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  • PlayPer CEO and Investor - Webb Knudsen - Knudsen Capital
    2025/07/11
    In this episode, we interview Webb Knudsen is an entrepreneur and investor with a background in entertainment, social media, and mobile technology. He is the CEO and co-founder of Playper, a company that creates paper toys enhanced with augmented reality (AR) for children. Knudsen has held significant roles such as Vice President of Business Development at Crisp, where he focused on expanding market presence, and led sales teams at Aarki and Millennial Reach. His earlier career includes positions at Walden Media, CAA, and Lucasfilm, emphasizing profitability and market strategy for movies, brands, and apps. He is also a partner at Knudsen Capital, a family investment office focused on early-stage, high-growth companies, and a Vice President at Partnership Capital Growth, a private equity firm specializing in health and wellness. Knudsen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Speech Communication from Pepperdine University (2009) and a VC Unlocked degree in Venture Capital from Stanford University (2020). He is based in Madison, NJ, and is known for his interest in sustainable business models, having founded Playper to address environmental concerns with plastic toys. TechEd TV Transcription 3:47:36 You guys are watching Tech Had TV with Dr. Edwin Hernandez, and…. 13:47:40 Today, we have a co-host. 13:47:48 Good evening, good afternoon, good morning, you guys are watching Techhead TV with Dr. Edwin Hernandez. 13:47:52 And today, we have a great guest. Welknudsen, from Plaper. 13:47:57 And, um…. What's next? 14:06:44 Alright, one's…. We have to do it again, because I was not recording. 14:06:49 Oh, okay. No problem. 14:06:51 Alright, let's do it again. Uh… 3, 2, 1. Good morning, good evening, good afternoon. You guys are watching Techhead TV Podcast. 14:07:00 And if you're listening, you're listening to our podcast with. A new guest, an entrepreneur, a friend. 14:07:06 We have Gunnelson, so he's right here with us. Hi, Gweb. 14:07:09 Hi! Glad to be here. Thanks for having me. 14:07:12 Great, great, great. So one thing I see behind you is, uh, besides asking for your background, uh, academically and professionally. 14:07:18 You have a very cool background. Is that your company, PlayPer? What is that? 14:07:22 That is, yeah. Behind me we have our very bright, colorful, fun playbook toys. We've got the, uh…. 14:07:29 Castle, playset, catapult, Dragon Trainer, the story starters, we've got a pirate ship. 14:07:34 The Mermaid Castle and our Pirate and Mermaid story starters, and uh… I'm very proud of them, they're a ton of fun. 14:07:40 And tell me about your real background. You come from media, so I know you probably don't like to brag about, like, the names like Lucasfilm, CAA. 14:07:47 But what's the story behind it? 14:07:50 Yeah, I got my career start in the entertainment industry, and it was a very fun place to get a career start. I started off at the production company Walden Media, which makes the Chronicles of Narnia movies. 14:08:01 And then I jumped over to CAA, Creative Artists Agency, and after that, I went to Lucasfilm, where I was selling the. 14:08:07 Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies in the distribution sales department, and uh… after that, I jumped over to the Silicon Valley startup scene, did a couple startups in the marketing space. 14:08:18 Then jumped into, uh, investing in consumer products, and then I founded, uh, Playper and became the CEO. 14:08:25 Of this business. 14:08:28 Great, that's an interesting segue, because you have, um…. And he would wake him up, and I will say, when you became a parent, is that right? 14:08:35 That connected your new career as a CEO of Playpair. So what happened? How did that begin? 14:08:42 Yeah, it's… it's an organic story of, kind of, uh, playing with my kids and, uh, seeing the toys that they had, and, uh. 14:08:50 Seeing the toys that were filling up our home, and realizing that the majority of the toys. 14:08:56 We're plastic, uh, as, uh, is, is, uh,
