Jay Sears, founder and CEO of Team Daya, discussed the organization's mission to build primary schools in remote areas, funded by contributions from the ad tech industry. Team Daya operates in five countries: Senegal, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Sears emphasized the importance of community involvement, with local communities providing land and labor. The organization has completed 11 schools and aims to expand its impact. Sears also reflected on his career in ad tech, highlighting the need for leadership and the transformative power of AI in the industry.
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Podcasting Software and Initial Introductions 0:00
Introduction of Jay Sears and Team Daya 3:16
Challenges and Successes in Building Schools 12:58
Jay's Career Journey in Ad Tech 15:47
Leadership and Personal Growth 23:17
Impact of Team Daya's Work 24:51
Personal Reflections and Future Plans 30:47
Final Thoughts and Next Steps 33:11
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Jay Sears, founder and CEO of Team Daya, discussed the organization's mission to build primary schools in remote areas, funded by contributions from the ad tech industry. Team Daya operates in five countries: Senegal, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Sears emphasized the importance of community involvement, with local communities providing land and labor. The organization has completed 11 schools and aims to expand its impact. Sears also reflected on his career in ad tech, highlighting the need for leadership and the transformative power of AI in the industry.
Timestamp:
Podcasting Software and Initial Introductions 0:00
Introduction of Jay Sears and Team Daya 3:16
Challenges and Successes in Building Schools 12:58
Jay's Career Journey in Ad Tech 15:47
Leadership and Personal Growth 23:17
Impact of Team Daya's Work 24:51
Personal Reflections and Future Plans 30:47
Final Thoughts and Next Steps 33:11
Ep 186 - Trust Your Gut: Career Pivots, Resilience, and Life Lessons with Samina Bari
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10 months ago
Ep 186 - Trust Your Gut: Career Pivots, Resilience, and Life Lessons with Samina Bari
Kerel interviews Samina Bari, a CEO and board advisor, about her background and career journey. Samina, a first-generation American of Pakistani and Indian descent, discusses her upbringing in Staten Island, New York, and the cultural and identity conflicts she faced. She shares her career in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, her pivots to in-house roles and strategy advisory, and her recent book, "I Can, I Will, and I Did," which chronicles her life and challenges. Samina emphasizes the importance of empathy in leadership and advises others to believe in themselves and take risks. She also mentions her involvement in parent support groups and women's leadership initiatives.
Timestamps
Samina Bari's Background and Early Life 0:01
Impact of Upbringing on Career and Personal Life 6:00
Career Pivots and Lessons Learned 10:36
Personal Reflections and Advice 20:26
Final Thoughts and Contact Information 23:40
Minority Report Podcast
Jay Sears, founder and CEO of Team Daya, discussed the organization's mission to build primary schools in remote areas, funded by contributions from the ad tech industry. Team Daya operates in five countries: Senegal, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Sears emphasized the importance of community involvement, with local communities providing land and labor. The organization has completed 11 schools and aims to expand its impact. Sears also reflected on his career in ad tech, highlighting the need for leadership and the transformative power of AI in the industry.
Timestamp:
Podcasting Software and Initial Introductions 0:00
Introduction of Jay Sears and Team Daya 3:16
Challenges and Successes in Building Schools 12:58
Jay's Career Journey in Ad Tech 15:47
Leadership and Personal Growth 23:17
Impact of Team Daya's Work 24:51
Personal Reflections and Future Plans 30:47
Final Thoughts and Next Steps 33:11
