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Six Minutes of WisdomRecession Radar Recession odds are frequently brought up in financial news, but what should we be doing with this information? In this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia discuss the effects of a recession and how investors should react to them.
2025-11-1912 min
Six Minutes of WisdomTaxes with Tim Tune in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Ross and Cynthia are joined by special guest, Tim Steffen, our Director of Advanced Planning, to break down some of the changes related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
2025-10-1517 min
Six Minutes of WisdomGet Rich Slowly We've all heard a story or two about the next hot investment that's going to make us all rich. On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia take the time to instead highlight how long-term, patient investing can be a reliable path to financial success.
2025-09-1510 min
Six Minutes of WisdomBudgeting Without the Breakdown Budgeting is important, but what happens when we become engrossed in the numbers? Listen in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Ross and Cynthia discuss taking the stress out of a balanced budget.
2025-08-1509 min
Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast ProjectThere Is No TimeRound 9, Group 1: Have you read any Ray Bradbury? No? We've got a list, hold on.
Transcript here. Content warnings include sexually suggestive dialogue; references to injury such as gunshot wounds, domestic violence,and needles; references to and presence of police/ICE; and misophonia triggers (specifically some pretty bad mouth sounds).
Dreams really can come true…when you dream of the future and have a time machine to go check in on, or even change, the results! An exhausted nurse tries to influence the future, but has to contend with…herself?
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2025-07-2718 min
Six Minutes of WisdomLet's Talk Money, Honey On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia discuss the topic of financial infidelity and the importance of communication in relationships.
2025-07-1511 min
Six Minutes of WisdomLessons on Inflation On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, we are joined by special guest Everett Schoen! Listen in as Ross, Cynthia and Everett explore the effects of inflation on our mindset and decision-making.
2025-06-1712 min
It's Not the CarRACE RECAP: 2025 Indy 500 + Monaco Grand PrixA race engineer, a driver coach, and a journalist walk into a bar on Memorial Day.“Ow,” says the journalist. (Figures. The other two were smart enough to use the door.)Is this an episode where we break down and analyze this year’s Indy 500 and Monaco Grand Prix? Indeed! Did we do this exact same thing last year? Indeed! This show’s format rotates weekly, because squirrel. We call this format “Ripped From the Headlines.”CLARIFICATION: Shortly after this ep was taped, IndyCar announced tech-violation penalties for this year's 500. T...
2025-05-271h 19
Six Minutes of Wisdom8,000 Days Each new phase of life comes with a new mindset, new goals, and adjustments to your financial plan. Tune in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Ross and Cynthia discuss the psychological factors and preparation involved in managing important life events.
2025-05-1509 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe Psychology of Money On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia explore the psychology of money and how our emotions and way of thinking can influence our financial decisions.
2025-04-1509 min
Six Minutes of WisdomHeadline Havoc We've seen a lot of volatility in the market this year and the headlines in the news are only inflating concerns. Ross and Cynthia take this opportunity to touch on navigating the negativity and maintaining composure in uncertain market conditions.
2025-03-1710 min
Six Minutes of WisdomOne Year Look Back It's been one year since Randy's retirement. On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Randy joins Ross to look back on his process of succession planning and retirement.
2025-02-1822 min
Today's Balanced Leader with Caroline BairdEp 36 How to Build a High-Trust Workplace & Transform Your Culture with Tim McClearyAre you facing disengaged employees, struggling with organizational change, or trying to create a high-performance culture in your workplace?In this episode of Today's Balanced Leader, I sit down with Tim McCleary, an expert in culture activation and founder of The Involvement Practice. With 20+ years at NBC, Warner Bros., and GE, Tim shares actionable strategies for unlocking employee potential, increasing trust, and adapting to AI-driven leadership changes.🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The hidden drivers of disengagement & how to fix them✔️ The neuroscience behind trust & high-performance leadership✔️ How to navigate l...
2025-02-181h 16
Six Minutes of WisdomReflections and Resolutions With the new year upon us, Ross and Cynthia discuss the process of reflection on the past and forming new habits to generate positive change for the future.