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  • Interviewing Venture Capital Investor - Gil Eyal - Seasons 25 - 01
    2025/07/09
    Interview with Gil Eyal Gil Eyal is a seasoned expert in technology and what he expects from startups presenting at Stardust Ventures. His email is gil at startusventures dot com. Gil is an attorney by trade but after being part of a deal and getting an MBA moved to startups and ventures. Among his venture companies where Gal Gadot has been feature as an investors and promoter. Gil specializes in consumer applications and technologies. Listen to our interview to learn more about him and Stardust Ventures. TECHEDTV Interview - Statdust Ventures CEO Transcript Edwin: Good evening, good morning, good afternoon. You guys are listening to the TECHEDTV podcasting series. In our show, we bring you the best in technologies, innovation, startups, FinTech, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the latest and greatest in technology worldwide. This show is brought to you by EGLA Communications at the EGLAVATOR in Boca Raton, Florida. Today we have a great guest, Gil Eyal, who is an expert in influencer marketing and has been in the industry for many years. Gil, how are you today? Gil: I'm doing fantastic, Edwin. Thanks for having me on the show. It's great to be here talking about influencer marketing and the exciting developments in the tech space. Edwin: Absolutely, it's a pleasure to have you. For our listeners, can you give a quick overview of what influencer marketing is and how you got started in this field? Gil: Sure thing. Influencer marketing is all about leveraging individuals with a significant following on social media platforms to promote products, services, or brands. These influencers have built trust and credibility with their audience, making their endorsements highly effective. I got started about a decade ago when I noticed the shift in how people consume media. Social media was becoming a powerful tool, and I saw an opportunity to connect brands with these influential voices. Edwin: That's fascinating. So, you've been in this space for a while. What are some of the biggest changes you've seen in influencer marketing over the years? Gil: Oh, where do I start? When I began, it was like the Wild West. Brands were just figuring out how to work with influencers, and there weren’t many tools to measure impact. Now, we have sophisticated platforms that track engagement, ROI, and audience demographics. Also, the rise of micro-influencers—people with smaller but highly engaged audiences—has been a game-changer. It’s not just about celebrity endorsements anymore; it’s about authenticity and niche communities. Edwin: That makes a lot of sense. At the EGLAVATOR, we’re always interested in how tech intersects with marketing. What role does technology, like AI or data analytics, play in influencer marketing today? Gil: Technology is the backbone of modern influencer marketing. AI helps us identify the right influencers by analyzing their audience data, engagement rates, and content relevance. Data analytics allows us to measure campaign performance in real-time, so brands can see what’s working and what’s not. For example, we use machine learning to predict which influencers will drive the best results for a specific campaign based on past performance and audience overlap. Edwin: That’s impressive. So, it’s all about precision now. Gil, you’ve worked with some major brands. Can you share a success story that stands out? Gil: Absolutely. One campaign that comes to mind is when we worked with a fitness brand to promote their new line of workout gear. We partnered with a mix of macro and micro-influencers who were fitness enthusiasts. By targeting their highly engaged audiences, we saw a 300% increase in website traffic and a significant boost in sales within the first month. The key was authenticity—the influencers genuinely loved the product, and their followers could tell. Edwin: Wow, 300% is huge! What advice would you give to startups here at the EGLAVATOR who are looking to dip their toes into influencer ...
