Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

This week on Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob we're diving deep into a concept we all know but often avoid: Tension. But what if tension isn't just stress, discomfort, or friction? What if it's also fuel — for innovation, creative thinking, and breakthrough growth? In this episode, Uncle Rob reflects on the everyday tensio

What happens when culture, community, emerging technology and storytelling collide? Vocal Leaders like Marisa happen, that’s what! In this vibrant conversation, Rob sits down with creative powerhouse Marisa "Ritzy P" Estrada Rivera to explore the power of diverse voices in media and the rise of podcasting within Latino

Welcome to this week’s episode of Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob — a deep, honest, and hopeful reflection on where we are, where we’ve been, and the powerful people lighting the way forward. Yes — the title is intentional. And yes — we are nine months into an administration that increasingly echoes authoritarian regimes

What do you do if you don’t see success stories that look like you? You forge your own path! In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob visits with local LA powerhouse, Amiah Sheppard, a passionate advocate and Leader for student entrepreneurship programming at USC’s Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and a

This week, we’re diving deep into something that’s been weighing heavily on my mind: the rise of the “attention economy” and the erosion of real expertise. In a world where virality often trumps value, and followers are confused for wisdom, we’re asking some big questions: When did being seen become more important than

Ever wonder how your local grocery store is quietly becoming smarter, faster, and better at learning your personal needs? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Ileana Gonzalez, Director of Emerging Technology and Innovation at 120 year old, family owned Retail giant, H-E-B from San Antonio, Te