90. The Censorship in America Today
This episode is about what’s going on in America today regarding censorship and the “marketplace of ideas.”
Jan 04, 2022•7 min
Hacking the Hustle with Benji Sklar
Benji Sklar is a corporate attorney based in NYC and host of the Hacking the Hustle podcast, where he interviews CEOs and industry professionals on navigating the path to going public.
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89. The Rise of SPVs in Startup Investing with Landon Ainge, Managing Director at Assure Syndicates
Based in Salt Lake City, Landon Ainge helps individuals and family offices gain access to invest alongside VCs utilizing special purpose vehicles (SPVs). Twitter: @Landonainge https://syndicates.assure.co/
Dec 29, 2021•25 min
88. Setting the Tone for 2022
How can you set the tone for the new year?
Dec 24, 2021•5 min
87. Be Patient With Yourself
This episode is all about patience and how important it is to think long term.
Dec 21, 2021•2 min
86. Sharing Your Story with Simone Oliver, Global Editor-in-Chief of Refinery29
Simone Oliver is a digital strategist with 15+ years of demonstrated success in the media industry focused on distributing stories across platforms within the fashion, beauty and lifestyle spaces. Specialized in brand development and social storytelling, Simone Oliver is an editorial and strategic thought-leader and the Global Editor-in-Chief of Refinery29 , the global lifestyle and entertainment company covering culture and social issues through a femme lens.
Dec 17, 2021•21 min
85. Pursuing a Career in Web3 with Moish Peltz, Esq.
Moish Peltz advises companies on blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3 and NFT matters, with a focus on the intersection of IP and cryptocurrency. Moish has been advising cryptocurrency ventures since 2014, and combines his knowledge of the blockchain with a decade of IP and business law experience where he helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and brands.
Dec 15, 2021•19 min
84. Developing a Growth Mindset with Tom Aliamo, Account Executive at Gong
On today's episode of Hacking the Hustle, host Benji Sklar interviews Tom Aliamo, an account executive at Gong, and the host of the Millennial Sales podcast. They discuss the process of becoming a learning and content-creating machine. The Millennial Sales podcast helps young salespeople make the most out of their career. Each week, Tom interviews two sales leaders for the podcast and writes one newsletter documenting his journey. Website: millennialmomentum.net Twitter: @TommyTahoe Instagram: @...
Dec 08, 2021•27 min
83. The Benefits of Being Polarizing
On today’s episode, host Benji Sklar discusses the benefits of being polarizing.
Dec 08, 2021•4 min
82. Legalizing Psilocybin and Microdosing with Aya Allison, CEO of Sunset Biosciences
On today's episode of Hacking the Hustle, Benji Sklar interviews Aya Allison, the CEO of Sunset Biosciences, a wellness lab and education consulting firm focused on enthogenic medicine (psilocybin). Their conversation focuses on the legalization of psilocybin in the U.S., the benefits of psilocybin, and the current market trends in the industry.
Dec 02, 2021•47 min
81. Building the Metaverse with Hrish Lotlikar, CEO of SuperWorld
On today's episode of Hacking the Hustle, Benji Sklar interviewed Hrish Lotlikar, the co-founder and CEO of SuperWorld, a virtual real estate platform where users can buy virtual plots of land, share in revenue generated by user activity, and personalize the real world by adding anything anywhere in augmented reality. Hrish's career has spanned from real estate investment banking on Wall Street, to Silicon Valley and Hollywood with many years spent living and working internationally. This episod...
Nov 26, 2021•30 min
80. Flipping Land in the MetaVerse
On today’s show, Benji talks about buying and selling digital land in the Metaverse, as well as a new game idea.
Nov 22, 2021•6 min
79. Public Speaking with Cody Norton, Co-Founder of Ignite the Spark
On today's show, Benji Sklar interviews Cody Norton, the co-founder of Ignite the Spark, a fast-growing community of over 1,500 individuals focused on energy tech innovation in Israel. Cody also consults entrepreneurs to help hone their pitching and public speaking skills. Cody has hosted 45+ large and small events that he has personally lead as moderator, host, and interviewer. The organization has two sub-communities: Women in Energy and Ignite Academia. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Nov 22, 2021•42 min
78. Join HTH’s Community on Upstream
On today’s episode, Benji talks about Hacking the Hustle’s community on Upstream.
Nov 11, 2021•3 min
77. The Metaverse
Benji talks about what he’s learning regarding the metaverse.
Nov 10, 2021•6 min
76. LLC vs. Corporation - Know the Difference
On today’s episode, I talk about the difference between LLCs and Corporations and why you should choose one over the other.
Nov 08, 2021•4 min
75. Legalizing Cannabis with Marne Coit, Esq., CEO of Coit Consulting
Benjamin interviews Marne Coit, Esq. about the hemp and cannabis business, specifically about the legal frameworks and current trends in the industry. Benjamin and Marne met on Clubhouse! Quick background on Marne: she is an experienced educator and consultant with an extensive background and knowledge of food, agricultural, hemp and cannabis law. She is the co-author of Food Systems Law, An Introduction for Non-Lawyers (Routledge July 2020). Marne graduated from Emory University and Vermont Law...
