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Featured: Don Hicks on life and work
Learn from the Ross alum who built and sold LLamasoft, sharing insights on leadership, company culture, and why people matter more than profits in business.
Nosa Edoimioya, Co-Founder of Reforge Robotics: The Future of Autonomous Manufacturing
Nosa Edoimioya shares his journey building Reforge Robotics, turning down Amazon, and securing $500K funding while navigating the challenges of autonomous manufacturing.
Key Takeaways:
- Why he turned down Amazon Robotics to pursue his vision
- How he secured $500K funding and fellowship simultaneously
- The technical challenges of supercharging industrial robots
Jonah Liss, MeetYourClass Co-Founder
Jonah Liss discusses building Meet Your Class to help students connect before college, early validation, and how social media is changing school selection.
Key Takeaways:
- How he's revolutionizing student connections before campus arrival
- The power of conviction in early-stage entrepreneurship
- Why early validation shaped their business model
Don Hicks, Founder & CEO of Optilogic, The Entrepreneur Behind LLamasoft's $400M Exit
Don Hicks shares his journey from startup founder to selling LLamasoft for $400M, discussing leadership and why people matter more than profits.
Key Takeaways:
- How he built LLamasoft from startup to successful acquisition
- His approach to leadership and creating strong company culture
- Why people and ethics matter more than profit margins
Curing Cancer: Dr. Mukesh Nyati on Modern Oncology
Dr. Mukesh Nyati discusses his groundbreaking cancer research at the University of Michigan, covering early diagnosis, personalized medicine, and AI in oncology.
Key Takeaways:
- His groundbreaking work on EGFR inhibitors for cancer treatment
- Why early diagnosis is critical in modern oncology
- How AI is advancing cancer research and treatment
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