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Insights To Live By

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by Matt Zinman

4.9(43 reviews)

128 episodes

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This perfect blend of substance, fun and inspiration uncovers new pearls of wisdom to put into action. We all have our Insights to Live By. Be they life lessons, credos, mantras, guiding principles or by any other name, these are those core values most often shared to positively impact others. Hosted by Matt Zinman, author of Z-isms, the show features both solo and guest episodes. Matt’s book, podcast, courses and speaking engagements represent his devotion as a difference-maker to personally enrich the lives of at least 25 million people by 2030. Show guests come from all walks of life. These may be celebrities, athletes, musicians, authors, coaches, social media personalities, thought leaders and/or entrepreneurs. Solo shows delve into Matt’s core focus on self-discovery and mindset, wellbeing (including Mood Health), relationships and interactions, purpose and enrichment and finding "Happierness" – the shortest path to an enriched life. Listen in.

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December 18, 2025

EPISODE 126 [guest]: What Gets Founders Funded with Chris Halligan

Closing out this four-part series on entrepreneurship is an inside look at the investment side of startup funding. Guiding the way is serial entrepreneur Chris Halligan, co-founder of Good Human Investment Partners. He breaks down what angel investors look for in early-stage companies and why founder character can matter as much as metrics. Then he turns the tables on Matt and puts him and MindRev to the test. Chris also shares stories from his early days of Dell, along with practical guidelines for making meetings matter and several sage Insights to Live By. Here you'll find a sharp, human conversation packed with practical gems. TOPIC TIME CODES 00:29 – Introduction 01:20 – The Mindset Man 03:03 – An OG of the Ecosystem 04:04 – Origin of Good Human 08:35 – Investment Criteria: product, market, distribution, team 10:25 – What Constitutes an “Unfair Advantage” 18:05 – A Future Self (Wheel of Insights) 19:10 – Family Matters 22:15 – Making Meetings Matter (Dell Roots) 25:00 – Identities in the C-Suite 28:50 – Vibe Coding 32:10 – Favorite Queen City Spot (Wheel of Insights) 34:20 – Big Break (Wheel of Insights) 35:10 – Inside Dell 38:00 – Insight #1: Time and the River Flowing 40:10 – Insight #2: …Hoops of Steal 43:40 – Relationship Matters 44:35 – Insight #3: The Real Cycle You’re Working On 48:15 – Challenging Oneself 50:40 – Advice to Your Younger Self (Wheel of Insights) 52:30 – Self-Kindness 55:10 – Closing Thoughts SOURCE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishalligan/

December 11, 2025

EPISODE 125 [guest]: Driving Innovation in a Startup Community with Juan Garzón

Launching a new company is among life’s greatest challenges. It demands resilience, decisiveness, adaptability, vision and resourcefulness. The founders who succeed know they cannot do it alone. This is where a strong startup ecosystem can make all the difference. Here to unpack those forces and share a ground-level view of Charlotte’s entrepreneurial landscape is Juan Garzón. He is the Managing Director of Innovate Charlotte, Head of Innovation-Led Entrepreneurship for the City of Charlotte and Executive Director of PitchBreakfast, the Queen City’s premier startup pitching event. Join the conversation for a fascinating inside look at everything from ecosystem building and raising capital and to the art of the pitch and the mindset that separates founders who survive from those who thrive. TOPIC TIME CODES 00:00 – Intro 00:55 – Charlotte’s entrepreneurial ecosystem maturity and resource gaps 01:37 – Innovate Charlotte’s role and Global Entrepreneurship Week overview 06:07 – Pitch Breakfast history and structure 07:48 – How founders benefit from real investor feedback 09:40 – Quality of pitches increasing and YouTube library of 500–600 past pitches 17:48 – Founder programs: Product Jam, Growth Jam, mentoring initiatives 21:40 – Capacity limits and demand for deeper founder support 22:15 – Evolution of Innovate Charlotte from media to nonprofit ecosystem engine 22:48 – Angel investing realities in the Southeast 24:36 – Funding gaps for early-stage founders who lack traction 26:07 – Need for local innovation funds and current microloan-driven landscape 28:57 – Founder mindset: fall in love with the problem not the solution 31:44 – Storytelling as a competitive advantage in pitching 34:00 – Founder true north: aligning work with deeper purpose 36:47 – Community building as a core strategy not a sideshow 38:48 – The importance of “intentional serendipity” for founders 40:29 – Involving family in ecosystem building and the next generation 41:37 – Upcoming events: monthly Pitch Breakfast and Seed the South 2026 SOURCES: InnovateCharlotte.org PitchBreakfast.com SeedTheSouth.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcgarzon/

December 4, 2025

EPISODE 124 [guest]: Navigating the Tech-Talent Shift with Brooks Raiford

North Carolina is becoming one of the fastest rising tech hubs in the country. Matt sits down with Brooks Raiford, CEO of NC Tech, to unpack the forces shaping the region’s innovation economy. They get into hiring trends, the truth about the AI skills gap, why non-tech companies now dominate tech hiring, and the surprising drop in computer science majors. Brooks explains how employers are navigating rapid AI transformation and why soft skills still matter. They also talk leadership, communication habits that elevate influence and the challenges start-ups face. It’s a grounded, wide-angle look at tech, talent and the future of work. TOPIC TIME CODES 00:00 – 06:06: NC Tech overview and annual programming 06:06: Membership composition and geographic breakdown 10:16: Small business presence, local HQ footprint, and non-traditional members 14:36: Hiring data and the monthly IT job trends dashboard 16:40: Top hiring companies and non-tech sectors driving demand 19:20: Talent supply concerns and the dip in CS degree applications 21:49: Why young people are confused about tech careers in the AI era 24:40: AI skills, stackable credentials, and the new baseline of competency 26:52: How employers are adapting hiring and upskilling strategies 29:30: AI risks, data privacy concerns, and community college upskilling 32:04: Soft skills, communication, and what really drives leadership success 34:12: Brooks’ three life insights and the “walking stick” communication metaphor 38:03: How better communication creates influence and opportunity 41:45: The 2026 Young Tech Professionals Network 42:03: NC Tech’s advocacy role and statewide collaboration 45:03: Early-stage funding challenges in the Southeast and startup relocation 46:39: Closing thoughts. SOURCES: NCTECH.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooksraiford/

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What is Insights To Live By?: This perfect blend of substance, fun and inspiration uncovers new pearls of wisdom to put into action. We all have our Insights to Live By.

Be they life lessons, credos, mantras, guiding principles or by any other name, these are those core values most often shared to positively impact others.

Hosted by Matt Zinman, author of Z-isms, the show features both solo and guest episodes. Matt’s book, podcast, courses and speaking engagements represent his devotion as a difference-maker to personally enrich the lives of at least 25 million people by 2030.

Show guests come from all walks of life. These may be celebrities, athletes, musicians, authors, coaches, social media personalities, thought leaders and/or entrepreneurs.

Solo shows delve into Matt’s core focus on self-discovery and mindset, wellbeing (including Mood Health), relationships and interactions, purpose and enrichment and finding "Happierness" – the shortest path to an enriched life.

Listen in.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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