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The best engineer Matt Dalio ever hired didn't have a high school diploma. That fact runs through this whole conversation — what building proves that credentials can't. Education is changing because work is changing. AI is already reshaping what people can build, how they learn, and what employers actually value — and Arizona State University has become the clearest picture of where it's going, precisely because of the reputation it had to shake. Matt Dalio, founder of Endless, joins Eric Kasimov. Matt's work centers on one idea: young people should be creators of technology, not just consumers of it. The conversation runs from Arizona State's President Michael Crow measuring success by who a university educates instead of who it rejects, to the engineer with no diploma who outperformed the Stanford hires, to why building games might be the most complete education a kid can get, and what happens to a generation that opts out of AI versus one that learns to wield it. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Why Arizona State University (ASU) stands out in higher educationMichael Crow's "realm five learning" — education that's infinitely scalable, infinitely personalized, infinitely affordableWhat "GitHub University" shows about proof of work and why it beat the Stanford hiresWhy portfolios are becoming more important than resumesHow game making teaches technical, creative, and collaborative skillsWhy AI fluency may become a core workforce skillThe difference between using screens to consume and using them to buildGSV (Global Silicon Valley) and spreading the builder mindset beyond the ValleyWhy young people should start building, tinkering, and solving real problemsCHAPTERS 00:00 – Arizona State University and innovation in education01:21 – Michael Crow’s approach to access and scale03:20 – Changing perceptions of ASU05:33 – Why higher education has to change07:09 – Prestige, jobs, and the shifting value of a degree08:06 – GitHub, proof of work, and hiring without a diploma11:26 – Why portfolio can matter more than pedigree13:08 – AI, marketing, and what students actually need to learn15:15 – Teaching young people to become AI power users16:00 – Why game making teaches multidisciplinary skills18:34 – ASU, scale, and reaching more learners20:33 – Soft skills, collaboration, and real work21:46 – Games, arts, media, and engineering at ASU23:37 – Coding, Claude Code, and technical fluency25:37 – Why Matt still believes code matters28:07 – Screens, phones, Chromebooks, and real computers31:42 – What Gen Z can do now32:31 – Why schools are often anti-AI34:33 – Building as the path to employment35:52 – Burning your resume and building proof37:22 – Moving from Abu Dhabi back to the US38:34 – AI education in the UAE39:15 – Bringing AI education to more people40:39 – Building through contracts, partners, and foundations42:00 – Why America needs broader access to builder skills44:15 – Helping young people join the modern economy45:39 – Public schools and the difficulty of scale46:19 – Kids who are already building their own futures49:26 – Why the traditional system still matters50:00 – Vibe coding an SAT prep tool52:08 – AI concerns, climate, and the risk of opting out55:00 – Global Silicon Valley and spreading the builder mindset57:36 – Games, sports, licensing, and learning through interests59:06 – Game studios, communities, and professional learning01:01:49 – Finding your passion by building01:02:50 – Matt’s book and Endless Future01:04:09 – The lean book and shipping early01:04:46 – Where to find Matt Dalio and Endless Connect Matt Dalio: Website | LinkedIn Eric Kasimov: X | LinkedIn Related Entrepreneur Perspectives episodes How AI Is Changing College Counseling and Admissions with Senan Khawaja, CEO of KollegioDavid Selinger on AI Security, $15M Series B, and the Deep Sentinel MissionAnkit Somani | From Google to Conifer: Rare-Earth-Free Motors, $20M Seed, and Rethinking CollegeEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios. Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud

Brando Babini started a company at 16 because the thing he needed didn't exist. Five years later he's running it from a train seat between Brown and Brooklyn — 1,000 players, a Nike partnership, and 30 million views he shot and edited himself. This one's about how he actually does it. Brando is 21, still finishing his degree, and building Youth 4 Youth FC into one of the largest player-led soccer organizations in the country. He spotted the gap from his own playing career — no mentor, no one who'd walked the path ahead of him — and built the thing he wished he'd had. The 2026 World Cup is on U.S. soil right now and the whole country's suddenly paying attention to soccer. Strip the sport out, though, and you've still got the more interesting story: a Gen Z operator running a real company while