fundraising session she led.
2019-11-1826 minGoodbets UnpluggedEpisode 9: Identity, Navigating Privilege, and Creating Change: a conversation with Sam, founder of CO Youth CongressJoin us this week as Nicole talks with Sam Battan, the founder of Colorado Youth Congress. Sam talks about his background, addressing privilege, and on living a self-actualized life. If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co.
Show Notes:
CO Youth Congress
Find Sam Battan - Twitter, sam@coloradoyouthcongress.org
2019-10-2845 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 8: Stop seeking validation and other tips for founders: interview with America on tech co-founder Evin RobinsonNicole chats with a co-founder of America on Tech (Aot), Evin Robinson. They talk about AoT's national expansion, chasing your passions, and how to succeed in the earliest stages. Tune in for advice on how to found your own startup and succeed.
Show Notes
Find Evin Robinson - Twitter
Find Jessica Santana - Twitter, Instagram
New York on Tech (now America on Tech)
2019 Innovators and Disruptors Awards
2019-10-2141 minGoodbets UnpluggedEpisode 7: Happy #NationalComingOutDay and how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ communitySurprise listeners, it's the Goodbets team here telling you that we're a little bit gay on #NationalComingOutDay. Please enjoy this old talk from our Director Veronica as she reflects on some homophobic encounters and what it really means to be an ally.
2019-10-1207 min
Goodbets UnpluggedEpisode 6: On Dope People Doing Dope Shit—an Interview with Streetlight Schools CEO David FuNicole chats with CEO of Streetlight Schools David Fu. In this conversation, they discuss why he left his job on Wall Street to lead educational change in South Africa. And, he reflects on the challenges of leadership and shares his hopes for the future. If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co.
Show Notes:
David Fu - Twitter, Medium, and Facebook
Streetlight Schools
The book, Wild Swans that Fu references and the story of Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
2019-10-0349 minGoodbets UnpluggedEpisode 5: Fundraising 101 for non-profits and startupsTune in this week to hear from the Goodbets Pilot and a fundraising 101 session we led for the Pilot! The Pilot is a three-month-long, free, and virtual program aimed at helping early-stage social entrepreneurs launch and grow their ideas. For this, we've created 101/introduction courses that cover the ins & outs of popular startup topics like how to market your business or create a financial model. In the spirit of spreading the wealth, we're sharing them with everyone!
Shownotes:
This is the book, Small Giants, that Nicole mentions.
Sign up for the Pilot Content!
2019-09-2731 minGoodbets UnpluggedEpisode 4: On starting Goodbets—musings from the founderTune in this week as Nicole discusses why she founded Goodbets Group. Enjoy the episode! If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co.
2019-09-1806 minGoodbets UnpluggedEpisode 3: What's really stopping you from being a better fundraiser?Tune in this week as Nicole discusses key mindsets for becoming a better fundraiser. Enjoy the episode! If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co.
Shownotes:
The Generosity Network Book
The Mind Trust
Goodbets Booklist (a.k.a. Goodreads)
2019-09-1206 minGoodbets UnpluggedEpisode 2: Need to know strategies for a better non-profit boardTune in this week as Nicole sits down with Greg Schermbeck of ShermCo to discuss the best strategies for your non-profit's board. We hope you enjoy! If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co
Show Notes:
boardsource.org
2019-08-2929 minGoodbets UnpluggedEpisode 1: The Fundraising Tip that helped us raise $50,000 in a weekThis is our first episode ever! In this episode, Nicole discusses her best, unexpected fundraising tip for new nonprofit founders -- sending letters of inquiry via snail mail. She discusses how to get started, what to write about, and why it matters to your future success. Enjoy the episode! If you have episode ideas or comments, then email us at hello@goodbets.co.
Show Notes:
Justin Shaifer - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
Foundation Center Online Directory
2019-08-1407 min