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  • Startups, Innovation and Financing - Unleashing Your Ventures
    2023/05/14
    In today's fast-paced, rapidly evolving world, innovation has become a driving force behind economicgrowth and competitiveness. In this landscape, startups have emerged as key players in fostering innovation, leveraging their agility to pivot in response to market demands, and leveraging various financing options to fuel their growth. Startups: The Powerhouses of Innovation Unlike established companies, startups are often unencumbered by legacy systems or traditional ways of doing things, which allows them to think outside the box and disrupt industries. Startups are typically characterized by their willingness to take risks, experiment with new ideas, and push boundaries in the pursuit of innovative solutions. Startups such as Uber, Airbnb, and Spotify have demonstrated how transformative ideas can revolutionize industries. They've altered how we commute, travel, and consume music, respectively, demonstrating that the innovative potential of startups is indeed vast and powerful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np8Op8gT9OQ The Art of the Pivot Innovation is not a one-time event, but a continuous process of learning and adapting. This is where the concept of "pivoting" comes in. A pivot refers to a substantive change to one or more components of a startup's business model in response to market feedback. Twitter is a classic example of a successful pivot. Initially, the platform started as Odeo, a network where people could find and subscribe to podcasts. However, when Apple launched iTunes podcasting, Odeo was rendered obsolete. The company then decided to pivot and transition into the microblogging service we all know today. Pivoting enables startups to remain innovative and relevant, even in the face of unexpected challenges or shifting market landscapes. It's a testament to the agility and flexibility that's often ingrained in startup cultures. Financing: Fueling the Engine of Innovation For startups to transform their innovative ideas into viable products or services, they often require significant financial resources. This is where financing comes in. Startups can leverage a variety of financing sources, including venture capital, angel investment, crowd funding, and government grants, to name a few. Venture capital, in particular, has played a significant role in supporting startups. Venture capitalists not only provide the necessary financial resources but also often bring in valuable industry experience, strategic guidance, and networks that can significantly aid a startup's growth trajectory. Financing is crucial in helping startups scale their operations, enhance their product offerings, and ultimately deliver their innovative solutions to a broader market. Conclusion Innovation is the lifeblood of economic growth and prosperity in the 21st century. As we've seen, startups, with their inherent risk-taking and creative problem-solving, are at the heart of this innovation ecosystem. Their ability to pivot keeps them at the cutting edge of innovation, while diverse financing options provide the resources necessary to bring their disruptive ideas to life. As we move forward, fostering an environment that supports startups, encourages pivots, and facilitates access to financing will be paramount in driving innovation and shaping a prosperous future.
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  • Guiltless To Go Podcast with Lucie Allaire - AI that helps you order smarter, eat healthier, and guiltless
    2023/04/19
    Guiltless to Go is a platform using AI to help a user order smarter, eat healthier, and guiltless. Lucie tells us how the team is working in the app, the platform, and already have one million restaurants and grocery stores connected to our system, now our job is to connect users to order food faster and easier, with many features, that are valuable and provide a better experience than Door Dash, Uber Eats, and even grocery apps like Instacart. The management team of Guiltless to Go is located at the EGLAVATOR and is composed by: Lucie Allaire - CEO - BS in Marketing - Health Coach Edwin Hernandez, PhD - CTO - UF PhD - 14 US Patents, AI/ML Bruno Allaire - CFO - Harvard MBA We are currently having several API providers and licensing to accommodate valuable information for a user, from calories, to nutritional information, and using AI to help the user order and stay keto, paleo, etc. https://youtu.be/4dOR1jsCYbg Transcript 00:00:24.870 --> 00:00:43.440but in the morning and afternoon you guys are listening to tech at thepodcast one the eagle of every worker at all florida and that theyhave a great guest we have a great honor to bring lucy laird to theshow hi lucy how are you hiring thank you for having me grain the newfigure one thing 00:00:43.440 --> 00:00:45.030i'm sorry about that 00:00:45.600 --> 00:00:50.790this is a lie going on for the of eight or so we have lucy a layer andmy partner yes 00:00:51.450 --> 00:01:11.520and they're very cool app platform good list to go the get less a iplatform this going to have you guys get in shape their a lucy or stayin shape or the right only gonna help you eat healthier and make iteasy for you that's the hope whoa whoa 00:01:11.520 --> 00:01:12.210does this lauren 00:01:12.870 --> 00:01:31.890order smarter a healthier and get less get less that said that youhave to order smarter because the ai how's your with the order you eathealthy because it be healthier food and get less we let's thateverything on our platform and our app will basically be the lastguilty version it conventional equivalent 00:01:32.640 --> 00:01:47.400listless a thursday where does the story lucy like how this all begana know you have gillis organic good lives grocery agree lists and thenyou have or their products in the in the how and care and wellness howdid everything a star with lucy 00:01:48.390 --> 00:02:01.920well if you really want to dissect this idea specifically guiltless togo holidays of off to what it is today actually started about threefour years ago i was asking for a big idea and 00:02:03.480 --> 00:02:23.040get less grocery actually came to me in a dream and i immediatelywrote the idea down i searched the domain tv is available i reservethe domain it was available and i just sat on this idea and i startedto brainstorming visualize that i just had no idea where to start andas you know i don't know my back 00:02:23.040 --> 00:02:33.000around his and now weight loss health and fitness for the last decadeand council a cup coaching clients through their weight loss diet hasalways been the 00:02:33.840 --> 00:02:54.000the part that people you know need help with to to to maintain theirweight the most and am i just thought how how great would it be thatthe we make that easier for them and size you know the rest is historyi need a tactical partner to help me bring this idea to fruition andhave my part 00:02:54.000 --> 00:03:08.610no her edwin hurt doctor had when hernandez to join me or by cofounderand ctl to bring this to live in how's it of how it evolved intoguiltless to go evolving bursaries and restaurants 00:03:09.120 --> 00:03:29.280being able to filter by diet types ingredients allergies calories andprice for guiltless pricing and yes oh here we are here we arebuilding the app right now hoping to launch this in the next two tothree months in the south florida area to beta test this with users onour wait lists 00:03:29.280 --> 00:03:49.
