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 193 - Design, Resilience, and Good People: Sam Choi's Manual Labor Journey
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Ep 193 - Design, Resilience, and Good People: Sam Choi's Manual Labor Journey
Samantha Choi, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of manual labor, discussed her journey from Korea to America, her parents' influence, and the inspiration behind her company's name. She emphasized the importance of having "good people" and the company's mission to "do great work with good people." Choi shared her experience with non-traditional family structures and her role as a great aunt and uncle. She also highlighted the use of AI for decision-making and framework building. Looking ahead, Choi aims to position manual labor as a strategic problem-solver in design thinking. She also plans to support causes like the Trevor Project and spread kindness.
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French Open Discussion and Personal Updates 0:00
Tennis Tournaments and Personal Reflections 2:11
Introduction of Samantha Choi 5:16
Samantha Choi's Background and Company Inspiration 8:42
Creating a Visual Inspiration Wall 11:33
Company Culture and Team Dynamics 14:57
Samantha Choi's Career Journey 18:17
Non-Traditional Family Structures and Fulfillment 22:32
Balancing Personal and Professional Life 29:34
AI and Productivity Tools 31:47
Future Vision for Manual Labor 35:38
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
