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Frontrunners Innovate

Frontrunners Innovate

By Mary Kurek, Pres., Frontrunners Development

Change is unthinkable, then it becomes impossible, until it becomes inevitable. We introduce you to the people who are doing the impossible. They are the world's problem solvers...the innovators, policymakers, and diplomats facing huge challenges. They are Frontrunners and we bring them and the business opportunities that come with them to you. We're putting action to the People, Planet, Profit, and Partnership theory, so listen for why YOU should be connected. Global Business Developer, Mary Kurek hosts and welcomes you to learn more at www.frontrunnersinnovate.com
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Frontrunners Innovate Mar 07, 2024

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AGE Africa Helps Girls in Malawi Find Success Through Commitment to Education

AGE Africa Helps Girls in Malawi Find Success Through Commitment to Education

Concepción Gaxiola is the Executive Director of Advancing Girls' Education-Africa (AGE-Africa). She is normally found at the organization's Washington DC headquarters, but, just days after our podcast recording, she was flying out to Malawi to spend some time with the staff and girls. AGE Africa works to connect girls to a sustainable future through regular school attendance. The aim is for them to advance into careers or occupations that will help their families and the local economies. Along with scholarships, the organization provides life-skills programming that has become quite popular, not only because of how it is uniquely delivered, but, because it has instigated conversation groups. These groups helped to keep the girls active during the pandemic and have kept them involved in the program and, more importantly, has increased interest in staying in school. The success stories are popping up all around the villages in Malawi now, and we will hear some of those as well as all about the organization's work during this episode. With Concepción, we are joined by her Board Vice Chair, Jeanine Jackson (former US Amb. to Malawi) and Dr. Aaron Smith of Workplace Readiness Solutions. Visit AGE Africa: https://ageafrica.org/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on creating business connections that matter. We produce and publish Frontrunners Innovate. The people we interview for our podcast are working from the diplomatic, corporate, and founder levels on innovating solutions on the world's most challenging problems. Most interviews generate new and exciting business opportunities, often before we even get off the interview.

To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Mar 05, 202432:03
Dr. Teta Banks and the World Federation of UN Associations Bridge Community Gaps for UN SDGs
Jan 23, 202445:56
Gift Global Creates Sustainable Impact Projects that Lift People and Brands

Gift Global Creates Sustainable Impact Projects that Lift People and Brands

Keith Kirkwood and Manna Dabholkhar founded Gift Global Initiative to create broader and more specific opportunities for corporations to give charitably while receiving brand recognition. Working within several countries, the two have developed aid programs based on a "hand up" model that creates a sustainable means for continued self-support for those served. In this interview with Frontrunners Innovate host, Mary Kurek, Kirkwood and Dabholkhar talk about their operations within the organization and how they utilize their international skills in service to influential leaders in the Middle East. They share their partnership interests and the big event they have planned for the coming months. Gift Global Initiative: https://www.ggiusa.org/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, and founder levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting business opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Dec 21, 202342:28
Andy Mashaile is a Strategic Advisor Fighting Crime with Policy and Victim Advocacy in South Africa

Andy Mashaile is a Strategic Advisor Fighting Crime with Policy and Victim Advocacy in South Africa

Nov 13, 202345:33
Justin Breen Helps You View Business Processes Differently So That Epic Outcomes Can Emerge

Justin Breen Helps You View Business Processes Differently So That Epic Outcomes Can Emerge

In the Frontrunners Development world, innovators take center stage and many of them fill the dual role of entrepreneur/innovator and are super focused on the innovation where it is easy to get stuck, frustustrated, and cause family-time deficit. Justin Breen, founder of BrEpic Communications and BrEpic Network, has figured out some solutions, and most of that figuring comes from knowing his natural tendancies which he credits to some specific tools. He shares a bit about that and what shifts he has made to create his own epic outcomes. In this conversation, Frontrunners Development President, Mary Kurek, talks with Justin about his book, Epic Life, How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loves Ones First, where she's gleaned some interesting points for shifts that can make a huge difference. Justin Breen's site: https://www.brepicllc.com/

Justin's book: https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Life-Collaborative-Companies-Putting/dp/B0BFY2BC7F/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Justin+Breen&qid=1699656721&sr=8-1 Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, and founder levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting business opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Nov 12, 202334:35
Dr. Brooke Newman Talks About Reducing Carbon and Redirecting Overages for a Greener Supply Chain

Dr. Brooke Newman Talks About Reducing Carbon and Redirecting Overages for a Greener Supply Chain

Dr. Brooke Newman is the Founder and CEO of Before3020, Inc., a company that helps corporations, finds sustainable supply chain solutions with potential cost savings and new income as well as hit the climate action target.

In this conversation with Frontrunners Innovate Host, Mary Kurek, Dr. Newman talks about the Before3020 model for showing real-time data to corporations on where their supply chain opportunities exist, improve ESG ratings, and reimagine overage situations.

Since carbon emissions are a big part of the Before3020 discussion, we invited a carbon credit expert from Bitgreen (carbon credit marketplace) to co-host this conversation with Dr. Newman. This episode evolved into a rich opportunity for everyone in terms of information sharing and networking.

Before3020 https://www.before3020.org/ Bitgreen https://bitgreen.org/

Oct 29, 202332:18
A Conversation with Stefanos Fotiou – Director of the Office of SDGs in the FAO of the United Nations

A Conversation with Stefanos Fotiou – Director of the Office of SDGs in the FAO of the United Nations

Stefanos Fotiou is an expert on the UN Sustainable Development Goals with many years working within the United Nations organization in a variety of roles that support expertise and current leadership. Working in the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN) out of his headquarters in Rome, he talks with Frontrunners Innovate host, Mary Kurek, and co-host, Ambassador Richard Swett, about the most pressing areas of interest. Listen as he talks about their focus on energy, land, water, agriculture, and food systems. Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, and founder levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting business opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Oct 22, 202355:16
Imari Walker-Franklin is an Environmental Engineer Chasing the Serious Impact of Microplastics

Imari Walker-Franklin is an Environmental Engineer Chasing the Serious Impact of Microplastics

Imari Walker-Franklin is a young chemist, environmental engineer, microplastics researcher, and most recently, an author. She is a smart and well-spoken activist for people and planet; a sort of watcher who understands how these tiny particles of plastic can impact so much of our lives.