2025-01-1610 min
Six Minutes of WisdomCrucial Conversations As Christmas quickly approaches, Ross and Cynthia reflect on some of the conversations that may arise while gathering with family and friends during the Holiday season. While these conversations can sometimes be difficult, they are crucial to ensuring our loved ones get the care they need.
2024-12-1911 min
Six Minutes of WisdomGiving ThanksThe season of Thanksgiving is upon us once again! On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross, Cynthia, Kristi and Preston discuss what they're most thankful for this year.
2024-11-1505 min
Six Minutes of WisdomSnowbirds On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia are joined by a special guest that discusses his considerations and experiences on becoming a "snowbird".
2024-10-2116 min
Six Minutes of WisdomEstate Planning Essentials On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia are joined by Senior Estate Planner Jim Guckenberg to discuss some of the essentials to the estate planning process.
2024-09-1622 min
Six Minutes of WisdomHandling VolatilityWith the recent volatility in the market, Ross and Cynthia take this opportunity to discuss some of the reasons behind this volatility and how to appropriately handle it.
2024-08-1509 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastHumanizing Transformation with Ross Baird, CEO of Blueprint LocalOn this week’s episode of the Beyond Capital Podcast, we welcome Ross Baird, an accomplished venture capitalist with a focus on emerging markets, startup investing, and real estate. Ross now leads Blueprint Local, which invests in real estate projects that are intended to drive attractive returns for investors and impact in communities. Ross is generous with his time and his knowledge, delving into the following timely and weighty topics, plus much more:How developers can invest in distressed communities with integrity (4:54)Why conscious leadership is the key to successful ventures across sectors (6:32)How improv comedy tra...
2024-07-2534 min
Six Minutes of WisdomTo Break, or Not to Break? Let's play a game! In this month's installment of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia discuss some common rules of thumb on managing finances and they both weigh in on whether or not these rules should be broken.
2024-07-1511 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe Downside of Delayed Gratification In this month's installment of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia discuss the delicate balance between delayed gratification and spending your savings to reap the benefits.
2024-06-1710 min
Six Minutes of Wisdom529 Day May 29th is 529 day! Tune in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Ross and Cynthia discuss 529s, financial aid, and some of the recent regulation changes.
2024-05-1511 min
Six Minutes of WisdomMagic Number How much money do you need to retire? How long will it take to get there? Tune in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Ross and Cynthia discuss the topic of the "Magic Number". Click the picture below to listen!
2024-04-1709 min
Six Minutes of WisdomConsiderations for Tax Season With tax season in full swing, this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom features Ross and Cynthia who discuss a few topics to consider when it comes to taxes.
2024-03-1810 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe Early Days of Retirement On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, special guest Randy Stary joins Ross and Cynthia to discuss his transition into retirement.
2024-02-1515 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe Good and the Bad Tune in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom. This time, Ross and Cynthia discuss some of the highlights and lowlights of last year and some things to look forward to in the year ahead.
2024-01-1612 min
Six Minutes of WisdomI Wish I Knew Then...You know what they say.. Hindsight is 20/20. Tune in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Cynthia, Ross and Randy discuss some of the things they know now that they wish they knew then.
2023-10-1614 min
Six Minutes of Wisdom50! Join Ross, Cynthia and Randy for a special episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom! This time, the group joins guest speaker Michael Antonelli as they discuss pickleball, investing and more!
2023-09-1510 min
Six Minutes of WisdomBack to School It's almost time to send our kids back to school! With that in mind, Cynthia, Ross and Randy discuss a few different tax-advantaged strategies that can be used to save for college expenses.
2023-08-1710 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe 40-Year Milestone On this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, someone on the team is hitting an important milestone! Cynthia, Ross and Randy also touch on saving over time and the power of compounding.
