We're thrilled to announce the launch of Season 7 of our #InRealityPodcast. Join us as we dive deep into the process and impact of change – both at the individual and organizational levels. Explore insights into innovation, strategy development, value creation and forward-thinking strategies for navigating change. We’ll also hear our industry experts discuss the influence of AI on companies and social institutions. Mark your calendar for our debut episode launching on Monday, September 25th, 202...
Aug 22, 2023•2 min•Ep. 49
Welcome to the School of Management's first live simulcast show, "Cultivating Innovation Through Diversity." We will explore the crucial role that diversity play in driving innovation. Join John Rebecchi M.B.A. ('83), Ph.D., podcast host and moderator with panel of experts discuss invaluable insights on how entrepreneurs and leaders innovate, overcome barriers, and how to thrive in the dynamic world of business. This event was held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at New York Tech. Thanks for watchin...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 48
We're thrilled to announce that we'll be hosting our very first live simulcast show! Our panel of experts is gearing up to share invaluable insights on how entrepreneurs and leaders innovate, overcome barriers, and thrive in the dynamic world of business. In addition, they'll be exploring the crucial role that diversity plays in driving innovation. This event will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at New York Tech and online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZuY9VN...
Mar 31, 2023•2 min•Ep. 47
It is estimated that the global market for legal technology services will more than double within the next few years. To help us better understand the evolving legal landscape, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ‘83), Ph.D. is joined by Rajitha Yelamanchali-Boer (M.B.A.'08), Global Head LDTS (Legal Data and Technology Solutions) at Breakwater Solutions , and Founder, President & CEO of Yerra Solutions (acquired by Elevate ). We'll learn how Rajitha leverage her work experiences along with an MBA...
Mar 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 46
Intellectual property (IP) is an important asset for small businesses and entrepreneurs, yet it is often overlooked and misunderstood. In today's episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. welcomes Ray E. Farrell, intellectual property counselor, business mentor, angel investor, senior partner and co-founder of Carter DeLuca Farrell & Schmidt LLP . Ray will help us understand and clarify the importance of intellectual property and walks us through the four main types of intellectual...
Mar 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 45
Ever wondered how education can empower personal transformation and inspire bold action? In this episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. sat down with Beatrice Weber , M.B.A., Author, TEDx Speaker, Coach, Former Hasidic Rebitzen, Mom of 10 and Executive Director of YAFFED, a nonprofit organization committed to improving secular education in Hasidic and Haredi schools. Beatrice Weber was raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and was married in an arranged marriage before gradua...
Feb 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 44
How does technology truly engage with consumers? In this episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. welcomes Golan Shaked (B.S. '97, M.B.A. '00), Chief Commercial Officer of Kiwi.com, a leading global travel tech company. Golan's background in tech marketing and strategy will give us a unique preceptive on how technology connects with consumers. He has worked in traditional advertising and had builded a career working in tech companies from music streaming to booking travel and venturin...
Feb 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 43
Today we welcome Tricia Richards-Service , PhD, a Communication Professional, Author, and Founder and CEO of I Need A Speaker , a platform with a mission to make public speaking more diverse combined with a global directory helping connect speakers with audiences. In this episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. discuss with Tricia ways to overcome barriers of communication and how to improve public speaking skills. You’ll hear why public speaking skills is imperative for budding entr...
Jan 30, 2023•22 min•Ep. 42
We are very excited to announce the release of season 6 of the #InRealityPodcast ! As part of our continuing focus on innovation, you'll hear host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ‘83), Ph.D., interview industry leaders on patent, intellectual property and innovative marketing strategies. Our first episode will be released on Monday, January 30, 2023 and new ones every two weeks thereafter. You can find us on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts. We apprecia...
Jan 23, 2023•1 min•Ep. 41
In this season 5 bonus episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ‘83), Ph.D. is joined by Ron “Six” Montgomery, founder of Six Juice, a health-oriented fresh juice company and a previous guest of our podcast. Ron’s products are based on an all-natural ingredient juice developed for his mother while she was fighting cancer. Ronald will catch us up on his entrepreneurial process, the journey in opening his first storefront in Sayville, NY and the future expansion of Six Juice. We will also hear how ...
Dec 19, 2022•17 min•Ep. 40
Empowered consumers champion brands that commit to sustainability transformation and the drive has led businesses to opportunities and innovation. In this episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. welcomes Ann Tracy , Chief Sustainability Officer for Colgate-Palmolive , a global consumer products company. Today, Ann will share insights on the implementation of Colgate’s global sustainability strategy, and how Colgate is leading in zero-carbon transformation by setting science-based tar...