Frontrunners Innovate host, Mary Kurek, caught up with Dr. Walker-Franklin as she was attending the NC Marine Debris Symposium at Duke Marine Lab in Beaufort NC, having been a featured speaker earlier in the week at the event. The conversation primarily focused on the concerns of microplastics and plastics in general in our environment and the surprising data that poses more questions and deep concern.

We also learned about Dr. Walker-Franklin’s new book, “Plastics,” an MIT Knowledge Series. Co-hosting the interview with Dr. Walker-Franklin is Dianna Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of the Plastic Pollution Coalition. Special thanks for her contributions and data.

Imari Walker-Franklin's site: http://imariwalker.com/ Plastic Pollution Coalition site: https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition... Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, and founder levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting business opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Oct 17, 202344:38
Lina Constantinovici Helps Innovators Shorten the Gap Between Funding and Commercialization

Lina Constantinovici Helps Innovators Shorten the Gap Between Funding and Commercialization

Lina Constantinovici is a problem solver, but, before that, she was a researcher. Before that, she worked in a place where innovation was rampant, but, the trek toward commercialization for most innovation was long, laborious, and often a threat to the innovation, itself. Lina founded Innovation 4.4 to bring a solution to the innovator community and breathe new life into debilitating processes that limit impact. In this conversation with Lina, co-hosts Amb. Richard Swett, Founder of Climate Prosperity Enterprise Solutions, and Ian Parker, Founder of Healixa, join Mary Kurek in unpacking Lina's vast knowledge on investing, commercialization, and paradigm shifting to to connect the two. Innovation 4.4 site: https://www.innovation44.org/ Healixa: https://healixa.com/ Climate Prosperity Enterprise Solutions: https://www.climateprosperitysolutions.com/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, and founder levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting business opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Oct 08, 202301:00:18
Dementia Spring Models How Artistry Brings Joy to Patients and Builds Community Bonds

Dementia Spring Models How Artistry Brings Joy to Patients and Builds Community Bonds

Dr. Marc Rothman has a history of experience working within the aging space, becoming a subject-matter expert in related topics like palliative care, but, particularly dementia. In 2019, he helped to found Dementia Spring, a non-profit 501c3 organization focused on improving the lives of people with dementia through education, resources, and innovation. It turns out that their primary tool for this work is artistry in music, dance, painting, and all forms that bring creativity to the forefront. Additionally, the organization rewards artists who use their medium to educate communities on the subject of dementia to generate greater understanding. In this conversation, Dr. Rothman talks about their work at Dementia Spring and introduces us to award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer, Kate Mathews, whose acclaimed short film, Dark Moon, won an award from Dementia Spring's program for honoring artists who impact. Kate shares a bit about her film and where it is being shown next. Co-hosting with Host, Mary Kurek, is Dr. David Ajibade, Founder of the Brain and Body Foundation and Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia and Senior Living Consultant at Dementia by Day, LLC, and 3x Johns Hopkins Press author. https://dementiaspring.org/

https://www.katie-mathews.com/dark-moon

https://www.brainandbodyfoundation.org/

https://rachaelwonderlin.com/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily business partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, and founder levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Oct 01, 202353:24
Private Security Pros Launch New Podcast to Spotlight Those Who Work Behind the Seen

Private Security Pros Launch New Podcast to Spotlight Those Who Work Behind the Seen

Dean and Alana Stott are accomplished private security professionals with international experience that puts their intelligence at expert level. Their perspective is to work from a strategic knowledge base as opposed to violence whenever possible. It's that smart style of working that has been so effective in their efforts to free refugees, embassy staffs, create escapes where conflict exists, and put discretion ahead of blatancy in private protection situations. Being invisible has been a large part of their work, but, not so much anymore. Dean and Alana are both published authors and speakers. Dean has been hosting a major network show that takes him around the world and Alana's agenting and fundraising work has brought her to the presence of King Charles to receive a prestigious award for her philanthropic efforts. Everything they do has good purpose, so when they shared they had launched a new podcast called "Behind the Seen," there definitely had to be some good happening here. They shared this and more in this conversation with Host, Mary Kurek, and Co-Host, Sustainable Developer, Jeremy Bagwill. Alana Stott https://alanastott.com/pages/about-us Dean Stott https://www.deanstott.com/ Behind the Seen Site: https://www.behindtheseenpodcast.co/ Behind the Seen Podcast https://youtu.be/6g_EUAMWEb4?si=5zpKS_nbvAYOQgN0

Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Sep 24, 202346:04
Real Connections Pro Ben Albert Offers GrowGetters Monthly Networking Events To Actually Network

Real Connections Pro Ben Albert Offers GrowGetters Monthly Networking Events To Actually Network

Ben Albert is a professional at creating connections that matter and helping people to find ways to network that feel more like attracting good contacts than working hard. Ben is also a podcasting expert, hosting Real Business Connections, as well as consulting through is company, Balbert Marketing.

In this episode, host, Mary Kurek, talks with Ben about his podcast and marketing expertise, but, focuses on the new monthly networking platform he has co-founded, called GrowGetters.