most people his age are still picking a major. What We Get Into Spotting a gap from lived experience and building the company you wished existed at 16Running an eight-state operation while taking the Amtrak back to class twice a week — the "drop-in," not the dropoutTurning 30 million organic views into 4,000 player applications — and what to do when that engine slows downLanding a Nike partnership as a young, unproven founderThe mission-vs-profit tension: building real access without building a handoutGoing need-blind by design — so the best kid plays whether his family can pay or notScaling by "mega sub-regions" instead of chasing franchise growthTeaching 13-year-olds to represent themselves — agency as the actual productChapters 00:00 — The drop-in: running a company between Providence and New York01:30 — Starting at 16, and the gap he was trying to close03:45 — When the pro dream faded and the founder showed up04:30 — The question that runs everything: "what do I wish existed?"21:00 — Access without a handout: the mission-vs-profit tension26:00 — Why profit incentives aren't the enemy, and going need-blind33:00 — Teaching agency: parents, players, and an internal locus of control50:00 — 30 million views, 4,000 applications, and rebuilding the funnel52:00 — The Nike street-soccer project he's directing this week58:00 — Rapid fire: the GOAT, the Prem, and a 2026 World Cup readThis first aired on SportsEpreneur. For the full sports-business take — youth soccer pathways, college recruiting, and pay-to-play — listen to the original conversation there.More Soccer Content from SportsEpreneur Hydration Breaks, Fox Ads, and the Americanization of the World Cup 2026 World Cup: Groups, Schedule, and What to Watch as the Tournament Is Here Top 5 Soccer Leagues in the World (2025 Rankings: Depth, Players & Vibe) Soccer: The World’s Most Popular Sport (3.5 Billion Fans, and Rising in the U.S.) Connect with Brando Instagram: @y4yfc · brandobabini.com · y4yfc.com · LinkedIn: Brando Babini Entrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios. Connect with Eric: X / LinkedIn

Why NIL needs data, why athlete brands matter, and how college sports is becoming a marketing business. College sports is moving fast. NIL, revenue sharing, transfer rules, donor fatigue, social media, compliance, brand deals, and athlete value are all colliding at once. Brent Wall, founder and CEO of Student Athlete Score, joins Eric Kasimov to talk through what is actually happening in the NIL market. Student Athlete Score helps schools, brands, and athletes understand social influence, audience quality, brand fit, and the real marketing value behind athlete deals. Eric and Brent get into the chaos around NIL, the rise of athlete personal brands, the growing youth sports market, the role of AI and data, and why local brand deals may be one of the most interesting parts of this whole shift. They also talk about college sports becoming more professional, what that means for Olympic sports and mid-majors, and why athletes now have to think about life beyond sports earlier than ever. Chapters 00:00 – Ann Arbor, Michigan sports, and the business behind athletics01:50 – The professionalization of sports at every level03:01 – Why athletes now need to build personal brands05:51 – What Student Athlete Score does07:56 – The FICO score idea for athlete social value08:35 – How universities use Student Athlete Score10:54 – NIL education, taxes, and athlete responsibility13:36 – The new era of NIL and NIL Go15:17 – Compliance, regulation, and the fight over NIL deals16:22 – Five-and-five, eligibility, and transfer rules18:53 – Lawsuits, athlete rights, and past NIL usage19:35 – Tournament expansion, TV money, and sports betting22:19 – Why media rights drive the sports economy23:00 – Tennis programs, Olympic sports, and budget pressure26:17 – Donor fatigue and the need for ROI28:15 – Data, story, and decision-making in college athletics29:41 – Transfer portal chaos and recruiting changes35:15 – Mid-majors as proving grounds36:00 – International athletes, age gaps, and roster realities38:49 – Unlocking NIL for Olympic sport athletes39:53 – Why follower quality matters41:03 – Instagram, TikTok, X, and athlete visibility42:31 – Brand fit beyond the sport43:31 – Life beyond sports and building a platform44:11 – NIL moving into the youth and high school market46:21 – NIL as a real-world sales and marketing lesson47:21 – Micro-influencers, team dinners, and local business deals50:31 – How Student Athlete Score landed university partners51:20 – New commercial roles inside athletic departments52:51 – Where to find Brent Wall and Student Athlete Score Connect Brent Wall: Website | LinkedIn Eric Kasimov — X | LinkedIn Related episodes NIL Made College Athletes Entrepreneurs With No Guardrails | EP194Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth Sports ReformEP143 | Bad Grades in School to Sports Business Founder Dan SovieroEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios. Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud

Why youth sports are chaotic, why parents carry the load, and how Onsides is trying to make it easier. Youth sports is not just practices, games, and tournaments anymore. It is schedules, apps, travel, training, equipment, group chats, recruiting pressure, and a lot of parents trying to keep up. Dave Yoo, founder and CEO of Onsides, joins Eric Kasimov to talk about the problem his company is trying to solve. Onsides is built for parents of youth athletes who are tired of jumping between platforms and trying to make sense of scattered information. The goal is simple: reduce the cognitive load. Eric and Dave also get into the bigger youth sports ecosystem, including AI, private coaching, NIL, parent behavior, social media, startup life, and what it means to build something useful in a noisy market. Key Takeaways Why youth sports feels broken, but may be better described as underservedHow parents became the collateral damage of fragmented sports platformsWhy Onsides starts with scheduling but points toward something biggerHow AI can help parents without guessing on the details that matterWhy every feature should reduce cognitive loadThe rise of private coaching, travel needs, and sports tech integrationsWhat startup founders need to think about in the AI eraWhy the youth sports conversation still has to come back to the kidsChapters 00:00 – Youth sports, sports tech, and the size of the market03:00 – Why Dave Yoo started Onsides06:06 – Building the all-in-one youth sports app for parents08:26 – Reducing cognitive load for sports families10:48 – Training, private coaching, and Athletes Untapped12:29 – How Onsides uses AI14:40 – Probabilistic AI vs. deterministic scheduling data16:41 – AI disruption in software engineering18:42 – Advice for students entering the workforce20:09 – College, uncertainty, and keeping up with change22:29 – Growth, awareness, and reaching overwhelmed parents24:31 – The commercialization of youth sports27:07 – Recreational sports, I9 Sports, and getting kids active30:25 – Too many games, overuse, and youth sports reform33:02 – Better parent behavior and positive messaging35:10 – NIL moving downstream37:52 – How podcasting and media help startups grow41:38 – AI, content, and the next wave of signal boosting43:24 – Kids, social media, group chats, and behavior47:42 – How to find Onsides48:39 – Connecting with Dave Yoo Connect Dave Yoo: Website | LinkedIn Eric Kasimov — X | LinkedIn Related episodes Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth Sports ReformEP143 | Bad Grades in School to Sports Business Founder Dan SovieroEP 181 | AI Content Detection & Digital Ethics with Madeleine LambertEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios. Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud

When NIL opened up, everyone rushed to build the marketplace — collectives, payment vehicles, deal flow. Nobody asked who the athlete actually was or what they'd do when the money hit. Stephen Bienko, former Air Force Academy and Villanova athlete and founder of 42U, has been inside college athletics long enough to see what got left behind. This conversation covers the transfer portal, soft skills, brand equity, and why the chaos in college sports is a business lesson that applies well beyond the stadium. Key Takeaways NIL created overnight entrepreneurs with no guardrails — the infrastructure for deals came first; the infrastructure for the human being came lastStudent athletes have a 5.5% Instagram engagement rate vs. 2.2% for non-athlete influencers — brands figured this out before universities didChasing NIL deals is like buying followers in 2012 — most of those people are gone; sustainable brand equity is built differently"Soft skills" came from the U.S. military in WWII — AI is making them the most valuable skills in the room againThe transfer portal has pluses and minuses — the old way forced hard conversations; the new way offers freedom but skips the growth that came with itChapters [00:00] The old-school transfer — walking into a Hall of Fame coach's office and asking to leave[07:57] NIL and the gold rush nobody planned for[14:00] Athletes as economic engines — the 5.5% stat[25:47] Where "soft skills" actually came from[29:00] Stop chasing deals — build brand equity instead[57:00] Financial literacy and what college athletics should actually be teaching Originally aired on SportsEpreneur. Connect Stephen Bienko — 42U | LinkedIn Eric Kasimov — X | LinkedIn Related episodes Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth SportsLacrosse Founder on Youth SportsTherapist Shortage + Consuming Bad NewsEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios. Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud

Zero tolerance for compromise doesn't mean being harsh — it means being clear. Dave Selinger explains how military mentors shaped his leadership philosophy, why "left of bang" became the foundation of Deep Sentinel's approach to crime prevention, and how you can hold absolute standards while still managing people like human beings. Key Takeaways "Left of bang" — the military concept of intervening before the first shot fires — is the core logic behind Deep Sentinel's entire modelZero compromise on safety and performance doesn't require a drill sergeant approach; clear boundaries and human management can coexistMost leaders drift toward leniency because someone "means well" — Selinger argues that's exactly where standards break downYou don't have to serve to learn from the military — books, mentors, and borrowed frameworks can still reshape how you leadChapters [00:00] No compromise — where the idea comes from[01:07] Left of bang: the military concept that changed everything[02:03] Clear boundaries vs. harsh management — the paradox Selly lives by[03:18] How to absorb military thinking without serving Producers Note Pulled from EP192 with Deep Sentinel founder David Selinger. About Entrepreneur Perspectives Real conversations on business, creativity, and life—hosted by Eric Kasimov. Founder of KazSource. More from Entrepreneur Perspectives Is College Still Worth It?From Google to ConiferAuthor of The Book of ElonGet in touch with Eric Kasimov:X | LinkedIn Credits:Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud

What 50 years in insurance teaches about relationships, change, and why the basics still matter. In Episode 1 of The Long Game, Mitch Long sits down with Wes Connor to talk about how he got into insurance, what kept him in it, and what 50 years in the business has taught him. They get into family business, remote selling, hiring challenges, commercial and personal lines, and why life insurance still stands apart from products people are required to buy. It’s a grounded look at what still matters in the business, what has changed, and why the basics still win. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT How Wes Connor got into insurance in 1975From kitchen table sales to DocuSign and video callsWhy relationships still matter in a more digital businessWorking with family across generationsHiring challenges in today’s insurance marketCommercial versus personal lines in a changing marketWhy life insurance feels different from mandatory coverageDisability, long-term care, and planning before it’s too lateCHAPTERS 00:20 – Mitch welcomes Wes Connor00:41 – How Wes got into the insurance business03:15 – Starting out and falling in love with the work05:21 – How selling insurance has changed over the years08:00 – Podcasts, technology, and the next generation in the business11:00 – Working with family and building an agency over time12:00 – Hiring challenges and the shortage of new agents16:23 – Disability insurance, income protection, and planning gaps16:52 – Wes breaks down his agency’s commercial and personal lines mix19:19 – Why selling life insurance is more satisfying21:00 – Real examples of how life insurance changes outcomes for families23:29 – Long-term care, aging, and staying healthy Connect with Mitch Long: LinkedIn | KazInsurance | Read: Pagers & PayphonesConnect with Wes Connor: LinkedIn | Website | Instagram More from the KazSource Network The Real ROI of Podcasting — KazCMWhat Happened to CFB Bowl Games — SportsEpreneurRemote Work in Today’s Financial Advisory Industry —Entrepreneur Perspectives About This Podcast and Series The Long Game is a series under Entrepreneur Perspectives. Produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:X | LinkedIn Credits:Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud

Why stories beat pitches, why showing up still matters, and what this series is about. Eric Kasimov sits down with Mitch Long to kick off The Long Game. Mitch has been in the insurance business for over 30 years. He started with a pager and a roll of quarters. He built his book by showing up every Tuesday until people just started handing him the business. Now he's here to have conversations with business owners about how they got where they are — the real version, not the LinkedIn version. What We Talk About: Criminal justice major to insurance salesmanThe 93-year-old woman and the bell storyWhy face-to-face still matters (and why it's not enough anymore)Pagers, Blackberries, and the quarantine pivotThe buggy whip salesman problemNIL, college sports, and what it means to stay relevantChapters: 00:14 – What this show is and how conversations work01:00 – Mitch's path into insurance08:27 – Podcasting as a way to connect13:00 – Old school meets new school21:30 – Adjusting how you reach people23:45 – Pagers, payphones, and quarters26:00 – Blackberry, Gateway, and what happens when you don't evolve28:00 – The buggy whip salesman30:00 – Mitch's grandfather sold matches31:30 – MC Hammer selling records out of his trunk32:01 – NIL and financial literacyConnect with Mitch Long LinkedIn | KazInsurance More from the KazSource Network Ambient Influence in Content — KazCMThe Benefits and Issues of NIL — SportsEpreneurIs College Still Worth It? — Entrepreneur Perspectives About This Podcast and Series The Long Game is a series under Entrepreneur Perspectives. Produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network and a KazSource brand. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:X | LinkedIn Credits:Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud

