MPods, curated by Nora, delivers monthly episodes that delve into the experiences and insights of financial industry leaders and entrepreneurial pioneers.
Originally focused on sharing stories from University of Michigan alumni, the podcast now expands to bring a wealth of diverse, powerful narratives from the financial world to your ears. Join us as we explore the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of visionaries shaping the future.
EP34: Raj Sarkar, CMO of CloudBees: The Marketing Playbook
In the 34th episode of MPods, we sit down with Raj Sarkar, the Chief Marketing Officer of CloudBees and a University of Michigan alum recognized on Forbes’ Entrepreneurial CMO list. From his early days as an engineer and launching innovative products at tech giants like Amazon and Google, to leaving a cushy job for a risky startup and rebounding from failures, he opens up about the psychological rollercoaster of a marketing leader’s journey.We cover scrappy marketing tactics like his “outbound fury” approach to virality, the rise of AI in marketing, and why he believes “culture eats strategy” when building teams. If you’re a student wondering how to launch your career, a marketing enthusiast looking for creative strategies, or a future founder weighing risk vs. stability, this episode is a must-listen. Raj shares insights on learning from failure, telling your story, and building an exciting career!
20 Jun 2025
EP33: Jake Schwartz, Founder of Endorsed: The Future of Hiring
Jake Schwartz, founder of Endorsed, discusses his journey from Apple engineer to startup founder and his mission to reduce global unemployment using AI in this interview.
21 May 2025
EP32: Nosa Edoimioya, Co-Founder of Reforge Robotics: The Future of Autonomous Manufacturing
In the 32nd episode of MPods, we sit down with Nosa Edoimioya, the Founder & CEO of Reforge Robotics (https://www.reforgerobotics.com/), a company pioneering in autonomous manufacturing by building software to supercharge industrial robots. From turning down a high-paying job at Amazon Robotics, founding a startup, his decision to go “all in, " to securing $500K in funding and a fellowship in the same week, he opens up about the psychological rollercoaster of the founder's journey.
We cover the real challenges of automation, the labor displacement debate, and his inspiring vision of “lights-out factories” run entirely by robots. If you’re a student wondering what to do after graduation, a robotics nerd, or a future founder weighing risk vs. regret, this episode is a must-listen. Nosa shares insights on learning how to learn, telling your story, and building a life you’re excited to wake up to.
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2,934
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100
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YouTube
68
Engagement
32
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