GrowGetters on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/events/growgettersonlynetworkingevent6961346245567143936/comments/ Balbert Marketing: https://balbertmarketing.com/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Sep 19, 202327:21
Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan is a Diplomat for Kazakhstan and a Sustainability-Focused Developer

Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan is a Diplomat for Kazakhstan and a Sustainability-Focused Developer

HE Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan serves as the Honorary Consul of Republic of Kazakhstan for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh while living and working from India. His diplomatic work requires him to promote economic development for Kazakhstan and represent its virtues in public settings. As well, as a steep portfolio of philanthropic and charitable works, Dr. Khan is also a businessman working with sustainable wood products coming out of Canada for large mutli-use developments in areas of India. In this conversation with Host, Mary Kurek, and Co-Host, Mohammad Abu Rashed, Chancellor (UAE) for International Association of Educators for World Peace, Dr. Khan shares considerable information about Kazakhstan and also his development projects globally that could open the door for partnership opportunities. Website for Canadian Wood Products (Per Dr. Khan) http://www.maksustainable.com/

Website for Int'l Assoc. of Educators for World Peace https://iaewp.international/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Sep 17, 202354:42
Tiffany Potter Helps Businesses Find Carbon Credit Opportunities and Maximize Them Through Bitgreen

Tiffany Potter Helps Businesses Find Carbon Credit Opportunities and Maximize Them Through Bitgreen

Tiffany Potter is a "Carbon Therapist" and the Chief Carbon Officer of Bitgreen, operating as a purpose-built blockchain for bringing uninhibited capital to impact investing markets. Bitgreen's Carbon Marketplace program, managed by Potter, aims to put carbon credits on-chain with key carbon registries like Gold Standard. In this conversation, Potter explains how carbon credits work, the criteria used to assess them, and how useful they can be as we make the transition into a more green economy. Her work includes reviewing companies and projects (even before they've launched) to determine pathways and edits to open doors to carbon credits. Combine her expertise with Bitgreen's carbon credit commerce platform, and you have an easier map for taking advantage of this opportunity while doing some real good for the planet. Innovators should take note - this could seriously help you with investor attraction. Co-hosting this conversation today is Don Turner, COO of H2 Energy Group (green hydrogen).

Bitgreen https://bitgreen.org/ H2 Energy Group https://h2eg.com/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/ #carboncredits #blockchain #climatechange

Sep 09, 202332:43
Ann-Marie Coore and the Coore Foundation Brings Africa Reunion Event to Washington DC

Ann-Marie Coore and the Coore Foundation Brings Africa Reunion Event to Washington DC

Ann-Marie Coore is the Founder and CEO of the Coore Foundation (Maryland) focusing on health and education initiatives aimed at helping at-risk youth.

Coore has spent a good many years working in the healthcare space, making use of her contacts and years of experience. Her Caribbean roots provide a cultural understanding of African family values and needs. On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Washington Smithsonian Mall, Coore is celebrating the coming together of different aspects of African culture in music, dance, art, fashion, food, and spirit. The invitation is open to all. She delivers some details in this interview, talking about her own journey and sharing why this event is to be the ultimate in fun and family. She's calling it My Africa Family Reunion. This is a diaspora call-out.

Special thanks to Michaelene Holder-March (MHM Health Consultancy, UK) and Dr. Toby Malichi (Malichi Group Worldwide, US) for co-hosting like the pros they are. https://www.myafricareunion.com/ http://www.coorefoundation.org/ https://www.mhmhealthconsultancy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtobymalichi/ Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Sep 03, 202347:17
Xiaochen Zhang Enables Responsible Emerging Technologies to Help Solve World Problems

Xiaochen Zhang Enables Responsible Emerging Technologies to Help Solve World Problems

Xiaochen Zhang is the Founder and CEO of Fintech4Good (Chicago), a global network that collaborates with startups, industry leaders, nonprofits, and investors to harness blockchain, AI, metaverse, and cloud computing for social good.

He is an investor, impact fund developer, educator, and innovation leader who also champions new pathways for stakeholders involved in the UN-hosted COP-related events.

Xiaochen talks with Mary Kurek, and co-host, Stanley Li, Founder and CEO of Netswitch Technology Management (Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Risk and GRC) about the work and challenges in moving technology into the global market of problem solving. He also shares information about the next COP events coming in Fall 2023 and the types of connections he wishes to make.

Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Aug 27, 202339:53
Saji Prelis Leads Globally on Youth Peace and Security From a Podium Built on Policy Activation

Saji Prelis Leads Globally on Youth Peace and Security From a Podium Built on Policy Activation

Saji Prelis is the Co-Chair at Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, an organization working on shaping the policy and practice agenda on youth, peace, and security collaboratively with UN, INGO, Inter-Governmental bodies, and youth as partners. Additionally, Prelis is the Director for Children and Youth Programs at Search for Common Ground, headquartered in Washington, DC.

In this podcast, Prelis shares his background growing up in a conflict-ridden zone of Sri Lanka and how he carried that memory, allowing it to motivate him toward peacebuilding. Early success in working within political arenas on behalf of youth paved a solid path for Prelis as advocacy efforts pushed him into policy development.

He shares his story and the measurable impact that his work with both organizations is having today. Special thanks to Igweshi Augustine of the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development of Nigeria for co-hosting this opportunity-filled conversation.

Change is unthinkable, then it becomes impossible, until it becomes inevitable, as quoted from one of our podcast co-hosts. In this podcast, we are introducing you to the people who are doing the unthinkable and impossible.

They are the world's problem solvers...the innovators, policy advocates, and diplomats facing huge challenges. They are the Frontrunners of impact and we bring them and the opportunities that come with them to you through this podcast.

We're putting action to the People, Planet, Profit, and Partnership theory, so listen for why YOU should be connected. Your host is Global Business Developer and President of Frontrunners Development, Mary Kurek

Aug 20, 202346:37
Kiwoba Allaire and Girl STEM Stars are Giving Silicon Valley Another Reason to Shine

Kiwoba Allaire and Girl STEM Stars are Giving Silicon Valley Another Reason to Shine

Kiwoba Allaire is using her veteran experience living and working in the tech hub of Silicon Valley to showcase the best of that world to young girls who haven't seen role models for a tech career. Kiwoba, founder of Girl STEM Stars, says girls in that area don't see women who look like them. They are youth of color in underserved communities who deserve an opportunity to dream.