The Truth About Admissions, Debt & AI’s Role in the Future of Higher EdCollege costs are soaring, mental health struggles are rising, and the path to success looks more uncertain than ever. In this conversation, Eric Kasimov talks with Senan Khawaja, Co-founder and CEO of Kollegio, an AI-powered platform helping students and universities rethink the college admissions process. They explore the question that so many students and parents are asking: Is college still worth it? Together they unpack how higher education, entrepreneurship, and technology are colliding in real time. What You’ll Hear Why student debt is becoming a startup killer for young professionalsThe mental health toll of college admissions — and what schools are missingThe rise and fall of the “test optional” movementWhy SATs and ACTs are making a comebackHow grade inflation and participation trophies distorted the systemWhat resilience really looks like in education and entrepreneurshipHow AI can democratize opportunity — not just automate itAbout Senan Senan Khawaja is the Co-founder and CEO of Kollegio, an AI startup rethinking college admissions and guidance. A Stanford grad, he’s focused on making higher education more accessible and data-driven. Learn more about kollegio.ai About Entrepreneur Perspectives Real conversations on business, creativity, and life—hosted by Eric Kasimov. Founder of KazSource. More from the KazSource Network About that Em-Dash That Everyone Now Seems to Hate — KazCM21% of College Students Use Financial Aid to Bet on Sports — SportsEpreneurAI Security and 15M in Series B Funding — Deep Sentinel interview Entrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:X | LinkedIn Credits:Music by Jess & Ricky — SoundCloud

Bob Knakal is a legendary figure in New York commercial real estate, known for his data-driven territory model, massive deal volume, and unapologetically old-school work ethic. As the founder of Massey Knakal Realty Services (sold for $100M) and now Chairman at BKREA, Bob has shaped both the skyline of NYC and the next generation of real estate professionals. In this episode, Bob shares how 40 years of fieldwork, 22 boxes of newsletters, and a pandemic walking tour of Manhattan became the foundation of his modern marketing machine. He talks about launching The Bob Knakal Show, staying true to core values while adapting to AI, and how being “out there” isn’t about ego—it’s about client outcomes. You’ll hear Bob’s brutally honest take on what it takes to succeed in sales, why cold calling still matters, the power of content in real estate, and how office-to-residential conversions are reshaping the NYC market. This conversation is packed with timeless lessons on resilience, relevance, and why liking what you do still beats any business plan. Main Topics: How Bob turned mistakes and cold calls into a $100M business saleWhy content creation is the modern version of “pounding the pavement”The ROI of podcasting, newsletters, and putting yourself out thereA deep dive on NYC’s office-to-residential conversion wave and 467M tax programWhat young professionals really need to learn (hint: not just Excel)Why Bob started his own show—and why your legacy mattersLessons in grit, luck, leadership, and working through adversityChapters With Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction and Early Career Insights[00:00:43] Bob Knakal's Life-Changing Advice[00:01:41] Writing the Book: Selling Buildings[00:05:17] Reading, Learning, and Staying Sharp[00:08:44] Is College Still Worth It?[00:15:22] Market Presence and Content Creation[00:19:46] Adapting to Change: Tech and Tactics[00:25:30] The Relentless Work Ethic[00:26:58] Finding Passion in Work[00:27:36] Resilience Through Adversity[00:30:43] Commercial Real Estate Market Changes[00:34:26] Office to Residential Conversions[00:39:35] Commitment to New York City[00:42:46] The Map Room Success[00:46:58] Launching The Bob Knakal Show[00:50:24] Inspiring the Next Gen[00:54:04] Wrap Up & Final Words Bob Knakal WebsiteYouTubeLinkedInRelated Episodes: David Selinger on AI Security, $15M Series B, and the Deep Sentinel Mission | EP192Tastytrade: How a Trading & Media Empire Was Built by Giving Everything Away | Scott Sheridan CEO — EP189How AI Is Changing College Counseling and Admissions with Senan Khawaja, CEO of Kollegio | EP190Entrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:XLinkedIn Credits:Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

