Pandem Files

About Pandem Files

“We have all transformed“ How did you change during the pandemic? COVID-19 has been a force impacting the way we live, work, engage, and innovate. Dan Ram (Igniter Pad) and Jewell Sparks (BiTHOUSE Group l UNITED17 Ventures, Startup42 Media) talk to founders, funders and enablers across the globe in order to provide listeners with insights and strategies utilized to make it through the crisis both personally and professionally. Real talk, real people! #BiTHOUSEGROUP #IgniterPad #Startup42Media Created and produced by Jewell Sparks, CEO and co-founder of Startup42 Media.

Publisher

Pandem Files

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Sept 2020

Latest episode

11 Nov 2020

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Nov 2020

   Pandem File #8 - Sonny Vu (Arevo, Alabaster, Fossil Group)

   " Air conditioning by far is the number one contributor to greenhouse gas emissions." Sonny Vu Sonny Vu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnyvu/) of Arevo (https://arevo.com/) discusses his time with Misfit (https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/misfit-wearables), investing and his leadership role at Arevo. Throughout his discussion with Jewell Sparks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewellsparks/), they explore the future of robotic manufacturing, and his decision to join the company. Jewell and Sonny reflect on his seamless connectivity an realize how networks are a superpower. His networks resulted in a very successful crowdfunding campaign which went viral. Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Arevo #robots #carbonfibers #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #SiliconValley #corporates #innovation Arevo are makers of large, continuous carbon fiber reinforced polymer (“CFRP”) composites. CFRP’s are important because they are very strong and light and so can enable significant energy and performance efficiencies in numerous applications. Sonny is the founder of Alabaster, (https://www.alabaster.com/) a group that invests in founders building companies with radical solutions that will have a positive, planet-level impact. 30+ early stage investments with recurring themes in materials science, semiconductors, and biotechnology that enable making cleaner, more affordable energy, food, and consumer products. Previously, he was President and CTO of Fossil Group, Connected Devices, using fashion and design to make technology more beautiful and useful. Before that, I founded: Elemental Machines (IoT for complex processes), Misfit (wearables; acquired by Fossil for $260m), AgaMatrix (biosensors for diabetes), FireSpout (natural language processing; acquired by Ask Jeeves). Before doing startups, I worked at Microsoft Research in NLP under Kai-Fu Lee, worked on a PhD in Linguistics at MIT under Noam Chomsky, and studied math at UIUC. When not playing with my two kids, I enjoy dreaming about the future and trying to figure out how to learn faster and more effectively.

2. 

   11 Nov 2020

   Pandem File #8: Robotic Manufacturing - Sonny Vu (Arevo)

   " Air conditioning by far is the number one contributor to greenhouse gas emissions." Sonny Vu Sonny Vu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnyvu/) of Arevo (https://arevo.com/) discusses his time with Misfit (https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/misfit-wearables), investing and his leadership role at Arevo. Throughout his discussion with Jewell Sparks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewellsparks/), they explore the future of robotic manufacturing, and his decision to join the company. Jewell and Sonny reflect on his seamless connectivity an realize how networks are a superpower. His networks resulted in a very successful crowdfunding campaign which went viral. Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Arevo #robots #carbonfibers #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #SiliconValley #corporates #innovation

3. 

   29 Oct 2020

   Pandem File #BIPoC Special Edition #7a: Jason "Tik Tok Doc" Campbell

   " I certainly don't know everything, but my momma might. She is a health disparities expert!" - Dr. Jason Campbell (https://jcofthedc.blog/author/jcofthedc/) https://de.linkedin.com/in/jewellsparks/

4. 

   29 Oct 2020

   Pandem File #BIPoC Special Edition #7: Jason "Tik Tok Doc" Campbell

   “Take a chance and if you fail, get back up.” - Dr. Jason Campbell (https://jcofthedc.blog/author/jcofthedc/) Take a selfie, upload a photo. Show us who you are! Take part in our Pandem Files Inclusion Campaign (https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/).. "We Have All Transformed! During this special edition of #PandemFiles #BIPoC (Black Indigenous People of Color), Jewell Sparks, Dan Ram and Dr. Jason Campbell talk about inspiring youth and keeping smiles on the faces of patients in order for them to focus on something other than their health diagnosis. They discuss, health disparities, being a black male in America and of course the pandemic and how staying positive is an enabler.Jewell Sparks (https://linkedin.com/in/jewellsparks/), Dan Ram and Dr. Jason Campbell talk about inspiring youth and keeping smiles on the faces of patients in order for them to focus on something other than their health diagnosis. They discuss, health disparities, being a black male in America and of course the pandemic and how staying positive is an enabler. Dr. Jason Campbell is a resident in the Department of Anesthesiology in Portland. Known as the “Tik Tok Doc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSgyiAA91Io),” he uses the platform to connect with young people and to lift up underrepresented members of the medical community. On his personal blog, Dr. Campbell speaks to topics from overcoming adversity, Black men in medicine, mental health, and more. "No one is perfect, life is hard at times, but it’s okay!" #BlackLivesMatter #BlackExcellence #DigDiversity Guest: Jason "Tik Tok Doc" Campbell. Created & Produced by: Jewell Sparks (BITHOUSE GROUP / UNITED17 Ventures (https://www.bithousegroup.com/), Startup42 Media (https://startup42media.com/)) Partners: Dan Ram, Snapbar (https://thesnapbar.com/) Music by: Sandy Sukrisno and Jewell Sparks (Sparkie Brown Productions)

5. 

