Phil with F30

043 | "CBD Supplements Funded by Unilever" (Gabe at PlantPeople.co)

Today’s guest on the “Phil with F30” podcast is Gabe Kennedy – Founder of Plant PeopleForbes List: USAYear: 2020Category: Food & DrinkGabe Kennedy takes an experimental approach to life. His career started after attending the Culinary Institute of America and Cornell University. A private equity firm employed him, but he left to be a contestant on Anthony Bourdain’s reality TV competition - and he won!Being the winner led him to a variety of experiences in the food industry. But after a traumatic spinal injury from skiing, his focus was on healing his body in non-traditional methods.That led him to start Plant People and creating a CBD-based supplements brand, plus other plant-based products. The company sells products including infused olive oil, sleep drops, and face masks. They’ve already raised capital from Unilever.In our conversation, Gabe shares his journey, and answers the question, “How can we be a business and build an industry that stands for equity and access, social justice, climate justice, and embodies all the values and philosophies we truly feel a business should step into.” We discuss:Holistic science-the inspiration for products.Make a decision and move forward.Doing a good job now is better than doing a perfect job later.Starting on a shoestring budget.Spend time on what you are good at. Find others with different skill sets.The purpose of Plant People is to heal and connect people and the planet through the power of plants. Gabe has a coupon offer for you to try one of his products.Take advantage and enjoy the show!“Under 30 Seconds Round”1. What is the book you’ve gifted more often than any other book, and why?Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Dan Millman. It inspires the way I walk through life.2. What’s one of the best investments and one of the worst investments you’ve ever made and why?Best - Investing in myself.Worst - When I buy an avocado and it’s rotten. 3. What’s the most impactful thing you do in your Morning and Evening routines?AM - Meditation.  Either breathing or guided.PM - Cooking my own food. I draw the line between business and personal time before bedtime.4. Pretend you won the Peter Thiel Fellowship and you were going to get money to start a business instead of going to college, what’s the very first thing you’d do to start a new business?I’d find where I can contribute the most and have an intersection between passion and purpose.5. What’s something you never knew you needed?A King size bed and a good mattress. A full-size computer monitor.In the REVIEW SECTION, please let me know…The city / country you’re tuning in from!How Gabe Kennedy’s story has inspired you! And, your favorite part of this episode!Tell me the questions you’d like me to ask future Forbes 30 Under 30 Members! GUEST INFO: Gabe Kennedy - Founder - Plant PeopleCONTACT: Twitter @gabekennedy, Instagram COMPANY: @plantpeople, PERSONAL: @gabe_kennedyWEBSITE: www.plantpeople.coCOUPON CODE DISCOUNT for audience: "forbes15"HOST INFO: Phil MichaelsSOCIAL: @iamphilmichaelsYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/philmichaelsPODCAST WEBSITE: www.philwithF30.comPHIL’s WEBSITE: www.iamphilmichaels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

042 | "Kickstarter's Best Campaign Ever, from MIT Innovator" (Jason at Vue Glasses)

Today’s guest on the “Phil with F30” podcast is Jason Gui – Co-Founder of VueForbes List: AsiaYear: 2017Category: Industry & EnergyJason Gui, Co-Founder of Vue, had difficulties in finding a target market for the first version of his smart glasses. At one point, he cut back to a skeleton staff and had little in the bank account. He didn’t agree on taking a new direction with his co-founder, but he listened to her, anyway.With smart pivoting and firm due dates, the second product version of his smart glasses helped him bring in over $2.2-million on Kickstarter. He sold $4-million in its first year of launch, becoming the top eyewear Kickstarter campaign of all time.Vue smart glasses are stylish and built for everyday use. They track your activities like steps, posture, and calories, taking calls, and listening to music without the intrusive earbuds.This MIT Innovator Under 35-Asia list winner has a long list of lessons for entrepreneurs. We discussed:Revising a product to serve a different market than intended.The value of listening to a co-founder who disagrees with you.The journey in making quick pivots with due dates.How to engage media in the early stages of product development.The importance of asking those outside the inner circle for product and marketing opinions.Joint ventures and new distribution channels.Differing from Google Glass.Jason has offered a discount on a purchase for these fantastic glasses. I hope you give them a look. Enjoy!“Under 30 Seconds Round”1. What is the book you’ve gifted more often than any other book, and why?A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson. The book gives me a perspective of how the world works, why there are countries and governments, how things take form etc.2. What’s one of the best investments and one of the worst investments you’ve ever made and why?Best - Financial investments.  I watch what goes on in China and then see how things replicate in the U.S.  I especially watch the trends relating to Covid.Worst - Stock investments where I didn’t understand the fundamentals or the industry where I was putting my money.3. What’s the most impactful thing you do in your Morning and Evening routines?AM - For over 10 years I’ve made it a habit to think about who I am going to help each day.  I try to help someone every day.PM - I don’t want regrets so I ask if there is something else I want to do.  I think about living my life as if each day was the last.4. Pretend you won the Peter Thiel Fellowship and you were going to get money to start a business instead of going to college, what’s the very first thing you’d do to start a new business?Before expanding on an idea I would talk to people who are older and more experienced. I’d find people who have different perspectives.5. What’s something you never knew you needed?A co-founder who may not agree with me. I’ve also learned you can’t do everything on your own.In the REVIEW SECTION, please let me know…The city / country you’re tuning in from!How Jason Gui’s story has inspired you! And, your favorite part of this episode!Tell me the questions you’d like me to ask future Forbes 30 Under 30 Members! GUEST INFO: Jason Gui – Co-Founder of VueCONTACT: Twitter @jason1081 and Instagram @jason1081nzWEBSITE: http://vueglasses.com/COUPON CODE DISCOUNT for audience: PHILSPODCAST for $30 offHOST INFO: Phil MichaelsSOCIAL: @iamphilmichaelsYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/philmichaelsPODCAST WEBSITE: www.philwithF30.comPHIL’s WEBSITE: www.iamphilmichaels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