This interview is more of a conversation between two leaders of empowerment from sister tech hubs, with backgrounds that literally mirror each other. The doors of opportunity started opening right here.

What better way to dream about tech than to show up at a Google or Facebook headquarters and have employees greet and teach these young ladies? The inspiration is so big and often just takes a little effort at coordination and leveraging good relationships; something Kiwoba does well. It is also a characteristic possessed by co-host, Tsegga Medhin, founder of The Pearl Leadership Institute, located in the Research Triangle Park area of NC.The conversation is hosted by Mary Kurek of Frontrunners Development, Inc. (Note: Stay to the end for 3 opportunities we see in this conversation.)

Aug 13, 202338:43
Don Turner and H2 Energy Group are Pioneering a Green Hydrogen Highway in the US

Don Turner and H2 Energy Group are Pioneering a Green Hydrogen Highway in the US

Don Turner is COO of H2Energy Group, a company dedicated to changing the way we create and use energy, transitioning us away from fossil fuels in order to achieve a net-zero energy system.

Don explains in this interview how H2 Energy Group uses sustainable and renewable biomass to produce the world’s lowest-cost green hydrogen. He shares the California project that will put green hydrogen on the literally “on the map,” along a particular route where “big rigs” are known to travel.

Energy expertDr. Khosrow “Nema” NematollahiChairman of Advanced Renewable Power and CAE-net, joins Mary Kurek of Frontrunners Development as co-host for this enlightening conversation.

Aug 06, 202337:57
Diplomat and Women’s Rights Activist Marjorie Margolies Talks About Women’s Campaign International

Diplomat and Women’s Rights Activist Marjorie Margolies Talks About Women’s Campaign International


Marjorie Margolies has held many roles, not the least of which is mother of a large family, 25-year host to a refugee family, award-winning journalist, courageous Congresswoman, and women's rights activist. Leading by example, Margolies serves as President of an organization she says she was asked to start by First Lady Hillary Clinton.

Women's Campaign International is a program-based advocacy organization designed to instill leadership qualities and champion women in areas of the world where leadership for women isn't encouraged. The work has been rewarding and the impact remarkable, as this conversation tells us.

Margolies shares her stories with long-time friend, Laura Liswood, author, diversity expert, and facilitator among women world leaders. Podcast host, Mary Kurek, facilitates the interview.

Jul 30, 202340:07
Nathan Ohle Leads the International Economic Development Council with a Rural Development Spirit

Nathan Ohle Leads the International Economic Development Council with a Rural Development Spirit

With a background rooted in rural economic development, Nathan Ohle, who now serves as President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council, has a strong sense of "grassroots" economic solutions. Central to all development is stakeholder accessibility and Nathan talks about that and educational programs the Council is developing, along with partnerships they seek in this interview with Mary Kurek. Co-hosting the conversation are: Dr. Tony Bello, Founder and Chairman, Shine Bridge Global, and Tsegga Medhin, Founder and CEO of the Pearl Leadership Institute. Their input created several diverse avenues of dialogue that opened pathways to opportunities in this conversation. Stay to the end to hear the opportunities we saw for you.

Jul 08, 202354:23
Michael Kintu Personalizes Impact Through the World Fund for Planning and Development
Jul 02, 202354:20
Life Coach Kristin Taylor Talks with Women Leaders About Courage While Innovating

Life Coach Kristin Taylor Talks with Women Leaders About Courage While Innovating

Kristin Taylor has spent years working with women entrepreneurs and executives on taming the inner demons that plague leaders who are innovating. In this podcast episode, she has an honest conversation with Dr. Joy Vaughan (Resilience Coach), Maria Dolores (Founder, The Human Contract), and Host, Mary Kurek, (Frontrunners Development) about meeting the challenges of creating "firsts." The audience will hear advice, tips, and techniques along with personal stories of dealing with the hurdles of managing "big" projects. The discussion includes anxiety, imposter thinking, emotional stresses, and more. Be sure to note the opportunities we see in this interview at the very end.


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Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview.


Kristin Taylor's Website: https://www.kristintaylorconsulting.com/

Kristin Taylor's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...


To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Jun 26, 202353:38
Dagmar Turkova with European Women's Assoc Talks with Women Leaders About Claiming Their Spotlight

Dagmar Turkova with European Women's Assoc Talks with Women Leaders About Claiming Their Spotlight

Dagmar Turkova is a VP in the UAE with the European Women's Association. In this interview and conversation, she talks with Penny Heyes (UK), Amb. Ghazala Khan (Pakistan/Saudi Arabia), Kristin Taylor, and Tsegga Medhin (US) about women stepping into the spotlight. Mary Kurek, Frontrunners Development President hosts this conversation that brought up several important facts about how women often find it challenging to step out and be counted. We also learned about the European Women's Association and their interest in developing a fund and helping to education and network women entrepreneurs globally. Stay to the end of the video for opportunities we saw in this interview.

Hit the subscribe button on this Podcast to meet more Frontrunners you want in your network.


Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview.

To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

#womenentreprenuers⁠ ⁠#empowerment⁠ ⁠#startups⁠

Jun 20, 202301:01:40
Hon Amb Ameenah Gurib-Fakim and Amb Richard Swett Discuss Solutions for African Development

Hon Amb Ameenah Gurib-Fakim and Amb Richard Swett Discuss Solutions for African Development

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Hon Amb. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim serves as the SIDS Amb. for the World Diplomatic Academy. Her background is rich with experience in science, academics, and government leadership. Amb. Gurib-Fakim served as the President of Mauritius between 2015-2018, a leadership experience that has moved her clearly into the space of influence for greater development of Mauritius but also of the African continent. She and Co-Host, Amb. Richard Swett, in this recorded conversation, talked about issues and solutions relating to agriculture, economic development, women's empowerment, and more. Host, Mary Kurek, introduces the interview which became an informative and motivational conversation.