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  • TGIF for April 14th, 2023 covering EGLAVATOR, Artificial Intelligence, and MEVIAVERSE
    2023/04/14
    In this episode we cover TGIF Fridays with AI and EGLAVATOR Project, here is the transcript and a summary from ChatGPT, as follows: First Summary from ChatGPT: The conversation appears to be an informal chat discussing the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its widespread adoption across different technologies. They note that public awareness of AI has increased, and AI has become more familiar and understandable to the public, leading to its embedding in various technologies. The conversation touches on various AI-related technologies, including voice recognition, computer vision, and machine learning, with potential applications in a broad range of areas, including medicine, transportation, and entertainment. They predict that the use of voice-based user interfaces will increase, replacing traditional user interfaces. They also discuss the potential for AI to make processes more efficient and user-friendly. The conversation concludes with a comparison between the rise of AI and the craze around cryptocurrency, with AI seen as more foundational and having more practical applications. Second Summary from ChatGPT. The first paragraph discusses the importance of focusing on creating a mass-market solution in the crypto world rather than solely on technical features. The speaker mentions an AI entrance system that is functional and could be sold immediately. The second paragraph is about water management in Florida, particularly during heavy rainstorms, where excess water is pumped to different areas to prevent flooding. The speaker also mentions a tunnel being built by Elon Musk's Boring Company between Las Olas and Sunrise, and how it will not be a replacement for a bridge, but rather a new connection between the two locations. The tunnel is described as having a moving platform for cars. As you can see, at EGLA.ai, we use a voice recognition engine and we will compare it to otter.ai Otter.AI results You guys are listening to the tech TV podcast in series. In our show, we're bringing you the best and technologies, innovation, the startups, FinTech, artificial intelligence, cloud computing. And the latest and greatest in technology, or the show is brought to you by teaghlach. Communications at the EEG levator in Boca Raton, Florida.The Morning Good evening. Good afternoon, watching and listening.CDI Friday, Friday.April 14 14, right. It's like, we had all this rain. We've had it for longer than I think I got the days messed up. But yeah, so anyway, so welcome, everyone here. Hi, Dan. How are you? Hi, I'm doing better today than I have in a few weeks. Good. Okay, so we just had a little bit of an interesting chat with Dr. Amos. That's right, much. That's right. Yeah. So you guys are gonna see that too. And I'll put the link below. But yeah, so we wanted to discuss like the what's going on with all this chatter material is going on?Well, yeah, I mean, what do you think that is? Well, on everything? I do think yes, I do think that. I don't know if it's gonna change anything radically. But it's here to stay like, what's going on right now. And I'm in it. I have a deck out with Chet GPT. On the deck, I have aI on my deck. So prior to check GPT and last November 22, I think before it went live, there was no real knowledge by 95% of the public had heard about AI. What's happened is that it's not that the tech is so changed so much. Chechi Beatty, has it's that public awareness of AI has risen up very similar to what happened with Blockchain. In 2020. We saw the same thing happened with crypto, could this totally correct. So as we're in the the race of AI, I think like it will even have EGLA dot AI. So we are we're all embedded with AI that's always been around. We know, it's been around for 10 years, but people are more likely to buy because it has AI they understand it. There's personal knowledge of it. I would say, you know, one in 50 People are using chat CPT on a regular basis that we know actually probably more are go...
