Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan
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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#41 Life’s too short to do things that suck! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. May 9, 2025.
Welcome back to Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob! This week’s episode is a powerful deep dive into the realities of career burnout, rediscovering your purpose, and reshaping your mindset—featuring the brilliant Goli Kalkhoran, founder of Lessons from a Quitter. We unpack three big takeaways from our energizing conversation
Do you hate your job? Do you sometimes fantasize about what you’d do with your life if not in the job you have today? What if quitting isn’t failing—but finally listening to yourself? In this inspiring, thoughtful episode, Goli Kalkhoran joins Rob to unpack the real story behind walking away from “success.” From leavin
#40 Cities and Climate Progress, No Matter What! 🌎 | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. May 1st, 2025.
In this episode, we unpack powerful insights from Episode 157 of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, featuring Matt Petersen, CEO of LACI (Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator). But this isn't just a recap—it's a passionate, real-world call to action about why cities are the true drivers of climate progress, how the transition to a c
Ep 157: "Los Angeles is leading the way to a Clean, Green Economy" with Matt Petersen
What if saving the planet could also save the economy? Is our move to a greener and cleaner planet inevitable, regardless of the politics of any one era? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Matt Petersen, CEO of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), and long time leader of Climate poli
#39 Change is Good & Sponsors are Awesome! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. April 25, 2024.
Hey hey! You might’ve just noticed us pop up in your audio feed—and we’re so glad you did. After releasing 35+ episodes exclusively on YouTube in 2024, Stoppage Time is now available every Friday right here too! Each week, Uncle Rob shares his raw, real-time reflections on the world around us—connecting stories from th
Ep 156: "How European companies thrive in today’s U.S. trade era" with Thomas Logstrup Riebs
Do you know where Spotify was created? Do you know how much innovative technology comes from Northern Europe? What happens when Nordic innovation meets the fast-paced world of U.S. entrepreneurship? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Thomas Logstrup Riebs, the Los Angeles based partner at T
