Dreammakers has ended, but you can listen to People Changing Enterprises now! In this episode of People Changing Enterprises , Danielle shares her toolkit: How to make a game plan, get buy-in for that plan, and implement it effectively. She also shares the personal values that have made her successful, pitfalls to avoid when trying to change an enterprise, and advice for executives aiming for hyper-growth. This is a show for status quo busters inside enterprises who are ready to make change happ...
Nov 21, 2022•14 min•Ep. 25
For the last episode, host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, reflects on the journey of Dreammakers from origin to end. She remembers Dreammakers guests – including Addie Swartz , Leigh-Ann Buchanan , and her namesake Neha Sampat – and the lessons they imparted. Later, Neha and Jasmin Guthmann, Head of Corporate Communications at Contentstack and VP at the MACH Alliance, enjoy a glass of Riesling and chat about challenging the status quo and creating a more equitable future of tech. Contentstack...
Nov 16, 2022•42 min•Ep. 24
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Kelly Manthey, Group CEO of digital consulting firm Kin + Carta, enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir as they chat. They talk about breaking sustainability out of the “ivory tower,” how to create safe spaces to learn from each other, and how all of us can increase access and equity for others. Kin + Carta is is a global digital transformation consulting firm built for the 2020s. Its mission is to help businesses go digital in tangible, sustainable, and profitabl...
Sep 26, 2022•25 min•Ep. 23
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Managing Director of VC firm Insight Partners, Whit Bouck, drink a glass of a Pinot Noir from France and discuss the “winding road” of Whit’s career, her playbook for successful acquisitions, and what she learned working with Guy Kawasaki and Marc Benioff. Insight Partners is a New York-based VC firm partnering with the world’s leading software ScaleUps for over 25 years, including Neha’s own company, Contentstack. Neha and Whit discuss: What to do when...
Aug 23, 2022•42 min•Ep. 22
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Mod Tech Labs CEO and founder, Alex Porter, talk over a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley about finding your next big opportunity, investing in personal development, and modern 3D technology. Mod Tech Labs helps companies scale 3D content creation effortlessly by digitizing the real world with photos and videos. Neha and Alex discuss: Personal growth in the entrepreneur journey Switching your perspective to learn from failure The role of 3D i...
Jul 27, 2022•37 min•Ep. 21
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Leigh-Ann Buchanan, founder and CEO of aīre ventures and the Nyah Project, drink tea (saving their glass of Sancerre wine for later) and discuss inclusive tech ecosystems, sustainable non-profits, and community building. aīre ventures is a social impact venture studio that scales technology and innovation solutions to systemic gaps in access, opportunity, and racial equity. Nyah Project is a program that provides transformative leadership fellowships ab...
Jun 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 20
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Ritika and Niki Shamdasani, sisters and co-founders of Sani, get together over a glass of wine and discuss starting a business with family, honoring cultures authentically, and entrepreneurship as a “series of small steps.” Sani is a South Asian-inspired fashion brand with thoughtfully designed and culturally inspired clothing. Neha, Ritika, and Niki discuss: Overcoming conflict when working with family Cultural appreciation through education Navigating...
May 26, 2022•38 min•Ep. 19
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Danielle Cohn, Vice President of Startup Engagement and Head of LIFT Labs at Comcast, get together over a glass of wine and discuss being a connector, creating a “symphony of innovation” within organizations, and the art and science of cross-company collaboration. Danielle directs Comcast’s work with startups, incubators, co-working spaces, investors and entrepreneurs, as well as programs that inspire current and potential Comcast and NBCUniversal talen...
Apr 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 18
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Hydrostasis CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Debbie Chen get together over a glass of sparkling water and discuss the challenges of academia, building a business in the face of biases, and refusing to be pigeonholed. Hydrostasis is a company developing personalized and actionable hydration monitoring solutions. Neha and Debbie discuss: Getting up and getting back into the ring – literally and figuratively (Dr. Chen is a Muay Thai fighter) Starting a business as a...
Mar 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 17
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Manifest Commerce CMO and Co-Founder Jen Root get together over a glass of wine and discuss changing the world, building businesses for good, and the power of storytelling. Manifest Commerce is a sustainable, third-party logistics solution for retailers leading the way to a greener supply chain. Neha and Jen discuss: What makes a “dirty” supply chain – and how to make it greener Challenging the status quo Pivoting, or what Jen calls, “dancing in the mom...
Feb 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 16
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Prompt Health CEO and Founder Hedieh Safiyari get together over a glass of wine and discuss digital transformation in the health and wellness industry, side hustles, and going after opportunity when it surfaces. PromptHealth is a directory and social platform for patients and wellness providers that’s changing the way Canadians learn about and engage with their health. Neha and Hedieh discuss: The gaps in modern healthcare Transitioning your side hustle...
Jan 26, 2022•29 min•Ep. 15
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Beyond Barriers co-founders Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez get together over a glass of wine and discuss making the world a more equitable place, women in leadership and building and scaling a business. Nikki Barua is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and C-Suite advisor who is in the business of “making elephants run” – meaning, she helps organizations use tech to get future ready. Monica Marquez is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expert who...
Dec 16, 2021•32 min•Ep. 14
With 12 episodes published, many of them featuring trailblazing entrepreneurs, November's #NationalEntrepreneushipMonth compilation episode revisits past Dreammakers episodes to uncover the best pieces of advice on entrepreneurship Neha’s guests have shared. Neha identifies universal themes in the entrepreneurial journey and shares her experience and that of her guests to inspire listeners to make their dreams a reality. This compilation episode focuses on: Finding your purpose Taking the leap Q...