   27 Oct 2020

   Pandem File #BIPoC Special Edition #6: Paul Williams (Mondelez)

   "There is always opportunity in chaos." Paul Williams Jewell Sparks and Paul Williams have been friends for over 18 years. During this special edition of #PandemFiles #BIPoC (Black Indigenous People of Color) Jewell and Paul discuss the pandemic and how it has changed their lives at home and at work. This episode highlights their personal experiences, race in American and how they have kept their families safe during the pandemic. They also discuss the vaccine and their thoughts on clinical trials and more. Tamir Rice, police brutality, border closures and more.. Real talk, real friends, being human. Keeping it real! Paul has worked in Corporate America for companies such as Clorox, Kraft and Mondelez as a supply chain and sourcing executive for years. He is also a “Joy Ambassador” for Mondelez. The Joy Ambassador program strengthens various farming communities and stakeholders through enhanced partnerships across the cocoa value chain.

6. 

   5 Oct 2020

   Pandem File #5c: Christian Lindener (Airbus BizLabs)

   Christian Lindener of Airbus BizLabs discusses how you can't just wait for a crisis come. Preparation meets opportunity! Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Airbus #Slack #remoteteams #familymatters #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #corporates #innovation

7. 

   5 Oct 2020

   Pandem File #5f: Christian Lindener (Airbus BizLabs) about Crisis

   Christian Lindener of Airbus BizLabs discusses personal and professional ah ha moments during the crisis. Dan states that this will not be the only crisis. So how can entrepreneurs prepare? Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Airbus #Slack #remoteteams #familymatters #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #corporates #innovation

8. 

   5 Oct 2020

   Pandem File #5e: Christian Lindener (Airbus BizLabs)

   Christian Lindener (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-lindener-74203560/) of Airbus BizLabs (https://www.airbus-bizlab.com/) discusses real-time adaptation. Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Airbus #Slack #remoteteams #familymatters #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #corporates #innovation

9. 

   5 Oct 2020

   Pandem File #5d: Christian Lindener (Airbus BizLabs) + Jewell Sparks (BITHOUSE GROUP)

   Christian Lindener (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-lindener-74203560/) of Airbus BizLabs talks to Jewell Sparks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewellsparks/ ) and Dan Ram (//linkedin.com/in/iamdanram) they are discussing bringing one's entire self to work. Jewell can't remember the last time she was able to do this. Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Airbus #Slack #remoteteams #familymatters #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #corporates #innovation

10. 

    5 Oct 2020

    Pandem File #5b: Christian Lindener (Airbus BizLabs)

    Christian Lindener (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-lindener-74203560/) of Airbus BizLabs (https://www.airbus-bizlab.com/)discusses teams working remotely. Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Airbus #Slack #remoteteams #familymatters #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17Ventures #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #corporates #innovation

11. 

    5 Oct 2020

    Pandem File #5a: Remote Revelations - Christian Lindener (Airbus BizLabs)

    Christian Lindener of Airbus BizLabs (https://www.airbus-bizlab.com/)discusses how the pandemic helped balance out his home life with his two kids and wife. Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Airbus #Slack #remoteteams #familymatters #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #corporates #innovation

12. 

    4 Oct 2020

    Pandem File #5: Remote Revelations - Christian Lindener (Airbus BizLabs)

    Christian Lindener of Airbus BizLabs discusses personal and professional ah ha moments during the crisis. " If you wait to act during a crisis, its already too late." Jewell reflects on her time as an innovation and technology executive while in America and in Germany. Dan states that this is not the only crisis that entrepreneurs will experience. Stay original. Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #Airbus #Slack #remoteteams #familymatters #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #corporates #innovation

13. 

    29 Sept 2020

    Pandem File #4: Beautytech - Franziska Leonhardt (AVE + EDAM)

    Franziska (https://www.linkedin.com/in/franziska-leonhardt/) of AVE + EDAM (https://bit.ly/33bpdzm) discusses her founder journey as a single mother during the pandemic with Jewell and Dan. “Fundraising is not just about money, it’s about building a partnership. Not everyone will love you. Find investors and partners who will support you even during a crisis. We source locally, and produce in Germany. Stay original. Make it personal.” Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ (https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/) #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #womenintech #diversityintech #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #startups #venturedevelopment #innovation

14. 

    23 Sept 2020

    Pandem File #3: Agrifood - Nikita Gulin (Agranimo)

    Nikita discusses the importance of taking care of our planet and society. Depend less on external funding, automate processes and focus on your core competencies.

15. 

    15 Sept 2020

    Pandem File #2b: Sam Eitzen (Snapbar)

    When the pandemic hit...

16. 

    11 Sept 2020

    Pandem File #2a: Sam Eitzen (Snapbar)

    Sam discusses how he pivoted his business from offline to online with Jewell and Dan. Trust in your people and be resilient. Upload your photo to the #PandemFiles #Snapbar photo gallery. Take a selfie or upload your photo. "We have all transformed, and are in this together!" https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/ (https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/) #inclusionfactors #founders #venture #womenintech #diversityintech #COVID19 #workplace #transformation #Startup42Media #BiTHOUSEGROUP #UNITED17 #IgniterPad #JewellSparks #DanRam #EU #startups #venturedevelopment #innovation (https://pandemfiles.virtualbooth.co/)

17. 

    11 Sept 2020

    Pandem File #2: Sam Eitzen

    No more in person events.

18. 

    11 Sept 2020

    Pandem Files: Jewell Sparks and Dan Ram. Crisis sparks unity + creativity

    Jewell and Dan discuss crisis and how it brought them closer together as friends and colleagues. They experienced an earthquake together in Tirana, Albania in 2019. Little did they know that a global crisis would change the way we live, work, innovate and engage throughout 2020. Corona has been a disruptor.

19. 

    11 Sept 2020

    Pandem File #1: Jewell Sparks and Dan Ram

    Jewell and Dan discuss the concept behind Pandem Files and what to expect from the series.

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