Amb. Gurib-Fakim's site: https://www.aguribfakim.org/

Amb. Swett's site: https://www.climateprosperitysolutions.com/


Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview.


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#economicdevelopment #africa #mauritius

Jun 12, 202345:37
Chris Conant Talks About Chipset Farm Ownership Opportunity That Produces Rental Income

Chris Conant Talks About Chipset Farm Ownership Opportunity That Produces Rental Income

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In Chris Conant's world, you will find a very crypto-savvy network and people with a bend toward tech. Chris is steeped in both subjects, owning businesses that blend enterprise with return-value in solution-based opportunities. In this interview with Frontrunners Development President and CEO, Mary Kurek, Chris talks about Resound Chipset Farm and the opportunity to buy chipsets, rent them to data centers who needs them, and secure rental income paid out in crypto. The opportunity is big because the need is also big. Chris shares how he manages the simple process and who he's looking for to get involved as a buyer and a referral agent.


Resound Chipset Farm site: http://rcfc.io/


Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview.


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#chipset #datacenter #crypto

May 31, 202330:58
Mohammad Abu Rashed Uses His Expertise in PPP Structuring to Create Programs That Support Peace

Mohammad Abu Rashed Uses His Expertise in PPP Structuring to Create Programs That Support Peace

Mohammad Abu Rashed is the UAE National Chancellor for the International Association of Educators for World Peace. A global expert in PPP development and policy-making, Rashed has spent years working with the United Nations and the World Bank Group at the most influential levels of govenrments around the world. His work has impacted healthcare policy opening pathways to solutions. In his current capacity, what drives the work is an opportunity to make a difference to those citizens in countries where life has been changed due to previous conflict. Building new livlihoods is his mission and aligns perfectly with Ambassador Richard Swett, CEO of Climate Prosperity Enterprise Solutions, who served as Co-Host for this interview. Together, with Host, Mary Kurek of Frontrunners Development, they learn what areas Rashed needs help in and the impact being created. (New feature for this podcast: Stay to end of the video to learn the business opportunities we see in this interview. For more links and details with this interview, visit www.frontrunnersinnovate.com) (Just search the title) Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

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May 26, 202342:10
Dr. Toby Malichi, Hon.D.Bus., D.H.L. is a Business Diplomat With a Peace-Building Mission

Dr. Toby Malichi, Hon.D.Bus., D.H.L. is a Business Diplomat With a Peace-Building Mission

Dr. Toby Malichi, Hon. D. Bus., D. H. L., is an international businessman with credentials in corporate leadership that go back to his early twenties. The migration from his first roles at General Motors moved him to the diplomatic side of the global business environment when he started speaking publicly and serving on national boards like the US Chamber of Commerce. His negotiation and quiet solution-oriented style landed him at the dinner table with foreign leaders many times, and at the White House in front of Presidents - several of who have tapped him to serve in international trade capacities over the years. His collective experiences have continued to develop his skills in peacebuilding and lay a solid track toward his ultimate vision of a Nobel for Peace. In this extraordinary conversation with Ambassador Richard Swett (US ret) and facilitated by Frontrunners Development Pres, Mary Kurek, the group discusses Malichi's journey and the work he's doing that impacts and expands peace globally.

http://www.malichi.com/

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Aug 20, 202258:27
Tech Her 2 Greatness Provides Training That Leads to Internships For African Girls

Tech Her 2 Greatness Provides Training That Leads to Internships For African Girls

Sadiya Murtala is a leader and digital skills trainer with the Mentor Her to Greatness Program produced by the Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development, headquartered in Nigeria. This year, the program launched a digital marketing and skills training course for African girls called Tech Her 2 Greatness, with Sadiya at the lead. In this interview, we meet and talk with two of the participants who are now working on internships directly resulting from their work on the course. Sadiya is joined by Aisha S. Suleiman and Aisha U. Suleiman in conversation with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek.

Tech Her 2 Greatness Information:  https://mentorhertogreatness.wordpress.com/2022/03/22/tech-her-to-greatness-2022

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Frontrunners Development is the companion channel to the Frontrunners Innovate Media platform. It is a global platform focused on social impact and created to connect impact partners as is prescribed in United Nations SDG 17.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. If you see an interview with someone you'd like to connect with, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/  to find the posting with the interview and the person's contact information, or reach out to us at https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/contact/    #womenintechnology #tech #websitedesig

Aug 17, 202231:13
Paul Barry Shows Us How to Flip Instinct to Get to Intuition That Transforms Impact

Paul Barry Shows Us How to Flip Instinct to Get to Intuition That Transforms Impact

Paul Barry is an actor, director, teacher, consultant, and TEDx speaker. He has perfectly navigated his skillset in acting, memory retainment, and teaching into a message that moves us beyond our own limiting instincts to connect us to the intuition that craves to move us forward.  He does this under the company title, Dreaming for a Living, headquartered in California. His work today is impactful to the point that in a single conversation, his words can help to transform a person's life. That transformed life then transforms others through their own impact. A perfect example of this happened spontaneously in this recorded conversation with Paul, Mary Kurek, Producer and Host of Frontrunners Innovate, and co-hosts, Amb. Ghazala Khan, FIGHR and Founder of Next Generation Leaders, and Ms. Irma Sanchez, Silicon Valley Chapter Leader, Women's Economic Forum and Irma Sanchez and Associates.

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https://www.dreamingforaliving.com/ 

https://www.gopowerplayer.com/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ #intuition #transformation #tedxtalk #impact #resilience

Aug 13, 202201:10:00
Princess Tshepi Motloung is a Cultural Leader Who Expands Opportunities for South African Women
Aug 10, 202234:42
Maha Jouini Opens Pathways to AI and Digital Tech for African Women

Maha Jouini Opens Pathways to AI and Digital Tech for African Women

Maha Jouini is an AI expert and passionate advocate for women interested in working in technology and developing digital skills. Her challenging journey from Tunisia to Mauritania to founding the African Center for AI and Digital Technology is filled with hard-won points for women like herself. She shares her story and her passionate plea for women everywhere to stand up and advocate for themselves with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek.