David Selinger (aka “Selly”) is the founder and CEO of Deep Sentinel, a security company blending AI with live human monitoring to stop crime in real time. From Amazon to Redfin to AI security, Dave Selinger has built a real-time protection system now scaling fast with $15M in Series B funding from top investors. In this episode, Selly breaks down how Deep Sentinel works—from crime prediction models and real-time police calls to training AI to spot danger before it happens. He explains how the company went from idea to reality, how it stacks up against traditional alarms, and why his military mentors shaped his leadership style. This isn’t just about cameras. It’s about making AI useful, delivering outcomes that matter, and building a team with zero tolerance for compromise. You’ll also hear Selly’s thoughts on parenting, college, career detours, and how early obsessions with tech led him from Stanford to Jeff Bezos’s office to the front lines of crime prevention. Main Topics • How Deep Sentinel stops crime before it happens using AI and live guards• Why traditional alarm systems fail — and what real security should look like• Lessons from military mentors on leadership, discipline, and zero compromise• The challenge of scaling real-time protection for homes and businesses• How Selly’s early work at Amazon (with Jeff Bezos) and Redfin shaped his tech mindset• Raising kids with curiosity, independence, and meaningful support• Why the future of security depends on speed, customization, and trust Chapters with Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction and Initial Scenario[00:00:42] Podcasting and Audience Engagement[00:02:06] AI and Podcasting Insights[00:03:17] Real-Life Security Challenges[00:03:58] Deep Sentinel’s Unique Approach[00:04:49] Customer Experiences and Success Stories[00:11:34] Public-Private Partnerships in Security[00:15:52] Advanced Security Solutions and AI Integration[00:27:45] Exploring Security Challenges and Solutions[00:29:27] Military Influence and No Compromise Mentality[00:33:35] Childhood Passions and Career Pathways[00:36:02] Parental Support and Personal Growth[00:41:43] College Education and Career Advice[00:48:14] Amazon Experience and Innovations[00:54:23] Founding Redfin and Its Impact[00:56:29] Deep Sentinel’s Growth and Future Deep Sentinel WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeSeries B FundingRelated Episodes: Ankit Somani | From Google to Conifer: Rare-Earth-Free Motors, $20M Seed, and Rethinking CollegeHow AI Is Changing College Counseling and Admissions with Senan Khawaja, CEO of KollegioAI Content Detection & Digital Ethics with Madeleine LambertEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:XLinkedIn Credits:Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

Blake Harris is the founder of Blake Harris Law, the largest exclusively offshore asset protection law firm in the United States. With a team spread across four continents, Blake has built a niche global practice helping high-net-worth individuals legally protect their assets through Cook Islands trusts and other offshore strategies. In this episode, Blake breaks down how his firm grew by narrowing focus, embracing content creation, and rejecting the traditional image of a law office. He explains how social media became a tool for trust-building, why he abandoned domestic estate planning, and how he hires team members from unconventional places — including front desks, social DMs, and international job boards. This isn’t just about trusts. It’s about creating leverage, working remotely before it was trendy, and building a brand clients feel like they already know before the first phone call. You’ll also hear Blake’s thoughts on confidence, criticism, client education, and why offshore asset protection isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy — it’s smart business. Main Topics The leap from traditional estate planning to niche offshore asset protectionWhy building trust online can be more powerful than in-person meetingsHow Blake hires global talent through unconventional methodsDispelling myths around offshore trusts and legal asset protectionThe role of social media in modern law and client acquisitionWhy endurance and content consistency matter more than perfectionWhat business owners misunderstand about narrowing focusChapters with Timestamps [00:00:00] The “aha” moment: Going all-in on offshore asset protection[00:00:58] Running a global, remote-first legal team[00:04:34] Social media backlash and building trust publicly[00:10:08] Early influences, legal education, and breaking from tradition[00:13:05] How Blake finds, trains, and hires team members[00:17:49] Building brand through