2023-07-1911 min
Six Minutes of WisdomFirst-Time Home Buying This month on Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross, Cynthia and Randy are joined by Preston to discuss the process of buying a home! The team discusses mortgage rates, house pricing and much more. *Disclosure: Baird does not provide tax, legal or real estate advice and does not provide or service mortgages.*
2023-06-1515 min
Opportunity Zones PodcastLessons Learned From $200 Million In Opportunity Zone Equity Invested, With Ross BairdCapital markets have been volatile as of late. All forms of investment have been impacted, and Opportunity Zones are no exception.Ross Baird, founder of Blueprint Local, joins the show to discuss that impact, plus, some of the biggest lessons that he has learned after investing $200 million of OZ equity over the past four years.Show notes & transcript: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/06/ross-baird-268/
2023-06-1453 min
Six Minutes of WisdomCD Laddering This time on Six Minutes of Wisdom, Cynthia, Ross and Randy discuss the strategy of laddering bonds and CDs and how effective this can be in an environment with high interest rates.
2023-05-1512 min
Six Minutes of WisdomSpring CleaningTune-in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom. This time, Ross and Cynthia are on to discuss the topic of Spring Cleaning as it pertains to our finances and a particular tool that Baird provides to help with this.
2023-04-1708 min
Six Minutes of WisdomTax Windfall - Save It or Spend It? Are you getting a tax refund this year? What will you do with it? Tune-in to this month's episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom where Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss taxes and what to do with your refund.
2023-03-1513 min
Six Minutes of WisdomChanging the OilDentist appointments, physicals and the periodic oil change – there are many things in our lives that need our attention on a regular basis. One of those things that we should be checking in on is our 401k! In this episode, Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss the importance of monitoring our 401k and what we can be doing to keep it running smoothly.
2023-02-1508 min
Six Minutes of WisdomTales from the Crypt-OWith the recent news of the FTX debacle, Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss cryptocurrencies and other speculative investments and stress the importance of sticking to the meat and potatoes.
2022-12-1910 min
Six Minutes of WisdomMaking LemonadeWith the recent market volatility, it's easy to develop a negative attitude, but there are still things we can be doing to remain productive. Click the picture below to listen to Ross, Cynthia, and Randy discuss what we can be doing to make the most out of a bear market.
2022-10-1412 min
Six Minutes of WisdomSeptember BluesIn this episode Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss the common phenomena of a fidgety market in the month of September. What might becausing this and how should we react?
2022-09-1408 min
Pucks and CupsArt RossThe award given to the highest point-getter in the NHL each season is named for him, but Art Ross only had one point in the NHL. While that may seem odd, his career in hockey lasted for decades and he would change the game forever as a player, coach and manager, leaving a massive and lasting mark on the National Hockey League.Support: patreon.com/canadaehxMerch: www.canadaehx.com/shopDonate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)E-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdMastadon: @canadaehx@canada...
2022-08-2327 min
Six Minutes of WisdomElectronic LegacyRandy, Ross and Cynthia discuss how to name legacy contacts on various internet platforms. What happens if you die? Do your family members know how to access all of your passwords? As our lives become more intertwined with the internet, we need to make preparations for our eventual passing.
2022-08-1512 min
Six Minutes of WisdomAnecdotes of InflationInflation seems to be tops on everyone's mind these days. Ross, Cynthia and Randy discuss their inflation issues. Whether it's buying groceries, clothes for the kids or rennovating a home, we are all feeling the impact on the family budget.
2022-07-1410 min
Canadian History EhxThe History Of MossbankMossbank is the site of the first meeting between the NWMP and the Indigenous, with an interesting Indigenous legend surrounding Old Wives Lake nearby. It also features an original blacksmith shop from its early era and was the site of a pilot training base during the Second World War.The most iconic part of its history is the Debate of the Century, which happened in 1955 between Tommy Douglas and Ross Thatcher.Support: patreon.com/canadaehxMerch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehxDonate: buymeacoffee.com/craiguDonate: canadaehx.com (C...
2022-06-2021 min
Six Minutes of WisdomInvesting and Your BehaviorRoss, Cynthia and Randy converse with Mike Antonelli. He is our resident blogger, futurist and psych coach. Markets are tough. What do we do?
2022-05-3117 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe Master CalendarRoss, Cynthia and Randy discuss the Master Calendar. This is not our original idea, but it makes sense to keep track of things that need to be done routinely. When was the last time you cleaned behind your fridge? That's what we thought!
