Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

Updated: 14 Nov 2025 • 216 episodes
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In 2020, we launched a podcast from Los Angeles and Latin America, to tell the human stories behind the entrepreneurial economies of the Americas. In 2024, as the world continues to change, and our challenges become more urgent, we’re evolving as well. Now, Rob will hold conversations with the world’s best “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” across all sectors of society and industry. We’ll talk with the leaders building the better world we desperately need, in order to Inspire, Educate and Empower our audience to improve their lives, businesses and communities. Plug in and Enjoy.

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Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob — that sacred space between the end of a long week and the start of whatever the weekend has in store. This week, Los Angeles is gearing up for a rare “rainy winter” stretch, and I’m settling in with you for a thoughtful, creative, and energizing catch-up. In this episode, I

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What is “your brand” and How do you build one? In today’s noisy marketing landscape, how do you tell the story of your business, to clients and community?! Ever wonder why some brands just click with people? In this episode, Rob and his friend, Brand Strategist and Designer, Lynne Door uncover the real magic behind gre

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Hey hey, it’s Uncle Rob! 👋 It’s Friday, November 7th, and we’re back for another episode of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob — the weekly space where I slow things down, reflect, and share a few stories from the journey of life, leadership, and entrepreneurship. This week’s episode is a mix of nostalgia, storytelling, and

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Can you build a modern Nation on the collaboration between the best startup entrepreneurs, private capital and corporate executives? What happens when startups stop chasing hype and start solving real societal problems? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with long time Chilean innovation leader,

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Hey hey—it’s Friday, it’s Halloween, and it’s time for another round of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! In this week’s episode, I’m catching up on life, reflecting on Halloween traditions (past and future), and diving deep into the week that was—new Entrepreneurial Thinkers episodes, big developments in California’s boom

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Is our Life Sciences industry the most under-reported unicorn in California’s industrial dominance? Can Life Sciences innovation survive the USA government’s assault on science? In this eye-opening episode, Rob sits down with friend Dave Whelan, to uncover how LA is rapidly transforming into a major player in biotech a

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