action, not credentials[00:21:27] Offshore trust misconceptions and client fit[00:27:38] Why Blake refuses to convince — and focuses on educating[00:29:25] Going 100% offshore: strategy, risk, reward[00:33:29] Choosing Miami, traveling globally[00:37:21] Sales, confidence, and building a business that sells itself[00:38:59] Diversifying marketing beyond TikTok[00:43:00] Final thoughts on trust, global perspective, and brand-building Blake Harris Law WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeTikTokRelated Episodes: How AI Is Changing College Counseling and Admissions with Senan Khawaja, CEO of KollegioRemote Work in Today’s Financial Advisory Industry | Joe CantanucciBitcoin Life Insurance? How Zac Townsend and Meanwhile Are Rebuilding a $1T IndustryEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:XLinkedIn Credits:Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

Senan Khawaja is the Co-founder and CEO of Kollegio, a startup using AI to bring personalized college and career guidance to every student, not just those who can afford it. He’s also a recent Stanford grad who’s thinking hard about how higher ed needs to change. In this episode, we talk about the messy reality of the college application process, the future of mentorship in an AI-driven world, and what it takes to build something meaningful inside a system that wasn’t designed for equity or access. Inside This Episode with Senan Khawaja: The inspiration behind Kollegio and how it’s redefining guidance counselingHow universities are rethinking recruitment, marketing, and valueWhy “boring businesses” like insurance may be the wayThe pressure cooker of college apps—from the Bay Area to the boardroomWhat students really need—and why AI might deliver it betterHow to scale trust, mentorship, and guidance in a messy, changing worldThe future of higher ed: traditional, online, hybrid… or something entirely newChapters [00:00:00] AI Personalization and Building for the Future[00:00:39] Introducing Entrepreneur Perspectives and Eric’s Background[00:02:30] Starting a Podcast and the Power of Media Leverage[00:04:07] The Beauty of Putting Content Out into the World[00:05:34] Tech Startups vs. Boring Businesses: Excitement and Innovation[00:06:31] Kollegio’s Marketplace Model: Free for Students, Valuable for Colleges[00:08:50] Democratizing Access to College Counseling[00:10:45] How Universities Fund Marketing Through Personalized Student Engagement[00:12:50] Removing Bias and Prioritizing Student Success in Recommendations[00:14:33] The Stress and Anxiety of the College Application Process[00:15:47] Two Worlds of College Decisions: Prestige Race vs. Basic Choices[00:17:46] Upheaval in Higher Ed: Rising Costs and Demographic Shifts[00:19:39] Kollegio as a Trusted Partner for Personalized Next Steps[00:21:03] Reflections on Stanford and the Prestige Factor in Education[00:22:08] Challenges for Universities: Defensive vs. Forward-Thinking Strategies[00:24:00] Evolution of Education: From Prestige to ROI-Focused Outcomes[00:25:48] Avoiding Polarization: Getting Real About College Choices[00:27:34] AI Fluency in Universities and Future Policies[00:28:16] Predicting College in 2030: Traditional, Online, and New Pathways[00:30:16] Mindset Shifts and Expanding Options Like Hybrid Models[00:31:55] The Frustrating Reality of College Costs and Loans[00:33:15] Tuition Increases, Discount Rates, and Stagnant Net Revenue[00:35:29] Linking College Value to Career Readiness in a Changing Job Market[00:37:00] Who Should Teach AI? Questioning University Expertise[00:38:49] Disconnects in Curriculum, Signaling, and Job Needs[00:40:50] College Closures, Consolidations, and Rethinking Institutions[00:42:55] The Messy Reality of Life Paths and Disruptions[00:45:00] Pivotal Moments, Human Mentorship, and AI’s Role[00:47:14] Authenticity Over Box-Checking in Applications[00:49:11] Counselor Shortages and Scaling Guidance with AI[00:51:46] How to Connect with Senan and Kollegio[00:52:16] Episode Wrap-Up and Closing Thoughts Senan Khawaja & Kollegio: Kollegio WebsiteKollegio: announces $2.8MM Seed Round via PR NewswireInstagramLinkedinTikTokRelated Episodes: Tastytrade: How a Trading & Media Empire Was Built by Giving Everything Away | Scott Sheridan CEOAnkit Somani | Ex-Google, Rare-Earth-Free Motors, $20M Seed, Rethinking CollegeDr. Shalabh Gupta | Biotech, AI, and Making Dialysis OptionalEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:XLinkedIn Credits:Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