2022-04-1509 min
Six Minutes of WisdomSave with Tech on P&C InsuranceCynthia, Ross and Randy interview Brian Jagodinsky. Brian is a property and casualty insurance agent. He tells us how certain techologies in our home can help us save on our homeowners insurance. A number of us have these technologies already and have not informed our agent to receive the requisite savings.
2022-03-1614 min
Six Minutes of WisdomIn Plain Sight!Cynthia, Ross and Randy discuss a fixed income investment that is available to everyone but you can't get from your financial advisor. Better yet, it is the high rate, lower risk investment everyone asks for.
2022-02-1508 min
Six Minutes of WisdomVision, Habits and DisciplineCynthia, Ross and Randy of The JS Group at Baird discuss how success with goals depends on good habits and discipline. Randy learns what a "Vision Board" is.
2022-01-1406 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThings to Remember in DecemberCynthia, Ross and Randy discuss some strategies to consider in December. What should you do to shield income? Getting a bonus? Maybe there is something to consider to avoid additional taxes in April.
2021-12-1507 min
Six Minutes of WisdomTime for Benefit EnrollmentRoss, Cynthia and Randy of the JS Group discuss your benefit enrollment options and some things you should consider at this time of year when that enrollment email comes.
2021-10-2909 min
Six Minutes of WisdomAre You Leaving Money on the Table?Ross was so worried about his greeting that he didn't introduce himself. So, Ross Johnson, begins the podcast by talking about the time of year that is important to seniors. Open enrollment. Now is the time to check your premiums.
2021-10-1506 min
Six Minutes of WisdomNo Long Term Care?Cynthia, Ross and Randy of the JS Group discuss the tie-in between Social Security and your Long Term Care.
2021-09-1408 min
Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast ProjectGhost LightOn the eve of the opening night of their play, playwrights Ilya and Ross argue about who should fix the problem spotlight in their theatre, the purpose of art, and whether or not tour groups about the ghostly nature should really be allowed in the theatre before opening night.
Content warnings for this episode are: Intense arguing and implied death
Transcript link. Made by Round 3, Group 1: Sunrise
This episode was written by Newton Schottelkotte and edited by C.V.V.M. It was directed by Jacqueline Cho, with dialogue editing by Lindsay Zana...
2021-09-0500 min
Six Minutes of WisdomPillars of Business SuccessCynthia, Randy and Ross discuss the issues you need to think about as you decide to start a business.
2021-08-1309 min
Six Minutes of WisdomUncovering OpportunityRoss, Cynthia and Randy discuss how they have uncovered opportunities for clients to reduce expenses and taxes. They encourage you to ask your advisor for advice on many things you may not realize they can assist with. If they can't assist from past experience, they may be able to refer you to a professional who can help.
2021-07-1507 min
Lion LegacyLisa Baird, Commissioner - National Women's Soccer League (#23)1982 and 1984 Penn State graduate Lisa Baird is paving a new path for women and women's sports. As Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), Lisa talks about her journey from Penn State to some of the biggest brands in the world to entering the sports business world in prominent roles at the NFL, USOC and now the NWSL. She also shares a great story involving The White House and how she helped make a wrong, a right. There's no doubt - Lisa's a true game-changer! Jump right in:(6:34) - Different roles that prepared Lisa...
2021-07-0826 min
Six Minutes of WisdomPlease Don't Put Me in a "Home"!Cynthia initiates a discussion with Ross and Randy regarding the process Randy is using when assisting his father with the selection of assisted-living facilities. We discussed the tone of the conversation as well as what steps needed to be taken so that the family member is in agreement with the ultimate transition.
2021-06-1520 min
Faith Driven InvestorEpisode 67 - Putting Money Into Places with Ross BairdRoss Baird co-founded Village Capital in 2009 with the goal of investing in entrepreneurs building successful businesses, and also making a difference in their communities. After making some initial investments in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he realized something: local businesses built by local capital have a great effect on local communities. Today, he’s the Founder and CEO of Blueprint Local where he’s working to create the best way for people to thoughtfully invest in their communities. On today’s episode, he’s going to teach us a new word—topophilia—a...
