Emmanuel Business Club Podcast is your go-to source for insightful conversations with successful founders, investors, and industry experts. Whether you're building a company, investing in startups, or looking to learn from those who have succeeded in the startup world, this podcast is packed with real-world advice, success stories, and practical tips. Hosted by members of the Emmanuel Business Club, each episode is aimed to help listeners navigate the business & venture capital world. Tune in, get inspired, and take your next step toward success!
Scouting the Next Big Startup: Ritvik Rustagi on Venture Capital, Silicon Valley & Cold Emails | Ep. #5
In this episode, we sit down with Ritvik Rustagi, a Venture Scout at GoAhead Ventures and a Carnegie Mellon computer science student, to explore how young people can break into the world of venture capital.
Ritvik shares how working with an early-stage venture fund has exposed him to cutting-edge technology, ambitious founders, and Silicon Valley’s fast-moving startup ecosystem. He also explains what it takes to become a venture scout and offers practical advice on writing cold emails that open doors.
Whether you’re a student interested in startups, investing, or emerging technology, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get started!
14 Apr 2026
From Garage to NASDAQ: Alek Szlam's Journey Building Global Call Center Industry | Ep. #4
From arriving in the U.S. as an immigrant with limited resources to taking his company public on NASDAQ 27 years later, Alek Szlam’s journey is a powerful example of resilience and long-term vision.
As the founder of Melita International, a company with customers in over 45 countries, Alek and his team built solutions used by global organizations such as Bank of Canada, Bank of Korea, D&B, American Express, CitiBank and Honda, and played a major role in developing innovations like early Caller Identification and intelligent Call Center systems.
In this conversation, Alek reflects on:
Why working across multiple companies before starting your own can be a major advantage
Lessons on working with family members in business
Meeting Steve Jobs in Switzerland
How to build a company without outside capital, and why solving real problems matters more than chasing money
This episode is packed with practical advice, real stories, and timeless lessons for anyone interested in business, engineering, or entrepreneurship.
Learn more about Alek Szlam and his work:
🌐 Website: https://Melitainternational.com (https://Melitainternational.com)
📧 Email: aszlam@gmail.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alekszlam (https://linkedin.com/in/alekszlam)
📞 Phone: +1.404.543.4729
20 Apr 2025
What to Know Before You Start a Business: Adam Beadles on Taking the Leap | Ep. #3
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Beadles — owner of Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Center, professor of kinesiology, and entrepreneur with a history of various creative business ventures ( yes, even water slides ) — to talk about what it really takes to start your own business. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or someone ready to take the leap, Adam shares practical and actionable advice on leadership, risk-taking, and building something from the ground up.
1 Apr 2025
[Part 2] From Equations to Entrepreneurship: Bill Cox’s Road to Building a Highly Successful Software Company | Ep. #2
From aspiring to be a math teacher to founding a big SaaS software business — Bill Cox takes us through his inspiring path. He shares how he built Martus Solutions from scratch, found his first clients and what lessons he has learned over entire journey. Whether you're a student, future entrepreneur, or looking to break into the world of software engineering, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you succeed!
This is Part 2 of the Episode with Mr. Bill Cox.
Here is the link to the 1st part: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dhfDCm0iq1HYxXZzHCOX0?si=YzJApLKITcyJx46pZtbbmg
1 Apr 2025
From Equations to Entrepreneurship: Bill Cox’s Road to Building a Highly Successful Software Company | Ep. #2 | Part 1
From aspiring to be a math teacher to founding a big SaaS software business — Bill Cox takes us through his inspiring path. He shares how he built Martus Solutions from scratch, found his first clients and what lessons he has learned over entire journey. Whether you're a student, future entrepreneur, or looking to break into the world of software engineering, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you succeed!
This is Part 1 of the Episode with Mr. Bill Cox.
Here is the link to the 2nd part: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kmJqTvgp0P0YHK9HxBE9Y?si=lnWr2rL-RAyj50ilSuNIKg
2 Mar 2025
From Banking & CPA to Professor: How Prof. Bowick Built a Rewarding Business Career | Ep. #1
In this episode of the Emmanuel Business Club Podcast, we sit down with Professor Leslie Bowick, CPA, to discuss her journey from accounting in a bank to academia. She shares valuable career advice, insights on becoming a CPA, and tips for navigating the accounting and finance industry. Whether you're a student, future CPA, or looking to break into the business world, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you succeed!
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