Scott Sheridan is the CEO of Tastytrade, a trading platform and brokerage he co-founded with longtime partner Tom Sosnoff. Together with their amazing team, they’ve built a trading and media empire using a counterintuitive strategy: giving away their best content for free. In this episode, Scott explains how their “goodwill model” works — from free education on Tastylive to transparent customer service — and why betting everything on authentic content paid off. You’ll also hear his thoughts on broken systems, the future of education, and what separates genuine content from noise. This isn’t Scott’s first rodeo. He and Tom previously built Thinkorswim — you’ve probably heard of it — which was acquired by TD Ameritrade (now part of Charles Schwab). Today, Tastytrade serves thousands of active traders while Tastylive produces 10 hours of live market content daily, has 447K+ and growing subscribers on YouTube, and their videos regularly get hundreds of thousands of views! Tastytrade is the brokerage platform where viewers can actually execute trades — turning educational content into trading customers. Inside This Episode with Tastytrade CEO, Scott Sheridan: Why “that’s the way it is” is a terrible excuseThe real reason customer service is falling apartHow AI can remove gatekeepers and speed things upWhy insurance and financial products are too complicatedHow Scott thinks about risk-taking in your 20sCollege, cheating, and what education is (and isn’t) worthAutonomous vehicles, safety, and the future of drivingWhy Scott has never been on social mediaWhat makes Tastytrade content actually trustworthyThe culture loss in remote work — and what to do about itChapters: 00:34 – Building Tastytrade through free, educational content04:51 – Using goodwill as a business strategy08:06 – Why most firms can’t copy Tastytrade’s model12:25 – Real customer service vs. being treated like a number18:06 – What’s broken in big industries20:17 – “Change the industry” as a mindset26:15 – Encouraging young people to take risks28:40 – College isn’t for everyone (and that’s okay)32:27 – How AI will reshape learning — and teaching34:17 – Riding in a Waymo and the case for autonomous driving40:11 – Social media, screen time, and mental health44:37 – Creating honest content in a hype-driven world46:55 – Why they brought employees back to the office52:06 – From Thinkorswim to Tastytrade54:09 – Who Tastytrade is really for (and how it’s evolving)Scott Sheridan & Tastytrade: Tastytrade: websiteTastylive: YouTube ChannelRelated Episodes: Ankit Somani | Ex-Google, Rare-Earth-Free Motors, $20M Seed, Rethinking CollegeDr. Shalabh Gupta | Biotech, AI, and Making Dialysis OptionalRemote Work in Today’s Financial Advisory Industry | Joe CantanucciEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov: X LinkedIn Credits: Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud The post Tastytrade: How a Trading & Media Empire Was Built by Giving Everything Away | Scott Sheridan CEO — EP189 appeared first on KazSource.

Dr. Shalabh Gupta is the founder of Unicycive, a biotech company working to simplify treatment for dialysis patients. He’s also a physician, former Genentech executive, and someone who thinks deeply about careers, leadership, and the role of AI in healthcare. In this episode, we cover the problem of pill burden, how to reverse engineer your career, and what most people misunderstand about medical education. Inside This Episode with Dr. Shalabh Gupta: The hidden disconnect in medical education—and how to fix itHow reverse engineering your goals can reshape your careerWhat Dr. Shalabh Gupta learned from Genentech leaders before taking the leapThe true cost of pill burden—and how Unicycive aims to change thatHow AI is already improving medicineWhat it takes to bring a drug to marketWhy mentorship sharpens your own pathChapters: 00:49 – Medical background and training path02:20 – Education system gaps in career planning05:12 – Asking students where they want to be next year08:20 – Faculty saying they wouldn’t do it again12:23 – Talking to physicians before choosing medicine16:26 – Internal compass and leaving Genentech21:46 – Building resilience and taking calculated risks25:57 – Learning through mentoring others30:46 – AI as augmentation in healthcare37:39 – What physicians actually want to do for patients42:24 – Healthcare system disconnect and access problems45:47 – Staying focused on controllable factors48:40 – Pill burden problem for dialysis patients52:58 – FDA approval and commercialization plans57:45 – Multiple career paths and staying curious59:00 – Final advice on asking questions and seeking knowledgeDr. Shalabh Gupta & Unicycive UnicyciveDr. Shalabh Gupta on LinkedInDr. Gupta’s personal websiteRelated episodes:  Ankit Somani | Google Rare-Earth-Free Motors, $20M Seed, Rethinking CollegeRemote Work in Today’s Financial Advisory Industry | Joe CantanucciThe Future of Customer Engagement with Mike DonohueEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network. Get in touch with Eric Kasimov: x.com/eric_kaz linkedin.com/in/erickasimov Credits: Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud The post Dr. Shalabh Gupta | Unicycive Founder on Biotech, Careers, Pill Burden, AI in Healthcare | EP188 appeared first on KazSource.