On this episode of The Small Business Radio Show…
SEGMENT 1 with Akeem Shannon, starting at 0:00: I love to share comeback from failure stories since we can all relate to that… especially as entrepreneurs!
Akeem Shannon has had more than his fair share of failures, fall downs, setbacks, and hurdles. But through failing again and again, he found himself inching his way toward success. From college dropout to CEO of an Inc Magazine Top 50 Fastest Growing Consumer Brand, Akeem has shared his story on stages to antsy 3rd graders and the walls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
- Persevering through failures and setbacks and pursuing an entrepreneurial vision
- How Akeem bounced back from failure after losing his scholarship at Howard University
- The pivotal moment that drove Akeem to transition from corporate success to pursuing his entrepreneurial vision with Flipstick
- How Akeem (very creatively) got his message across even when he wasn’t selected to pitch his product at Diddy’s pitch competition – and how it landed him on Shark Tank
- Akeem’s Shark Tank episode was interrupted by a speech by then Candidate Joe Biden stating that the country still didn’t know who the president would be. Akeem was devastated that his big moment was ruined, but he took action and called the producers.
- There’s no better skill in life or business than sales
- How mentorship and guidance played a role in the success of the entrepreneurial journey
- Advocating for inclusivity and equality in entrepreneurship
SEGMENT 2 with Chris Glanden, starting at 18:15: The buzzwords for small business owners these days are “AI” and “deep fakes.” What should small business owners know in this area?
Chris Glanden is the Founder and CEO of BarCode, a full-service cybersecurity consulting firm based in the Greater Philadelphia area. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in securing systems, researching emerging breakthroughs, conducting vulnerability research, and helping organizations mitigate risk. His latest venture is a film. Glanden is currently producing his first feature documentary, entitled “Inhuman“, which focuses on the weaponization of Artificial Intelligence.
- Should we be afraid of AI?
- How voice deepfakes are a tool for cyberattacks and blackmailing
- As generative AI tools gain popularity, what cyber risks do organizations need to mitigate before implementing them? What safeguards do you recommend?
- What do ransomware attacks typically look like?
- How can SMBs secure their environment without breaking the bank?
- What are some budget-friendly security strategies?