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/

Aug 07, 202231:06
Marissa Fayer on Women's Health and Women's Innovation Funding Opportunities

Marissa Fayer on Women's Health and Women's Innovation Funding Opportunities

Marissa Fayer is the Founder/CEO of HERhealthEQ based in the US. Her work spans many projects in several countries but focuses on women's health. Along with sourcing hospital equipment for re-use in hospitals and women's clinics in areas of the world where needed, she also conducts screening events for women-centric diseases, like breast and cervical cancers. She now adds fund facilitator to her work, representing the US for the first European-based femtech fund focused on women's health. Marissa updates Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek, on all the news and how you can get involved.

https://www.herhealtheq.org/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ #womenshealth #funding #impactfoundation

Jul 17, 202222:26
Linda Mac Dougall Educates and Advocates for Healthy and Safe Aging
Jul 14, 202233:51
Fundraising Ideas and Grantwriting Tips for Nonprofits and Charities

Fundraising Ideas and Grantwriting Tips for Nonprofits and Charities

Frontrunners Development, Inc. President and CEO, Mary Kurek and Frontrunner Aaron Smith, PhD, have a combination of over 30 years of experience in fundraising and grant-writing successfully.  After several global charities and nonprofits reached out with interest in finding funds, Kurek and Smith got together to provide ideas, tips, example stories, checklists, and a template to help out.  All were delivered in a recorded webinar in July 2022.  This is the recording.  Visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/resources-25-fundraising-ideas-plus-tips/ for copies of the resources.

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ #fundraisingideas #grantseeking #nonprofits #budgets #funding

Jul 09, 202201:12:47
Raising Capital is What Greg Downey Does and What He Teaches

Raising Capital is What Greg Downey Does and What He Teaches

Greg Downey is the founder of Purim Ventures, a venture capital company that specializes in advisory and training services.  Greg has over 25 years of helping disruptive innovations get to market and has helped companies already on market to expand.  Over the last 15 years, he has successfully helped lead multiple capital raises totaling over $75,000,000 from private investors for early-stage, growth companies, and real estate projects. In this interview with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek, Greg talks about his work, starting Purim Ventures, and shares a bit about what he's currently working on now, which includes a course on raising capital.  Any start-up knows that looking for capital can be costly.  Greg teaches from his years of experience and "wins" how to conduct your own capital raise.  He is partnering with Frontrunners Development Inc. (producers of this podcast) on a discounted opportunity to participate in his Capital Mastermind program.  Just mention Frontrunners when you register.

http://www.purimventures.com/  

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ #venturefunds #capitaltraising #training #funding

Jul 07, 202239:41
Women's Empowerment on a Global Scale - What That Looks Like When an Empowered Latino Woman Leads

Women's Empowerment on a Global Scale - What That Looks Like When an Empowered Latino Woman Leads

Irma Sanchez is a Latino woman, mother, and entrepreneur living in California.  Proudly providing leadership in women's empowerment, she's creating an impact through the Women's Economic Forum as their representative in the Silicon Valley area.  But, that's only one of the many roles she fills in helping women to find their true selves and progress toward their own impact.  Irma's story has roots in developing opportunities for Latino Women.  She eventually found a home base in an area Chamber of Commerce.  One foreign business trip with the Chamber started her on the path to expanding her passion to help women around the world.  And, because of the network and leadership abilities she's developed, this lady has now become a sought-after business and trade consultant.  She shares her remarkable story and the work she's doing with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek.  Federation of International Gender and Human Rights Ambassador, Ghazala Khan, joins the conversation as Co-Host. 

www.wef.org.in 

www.G100.in 

www.aall.in 

www.wicci.in 

www.sheconomy.in

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ #womensempowerment #latino #womenseconomicforum

Jul 05, 202244:12
Pareena Has a FoodLoop Ecosystem Model That Turns Concrete Cities into Waste-Reducing Farms

Pareena Has a FoodLoop Ecosystem Model That Turns Concrete Cities into Waste-Reducing Farms

Pareena Prayukvong lives and works in Thailand where soil is rare and big buildings dominate the landscape. When you are dedicated to reducing waste and toxins in the air, you have to get creative, and she has. Pareena is a trainer and co-creator at The Network, an NGO focused on sustainable development in Thailand. She and the team work to impact local policy and develop relationships with building owners, waste collection agencies, and other stakeholders. They've managed to put together a model that can turn a rooftop into a functioning farm. The working model is called Bangkok Rooftop Farming.  Produce is grown with food waste as the fertilizer creating a nutrient-rich, toxin-free environment for the farm (and climate) and a reduction in waste product. The impact hits several of the UN SDGs, and the model is something, that with a little customization, could reach many concrete cities around the world. She shares how this works with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek.

http://www.ngobiz.org/  (Pareena's site)

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ #foodwaste #circulareconomy #bangkok #thailand #rooftopfarming

Jul 03, 202239:10
Angela Unufe-Kennedy Takes Innovative Solutions to the Source of Impact

Angela Unufe-Kennedy Takes Innovative Solutions to the Source of Impact

Dr. Angela Unufe-Kennedy is the Founder of the Migrant & Minority Disability Network Europe and the CEO of MENÀ Humanitarian and Healthcare Awareness Foundation (AFRICA).  She is a leader in creating and facilitating innovative solutions where she sees the gaps to be filled. Relentless in her pursuit of solving communications issues between migrants and health professionals, she started an organization to help families overcome fears and disabled persons get the help they needed.