Nov 18, 2021•40 min•Ep. 13
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Author and Journalist Gayatri Rangachari Shah get together over a glass of wine and discuss gender roles, the evolution of the media landscape and Indian culture. Gayatri is co-author of Changemakers: 20 Women Transforming Bollywood Behind the Scenes , a contributing editor for both Vogue India and Architectural Digest India, and she writes a column for one of India's largest English-language newspapers, The Hindu . Gayatri and Neha first met when she i...
Oct 22, 2021•32 min•Ep. 12
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Nat Gross, VP, Head of Brand Strategy, get together over a glass of wine and discuss the evolution of the digital industry, navigating a career, and thinking laterally vs. deep. EPAM is a digital product and platform engineering company headquartered in Philadelphia. Nat is recognized as one of the most influential digital professionals in the UK. Neha and Nat discuss: The intersection of technology and creative Using projects, community, and networking...
Sep 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 11
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Komal Dadlani, CEO and co-founder of Lab4U, get together and discuss how technology can expand access to education, starting and scaling an international business, and more. Komal is a biochemist turned social good entrepreneur. She started Lab4U in 2013 to democratize science and change the way it is taught using smartphones. Today Lab4U is active in Latin America and the U.S., helping more than 100,000 students learn about science with Lab4Physics, La...
Aug 28, 2021•34 min•Ep. 10
Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Cindy Padnos, founder and Managing Partner of Illuminate Ventures, get together over a glass of wine and discuss the realities of capital raising and how to increase access to funds for underrepresented populations. Illuminate Ventures is a seed and early stage venture capital firm that invests exclusively in enterprise/B2B software companies. Cindy has been working with enterprise tech startups for more than 25 years - as a founder/CEO of a VC-backed c...
Jul 23, 2021•43 min•Ep. 9
Two female tech founders, host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Breanne Acio, CEO of Sēkr, get together over a glass of wine to discuss entrepreneurship and what it means to be a Dreammaker. Breanne is an outdoor enthusiast who, along with her wife, decided to pack up and live life on the road in a van together. With Sēkr, Breanne is fulfilling a need in the market - a one-stop resource for travelers to find the best camping spots, read reviews, and connect with other adventurers. Neha and ...
Jun 23, 2021•30 min•Ep. 8
For decades, Neha Sampat, founder and CEO of GenLead/BelongLab, and our host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, have been mistaken for one another on social media, in news outlets, with conference organizers, and more. This podcast is the first time they met in person. In this episode, they describe these years of mistaken identity as a "gift." Through GenLead/BelongLab, Neha focuses on building belonging and true inclusion through consulting, training, speaking, and writing. She helps organizati...
May 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 7
Heather Combs and Jennifer Ives were set up on a blind friend date 8 years ago and became fast friends who have now twice been colleagues. Today, they work as Chief Commercial Officer and SVP of Global Partnerships at 3Pillar. Through their EmpowerHER initiative, they are on a mission to "pave a path forward" for women leaders in the tech industry. Heather and Jennifer's four leadership principles are: Leading with empathy You always have something to give Don't compromise on principles Show oth...
Apr 18, 2021•33 min•Ep. 6
When Addie Swartz was on maternity leave with her first daughter, she realized women needed more career flexibility and support. So, she launched Bright Ideas, a network of tech-savvy moms who sold educational software, from her spare bedroom. Since then, she’s launched Beacon Street Girls, a book series and virtual junior high helping girls navigate adolescence, and reacHire, which works with companies to on-ramp women who left the workforce and ensure they thrive. She was born to empower. “I l...
Mar 17, 2021•35 min•Ep. 5
Christie Cleveland feels the inherent tension between being a rebel and being a product manager, in which a big part of the job is getting everyone aligned and "on the bus." But that tension doesn't stop her from challenging the status quo when she thinks things could be better. "Early on in my career, I would compromise. I didn't want to rock the boat. But I would get so upset at not doing what I thought was right or not challenging things....I just got so sick of compromising." She says Dreamm...
Feb 09, 2021•40 min•Ep. 4
Tracey Milligan ( @BigSisTracey ) believes an abundant life should be accessible to all. And she fights for it. She is founder and CEO of Term Payments, a pioneer in online layaway, and founder and executive director of The Milligan Foundation, a relocation resource for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. "I needed to come up with a business idea that's putting the mask on myself...that will provide me the financial resources to fund The Milligan Foundation so that I don't ever h...
Jan 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 3
- Why women’s networks have been a driving force behind Melinda’s work since day 1 - The future of work and why diversity is suffering in a fully distributed world - Identifying the barriers for women in entrepreneurship, and how purposeful allyship can move the needle Melinda ( @melindagarvey ) is founder of Austin Woman Magazine, running 18 years strong, as well On the Dot, a tech platform dedicated to providing connection, content, and mentors to individuals looking to build their networks an...
Jul 18, 2020•30 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Deborah Dull ( @circular_nomad ) and Sheri Hinish ( @supplychnqueen ) reveal why supply chain turns out to be intimately tangled up with wine, rebellion, female empowerment and a “loopy” economy. Notes from this episode: - What’s in the glass? 2018 Joseph Drouhin Chablis - a stony, chalky white coming from the Chablis region known for its limestone soil and marine fossils, a nice alternative to an oaky Chardonnay. https://www.wine.com/product/domaine-drouhin-vaudon-chablis-2018/...
Jun 25, 2020•37 min•Ep. 1