2021-06-0739 min
Six Minutes of WisdomPay StubRoss, Cynthia and Randy dissect a pay stub. We review all of the pretax and after-tax withdrawals that occur before you finally see the final amount hit your bank account. How can you maximize the benefits from some of these deductions? We'll get into the weeds on that.
2021-05-1515 min
Six Minutes of WisdomHealth Savings AccountsRoss, Cynthia and Randy of the JS Group at Baird discuss the advantages of participating in a HSA account. Why should younger individuals be thinking about this as an important investment and tax avoidance tool?
2021-04-1612 min
Six Minutes of WisdomSocial Media FrenzyWhile Ross tested his mental acuity by taking the CFP® exam, Cynthia and Randy discussed the recent hysteria over stock manipulation with social media posts. Please don't try this at home!
2021-03-1611 min
Six Minutes of WisdomBaby It's Cold OutsideRoss, Cynthia and Randy discuss the pros and cons of freezing your credit and what the process is.
2021-01-1510 min
Six Minutes of WisdomPortfolio Management with Max MannCynthia, Ross and Randy discuss portfolio management with Max Mann. Max is a CFA and portfolio manager for the Baird Specialized Asset Management team. He provides insight into the role of a portfolio manager and how they manage investment assets in these interesting times.
2020-11-1711 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe Real Estate ConundrumRoss and Randy of the JS Group at Baird discuss the current real estate market. They also delve into the difficulties first time home buyers are experiencing. Why is it still a good thing to own your own home?
2020-10-1511 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe JS Group Game ShowRandy sets up a rivalry between Cynthia and Ross by creating a game show atmosphere. He asks them questions about the worst performing month of the year, the affect of the election on stock markets and how the deferment of the payroll tax works.
2020-09-1507 min
Six Minutes of WisdomFive Months to Go - Tax PlanningCynthia, Ross and Randy interview Kelsey Clair. Kelsey is Baird's Tax Strategist in the Financial and Estate Planning Area. We discuss what we should be thinking about as it pertains to the CARES act and the provisions that allow some special situations this year only. We also discuss the election and how that may affect your planning.
2020-08-1913 min
Six Minutes of WisdomOverconfidenceIn this episode of Six Minutes of Wisdom, Ross and Cynthia discuss the overconfidence their children have around the pool and lake. Some minor incidents are used as an analogy to be "in tune" with your emotions when investing and know what allows you to sleep at night.
2020-07-1508 min
Six Minutes of WisdomMike Antonelli InterviewMike Antonelli is a Private Wealth Management Market Strategist at Baird. We love the energy he brings to any topic. Cynthia, Ross and Randy decided to chat with him a bit given the historic movements in the market since the end of February. Our six minutes became fifteen minutes of wisdom, but this was too good to crop!
2020-06-1615 min
More Than ProfitPrioritizing For Relationships With Ross BairdOn this episode, Bryce talks with Ross Baird, Founder of Blueprint Local and Co-Founder of Village Capital. Ross and Bryce have been friends for a long time. They talk about the importance of friendships and different experiences from childhood that have informed life trajectory in some capacity. Ross talks about how he is driven by a desire to create communities that allow people to flourish and therefore allow the community itself to flourish. Through the ups and downs of his career, Ross has learned that relationships are what remain constant and it’s important to put work into maintaining th...
2020-05-0732 min
Six Minutes of WisdomShut the Front Door...and Open the Back DoorRoss has an issue with a mover. They don't want to disassemble and reassemble bunk beds. So Ross comes up with an innovative idea and it leads Randy to discuss an innovative way to "get around" the Roth contribution rules.
2020-02-1406 min
Six Minutes of WisdomNew Year's ResolutionRoss sits down with Randy to discuss ways to model good financial behavior in your young and not-so-young children.
2020-01-1508 min
Six Minutes of WisdomPint-Sized PerspectivesIn our fifth episode, Cynthia and Ross get to interview the "experts on saving" (their kids and a nephew). The kids range in age from 3 to 7. It can never be too early to teach the concepts of saving money for a rainy day......or a toy or 100 toys!