In this conversation with Frontrunners Innovate Producer/Host, Mary Kurek, she delivers her story and talks about the innovation she's bringing to Africa and how they are training doctors in hospitals to utilize the device that could impact maternal mortality numbers significantly. She's also adding in research to bring data flow together with innovation.

http://www.mmdne.com/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, health, climate, economic development, international relations, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ #migrants #disabled #maternalhealth

Jun 25, 202238:03
Maya Shetreat Makes Healing Options More Visible for All

Maya Shetreat Makes Healing Options More Visible for All

Maya Shetreat took her conventional medical background into natural medicine about the time her son's chronic illness created the open door for research in the space. Her experience pushed her further into exploring the healing properties of plants, herbs, and even crystals. Now considered an expert by many in the space, she shares with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek, her own story and what she knows about the benefits of a more nature-based approach to healthcare.

https://drmaya.com/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ #MayaShetreat #healing #holistichealth #naturalhealth #spiritualhealing #herbalmedicine #crystals #health

Jun 21, 202236:24
Genya Dana is Helping to Prove the Genomics Diagnostic Role in Disease Prevention

Genya Dana is Helping to Prove the Genomics Diagnostic Role in Disease Prevention

Dr. Genya Dana believes that diagnostic capability is the best factor in the prevention of devastating diseases and is proving the weight of genomics as a great vehicle for diagnosis. Genya has extensive experience in the science of genomics and is also an experienced policy expert and negotiator at strategically managing complex systems to bring innovation to the forefront. Her current role at Avellino Labs, a precision medicine lab, is head of Global Health Policy with a mission to bring health solutions to a world in desperate need.

Genya and Mary Kurek, Host/Producer of Frontrunners Innovate, along with Co-Host Brad Ringeisen, E.D., Innovation Genomics Institute, discuss Genya's current work, her background of working with the World Economic Forum, and what's yet to come that will make the biggest difference for impact.

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Frontrunners Innovate is a media platform (under the umbrella company, Frontrunners Development, Inc.) that serves as headquarters for innovation leaders who are partners working on solving the world's problems primarily identified through the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We call our partnership community "The Frontrunners League” and we connect these amazing resources to others to help them expand their impact and build on progress. We work with governments, diplomats, NGOs, and founders on creating Frontrunner partnerships based on relationship building and “gap” identification. With the League and our media platform for attracting partners to our community, we are supporting SDG #17 (Partnerships for the Goals.)  For more information on what we do and how you can partner or how you can be spotlighted, visit:  https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

Jun 18, 202255:47
Toku Eyes Answers: What if an Eye Scan Could Diagnose Heart Disease?

Toku Eyes Answers: What if an Eye Scan Could Diagnose Heart Disease?

Ehsan Vaghefi is the Founder and CEO of Toku Eyes, headquartered in New Zealand.  And, the answer to the title of this podcast is "it can." Ehsan and the Toku team have innovated an easy, affordable, accessible means of scanning the back of the eye to secure valuable diagnostic health information that could change the course of a patient's life dramatically.  The current applications involve eye health, diabetes, cardiovascular health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even chronic kidney disease.  In this special "Innovator Interview," podcast host/producer, Mary Kurek invited health tech serial investor/entrepreneur and healthcare provider, Atif Zafar as co-host.  The conversation was more like an investor review, rich with Q & A that drilled down and unpacked this remarkable innovation and its applications now and in the future.

https://tokueyes.com/ 

https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in health,  education, climate, economic development, international relations, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/ 

#heartdisease #diagnosis #innovation #eyescan #diabetes #kidneyhealth #AI #imaging #partnership #cardiovascularhealth

Jun 11, 202249:29
Alfredo Toro Hardy is the Venezuelan Diplomat with Tough Advice for International Relations Problems

Alfredo Toro Hardy is the Venezuelan Diplomat with Tough Advice for International Relations Problems

--For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/--Hit the subscribe button on this channel to meet more Frontrunners you want in your network.  The Honorable Ambassador Alfredo Toro Hardy has been named the "scholar diplomat" and for good reason.  He's authored more than 20 publications on international relations and politics and has lectured on the same at several universities.  His extensive background serving as Ambassador from Venezuela to many different countries (under a few different rulers) provided him with a solid statesman background and a nimble approach to service.  Toro Hardy shared with Mary Kurek, Producer and Host of Frontrunners Innovate, his words of wisdom based on his latest book, “America’s Two Cold Wars:  From Hegemony to Decline?" and his wishes to partner with like-minds in #latinamerica.  Joining Kurek as cohost is Michael Rowan, political consultant and partner, Climate Prosperity Enterprise Solutions.  Takeaways from this interview and other interviews can be found at www.frontrunnersinnovate.com

Resources:  Book Site:  https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-9503-2)  

Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Two-Cold-Wars-Hegemony-ebook/dp/B09W25XW83/ref=sr_1_2?crid=20NMLZ9JHNGZG&keywords=Alfredo+Toro+Hardy&qid=1654534338&sprefix=alfredo+toro+hardy%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-2  

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/

Jun 06, 202243:12
Chukwuemeka Orukwowu Delivers New Global Platform for Youth Opportunities

Chukwuemeka Orukwowu Delivers New Global Platform for Youth Opportunities

Chukwuemeka Orukwowu is a young leader in Africa who is using his talents to help other youth around the world find their path and create sustainable success.  As the founder of Audacious Agenda Youth Network, Chukwuemeka realized as he was growing into his own role in society that it was quite challenging knowing the pathways to take and how to build up one's skill in an area that would sustain.  Education, mentoring, resources, and opportunities aren't all that easy to find in some areas of the world.  It's his mission to make it easier.

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Frontrunners Innovate is a global channel focused on social impact and created to connect people to business opportunities like partnerships and contracts.  The people we interview are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting connections. For opportunities to be featured, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/your-own-spotlight/


Jun 05, 202226:49
Bijal Hayes-Thakore and Tejal Thakore are Inspiring Women Toward Leadership in the Space Industry

Bijal Hayes-Thakore and Tejal Thakore are Inspiring Women Toward Leadership in the Space Industry

Bijal (Bee) Hayes-Thakore and Tejal (Tee) Thakore are sisters born in India who were seemingly hard-wired from a tender age to lead. And, lead is what they are doing now, but, in a field that involves an engineering mind and a love of the stars. The space industry has pulled these young ladies toward developing their talents to the point of industry-influencing accomplishments and a desire to motivate other women in STEM. Joined by the Chief Operations Officer of The Space Foundation, Shelli Brunswick, Mary Kurek, Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host talks with the Thakore sisters about their unique stories and how they are making their innovation mark in space tech.

