
The Shades of Entrepreneurship
You are the driving force behind your entrepreneurial journey, and The Shades of Entrepreneurship is here to be your guide. This podcast is designed to empower you with the knowledge, strategies, and inspiration you need to succeed. Hosted by Gabriel Flores, The Shades of Entrepreneurship interviews entrepreneurs from all stages and industries, uncovering their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling a thriving business, each episode provides actionable insights to help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. The spotlight is on you, the entrepreneur. Tune in and letThe Shades of Entrepreneurship illuminate your path to success.
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In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Don Berger to explore the transformative power of belonging in the workplace. Don shares his personal journey—from being adopted and moving from Israel to the U.S., to founding a successful event planning software company. He discusse

Resilience in Business: Aaron Rokstad’s Power Industry Legacy and Overcoming Adversity
In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship, host Gabriel Flores interviews Aaron Rokstad, third-generation entrepreneur in the power industry and founder of Rokstad Power. Aaron shares his journey from growing up in a family-owned utility business to launching Rokstad Power in 2008. He discusses the evolving cha
In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics, to discuss the evolution of marketing in the digital age. Jeff shares how marketers must adapt to the rise of social media and shifting consumer behavior by moving beyond traditional media strategi
In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship, host Gabriel Flores sits down with 5x Founder Adam Pener, owner of Portland-based venture studio AP Works, to discuss how Adam evaluates risk, why the Founder"s vision is key in investment decisions, and the importance of family and mental health for entrepreneurs. Ada

Empowering Entrepreneurship and Innovative Strategies: A Conversation with Claudia Scott
Join us as we explore the world of inclusive entrepreneurship with Claudia Scott, Head of Inclusive Entrepreneurship at Startup Junkies. Learn about the organization"s mission to empower underserved entrepreneurs and the innovative strategies they employ to level the playing field. Discover the challenges and opportuni
Join us as we explore the future of learning and development with Luis Garcia, founder of Pete.ai. Learn how generative AI is revolutionizing the way organizations create and deliver training materials and assess employee performance. Discover how Pete"s innovative platform is helping businesses scale their learning pr