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Ep. 8 - Eric Kim
From a rebellious student in the Midwest to the founder of Goodwater Capital, Eric Kim shares his unique journey of blending music, cognitive science, and venture capital. He reflects on his experiences as a Grammy-nominated cellist and how the discipline of classical music shaped his contrarian approach to finding "alpha" in the global market. Eric offers profound insights on the current AI revolution, explaining why trust is the ultimate commodity and why the next generation should leverage technology to "dream big" and pursue their true passions.
Ep. 6 - José Avila
In this episode of The Lost Art of Storytelling, Nathan Salins interviews Jose Avila about his journey from a dramatic childhood in Guatemala to building and leading major social games like Happy Aquarium and Covet Fashion. From startup life to acquisitions and launching Garden Joy, he shares lessons on risk-taking and mastering one craft exceptionally well.
Ep. 4 - Arif Janmohamed
Tune in to The Lost Art of Storytelling as Arif Janmohamed of Lightspeed Venture Partners shares his journey from teaching himself to code as a sick child to overcoming major career rejections before breaking into venture capital. His story highlights persistence, smart risk-taking, and life lessons learned both in tech and while backpacking the world.
Ep. 7 - Teri Handelman
From founding two schools to teaching financial literacy through real-world stock market simulations, Teri Handelman shares her inspiring journey of transforming education in the Bay Area. She dives into the unique power of single-gender environments, explaining how they foster deep emotional agency and academic growth for both girls and boys. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone passionate about how intentional, compassionate leadership can truly change a student's life.
Ep. 5 - Ethel Salins
In this episode of The Lost Art of Storytelling, Nathan Salins interviews his grandmother about her journey from 1950s Bombay to rebuilding her life in Montreal despite intense early hardships. Her story highlights resilience, faith, and the “angels” who helped turn struggle into triumph.
Ep. 3 - Jason Ting
In this episode, Jason Ting, a top-ranked Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, shares his “win-win-win” philosophy and how prioritizing people over profit shaped his career. From early dreams of becoming a stockbroker to lessons on leadership, connection, and joy, his story is a powerful reminder of what truly matters.
Ep. 2 - Andrew Ly
In this episode, Andrew Ly shares his journey from escaping the Vietnam War and surviving a dangerous refugee voyage to building Sugar Bowl Bakery into a $100 million business. Arriving in America without English or formal education, his story of resilience ultimately led to national recognition from Barack Obama.
Ep. 1 - Janet Campbell
Meet Janet Campbell, a former “reluctant musician” who built a dynamic career as an opera singer and vocal coach, juggling six freelance jobs and performing across the U.S. From joining the San Francisco Opera chorus to traveling the world, her story highlights resilience, networking, and the adventure of a life in the arts.