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Wandia Chiuri is the CEO and Head of Global Digital Marketing Strategy at Reactionpower, a firm that boosts business performance by enhancing executive personal brands. With over two decades of experience, she has combined her passion for global markets, science, and people into innovative strategies at Fortune 500 corporations like Google, Samsung, and Johnson&Johnson. Wandia has served on the boards of two nonprofit organizations and spearheaded digital marketing initiatives using high-touch, low-cost technology to uncover customer needs and expand engagement channels. She is passionately focused on advancing executives and entrepreneurs in the digital age, specializing in digital transformation, diversity in tech, and strategic social media utilization.

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In today's fast-paced business environment, executives face the challenge of distinguishing themselves and their companies in a crowded marketplace. Building a personal brand is essential for business leaders aiming to enhance their influence and authority. It is crucial for driving business performance, attracting top talent, and securing customer loyalty, yet many leaders struggle to use their brand to foster business growth.

Wandia Chiuri, CEO of Reaction Power, addresses this challenge by providing executives with strategic insights on using personal branding to their advantage. With her extensive experience, including roles at Google and Samsung, Wandia emphasizes the importance of data-driven strategies in shaping a leader's online presence. She advocates combining personal values and professional objectives to create compelling, authentic personal brands that resonate with audiences and drive engagement.

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Wandia Chiuri, the CEO of Reaction Power, about leveraging personal branding for business success. They delve into how leaders can utilize social media effectively, the impact of personal branding on business growth, and strategies for maintaining authenticity online. 

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Ab DeWeese is an entrepreneur, polymath, and AI enthusiast, paving the way for technological transformation in business. He founded Good Automation and successfully automated its operations, allowing him to retire at 37. Coming from a family business background, Ab discovered his passion for technology, software development, and sales, which he converged to navigate the realms of automation and AI, addressing complex business challenges. Presently, he shapes the future as a Co-founder and Chief AI Officer for several enterprises while leading a private advisory practice that aids medium-sized to Fortune 500 companies in capitalizing on AI. Ab's journey took him back to academia, pursuing a PhD and inspiring him to integrate AI ventures into Good Automation's future path.

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Have you ever wondered about the intersections between passion, business, and high-level thinking? Can mathematical models truly dictate the future of global industries? What if the answers lie within the entrepreneurial spirit of one visionary individual?

Ab DeWeese, a mastermind in entrepreneurship and AI, shares his journey from his father's woodworking shop to chasing the most perplexing physics problems. His narrative is not just a career chronology but a testament to transformation, highlighting the strategic pivot points that propelled him from handcrafting quality oak toilet seats to architecting AI solutions that revolutionize industries. Sharing essential insights on business and product development learning curves and his ADHD discovery, Ab guides entrepreneurs through the AI-influenced future landscape.

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Ab DeWeese, a polymath, about leveraging the breakthrough power of AI in business. They explore the nuances of AI implementation, the significance of market validation, and the importance of blending technical expertise with entrepreneurial acumen.

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Dr. John Cumbers is the Founder and CEO of SynBioBeta, a vibrant community and conference centered around the synthetic biology field. With a background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics, including a stint at NASA, he made a dramatic leap from science to creating a thriving industry community. Dr. Cumbers' efforts at SynBioBeta have led to an annual conference attracting thousands of global participants, whereas as a dedicated connector, he passionately facilitates introductions that result in significant scientific advancements. He retains a robust academic background with a PhD in molecular biology, yet his childhood entrepreneurial spirit has fundamentally shaped his career.

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Ever wondered how a single idea can spark a global movement, bringing together innovators worldwide to revolutionize an entire industry? What if the key to pioneering change was not just the idea itself but connecting the right minds to make it happen? How did one man's journey from playing with conkers to shaping the future of synthetic biology exemplify this transformative power of community and connection?

Dr. John Cumbers turned his childhood entrepreneurial spirit into a mission to build a community at the forefront of synthetic biology. His journey from selling conkers as a child to founding a premier biotech conference exemplifies how a vision can evolve into a dynamic, worldwide hub of innovation. Through SynBioBeta, Dr. Cumbers has created a platform where the brightest minds in biotechnology converge, sharing ideas and sparking collaborations that drive the industry forward. This episode dives into how he harnessed his passion for connecting people to foster an ecosystem where groundbreaking scientific advancements are the norm.

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Dr. John Cumbers, the Founder and CEO of SynBioBeta, about building influential networks and fostering innovation in the biotech industry. They delve into Dr. Cumbers’ entrepreneurial journey, from his early days of selling conkers to leading a significant player in the synthetic biology arena, and how strategic connections and persistent vision can lead to monumental achievements in science and business.

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Tomer London is the Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of Gusto, a comprehensive platform offering payroll, benefits, and human resource management for small to medium-sized businesses. By the age of 12, he had taught himself programming and created an inventory management system for his father's small clothing business, marking the beginning of his journey in software development. With an electrical engineering background from Stanford University, Tomer channeled his passion for technology into founding several successful ventures. He went on to co-found Gusto, which has grown into a multibillion-dollar enterprise that is changing the way businesses care for their teams.

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From a young age, a boy's entrepreneurial spirit emerged as he used computers to solve real-world problems in his father's clothing store. His journey wasn't smooth; facing rejection and challenges, he crafted his path through technology and innovation. Could these early experiences have paved the way for a revolutionary business idea?

Tomer London, CPO at Gusto, transformed these formative experiences into a thriving enterprise. His journey from a curious child in Haifa, Israel, to a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley is a testament to the power of resilience and innovation. At Gusto, Tomer and his team tackled the complex world of payroll and benefits, driven by a mission to simplify and humanize the process for small businesses. By focusing on customer pain points and leveraging technology, they reshaped how small businesses operate and manage their teams.

Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Tomer London, the Co-founder of Gusto, about the origins and evolution of Gusto. They explore how Tomer's early experiences with technology and entrepreneurship shaped his approach to business, leading to the creation of a company that profoundly impacts the small-business ecosystem. 

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