Join Erik Caldwell, CEO of MetropolisIQ, and Angela Murrell, Principal, Vertico Labs as we dive deep into the essential elements of launching and scaling a successful startup in today's competitive landscape. This power-packed Mastermind episode covers the critical trilogy of modern entrepreneurship: leveraging AI for competitive advantage, building strategic networks, and securing funding.

What You'll Learn:

• How to integrate AI into your product development process from day one
• Network building strategies that actually convert to business opportunities
• Funding pathways and investor readiness for tech startups
• Real-world insights from successful smart city technology entrepreneurs

Special Focus: SmartCityEDU Startup Competition Erik and Angela provide an exclusive overview of the groundbreaking Smart City startup competition partnership between SmartCityEDU, CyberTECH, City of San Diego, and Cox Communications. Discover how this 10-week accelerator program is designed to:

• Create structured pathways for smart city innovation
• Develop cutting-edge technologies in UAVs, AI, Blockchain, and IoT
• Foster entrepreneurial financial independence
• Retain top talent in San Diego's thriving tech ecosystem

Program Breakdown: Get insider details on Cox Communications' proven startup framework featuring six comprehensive modules spanning gap analysis, market research, pitch development, customer validation, and MVP implementation through agile sprints.

Perfect for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, smart city innovators, and anyone interested in leveraging AI and strategic partnerships for business growth.

In this episode, Roman and Alan wrap up the climate change discussion with viewpoints on just what the financial repercussions of embracing green energy would look like, not only for the US, but for the world financial system.

In this episode, Roman and Alan tackle the discussion of just how green is "green energy."

Roman and Alan kick off Focal Point by tackling the big debate on "Climate Change."

In this introductory episode of Focal Point, hosts Roman Valenzuela and Alan Myers discuss the importance of bringing just the facts to the table when delving into hot topics that are dividing in society. This show is not meant to be a debate, but a discussion. Roman and Alan's goal is to demonstrate what's missing is the ability to understand both sides of any story, using just the facts, so that we may find a Focal Point.

Eric and Toni are back in the studio with a new producer behind them, Roman Valenuzela. In this episode, we catch up with the duo as they discuss what's in store for the show in 2021. Topics discussed are the pandemic, the recent inauguarton of President Biden, current events that relate to the reopening of the country and what to expect in the coming months as From a Man's POV evolves in a new direction.

Eric welcomes back longtime friend Tracy Edwards. In this post Valentines Day episode, Tracy delves into topics such as relationships, what made him start his career as a comedian, his opinion on politics in the Trump Era vs. politics in the Biden Era, facts on Black History Month and much more. Tracy also goes toe-to-toe on jokes with co-host Toni on this light-hearted episode.

Special Guest, Christina Gaia, delves into her relationship past with Eric and Toni in this insightful episode. Eric and Toni don't pull any punches when asking Christina about her love life. Topics covered include ghosting, FWB's, what being single is like in the digital age, what she looks for in a potential mate and what have been some of the issues in her past relationships. Check it out for an insightful view of what a professional working woman expects in a man.