In this episode, we'll be connecting with Ivelyse Andino, the current founder / CEO of Radical Health a minority women-owned social enterprise that utilizes AI-enabled tech to help people understand their health care rights. During the show, Ivelyse discussed how the Bronx positively impacted her outlook on the world, what sparked her interest in creating a new healthcare offering targeted towards minority communities, and how she overcame challenges to raise funds as an Afro-Latina founder. George and Stephon are placing the podcast on an extended pause as they double down on aspects that stand to improve their skillsets as BIPOC professionals in tech, still, they deeply appreciate all of your support throughout this past year and will be sure to update their various channels when they believe the time is right to get the pod back on the air again. Until then, keep dreaming and following through on your plans; they promise to do the same.-Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/Dream Shakerz YoutubeLink:https://bit.ly/3yX7toUDream Shakerz LinkedinLink:https://bit.ly/3gdBZnc

In this episode, we'll be connecting with Shalom Osiadi, the current Co-founder & CEO of Escamenu a food-centric start-up out of Ireland that seeks to provide regional cooks with the opportunity to take their passions and turn them into a promising new business. During the show, Shalom discussed how he was exposed to the world of technology, what valuable lessons he learned as a serial entrepreneur, and how his company intends to provide the chefs that leverage the platform with meaningful learning opportunities to further enhance their business acumen.  We're adapting to a new delivery format while Stephon, our co-host, kicks off classes in his graduate design program, so there isn't a level-up section this week, but the level-up will be back in our next episode! -Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/Dream Shakerz YoutubeLink:https://bit.ly/3yX7toUDream Shakerz LinkedinLink:https://bit.ly/3gdBZnc

In this episode, we'll be connecting with Bo Sijuade, a current Co-founder & CEO of On Touch Go an ad start-up that uses GPS technology to bring brand awareness to companies through transportation. During the show, Bo discussed what lead to his initial interest in technology, what inspired him to step into the world of entrepreneurship and start his own company, and how his company intends to buck predatory trends that have given digital advertising a bad name.  We closed out the episode with The Level-Up where we've provided yet another set of opportunities for BIPOC students interested in tech careers!-Product Design Internship @ AppleInternship Location: Cupertino, CALink: https://bit.ly/3tBDKQtBusiness Program & Operations Intern @ MicrosoftProgram Locations: Redmond, WALink: https://bit.ly/3Ab15L8Finance & Accounting Intern @ PaypalInternship Location: New York, NYLink: https://bit.ly/3htabfa-Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/Dream Shakerz YoutubeLink:https://bit.ly/3yX7toUDream Shakerz LinkedinLink:https://bit.ly/3gdBZnc

In this episode, we'll be connecting with Al-Ameen Kabba, a BMCC and Stony Brook grad, and the current Founder / CEO of Payvmnt an end-to-end online marketplace that currently provides same-day delivery services to small business owners in NYC. During the show, Al-Ameen discussed this path into entrepreneurship and logistics, the challenges of raising funds as a solo entrepreneur, and how his startup has continuously grown and evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of the logistics space.  We closed out the episode with The Level-Up where we've provided yet another set of opportunities for BIPOC students interested in tech careers!-Undergraduate Analytics Internship @ NikeInternship Location: Portland, ORLink: https://bit.ly/2YpAn3uConsumer Insights Intern @ NetflixProgram Locations: California & RemoteLink: https://bit.ly/38TbBdXCode for Good Hackathon  @ JP Morgan ChaseInternship Location: New York, NYLink: https://bit.ly/3l4sdFm-Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/Dream Shakerz YoutubeLink:https://bit.ly/3yX7toUDream Shakerz LinkedinLink:https://bit.ly/3gdBZnc

In this episode, we'll be connecting with Jelece Morris, a Wharton grad, a current associate at Kearney, and the current Founder / CEO of BoCa Flavor a sustainable and GMO-free food-centric e-commerce start-up. During the show, Jelece discussed the broad benefits of an MBA and how the strengths she built in consulting carried over well into entrepreneurship, how she met her co-founder and the importance of selecting the right teammates when starting a new venture, and how BoCa Flavor intends to pay it forward by partnering with specific non-profits that are doing much-needed work throughout the Caribbean.  We closed out the episode with The Level-Up where we've provided yet another set of opportunities for BIPOC students interested in tech careers!-UX Designer / UX Researcher Intern @ Cisco’s Mera-kiInternship Location: San Francisco, CALink: https://bit.ly/2WCJjS6Engineering Program Management Internship @ AppleProgram Locations: Cupertino, CALink: https://bit.ly/2V158KVSoftware Development Engineer Intern @ Master CardInternship Location: New York, NYLink: https://bit.ly/3mKKUQS-Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/Dream Shakerz YoutubeLink:https://bit.ly/3yX7toUDream Shakerz LinkedinLink:https://bit.ly/3gdBZnc