2019-12-1309 min
Six Minutes of WisdomThe Marshmallow TestThe new addition to our team, Ross Johnson, did a little test on his children with marshmallows to hopefully teach them a little bit about delayed gratification. Sorry we violated our six minute time frame by about 2 minutes, but the kids were too cute to cut off and Ross' bio is extensive!!
2019-11-1508 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteLearning To Make Your Arguments With Integrity | Ross BairdIt's easy to put your ideas out there -- we're one click away from posting a tweet, sharing a video or publishing a blog post. But in a world where it's so easy to create content, how do you create the depth to make your voice count. On this episode we go inside Ross Baird's journey to make 'Arguments with Integrity.' As he shared, good ideas don't always win; but shared ideas will. Hear how he intentionally used his venture firm and his book to build a community behind some powerful shared ideas he's convinced will change the wor...
2019-10-1639 min
The Ross Bolen PodcastMaking Music With Rob BairdThe Ross Bolen Podcast returns for its 196th episode. Hosted by Ross Bolen featuring co-host Anthony Johnson and special guest singer-songwriter Rob Baird. Presented by Bolen Media. (0:00) Intro (11:13) Rob Baird (1:16:14) "Run of Good Luck" Performed Live (1:19:53) Announcements and Conclusion 2 additional and exclusive episodes of RBP each month, columns, other written content by Ross, and more: Patreon.com/RossBolenPodcast Recorded and produced by Mike Moody and Grant Davis at Permanent RCRD Studios in Austin, TX. permanentrcrd.com www.rossbolenpodcast.com
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2019-06-181h 24
Grow Your GivingAn Introduction to Opportunity Zones: A Conversation with Ross BairdWhitney Hosty, Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation sits down with Ross Baird to discuss Opportunity Zones. The Grow Your Giving podcast is powered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and our national entity, Greater Horizons. We aim to make giving convenient and efficient for our donors through donor-advised funds and other charitable giving tools. The Grow Your Giving podcast discusses philanthropic topics to help you enjoy giving more. Find us online at growyourgiving.org/podcast. "Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
2019-03-0410 min
The Commercial Investing ShowCI 151 - Making Non-Trophy Property Shine with Ross BairdJason Hartman talks with Ross Baird, President at Village Capital Group and author of The Innovation Blind Spot, about where all the startup money is going these days. Venture capital is flowing to tech and everyone's trying to hit a home run, not a bunch of singles. Ross discusses the danger of our current "winner take all" mentality, some options for what to do with the big companies like Google and Facebook, and why sometimes looking in your back yard for an investment is the way to go. Key Takeaways: [2:48] Where is all the startup...
2018-11-2322 min
American Monetary AssociationAMA 245 - The Winner Take All Society with Ross BairdJason Hartman talks with Ross Baird, President at Village Capital Group and author of The Innovation Blind Spot, about where all the startup money is going these days. Venture capital is flowing to tech and everyone's trying to hit a home run, not a bunch of singles. Ross discusses the danger of our current "winner take all" mentality, some options for what to do with the big companies like Google and Facebook, and why sometimes looking in your back yard for an investment is the way to go. Key Takeaways: [2:48] Where is all the startup...
2018-11-1222 min
Speaking Of Wealth with Jason HartmanSW 375 - The Innovation Blind Spot with Ross BairdJason Hartman talks with Ross Baird, President at Village Capital Group and author of The Innovation Blind Spot, about where all the startup money is going these days. Venture capital is flowing to tech and everyone's trying to hit a home run, not a bunch of singles. Ross discusses the danger of our current "winner take all" mentality, some options for what to do with the big companies like Google and Facebook, and why sometimes looking in your back yard for an investment is the way to go. Key Takeaways: [2:48] Where is all the startup...
2018-11-0722 min
Speaking Of Wealth with Jason HartmanSW 375 - The Innovation Blind Spot with Ross BairdJason Hartman talks with Ross Baird, President at Village Capital Group and author of The Innovation Blind Spot, about where all the startup money is going these days. Venture capital is flowing to tech and everyone's trying to hit a home run, not a bunch of singles. Ross discusses the danger of our current "winner take all" mentality, some options for what to do with the big companies like Google and Facebook, and why sometimes looking in your back yard for an investment is the way to go. Key Takeaways: [2:48] Where is all the startup...
