Media
Time Magazine 🇺🇸
'Now I'm Working Twice As Hard.' How One Ukrainian Is Working Remotely Through War
We need to support everyone. It’s a responsibility. There’s no other word to describe this. The escape to safety hasn’t meant a respite from the reality back home. Instead, feeling duty-bound to keep the company solvent for the sake of the colleagues. We keep the company running and operational, we keep this boat afloat. And we hope for better days. Because without hope, there is no purpose. At least, for now, we have both.
Cross Border Talents 🇵🇹
CB Talks: Ukrainian Talents Discuss Global Recruiting and Corporate Culture
In this episode of CB Talks, Roman, Anastasia, and Angelina discuss their journeys as global recruiters within CBTalents. The speakers share personal stories about mastering multiple languages and navigating cultural differences while traveling across Europe and the USA [01:24]. They emphasize the importance of emotional safety, flexibility, and a supportive corporate culture in remote work [27:36]. Finally, they highlight their commitment to community service, including supporting the Ukrainian army and volunteering for pediatric palliative care [35:21].
Link Builder 🇨🇿
Mastering the SEO Content Funnel: From Awareness to Profitable Conversions
Explore the process of optimizing the marketing funnel, Top (TOFU), Middle (MOFU), and Bottom (BOFU), to drive revenue. TOFU attracts broad audiences through educational guides, while MOFU nurtures prospects with expert comparisons and webinars. Finally, BOFU converts leads using high-intent assets like case studies and product demos. Aligning specific content formats with user intent ensures a seamless, high-converting customer journey.
Blacks In Technology Foundation 🇺🇸
Empowering Black Professionals in Tech: An Interview with Dennis Schultz
Dennis Schultz, Executive Director of the Blacks in Technology Foundation, discusses his 20-year IT career and the foundation’s mission to bridge the digital divide. Representing over 26,000 members across 20 countries, the foundation provides resources, networking, and mentorship to help Black professionals excel in tech [04:17]. Schultz emphasizes the power of matchmaking to connect mentors with students [07:40]. He advises young community builders to “fail fast,” find their authentic “why,” and leverage technology for social mobility [28:57].
Black Bull Investors Club 🇲🇽
Raul Martinez: Leading Exclusive Business Matchmaking at Black Bull Investors
Raul Martinez, CEO of Black Bull Investors Club, discusses creating an exclusive community for high-net-worth individuals and family offices to find investment opportunities [01:26]. Born during the pandemic, the club focuses on resilience and wealth creation through strategic matchmaking. Martinez highlights the efficiency to automate member profiles and match variables, saving significant time compared to manual processes [15:20]. He also explores the shift toward hybrid events and business trends within the thriving Latin American market [11:33].
MenLiving 🇺🇸
Fostering Platonic Friendships: Shaun Emerson on MenLiving Community Building
Shaun Emerson, Board President at MenLiving, explores the foundation’s mission to combat male loneliness through deep connection and platonic friendships [01:24]. The organization facilitates one-on-one introductions, helping men move beyond traditional societal conditioning to find emotional support and healing [03:15]. Emerson shares moving success stories, including a 74-year-old member experiencing a life rejuvenation through global connections [05:51]. The interview provides valuable insights for community builders on creating accessible on-ramps for meaningful human interaction [25:05].
National Latina Business Women Association – Inland Empire 🇺🇸
Maria Solano: Empowering Latina Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Business Matchmaking
Maria Solano, Executive Director of the NLBWA-IE, shares her journey from a 20-year banking career to leading a nonprofit that strengthens Latina entrepreneurs in California’s Inland Empire [01:17]. By transitioning from manual paperwork, the organization tripled its business matchmaking appointments, connecting micro-businesses with corporate and government buyers [13:05]. Solano emphasizes the role of technology and tenacity in scaling minority-owned businesses, highlighting success stories of entrepreneurs who overcame significant barriers to achieve multi-million dollar sales [21:26].
Carmelia Ray Matchmaker & Coaching 🇨🇦
Carmelia Ray: Master Insights on Celebrity Matchmaking and Media Branding
Internationally acclaimed matchmaker Carmelia Ray shares her 30-year journey from a 1992 telemarketing role to becoming a celebrity dating expert and TV host [01:12]. She discusses the industry’s evolution from manual “dating services” to technology-driven boutique matchmaking, highlighting how she streamlines client management and lead tracking [18:35]. Ray emphasizes the importance of personal branding and media visibility, offering advice on sales mindsets and “failing forward” to build trust and authority in a competitive, fragmented global market [35:22].
PRISM 🇺🇸
David Lambacher: Building Global Student Communities Through Digital Matchmaking Innovation
David Lambacher, Community Manager at PRISM, discusses his organization’s 40-year mission of serving international students in Pittsburgh [01:21]. PRISM transitioned from overwhelming spreadsheets to an automated system, using an algorithmic matching process to connect scholars with local mentors and volunteers [13:48]. Lambacher highlights how this digital transformation saves time and clarifies organizational vision, ultimately fostering hospitality and real-world connections that help international students navigate cultural pressures and succeed in their academic journeys [19:08].
TBLI Group 🇳🇱
Robert Rubinstein on Impact Investing, Matchmaking Discipline, and ESG Trends
Robert Rubinstein, founder of TBLI Group, shares his journey from publishing to transforming the financial sector through ESG and impact investing [03:06]. He discusses the critical need for “pre-qualified” matchmaking in finance, comparing his investment networking to a “Tinder for impact investing” [07:54]. Rubinstein highlights the shift toward relationship-based trust, the challenge of Zoom fatigue, and why maintaining a disciplined CRM is essential for scaling complex global introductions and facilitating high-value connections between asset owners and entrepreneurs [20:09].
DC Digital Strategy 🇺🇸
Digital Strategy Secrets: Maximizing CRM Automation While Keeping Human Connection
Daniel Cappe, founder of DC Digital Strategy, joins to discuss the critical balance between CRM automation and human touch in sales [05:54]. Cappe explains his “digitization first” approach, moving legacy data to the cloud before layering in automation, and highlights flexibility for diverse industries like finance and matchmaking [09:03]. Key features praised include proximity matching and intuitive field customization, emphasizing that strategic digital adaptation is essential for business longevity in an increasingly connected, community-driven landscape [28:02].