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Patricia "Shu" Bouisset is a leader in technology and media. She's the former director of Governance, Risk and Compliance at Paramount and is current President of the Atlanta Chapter of Latinas in Tech. The Dare show is happy to welcome this fantastic entrepreneurial leader to our show today.

Stefan Harrigan manages the Metro Atlanta Chamber's trade and investment initiatives, working with foreign-owned enterprises looking to expand to the U.S. and supporting Atlanta's homegrown firms with their internationalization. He is passionate about showcasing what makes Atlanta one of the most exciting and compelling places to do business while helping firms navigate some of their most consequential internationalization decisions.

Last spring, the DARE team talked to David Ngene, CEO of the new startup Pacmodo. Today, we re-visit the Pacmodo team to hear about all of their accomplishments over the past year. Together, we celebrate their amazing success with a Kickstarter campaign, products in early production and a new approach to the world of modular packs.

Brian Beckcom is one of the leading lawyers of his generation. He is also a Computer Scientist & Philosopher, with many insights into questions relating to human consciousness and artificial intelligence. He created and hosts the popular podcast "Lesson from Leaders with Brian Beckcom," and we're happy to host him on the DARE show.

DARE is happy to welcome Peter K Buss, founding Partner in KBF, Portland's premiere accounting and tax company, with a speciality in tech and life sciences. For the past 20 years, Peter's team has been instrumental in serving public companies, private equity owned and venture-backed entities. Peter oversees KBF's corporate tax compliance team, handling income tax preparation for both public and private companies. Some of their recent successful partners include ZoomInfo and Dutch Bros. Peter was with Ernst & Young in San Francisco prior to joining the KBF team as a partner in 2004.

Matthew Horne is the Chief Financial Officer for Insite AI, a data analytics leader in CPG retail channels. Insite helps their retail customers outperform the market with a visionary approach to assortments & trade promotions. On this podcast, Matt is joined by Darwoft CEO Cecilia Mariani. Together, they announce a new partnership between Insite AI and Darwoft to further accelerate data analytics in the CPG space.

Justin Coats is a passionate leader in AI integration and personal development, with a journey that spans the Marine Corps, technology, and entrepreneurship. His company Neesh.ai brings a fresh perspective to how we think about AI, making complex ideas simple and usable for anyone.

DARE speaks with entrepreneur Jelani Memory, founder of the startups A Kids Co. and Circle. Jelani's story is amazing -- he wanted to talk to his kids about race and racism. So, he wrote a book: A Kids Book About Racism. The company that followed this first book -- A Kids Co -- has now evolved into a media company that has disrupted the publishing industry. Jelani was able to recently sell a large part of the publishing enterprise to major publisher DK, where he serves as a Vice President. Jelani fills us in on his history, his ambitions and his hopes for the future.

DARE speaks with VC and investor Shahar Botzer, founder of the Good Company investment team. Shahar is a seasoned investor, founder, and changemaker with a passion for identifying promising teams and connecting them with the right resources. His extensive experience as a board member and mentor has sharpened his ability to guide startups through the complexities of product-market fit and going from zero to one. Before founding GC VC, Shahar was a Managing Partner at 2B.VC.

DARE is excited to introduce Pablo J Prado, PhD -- Founder & CEO of healthcare diagnostic startup Livivos. Prado is an accomplished tech leader with a proven startup track record. Prado is an expert in magnetic resonance -- he holds 12 patents and has published over 40 scientific articles. His new approach to liver diagnostics with ⁠Livivos⁠ could transform healthcare around the world.

DARE enjoyed talking with Joe Latrell, CEO of Quub, a new space data company focused on using custom satellites to provide data to new markets. Joe is an inventor and technology developer who has coordinated payloads for launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9, Blue Origin New Shepard, and Rocket Lab Electron. Our conversation with Joe delves into how constellations of satellites can gather data and monitor Earth, its weather systems, and its environmental resources. Quub's goal is to create a network of satellites that give first responders, companies, and municipalities the data they need to respond and act quickly.

DARE is happy to talk with Matt Bodnar, a “Forbes 30 Under 30” alumni and partner in multiple “Inc Fastest Growing Companies." Matt is the Founder and Managing Partner of Eidolon Capital and he buys, invests and optimizes companies around the world, with a special focus on the upcoming Silver Tsunami. You can learn more from Matt Bodnar in his weekly newsletter.

DARE is excited to talk with Melissa Snover, CEO of Nourish. Melissa’s team is revolutionizing healthcare with 3D printed vitamins. Her team is leading the way towards a future of personalized medications. Melissa shares with us her entrepreneurial journey, how she’s nurtured a culture of creativity in a fast-growing startup and the path that feeds her vision and her passion.

DARE is excited to share our conversation with ⁠JB Benjamin⁠, a visionary technologist focused on privacy and equity. JB is the CEO of the ⁠Akuma Engineering Group,⁠ an innovative team working in post-quantum encryption, AI-driven communications, and 3D spatial scanning. Akuma's teams have created the world's first post-quantum encrypted messenger ⁠(Vox Messenger⁠), in addition to the new group transaction crypto wallet, ⁠Vox Crypto⁠. In our conversation, JB shares his relentless passion for digital equity and comments on the recent arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

DARE is happy to talk with Jeremy Parker, founder of Swag.com. Jeremy has founded several promotional product groups, including ecommerce platforms and Swag.com (acquired by Custom Ink). He's positioned the company as the premier destination for businesses looking to purchase and distribute quality promotional products. Swag.com boasts an extensive clientele, including major players like Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Spotify, and TikTok.

Rob Cohen is the CEO of Livara Health. Prior to joining Livara, Rob was the CEO at Bamboo Health, where he led the company’s national expansion. Rob has also served in leadership roles at Evolent Health, Healthways, Wellpoint, The Walt Disney Company, and McKinsey & Company.  He is a firm believer in the power of healthcare as a catalyst for positive change and is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

DARE speaks with Julie Sandler, Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs and co-founding general partner of PSL's venture capital firm, PSL Ventures. The firm invests in companies all over the Pacific Northwest region. Julie has a long-standing interest in digital solutions serving women and underserved communities. Prior to PSL, Julie was a partner at Madrona Venture Group and managed digital marketing for Amazon’s ebook business worldwide. Julie was named a “Power 100” influencer in the Puget Sound Business Journal, voted “Geek of the Year” by GeekWire, named an AdWeek “Brand Star” for her work with underrepresented entrepreneurs, voted GeekWire’s “Hire of the Year."

Bob Bowdon is the founder and CEO of VidaFair, a pay-per-stream video platform. He is also the founder and former Executive Director of Choice Media, the leading School Choice media group. He has been a television producer, reporter and commentator for PBS, Bloomberg Television.

Collin Graves is the visionary leader and CEO of North Labs, a leading fractional cloud data analytics firm empowering growing companies with data-driven strategies. Under his leadership, Collin has propelled over 1,000 organizations towards transformative success. Before founding North Labs, he served with distinction in NATO Special Operations during his tenure with the US Air Force.

Ernesto Cullari and Barbara Wardell deliver 5,000 satellite-verified in-store customers to laundromat owners nationwide each month. They employ customized maps on smartphones to guide the public directly to your door. Through geofencing, when a potential customer sees an ad and visits a store, GPS satellites accurately record the visit, showcasing the true power of this disruptive innovative technology.