The IVY Podcast

#134: Through the Lens: The Art of Dominating A Niche Market with Seth Browarnik

It is not everyday that we see passion projects turn into a successful business. Seth Browarnik, a photographer who captures the magic behind Miami's world-renowned social scene, did as he watched his once small photography projects grow to become a go-to for high-profile celebrity photography. Over the course of this IVY Ideas Night, Browarnik discussed his journey and to gave members valuable lessons in how to pursue passions to dominate niche markets. This IVY Ideas Night is presented by smartwater®.

#133: Meet the Press: An Insider’s Guide to Media in the Age of Fake News with Jim Newton

With an overwhelming amount of news coming from mainstream media, blogs and social media, Jim Newton, a former LA Times Editor at Large and professor of Public Policy at UCLA, joined us for an IVY Ideas Night. Among many other topics, he touches on the evolving industry of journalism, using insights from his experience and personal journey. Though social media and blogs are essential to mainstream media succeeding, he claims nothing can take the place of true reporting, as there is a difference between fact and opinion. That being said, they must coexist in order for the other to be successful.

#132: What Happens Now? Reinvent Yourself as a Leader Before Your Business Outruns You with John Hillen

John Hillen, a business professor, former Assistant Secretary of State, and former U.S. Army officer, joins IVY to discuss how leaders must grow along with their companies. In this talk, he identifies the common stalls or warning signs to look out for and provides the tools necessary for overcoming them. Through his work with hundreds of leaders and organizations, he has taught members how to combat these challenges by radically changing their mindset, behaviors and skills to reinvent themselves as a “sophisticated leader” rather than using more data or analytics.

#131: Existential Entrepreneur: Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Business with Pierson & Peter Krass

In this episode of the IVY Podcast, father-son duo Pierson and Peter Krass join an IVY Ideas Night for an honest conversation about the emotional hurdles of the entrepreneurial experience such as the failure, stress, anxiety and depression that professionals can struggle with. The pair then provided members with the best practices to operate at an optimal level emotionally, mentally, and physically, all based on wisdom and research from interviews with top entrepreneurs, researchers, and doctors.

#130: The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity with Sally Kohn

Sally Kohn, a highly regarded author and CNN political commentator and columnist, joins IVY to discuss the findings from her recent work, The Opposite of Hate. Kohn conducted extensive research in a search of discovering why we hate and how we can stop it in a time when we are facing an epidemic of incivility and hate—with divisive political speech, online trolling, and hate crimes escalating. In this talk, she dives into the evolutionary and cultural roots of today’s rampant anger and hatred, giving members powerful examples, and offering rich food for thought on how each of us can help contribute to a more peaceful society.

#129: Brotopia: Breaking Up The Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley with Emily Chang | Presented by smartwater

Emily Chang, a Harvard University graduate and five time regional Emmy award winning journalist currently working as Bloomberg Technology’s anchor and executive producer, joins IVY to discuss her new book Brotopia. An exposé into how Silicon Valley’s sexist, aggressive, and misogynistic culture creates an environment where women are subject to toxic workplaces and sexual harassment despite the utopian ideals and moral high ground that the Valley claims to hold. In her book, she continues to discuss how to fix this culture: bring down the Brotopia.

#128: The Experiential Era: The Future Trends of Brand Marketing with Dominic Sandifer

In this episode of the IVY Podcast, Dominic shares his rich insights and experiences in the world of experiential marketing, discussing the relationship between content, media, and audience engagement in the era of branded entertainment.

#127: Design Through Choice with Designer Simon Collins

As the former Dean of Parsons School of Fashion and founder of the Fashion Culture Design “Unconference,” Simon Collins is a renowned fashion expert with extensive industry knowledge working with brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Zegna, and Nike. In this episode of The IVY Podcast, Simon sits down with IVY’s Arts & Culture Director, Phil Chan, to discuss the notion of beauty, how to design the life you always wanted, and the role design plays in nearly all aspects of culture. 

#126: Geoengineering the Climate with Harvard Professor David Keith

David Keith has some big ideas for the planet. A Professor of Applied Physics at Harvard, David is leading a team of researchers focused on the science and public policy of solar geoengineering, a field that yields innovative ways to manipulate our environment. David and his colleagues believe that solar geoengineering can go a long way toward mitigating the effects of climate change. In this episode of The IVY Podcast, David offers his insights on the technologies, risks, experiments, and governance associated with this field, and what is needed to save the earth.

#125: Ahead of the Curve: How to Solve Future Problems with Visionary Solutions ft. Chris Gladwin, Founder and CEO

Chris Gladwin knows how to stay ahead of the curve. His digital music distribution service, MusicNow, launched five years ahead of iTunes and over a decade prior to Spotify. His tablet came out twenty years before the iPad, just as his company Cleversafe, a cloud storage company, burst onto the scene well before “cloud” technology became a trendy topic. Now, Chris and his new company, Ocient, are building solutions for data-analytics problems that companies will face a few years down the road. We talked to Chris to hear his thoughts on what it takes to innovate, disrupt, and promote a powerful vision to tackle problems before they’ve even arisen.