Episode 00 - Kickstarting EIR Live: A Conversation with Your Hosts
Episode Description
In this episode of Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Live, hosts Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr introduce themselves and the podcast's mission. They discuss the origin story of their collaboration and the goals they aim to achieve through this series. Ilya and Terrance explore the roles and definitions of Entrepreneurs in Residence, sharing personal journeys and insights from their diverse backgrounds. This episode sets the stage for future discussions, aiming to connect EIRs globally and provide valuable content for current and aspiring EIRs.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Discussion on the origin story of the podcast.
- Explanation of the term "Entrepreneur in Residence" and its variations.
- The role of an EIR in different contexts: corporate, academic, nonprofit, and more.
- Importance of connecting EIRs globally and building a community.
- The impact of EIRs on organizations and the value they bring.
- Goals and future plans for the podcast, including audience engagement and content delivery.
- Personal stories and experiences from Ilya and Terrence's careers as EIRs.
Links
- (00:00) - Introduction to EIR Live
- (03:19) - EIRs as Translators and Diverse Perspectives
- (07:43) - Terrance Orr Backgroud
- (14:13) - Ilya Tabakh Background
- (24:44) - Types of EIRs
- (27:31) - Transforming Hearts and Minds: Changing Organizational Culture
- (32:52) - EIR Live: The Podcast for EIRs and Aspiring EIRs
- (43:19) - Actionable Advice and Inspiration for EIRs
Creators and Guests
Host
Ilya Tabakh
Founder | Scaling #ClimateTech as Entrepreneur-in-Residence @Black_Veatch | Author | Based in #KansasCity | work = people+systems+tech (at least 2 of the 3)
Host
Terrance Orr
I’m just a guy from a small town with big dreams | Venture Builder, Investor, and Advisor