Nov 05, 2021•18 min
74. Insights Learned from NFT.NYC
NFT.NYC is a week-long event happening this week in NYC. Benjamin attended the event in Times Square and this episode is about what he learned from his experience.
Nov 03, 2021•4 min
73. NFTs and DAOs are About To EXPLODE
Here’s a hot take on NFTs and DAOs and what the future holds.
Nov 01, 2021•6 min
72. Advice for a Good Career and a Good Life from a Power Company CEO
Jacob Worenklein is the CEO of US Grid Company (USGRDCO), which is focused on owning and operating major power plants in US cities and transitioning them to lower carbon. From 2017 to early 2020, he was also Chairman of LS Power’s Ravenswood Power Holdings, which owns the largest power plant in New York. Jay founded and served from 2003 to 2008 as Chairman and CEO of US Power Generating Company, which owned 5,200 MWs of generating capacity in New York City and Boston, representing 20% of NYC’s c...
Oct 31, 2021•25 min
71. Putting in the Work to Pass the Bar Exam
I’m learning that the key to success and happiness is showing up, putting in the work, and being prepared for the daily tests the challenge us.
Oct 29, 2021•3 min
70. What’s Your Anti-Portfolio in LIFE
Today’s episode is a new form of audio content for HTH. Rather than interview someone about their life and business, I recorded a 3-min clip about the new trend in the VC space: Anti-Portfolios, and how the concept can be applied to everything in life.
Oct 28, 2021•3 min
69. Tokenizing Real Estate with Remy Jacobson, CEO of RealT
Remy Jacobson is the CEO of RealT.co, the first operational real estate tokenization platform based in the U.S. On today's episode, Benjamin and Remy discuss how RealT helps investors grow a global real estate portfolio easily and affordably through the Ethereum blockchain. https://realt.co/
Oct 25, 2021•15 min
68. How to Raise an Early-Stage VC Fund with Andrew Gluck, GP at IrrvrntVC
Andrew Gluck is the founder and GP of IrrvrntVC, an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City. Andrew and Benjamin talk about the challenges of starting a VC fund, the process of raising money both as a founder and VC, and current trends in the VC industry today! Andrew's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azg/ Founders get in touch here: irrvrnt.com
Oct 20, 2021•28 min
67. Designing a Product with Chris Johnston, Product Designer at The SilverLogic
Chris Johnston is a product designer at The SilverLogic, a software consulting and development company based in Boca Raton, FL. On today's episode, Benjamin and Chris discuss "making ideas happen", the Miami tech scene, and the rise of crypto.
Oct 15, 2021•25 min
66. The Streaming Revolution with Jason Cohen, CEO of MyBundle.TV
Jason Cohen is the CEO of MyBundle.TV, a tech company based in Miami connecting consumers, streaming services and broadband providers. On today's episode, Benjamin and Jason discuss current trends in the streaming and broadband industry, and how Jason is using technology to bring hi-speed internet to millions of Americans currently living without it.
Oct 10, 2021•38 min
65. Crypto 3.0 and the Future of DeFi with Jason Hitchcock, Principal at To The Moon Capital
Jason Hitchcock is a principal at To The Moon Capital, a hedge fund providing investors exposure to DeFi and cross chain crypto assets with an active investment strategy. Jason is one of the founders of the fund where he leads investment research. On today's episode, Jason and Benjamin discuss current trends in the crypto market, how to build an NFT brand, and what the future holds for DeFi and web3. Relevant links: https://twitter.com/JasonHitchcock https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks...
Oct 07, 2021•34 min
64. Why Podcasting and Parenting are Pivotal with Leyla Sarper
Leyla Sarper is the host of the Life with Leyla podcast. Based in Denver, Colorado, Leyla is an emerging thought leader on the topics of mental health and living life without regrets. On this episode of Hacking the Hustle (HTH), Benjamin and Leyla talk about podcasting itself and having a "why" for creating educational or entertaining content, as well as the growth of NFTs and the importance of good parenting for future entrepreneurs. This is an authentic conversation about today's pop culture i...
Oct 04, 2021•54 min
63. The Negev is the Future of Israel's Hi-Tech Industry with Gideon Shavit
Today's guest is Gideon Shavit, the Chairman of the Advanced Technology Center in the Negev, Israel. Gideon sheds light on why the Negev is the future of Israel's hi-tech industry, as well as various startups and startup accelerators based in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, and the Negev. Mentioned links: Tech7 - https://www.tech7.community/ ZutaCore - https://zutacore.com/ Greeneye - https://greeneye.ag/
Jun 29, 2021•33 min
62. Vulnerability is Key to Progress with Lio Slama, CEO of Neo
Today's guest on HTH is Lio Slama, CEO of Neo, a growing startup based in NYC helping companies personalize sales with brand avatars and AI. The main theme of today's episode is vulnerability, and how being vulnerable and showing your true colors can open new doors to you and your career.
Jun 18, 2021•37 min
61. Saving the World through Coral Reefs & NFTs with Brian Smocovich
On today's episode, Brian Smocovich, founder of Reif, shares his vision for a better future and the path on how we get there. He is intelligent, cultural, and curious, and who isn't interested in someone who quit his job to travel the world then start a company with a mission to save our planet.
Jun 13, 2021•30 min
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