2018-11-0722 min
Building Books PodcastRoss BairdRoss Baird is President and founder of Village Capital, a venture capital firm that takes a unique philosophy and approach to choosing the entrepreneurs they fund. He has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs in over 50 countries and has visited over 100 cities worldwide in an effort to find new entrepreneurs and help the people supporting them.
2018-10-3100 minBuilding Books PodcastRoss BairdRoss Baird is President and founder of Village Capital, a venture capital firm that takes a unique philosophy and approach to choosing the entrepreneurs they fund. He has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs in over 50 countries and has visited over 100 cities worldwide in an effort to find new entrepreneurs and help the people supporting them.
2018-10-3100 min
upsideUP022: Concur // mission-driven skincare for a healthy microbiome (feat. Ross Baird of Village Capital)Lindsey Moeller is the founder of Concur, formerly known as Balm Skincare. Lindsey is also the founded of Botavi Labs and holds a degree in biology and molecular genetics from the Ohio State University. Concur creates holistic skincare products that agree with our natural biology and protect the microbiome. Concur focuses on getting to the core of skin issues using natural science. Concur, formerly known as Balm Skincare, was founded in 2016 and based in Columbus, OH.learn more about Concur: https://shopconcur.com/learn more about Balm Skincare: https://balm-skincare.com/
2018-10-171h 12
Never Stand StillS1E6: Village Capital President Ross BairdOn this episode of Never Stand Still, I had the chance to catch up with Ross Baird, president of Village Capital and a great PayPal partner. We spoke about his time working at a micro finance bank in India and how that experience led him to launch Village Capital. Ross also shared his advice for entrepreneurs, which is to focus on small innovations that can have big differences.
2018-08-2118 min
Worthfull ProjectEP 6 // Playing the Stage in Front of One // Travis Ross"Your ways of being have to change to create something new." The day I met Travis Ross, I think I knew my life would shift. He's the kind of man that ignites a fire in the people he meets. He has faced the lowest of lows (including attempted suicide) and also chosen to live with a mission to inspire and elevate others. He is a internationally renowned tattoo artist, a musician, a speaker, coach, and so much more. When I thought about the kinds of conversations I'd li...
2018-01-1856 min
What's Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in Washington - Ep 176 Does venture capital get the best ideas to market? - Ross BairdRoss Baird, founder of Village Capital, believes that venture capital isn't doing a good job of getting new ideas to society. In his new book, The Innovation Blind Spot, Baird explains that the industry could do more to spur innovation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2017-12-1109 min
Unconventional GeniusRoss Baird, Author & Founder of Village Capital on The Innovation Blind SpotWhile it seems like the key to becoming a successful entrepreneur is having a great idea, you also have to have money. But If you've got a winning idea, getting financing should take care of itself, right? As you'll find out during my conversation with Ross Baird, Founder and President of Village Capital, and author of the book "The Innovation Blindspot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas and What to Do About It," it is not always that simple. In order to raise capital, you have to be able to connect with investors. And that means avoiding...
2017-11-1431 min
School for Startups RadioOctober 9, 2017 Village Capital Ross Baird, Master Builder Rene Antanesian & Genie Dreamer AllisoOctober 9, 2017 Village Capital Ross Baird, Master Builder Rene Antanesian & Genie Dreamer Allison Gondoli
2017-10-0854 min
Start: This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.The Innovation Blind Spot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas--and What to Do About It by Ross BairdPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/315647to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Innovation Blind Spot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas--and What to Do About It
Author: Ross Baird
Narrator: Patrick Lawlor
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 37 minutes
Release date: September 12, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
The world's innovation economy is broken. If you have an idea, depending on who you are or where you live, you might never get a shot. A handful of people in a handful of cities are deciding, behind closed doors, which entrepreneurs get a shot to succeed. The...
