by Ben Kohlmann
Our world is filled with fascinating ideas and people that often get lost in the noise of modern living. A Random Walk explores a wide range of topics in science, politics, investing, and economics with people that are not yet widely known...but should be.
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June 19, 2021
<p>This week, the United States government delared a new federal holiday: Juneteenth. But many Americans don't know the backstory behind this momentous day. </p> <p>On June 19th, 1865, a Federal General leading the occupation of Galveston issued an order setting all enslaved people free in the state of Texas - and beyond. This was the true end of slavery in the United States. </p> <p>Historian Ed Cotham, who also serves as the President of the Terry Foundation, walks us through the history Juneteenth from 1865 to the present day. He is the recent author of "Juneteenth: The Story Behind the Celebration"</p> <p><br></p>
March 7, 2021
<p>Benjamin Fernandes grew up in humble circumstances in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His life changed when he was given a scholarship to Haven of Peace Academy, but struggled academically. His sister, however, found her way to an American university, and Benjamin knew he had to follow in her footsteps. Initially denied entrance to Northwestern College in Minnesota, he called the admissions director. The director was so impressed, he let Benjamin in...and Benjamin achieved a 4.0, graduating in 3 years. </p> <p>He soon found himself at Stanford where he was inspired to build a company to solve financial access for his fellow Tanzanians. After a stint at Harvard, then as one of the first African founders to be accepted to the prestigious Y Combinator accelerator, Benjamin now runs Nala out of Tanzania. He is one of the leading lights in the African entrepreneurship scene, leveraging his former career as a television personality to inspire thousands.</p> <p>On this episode, we discuss:</p> <p>+How making cold calls and being determined can unlock opportunity</p> <p>+What African retail finance looks like now and what Nala hopes to accomplish</p> <p>+Why Africa may be poised to be a breakout star in the coming decades when it comes to new technology</p> <p>+How rejecting high paying jobs in pursuit of a God-given passion can change your life</p>
March 1, 2021
<p>After spending most of his 20s as a Navy SEAL deploying overseas, George Hodgin found himself at Stanford Business School. While helping a fellow veteran navigate challenges with PTSD, despite significant anecdotal evidence touting marijuana's benefits to those recovering from mental illness, George discovered there was little scientific research related to marijuana and PTSD recovery.</p> <p>It turns out there was a significant gap in the market for cannabis. Inspired by his friend and a class project, George created the Biopharmaceutical Research Company to create a pathway for academic researchers to access cannabis for medical research. After years of regulatory uncertainty, BRC is now poised to be a leading provider of cannabis to medical research facilities across the United States. In this episode, we discuss:</p> <p>+The challenges veterans face in transitioning from the military to civilian occupations</p> <p>+How serendipity and a sense for untapped markets can lead to unimagined outcomes</p> <p>+The history of marijuana legislation in the United States</p> <p>+What BRC brings to the table, and what peer-reviewed medical research could to create more nuanced federal regulation related to marijuana</p>
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Our world is filled with fascinating ideas and people that often get lost in the noise of modern living.
A Random Walk explores a wide range of topics in science, politics, investing, and economics with people that are not yet widely known...but should be.
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