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  • TECHEDTV - MedMatch Network with Dr. Amos Dare - EGLAVATOR
    2023/04/03
    Amos Dare, MD is a physician graduated from Yale University part of the EGLAVATOR Program. Medmatch is a platform on the web and mobile, where patients and doctors connect. MedMatch Network https://youtu.be/79At3PT5ZcE The Transcript You guys are listening to Tech tv podcasting series. In our show, we'll bring you the best in technologies, innovation to startups, FinTech, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the latest and the greatest in technology world. This show is brought to you Byla Communications. Joy is brought at the ator in communications at the Ator in Boca Raton, Florida. Good morning, good evening, and good afternoon. You guys listen to Tech TV podcast from the Eton. And today we have a great guest, Dr. Amos there. How are you, doctor? I'm doing great. Thank you for inviting Me. Can you get closer to the mic? Yes, I know, I know you, you hate mics, but, Uh, thank you. Thank You. Great, great, great. So Doctor, um, tell me like, uh, tell us a little bit about yourself, doc. Like say your, what's your background, how do you became a doctor, and, uh, what's your passion? Well, I'll save you the kindergarten stories, , but, um, uh, I'm, I'm born in Togo, uh, which is West Africa. Uh, for most, we don't know Togo, but I arrived in the US uh, at the age of 18, uh, for college. And, uh, went to a small liberal arts college in Illinois called Knox College. I was fortunate enough to get a full scholarship to go to college and also, uh, was accepted to Yale Medical School and became a doctor, uh, the overachiever that I am. I pursued, uh, training in neurosurgery and became a neurosurgeon, a board certified neurosurgeon. I've practiced for over 20 years and, uh, more recently, um, pursuing my second passion, which is medical technology. And for the last two and a half years, I am the ceo, uh, and founder of Med Much Network. Yes, and that's why you're here, Dr. Dr. Amus, because you are a technologist now. Um, and, uh, and a CEO and a manager, and you have teams in, um, I think it's, uh, Ukraine, right? Or some other countries. I have Teams all over the world. You know, the world has become a small place now with, uh, all the connectivity we have. I have teams in Europe, in South America, and of course, uh, here in the US that are, are helping us, uh, make our vision come true. So just come back to the Vision Doc. So like, the vision for Med Match is, uh, I think the word Med match sounds like matching medical something . So I think people will, I implicitly, uh, have like an intuition of what it is, but why don't you tell the, the, the, the audience what is Med Match? So, med Match is really a labor of love for me. Um, we doctors, uh, at least when I was practicing and still, uh, have been using, uh, fax, uh, telephone, paper and pen to, uh, coordinating coordinate the care of my, uh, of our patients. And in fact, I had one patient die, uh, before getting to the care that, uh, he needed. And I said, listen, we have the technology. Why don't we develop something that uses the technology that's already there? So a mid match is become a platform, uh, uh, electronic technology platform that connects doctors, uh, as well as other medical providers or, or labs and, uh, other, uh, services, medical services. And they can communicate easily. They can exchange information about their, uh, about their patients. And most recently we are very excited that we are not connecting the patients to that platform so the patients can, uh, talk directly to the patient or find services on that platform. Great. So, uh, and actually like one of the important things about Med Match is that you have, uh, an assistant always everybody dreams. Like, I wish I just call Alexa and say, or Siri, Siri, can you book an appointment with my Doctor ? And then you're like, uh, nah, here can do that. Not Alexa, but Med Match can tell us about that. Yes, we are very excited about, uh, our new, uh,
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  • Bimal Shah - Pioneers Academy - Forming Entrepreneurs to become Pioneers
    2023/03/17