2017-09-126h 37
Relish A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Next-Level.The Innovation Blind Spot by Ross Baird, Steve CasePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/40408to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Innovation Blind Spot
Author: Ross Baird, Steve Case
Narrator: Patrick Lawlor
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 09-12-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 64 ratings
Genres: Corporate & Public Finance
Publisher's Summary:
2017-09-126h 36Indulge In: This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.The Innovation Blind Spot by Ross Baird, Steve CasePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/40408to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Innovation Blind Spot
Author: Ross Baird, Steve Case
Narrator: Patrick Lawlor
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 09-12-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 64 ratings
Genres: Corporate & Public Finance
Publisher's Summary:
2017-09-126h 36Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Accounting & FinanceThe Innovation Blind Spot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas--and What to Do About It by Ross BairdPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/315647to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Innovation Blind Spot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas--and What to Do About It
Author: Ross Baird
Narrator: Patrick Lawlor
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 37 minutes
Release date: September 12, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
The world's innovation economy is broken. If you have an idea, depending on who you are or where you live, you might never get a shot. A handful of people in a handful of cities are deciding, behind closed doors, which entrepreneurs get a shot to succeed. The...
2017-09-126h 37
ImpactAlpha PodcastsThe Innovation Blindspot: A conversation with Ross Baird.Ross Baird, President of Village Capital, chats with David Bank about his new book "The Innovation Blindspot," why many VC firms are missing out on great investment opportunities, and more.
2017-09-1132 min
Futility ClosetThe Girl Who Fell From the Sky In 1971 high school student Juliane Koepcke fell two miles into the Peruvian rain forest when her airliner broke up in a thunderstorm. Miraculously, she survived the fall, but her ordeal was just beginning. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe Juliane's arduous trek through the jungle in search of civilization and help. We'll also consider whether goats are unlucky and puzzle over the shape of doorknobs. Intro: Before writing about time machines, H.G. Wells calculated that he'd earned a single pound in his writing endeavors.
2017-07-1030 minFutility ClosetThe Giraffe Who Walked to Paris In 1824 the viceroy of Egypt sent a unique gift to the new king of France: a two-month-old giraffe that had just been captured in the highlands of Sudan. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow the 4,000-mile journey of Zarafa, the royal giraffe, from her African homeland to the king's menagerie in Paris. We'll also visit Queen Victoria's coronation and puzzle over a child's surprising recovery. Intro: In 1952 a stray cat made a home in Classroom 8 of a California elementary school. Abe Lincoln's ghost seems...
2017-05-2933 min
The Startup CatalystEpisode 125 - Ross Baird, Founder and CEO at Village CapitalHello there! This is the Startup catalyst podcast brought to you by Sultan Ventures, the show where we interview entrepreneurs and investors on the stories and catalysts of their startup successes and failures hosted by Luke Tucker.
Today’s episode we welcome Ross Baird, Founder and CEO at Village Capital.
One of the most amazing stories, I think, in venture these days is the Vilcap Story.
You’re going to hear some things not available anywhere else as Ross goes through some awesome stories. Including, a dinner party in Rome with some famous actors. Stick around for that, you don’t want...
2016-10-2026 min
Heron SoundbitesSoundbites: Ross Baird, Executive Director of Village CapitalRoss Baird offers insights into capital inequality and how Village Capital seeks investment opportunities beyond the usual suspects.
2016-01-0600 min
Responsible Capitalist PodcastTRE – The Responsible Capitalist – Ross BairdCarol Sanford Interviews Ross Baird of Village Capital for the Responsible Capitalist Podcast. Carol looks at what responsible partnering looks like when you are creating a community of investors and entrepreneurs. Four basic characteristics are addressed. 1) you will be, by definition, coming into a relationship or community, 2) What are the motives for being in […]
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2014-11-2100 min
Responsible Capitalist PodcastTRE – The Responsible Capitalist – Ross BairdCarol Sanford Interviews Ross Baird of Village Capital for the Responsible Capitalist Podcast. Carol looks at what responsible partnering looks like when you are creating a community of investors and entrepreneurs. Four basic characteristics are addressed. 1) you will be, by definition, coming into a relationship or community, 2) What are the motives for being in this community or relationship? 3) Are the global imperatives aligned and shared? 4) Do you have shared bodies of thought- do you share your philosophies about life and the world?
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2014-11-2129 min