In this episode, we'll be connecting with Marvin Johnson, a serial entrepreneur and the current Founder / CEO of Dashible a platform that is currently oriented around making meaningful connections between consumers and small businesses within densely populated municipalities. During the show, Marvin discussed the benefits his time in the armed forces provided to his career in business, the lessons he learned as an integral member of the founding team of iKobo - which at one point had drawn the interest of Peter Thiel of PayPal as a worthy competitor to the soon to be payments giant, and how Dashible provided a lifeline to small businesses in NYC as they sought to navigate the numerous economic hurdles created by the pandemic.  We close out the episode with The Level-Up where we've provided yet another set of opportunities for BIPOC students interested in tech careers!-Product Marketing Ai Intern @ NvidiaInternship Location: Santa Clara, CALink: https://bit.ly/2WjvN5ISummer 2022 Program Manager Intern @ SalesforceProgram Locations: San Francisco, CALink: https://bit.ly/3sEvzSWSoftware Engineering Internship @ CruiseInternship Location: San Francisco, CALink: https://bit.ly/2UHEoyN-Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/Dream Shakerz YoutubeLink:https://bit.ly/3yX7toUDream Shakerz LinkedinLink:https://bit.ly/3gdBZnc

In this episode, we'll be connecting with Pierre Laguerre, the current Founder / CEO of Fleeting a platform that provides shippers and motor carriers direct access to a flexible and reliable fleet of trucks along with the CDL drivers who operate them. During the show, Pierre discussed his experiences in the trucking industry and the path he took to gather the knowledge needed to create this startup, the issues he believes the trucking industry needs to address to revitalize the industry and attract new talent, and how he amassed more than 3 million dollars in seed capital by leveraging platforms like Republic and connecting with NBA greats like Kyrie Irving. The Level-Up is back, and we have provided yet another set of opportunities for BIPOC students to have a meaningful start to their tech careers at the end of the show! -Product Management Intern  @ PayPalInternship Location: Chicago, ILLink: https://bit.ly/3xSvkEEProduct Design Internship @ FacebookProgram Locations: Seattle, WALink: https://bit.ly/3sjt34sBusiness Intelligence Engineer @ AmazonInternship Location: Seattle, WALink: https://bit.ly/3CR8S2A-Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/Dream Shakerz YoutubeLink:https://bit.ly/3yX7toUDream Shakerz LinkedinLink:https://bit.ly/3gdBZnc

In this episode, we'll be connecting with Khalil R. Bilal, a current Associate at TCV and Board Member of TxtCart and Fitted Laundry. During the show, Kahlil discussed how he uncovered his interest in finance and investing, his path from investment banking to growth equity, and how he balanced the demands of banking with personal responsibilities such as being a Father and plotting out his career journey. The level - up is'nt present this week, but we'll be back with a full set of opportunities next week. 

 In this episode, we'll be connecting with Hector Castillo Carvajal, the current CEO and Founder of Don Carvajal Cafe, an e-commerce coffee company with sustainable and ethical practices at its core. During the show, Hector discussed his interest in coffee and what lead to the creation of the company, his family's ties to sustainable production and farming, and how he decided that the Bronx would be the perfect location to launch and grow his company. As always, we also covered this week's set of opportunities for BIPOC students in the Level-Up!-Fall 2021: UX/Design Research Co-op  @ iRobotInternship Location: Bedford, MALink: https://bit.ly/3locKSzBusiness Program & Operations: Internship @ MicrosoftProgram Locations: Redmond, WALink: https://bit.ly/3yxfEI4Product Management Intern @ PayPalInternship Location: New York, NYLink: https://bit.ly/2VoB23J-Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/  

 In this episode, we'll be connecting with Jerelyn Rodriguez, the current CEO and co-founder of the Knowledge House, a social enterprise with roots in the Bronx that's focused on providing highly in-demand tech skills to young BIPOC adults throughout the country. During the show, Jerelyn discussed her upbringing in the Bronx and the life skills the borough provided, her path into education and technology, and why education should prioritize the provision of skills that lead to employment. As always, we also covered this week's set of opportunities for BIPOC students in the Level-Up!-Strategy and Planning Intern @ UberInternship Location: New York, NYLink: https://bit.ly/3rGJA1VFall Internship @ Fahrenheit 212 Program Locations: New York, NYLink: https://bit.ly/3i79jgNGlobal Integrated Marketing Intern @ HasbroInternship Location: Pawtucket, RILink: https://bit.ly/3x4SQhr-Dream Shakerz IGLink: https://www.instagram.com/dr3am_shakerz/