Meet Bee Hayes-Thakore and Tee Thakore.  (60-minute video)  Note:  This interview is packed with information and resources perfect for anyone looking to get started in the space industry.  (Links to resources are shared in the bio information shared in the full interview at https://wp.me/paNPND-4FJ

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May 24, 202259:44
Kevin Albin Advocates for Climate Action and Conservation Through Adventure Storytelling

Kevin Albin Advocates for Climate Action and Conservation Through Adventure Storytelling

Kevin Albin's advocacy work today looks a bit different from what it did pre-pandemic, but, no less effective.  As much an educator as an advocate, Kevin uses story-telling using voices from the historic statues of London to bring to life lessons on planet stewardship.  His book, Stonechild, shows us all how to integrate youth into the advocacy-to-action world; and he does it through an unexpected high adventure experience.  But, the thread that brings Kevin to the work he's doing now started in what you might think an unlikely place...law enforcement.  He shares his story with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek.

Meet Kevin Albin of The Climate Reality Project.  

https://kevin-albin.com/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a media platform (under the umbrella company, Frontrunners Development, Inc.) that serves as headquarters for innovation leaders who are partners working on solving the world's problems primarily identified through the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We call our partnership community "The Frontrunners League” and we connect these amazing resources to others to help them expand their impact and build on progress. We work with governments, diplomats, NGOs, and founders on creating Frontrunner partnerships based on relationship building and “gap” identification. With the League and our media platform for attracting partners to our community, we are supporting SDG #17 (Partnerships for the Goals.)  For more information on what we do and how you can partner, visit:  https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

May 21, 202226:29
David Wofford and the UN Foundation are Working Toward Improved Accessible Workplace Healthcare

David Wofford and the UN Foundation are Working Toward Improved Accessible Workplace Healthcare

David Wofford serves in the capacity of Senior Director at the UN Foundation with his current work wrapped around equitable workplace healthcare and the corporate policies that have widespread impact potential. He talks with Frontrunners Innovate, Mary Kurek, about the Universal Access Project's goals and what we can expect from the Foundation and the project in the coming months.

http://www.privatesectoractionforwomenshealth.com/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a media platform (under the umbrella company, Frontrunners Development, Inc.) that serves as headquarters for innovation leaders who are partners working on solving the world's problems primarily identified through the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We call our partnership community "The Frontrunners League” and we connect these amazing resources to others to help them expand their impact and build on progress. We work with governments, diplomats, NGOs, and founders on creating Frontrunner partnerships based on relationship building and “gap” identification. With the League and our media platform for attracting partners to our community, we are supporting SDG #17 (Partnerships for the Goals.)  For more information on what we do and how you can partner, visit:  https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

May 16, 202245:24
Moses Busher Coordinates Life Changing Support for Villagers in Malawi

Moses Busher Coordinates Life Changing Support for Villagers in Malawi

Ambassador Moses Davide Busher is the Regional Director for Africa (stationed in Malawi) for the Yorghas Foundation, which is headquartered in Poland. The organization focuses on women's maternal health, human rights for youth and women, and proper education. Most recently, though, Busher tells us of critical needs following floods in Malawi. They've been able to provide basics for about 30 households and are working to expand that reach. He also talks about an island off the coast that is without a hospital, schools, or electricity. With an hour's boat ride to the mainland and another 45-minute ride to the hospital, pregnant women or anyone in urgent need is thrown into dire circumstances. Busher shares these stories and more with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek, as examples of where he feels solutions are a priority.

https://www.yorghas.org/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a media platform (under the umbrella company, Frontrunners Development, Inc.) that serves as headquarters for innovation leaders who are partners working on solving the world's problems primarily identified through the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We call our partnership community "The Frontrunners League” and we connect these amazing resources to others to help them expand their impact and build on progress. We work with governments, diplomats, NGOs, and founders on creating Frontrunner partnerships based on relationship building and “gap” identification. With the League and our media platform for attracting partners to our community, we are supporting SDG #17 (Partnerships for the Goals.)  For more information on what we do and how you can partner, visit:  https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

May 12, 202242:28
UN Women Leader Tsegga Medhin is Paving Diversity Pathways for Corporations and Schools

UN Women Leader Tsegga Medhin is Paving Diversity Pathways for Corporations and Schools

Tsegga Medhin fills the leadership role of UN Women President in NC and that of founder and president of The Pearl Leadership Institute - both with a mission of women's empowerment. Tsegga will tell you that SDG2030 is her human GPS; a focus she's had since 2015 when she addressed the UN as a business and impact leader in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce. During her work with computer giant, IBM, she received the First IBM RTP site Diversity Inclusion Manager Award. Though you'll find in her profile lots of work in education and STEAM activities, there's no denying that her focus is on the diversity and inclusion space, and that was a primary area of discussion in this interview with Frontrunners Innovate Producer and Host, Mary Kurek, and her co-host, FIGHR Ambassador, Ghazala Khan.

https://thepearlleadershipinstitute.org/

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Frontrunners Innovate is a media platform (under the umbrella company, Frontrunners Development, Inc.) that serves as headquarters for innovation leaders who are partners working on solving the world's problems primarily identified through the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We call our partnership community "The Frontrunners League” and we connect these amazing resources to others to help them expand their impact and build on progress. We work with governments, diplomats, NGOs, and founders on creating Frontrunner partnerships based on relationship building and “gap” identification. With the League and our media platform for attracting partners to our community, we are supporting SDG #17 (Partnerships for the Goals.)  For more information on what we do and how you can partner, visit:  https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/

May 08, 202242:44