07. Inside the World of Art Sales with Callum Hale-Thomson

08. Funding Scientist Entrepreneurs with Devika Thapar

Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5OU3g56y16n3I39RG510z8?si=89486ecaf7794beb] | Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideas-made-podcast/id1817977502] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-made-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ideasmadepodcast/] Episode Overview In this episode, I'm joined by Devika Thapar, co-founder and COO of Wilbe, a venture capital firm, whose idea is to support more scientists to become entrepreneurs. 00:00 Welcome 00:48 Challenges in Academia 03:34 The Need for Commercialisation and Bold Risks 08:08 Equipping Scientists with Business Know-How 12:34 Traits of a Successful Scientist Founder 15:00 The Venture Capital Model in Science 17:30 The Why Now Moment for Founding Wilbe 22:27 Open Sourcing Knowledge for Scientists 31:50 Rapid Fire Questions Links Devika’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/devikathapar?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAEouRQB8tBqX4QJTsKFDtM39Z2aVoncD80&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BQ3fDC2iJR1S3IDomaPBiQg%3D%3D] Wilbe’s Website [https://app.wilbe.com/landing-page] If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com [https://pathsbeingexplored.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

07. Inside the World of Art Sales with Callum Hale-Thomson

Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5OU3g56y16n3I39RG510z8?si=89486ecaf7794beb] | Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideas-made-podcast/id1817977502] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-made-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ideasmadepodcast/] Episode Overview  In this episode, I'm joined by Callum Hale-Thomson, founder of First Thursday, an online platform which connects galleries with collectors. 00:00 Intro 00:54 The Reality of the Art World 01:39 Art as an Investment 02:45 The Dominance of a Few Artists 06:01 Innovative Funding Models for Artists 11:07 First Thursday: Revolutionising Art Galleries 12:04 Challenges of Art Fairs 19:47 Current Trends in the Art Market 21:20 Personal Journey into the Art World 23:51 Building a Business in the Art Industry 33:15 Rapid Fire Questions Links Callum’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/callumhalethomson?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAB34U0IBl96twUTN73Ttsdwiy25ebrBVrsg&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BVkaafXvmSHKvkNW1JU8ksw%3D%3D] First Thursday [https://www.first-thursday.com/#overview] Basic Income for the Arts Pilot [https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment-and-redundancy/employment-support-schemes/basic-income-arts/] AI & I Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nyTqEWFGi0VnRR6wOoJct?si=cf63054e53844adb] If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com [https://pathsbeingexplored.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

06. The Other Side of Cocoa Farming with Benjamin Setor Gbadago

Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5OU3g56y16n3I39RG510z8?si=89486ecaf7794beb] | Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideas-made-podcast/id1817977502] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-made-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ideasmadepodcast/] Episode Overview In this episode, I'm joined by Benjamin Setor Gbadago, a supply chain storyteller, whose idea is to share African cocoa farmers’ stories with the world. 00:00 Welcome 00:33 Benjamin's Early Life in Ghana 02:30 Discovering the Stories of Cocoa Farmers 09:50 Immersing in Cocoa Farmers' Lives 13:28 Storytelling Choices 19:21 Rapid Fire Questions Links African Cocoa Stories website [https://www.africancocoastories.com/] African Cocoa Stories Substack [https://benjaminsetor.substack.com/] If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com [https://pathsbeingexplored.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

05. How to Build a Civics School with Daniel Golliher

Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5OU3g56y16n3I39RG510z8?si=89486ecaf7794beb] | Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideas-made-podcast/id1817977502] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-made-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ideasmadepodcast/] Episode Overview  In this episode, I'm joined by Daniel Golliher, founder of Maximum New York, a Civic School, which enables people to engage with their cities on a political level. 00:00 Welcome 00:44 The Flaws in Political Science Education 04:29 Challenges Faced by City Employees 07:35 The Birth of Maximum New York 10:42 Building the Civic School Curriculum 17:10 Understanding the Foundation Effect 20:26 Cultural Resistance to Change 21:55 The Intersection of Civic Responsibility and Politics 23:16 Reframing Politics and Government 24:47 The Power of Education and Realistic Perspectives 29:40 Rapid Fire Questions Links Daniel’s website [https://danielgolliher.com/] Maximum New York [https://www.maximumnewyork.com/] If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com [https://pathsbeingexplored.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

04. Reclaiming your Aliveness with Ana Maria Conneely

Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5OU3g56y16n3I39RG510z8?si=89486ecaf7794beb] | Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideas-made-podcast/id1817977502] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas-made-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ideasmadepodcast/] Episode Overview  In this episode, I'm joined by Ana Maria Conneely, a yoga teacher and clinical massage therapist whose idea is to help people reclaim their aliveness through somatic yoga therapy. 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Understanding Somatic Yoga Therapy 01:55 The Science Behind Somatic Practices 03:15 Holistic Approach to Wellness 04:44 Signs of Disconnection from the Body 09:38 Developing Somatic Yoga Therapy 11:58 Client Experience and Process 17:14 Incorporating Spiritual Practices 20:58 Rapid Fire Questions Links A Way to Live Well website [https://www.awaytolivewell.com/] A Way to Live Well podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/5krJWw8kvU4QmToC9EJduB?si=4499c4a76b0749a0] A Way to Live Well Substack [https://awaytolivewell.substack.com/] If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com [https://pathsbeingexplored.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]