Dec 05, 2022•28 min•Ep. 39
What is competitive intelligence (CI) and why it is curial for the success of today’s businesses? In this episode, host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. welcomes Jonah Lopin , CEO and co-founder of Crayon , an award-winning, industry-leading CI software company. Prior to Crayon, Jonah was VP of Customer Success at HubSpot, served as a consultant at Deloitte Consulting and has worked in China focusing on entrepreneurship and non-profits. We will discuss the current state of CI, how to gather and...
Nov 21, 2022•26 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. sat down with Ramon Ray (B.S. ’07) entrepreneur, leading expert on personal branding, motivational speaker, author, founder and CEO of ZoneofGenius.com and SmartHustle.com. It has never been easier now to start a business, although for budding entrepreneurs, the challenge is how to grow the business. Ray will share with listeners the significance of one’s personal branding and how to gain leverage in growing a business. Our host John Re...
Nov 06, 2022•23 min•Ep. 37
We frequently hear entrepreneurs talk about turning passion into a business. However, within the fine arts space, it is not an easy feat to design a creative experience for customers of all ages. In today’s episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ‘83), Ph.D. is joined by Sue Wilkowski (B.F.A. '85), founder and owner of Casa de Spin , art director, author and an art specialist for teens diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. With Sue's fascinating background in teaching arts and passion for spi...
Oct 24, 2022•19 min•Ep. 36
Why do we tend to overlook opportunities while some see potentials? In today’s episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ‘83), Ph.D. is joined by Craig Dubitsky , a serial entrepreneur, founder of Hello Products , Chief Innovation Strategist at Colgate-Palmolive and a previous guest of the #InRealityPodcast . Craig will catch us up on his entrepreneurial journey since our previous interview in 2019 and what led to his current role as a Chief Innovation Strategist for Colgate-Palmolive. We’ll discu...
Oct 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 35
As we kick off season 5 of the “In Reality: Lessons from Leaders and Entrepreneurs,” our host John Rebecchi, PhD (M.B.A. ‘83), is joined by Lorraine Marchand , a life sciences consultant, business executive, speaker and writer. She recently authored a book, The Innovation Mindset: Eight Essential Steps to Transform Any Industry Lorraine will walk us through the roadmap in which had guided her to successfully launch businesses while demystify the process to transform in any industry. We’ll also l...
Sep 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 34
Looking to take your business or career to the next level? We are very excited to announce that we will be releasing season 5 of the #InRealityPodcast ! In this season, you'll hear our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ‘83), Ph.D., interview today’s most innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs. We'll gain insider views on how to uncover problems to finding solutions. Stay tuned as our 1st episode will launch on September 26, everywhere podcasts are available. If you’re a first-time listener, be sure to c...
Sep 16, 2022•55 sec•Ep. 33
In today’s episode, our host John Rebecchi, Ph.D. (M.B.A. ’83) had the pleasure of speaking with Snigdha Sur , founder and CEO of The Juggernaut . The Juggernaut is a premium media company and community focusing on global South Asian stories for the diaspora and beyond. We’ll dive into the geniuses behind Sur's media company from its name to how she successfully pitched to preeminent companies such as Y Combinator and Precursor Ventures. We will also discuss the effectiveness of running subscrip...
Apr 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, our host John Rebecchi Ph.D. (M.B.A. ’83) is joined by Cristina Seaman , associate adjunct professor of management and marketing studies and founder of Sprinkle Me Desserts , a successful home-based bakery company. We’ll discuss how Seaman turned the challenges posed by the pandemic into an opportunity to transform her passion into a successful business. She will walk us through her strategies in starting a business from scratch, developing a budget, and conducting market resear...
Apr 11, 2022•17 min•Ep. 31
The job search process can be challenging whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional. In this episode, our host John Rebecchi Ph.D. (M.B.A. ’83), sat down with Maria Frey, President of Executive Consultants of New York, Corp. , and CEO & Founder of the ECNY Foundation, Inc. , organizations that promote workforce and career strategy training. Frey will walk us through techniques to identify and present your core offerings, skill sets, and what to include in your elevator...