    Bimal Shah and EGLA CORP have partnered to form the "Pioneers Academy" and what Bimal calls, the "One Year Breakthrough" The Pioneers Academy three flavors: Learning Pioneer Growing Pioneer, and Scaling Pioneer \ In this episode, you will find out how: ...... you make money and money is you know is is abyproduct of had to go value creation a lot of people and businessesthe number one reason businesses fail is because of money ran out of it..... understanding money you know is key that you know when you are just b yyourself.... Transcript with EGLA.ai 00:00:01.200 --> 00:00:15.000you guys are listening to get the be podcast and series in our showwill bring you the best and technologies innovation the startups beentag artificial intelligence cloud computing and the latest andgreatest in technology or white 00:00:16.920 --> 00:00:19.650this show is brought to you by eagle like communications 00:00:20.400 --> 00:00:22.590at the eagle of or in boca raton florida 00:00:25.020 --> 00:00:25.590one 00:00:26.400 --> 00:00:46.560good morning good evening good afternoon you guys will isn't a deck atthe report gazprom the igloo eight or here booker at all florida whilemore dinah have the gas of on our beam all how are you we wash ourgreat thank you for having me your doctor and when it's a greatpleasure always with you grey grey like you know guys that you haveheard all the stuff about the pioneers academy the 00:00:46.560 --> 00:01:06.720one year break through and today we're going to bring you one moreepisode where we have some no leash exchange with but be more so allof into printers out there in south florida can learn from now thepioneers academy and i want to do like her ass you a question or twoabout that like don't tell us was the purpose of the of of the book 00:01:06.720 --> 00:01:26.880number five the of the series of the band years ago enemy so booknumber five is based on leveraging his strengths you know when youleverage your strands you become stronger and one of did it that codesays you know if you have a immediate say in a gimme a lever strongenough to place it or know fulcrum and i shed more that world so it'sabout building your leg 00:01:26.910 --> 00:01:31.380where and building a fulcrum so you can actually move your business tothe next level 00:01:31.920 --> 00:01:45.990and that's that's book number five you know that so this book thewhole pioneers academy the old mission is making pioneers out ofentrepreneurs because i believe that you know when you do become theonly one in your own business and you become 00:01:46.860 --> 00:01:55.860the one that is totally different and unique you can scaleexponentially so those are the to principles that i believe that keepbusinesses sustainable and growing 00:01:56.700 --> 00:02:05.640for decades and decades to come excellent news so i wanted to ask youabout the that the new and academy of coming out a series 00:02:06.480 --> 00:02:07.389when you will is that 00:02:08.160 --> 00:02:11.910his schedule for so we're planning to launch it in february 00:02:12.600 --> 00:02:32.550and start date in you know certain areas in south florida and the goalis to get entrepreneurs and pioneers to join and and learn how toachieve their next level girl accountability that three your businessschool in one year there's going to be three goals are still learningbuying years that growing pioneers and the scaling pioneers so thatlearning pioneers i'm kind of legs 00:02:32.640 --> 00:02:52.530start ups and and businesses that are just looking to how we gonnastart a business and the going pioneers they have a business but itkind of stuck in scale their plateaued businesses so those are thethree cohorts that we plan to start dies in february excellent andthen basically for those that are have a business here in southflorida 00:02:52.950 --> 00:03:07.290yeah you know we have a one shot to win here so then what would yourecommend to those pioneers they're like may be just they just losttheir job...
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  • Metaverse Summit - TGIF with Dan and Edwin Hernandez
    2022/11/01
    October 22nd, 2022 - Edwin Hernandez and Dan Gudema. The Metaverse summit took place October 25th to October 26th in San Jose, CA. From our EGLAVATOR studios in Boca Raton. This event was organized by the ECONOMIST magazine. In this episode, we discussed: How the Metaverse is comparable to 1994th - Internet Metaverse haptics, Metaverse in general, how do we see the future coming! Stay tuned for more episodes with more details on what the Metaverse is or not. Meters Summit - TGIF Podcast TGI Friday - TECHEDTV Web3 Foundation Keynote The ECONOMIST impact events
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