Innovator Café with David R. Stevens, Episode 22

In this episode of Innovator Café, Dave Stevens speaks with Rajeev Madhavan, Founder and General Partner, Clear Ventures.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

- What pivotal moment inspired Rajeev Madhavan to leave a secure job and launch his first startup?

- How did a chance encounter at a restaurant lead to a breakthrough customer for Magma?

- What bold marketing tactics did Rajeev use to take on industry giants—and did they pay off?

- How did a high-stakes legal battle with a major competitor nearly derail the company, and what unexpected twist turned the tide?

- Why does Rajeev believe now is the best time for entrepreneurs to start something new, especially in the age of AI?

Learn more about Rajeev Madhavan:

* Connect with Rajeev on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rajeev-madhavan

* Visit Clear Ventures’ website: https://clear.ventures

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About Innovator Café:

Welcome to the Innovator Café, your Entrepreneur go-to podcast. Watch or listen as Dave Stevens and his guests provide resources and assurances to build a company growth roadmap.

Subscribe — don’t miss an episode of Innovator Café:

* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovator-caf%C3%A9-with-david-r-stevens/id1740378639

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hKZOLNExFgwpQBJpDjRpg

Connect and learn more from your host, Dave Stevens:

* Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIy0oNMYMW0InFHbTud7hmg

* Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davestevensstevenslawgroup

* Follow Stevens Law Group, P.C on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevens-law-group-p.c.
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Innovator Café with David R. Stevens, Episode 21

In this episode of Innovator Café, David R. Stevens speaks with Laura Merling, Chief Transformation and Operations Officer at Arvest Bank. Laura, with over two decades of experience, leads digital transformation efforts and enhances operational excellence at Arvest Bank. She is renowned for aligning technology with business strategy to drive innovation and efficiency.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Extensive Transformation Experience Across Industries: Laura Merling highlighted her experience in driving digital transformation across various sectors, focusing on the intersection of technology and business change.

* Challenges and Opportunities with Generative AI: Laura discussed generative AI's potential for innovation, emphasizing challenges in data quality, security, and continuous AI model validation.

* Data Privacy and Security Concerns: Laura stressed the importance of securing data in AI, highlighting the risks of data leaks and the need for accurate AI model training.

* Overcoming Resistance to Change: Laura noted the challenges of implementing change in traditional companies, emphasizing the importance of trust, stakeholder involvement, and iterative testing.

* Measuring Value and Cost in Transformation: Laura emphasized understanding costs in business processes to justify and measure the success of digital transformation initiatives.

Learn more about Laura Merling:

* Connect with Laura on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merling

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About Innovator Café:

Welcome to the Innovator Café, your Entrepreneur go-to podcast. Watch or listen as Dave Stevens and his guests provide resources and assurances to build a company growth roadmap.

Subscribe — don’t miss an episode of Innovator Café:

* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovator-caf%C3%A9-with-david-r-stevens/id1740378639

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hKZOLNExFgwpQBJpDjRpg

Connect and learn more from your host, Dave Stevens:

* Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIy0oNMYMW0InFHbTud7hmg

* Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davestevensstevenslawgroup/

* Follow Stevens Law Group, P.C on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevens-law-group-p.c./

* Follow Stevens Law Group, P.C on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076376076569

Innovator Café with David R. Stevens, Episode 20In this episode of Innovator Café, Dave Stevens speaks with Tyler Finn, who shares insights from his diverse and non-linear career path, touching on his experiences in public policy, privacy issues in the ad tech space, and his role at SpotDraft. Founded by a Harvard Law School lawyer and two Carnegie Mellon computer scientists, SpotDraft is a Contract Management System for the legal industry.

Tyler provides a deep dive into the importance of trust in business, especially in regulatory and compliance frameworks.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Career Journey: Explore Tyler’s transition from public policy to privacy and ad tech, and how he navigated layoffs to start his own consulting firm.

* Trust and Privacy: Tyler discusses how trust is crucial in handling privacy and compliance in the tech industry and beyond

* The Role of Trust in Business: Insights on building trust within a company and with external stakeholders, including regulators and the public.

* Navigating Regulatory Environments: Tyler shares his experiences with drone regulations and data privacy, emphasizing the need for education and collaboration in policy-making.

* Leadership and Culture: Discover how leadership styles and company culture impact trust and compliance in business settings.

Learn more about Tyler Finn:

* LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerhfinn

* LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spotdraft

* YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SpotDraft

* Check out Tyler’s Podcast, "The Abstract" Podcast for Legal Leaders: https://www.spotdraft.com/podcast

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About Innovator Café:

Welcome to the Innovator Café, your Entrepreneur go-to podcast. Watch or listen as Dave Stevens and his guests provide resources and assurances to build a company growth roadmap.

Subscribe — don’t miss an episode of Innovator Café:

* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovator-caf%C3%A9-with-david-r-stevens/id1740378639

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hKZOLNExFgwpQBJpDjRpg

Connect and learn more from your host, Dave Stevens:

* Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIy0oNMYMW0InFHbTud7hmg

* Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davestevensstevenslawgroup/

* Follow Stevens Law Group, P.C on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevens-law-group-p.c./

* Follow Stevens Law Group, P.C on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076376076569