Mar 28, 2022•29 min•Ep. 30
In celebration of Women’s History Month, our host John Rebecchi, (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. welcomes Esther Fortunoff-Greene, President and CEO of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry . Over the course of a 30-year career, Fortunoff-Greene worked in her family's chain of department stores. There she made a significant impact in transforming Fortunoff into an institution and a go-to store for millions in search of fine jewelry. Join us as we explore the hundred-year history of Fortunoff and discover the secrets behin...
Mar 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 29
Why is sales training often overlooked when revenue growth is so important? In this episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. is joined by Rich Isaac, Sales and Business Development Training Expert, and Founder and CEO of Sandler Training , a Hauppauge, NY-based Sandler Training program, providing sales and leadership training services. Rich will share insights to help entrepreneurs when managing a sales team, and how to overcome potential selling pitfalls, including self-limiting beli...
Feb 28, 2022•31 min•Ep. 28
There's a lot of buzz around the topic of the Metaverse within the recent months. Despite the current enthusiasm, many questions remain. This week, we are joined by Viranda Tantula, and Michael Polier, co-founders of Potion Projects . Potion Projects is a consulting firm helping brands, esports, artists and entrepreneurs develop strategies to engage users in the new environment of the metaverse and emerging technologies such as blockchain, virtual reality, web3.0, and NFTs. We’ll discuss how the...
Feb 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. welcomes Rohini Anand, Ph.D, author, a sought-after expert, strategic global business leader, founder and CEO of Rohini Anand LLC. Rohini Anand LLC is a company providing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) advisory services to clients in the public and private sectors. Growing up in Mumbai, India, Dr. Anand considered her move to North America an inflection point in her life. Dr. Anand’s DEI journey was a calling and a reminder that...
Jan 31, 2022•28 min•Ep. 26
In this week’s episode, our host John Rebecchi,Ph.D. (M.B.A. ’83) had the pleasure of speaking with Rooly Eliezerov , entrepreneur, author and co-founder of Gigya. Gigya is a customer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions integrated with the world’s leading Customer Data Platform, SAP . Rooly will walk us through his entrepreneurial journey and share his strategies on building trust. We’ll discuss an effective pitch deck that incorporates smart questions, recommendations when pitching ...
Dec 06, 2021•26 min•Ep. 25
The entrepreneurial path is offered a roller coaster ride with extreme highs and lows. In this episode, our host John Rebecchi, Ph.D. (M.B.A. ’83) sat down with Hillel Fuld , a Global Speaker, Technology Blogger, Vlogger, Writer and Business Advisor. Named Israel's top marketer, Hillel shares his journey towards going all in on his passion while dealing with imposter syndrome. Listen in as we learn why writing skills is crucial, how creating FOMO (fear of missing out) is essential as an entrepre...
Nov 22, 2021•22 min•Ep. 24
The digital marketing ecosystem is an ever-evolving landscape. As a result, digital marketing professionals are continuously looking for innovative ways to drive engagement and create value. This week, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. is joined by Jed Morey , CEO and founder of Morey Creative Studios , a Diamond HubSpot Solutions Partner agency specializing in content marketing, CRM development, and accessible web design. We’ll learn about emerging trends in digital marketing, content ...
Nov 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 23
Imagine building your dream home sustainably for a fraction of the cost and time using 3D printer. In today’s episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. had the pleasure of speaking with Kirk Andersen, co-owner and director of operations for SQ4D , a construction technology company based in New York. SQ4D is bringing revolutionary change to the construction industry using groundbreaking gantry-style 3D printing solution. Kirk’s passion for architecture, design, carpentry and technology ...
Oct 25, 2021•20 min•Ep. 22
Are you an entrepreneur? That is the question Boaz Rahav (M.B.A. ’98), owner and founder of Hypersonic Force LLC , believes every entrepreneur must ask themselves before beginning this journey. In this week’s episode, our host John Rebecchi,Ph.D. (M.B.A. ’83) and Boaz discuss how entrepreneurship often involves failure before achieving success. If you decide you have what it takes, Boaz believes you need to be passionate, know what you are good at, and be willing to take risks. In this episode, ...
Oct 11, 2021•22 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, our host John Rebecchi (M.B.A. ’83), Ph.D. sat down with Eric Malka, Co-founder of Ingredients Inc , a wellness focus brand. Known for its radical transparent approach, Ingredients Inc dominated the natural, health and wellness space by listing ingredients, all of which are 100% plant-based. Prior to starting this venture, Eric and Myriam co-founded a prestigious brand, The Art of Shaving , which was acquired by Procter & Gamble in 2009. When failure is not an option, Eric a...
Sep 27, 2021•21 min•Ep. 20