041 | "World's 1st Female Pro Gamer Ever" (Bonnie at Bungie - creators of Halo video game)

Today’s guest on the “Phil with F30” podcast is Bonnie Burton – Video Game Producer at Bungie Forbes List: USAYear: 2020Category: GamesAt age 12, Bonnie Burton became the 1st Female Pro Gamer Ever! It started as a family bonding event, with Bonnie and her brothers traveling from city to city in an unknown phenomenon–playing computer and console games in live tournaments. It was the early stages of Esports that we know today.The game industry, not always female-friendly, eventually welcomed Bonnie when she pursued one of her passions-working for Bungie. That company has the team that created the famous video game Halo, one of the all-time highest-grossing media franchises.Today she works at Bungie on the Destiny franchise.In our conversation, Bonnie shares her journey including:How she started the journey to playing Halo at home, to competitive tournaments.Her approach to working in a male-dominated industry.Using powerful mantras to direct her focus to achieve goals.How coaching affects her life and those she coaches.Bonnie also shared how she pursued her goal of being hired in a very competitive industry. I hope you enjoy her story as she continues to expand her goals and inspire other gamers. “Under 30 Seconds Round”1. What is the book you’ve gifted more often than any other book, and why?Coaching for High Performance, Sarah CookLearned Optimism, Martin E.P. Seligman2. What’s one of the best investments and one of the worst investments you’ve ever made and why?Best - Coaching programs. I didn’t realize the impact it would have on my life.Worst - I’d buy a better couch that isn’t cheap. You’re going to spend a lot of time on it.3. What’s the most impactful thing you do in your Morning routine and the most impactful thing you do in your Evening routine?AM - I wake up and immediately drink water.PM - I use an app to remind me of what I am grateful for that day or in general.4. Pretend you won the Peter Thiel Fellowship and you were going to get money to start a business instead of go to college, what’s the very first thing you’d do to start a new business?I’d spend time researching more about how health is linked to “gaming” abilities. I’d set up a coaching practice for gamers so they can be their best.5. What’s something you never knew you needed?A digital wellness timer that’s on my phone. It limits the time I can be on social media.In the REVIEW SECTION, please let me know…The city / country you’re tuning in from!How Bonnie Burton’s story has inspired you! And, your favorite part of this episode!Tell me the questions you’d like me to ask future Forbes 30 Under 30 Members! GUEST INFO: Bonnie Burton – Video Game Producer of Bungie CONTACT: Twitter @BonnieXburton and Instagram @BonnieXburtonWEBSITE: PERSONAL: https://bonnieburtoncoaching.as.me/COMPANY: https://www.bungie.net/HOST INFO: Phil MichaelsSOCIAL: @iamphilmichaelsYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/philmichaelsPODCAST WEBSITE: www.philwithF30.comPHIL’s WEBSITE: www.iamphilmichaels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

040 | "Creator of UK's Largest Energy Storage Site" (Marek at Fluence)

Today’s guest on the “Phil with F30” podcast is Marek Kubik – Market Director of FluenceForbes List: EuropeYear: 2017Category: Industry (Energy)Marek Kubik is a recognized influencer and leader in the energy industry. Early in his career, Marek had an instrumental role in developing the 10MW Kilroot Energy Storage Array. It was the first utility-scale commercial battery energy storage project in Europe, and one of the largest systems in the world.Marek is a director and founding member of energy storage tech powerhouse Fluence, a company that delivers a fleet of nearly 2000MW of energy storage solutions on six continents.Marek has a passion for accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. And he’s great at putting high-tech issues in easy-to-understand terms.In our conversation we discussed energy storage:What it is.How it solves the problem of limited fossil fuels.How it can quickly reduce emissions leading to climate change.Understanding grid infrastructure and how to reimagine it.The joint venture with Siemens and an alternative method of supporting entrepreneurs. You can read more of Marek’s thought leadership ideas on LinkedIn. Enjoy the show!“Under 30 Seconds Round”1. What is the book you’ve gifted more often than any other book, and why?Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman. It’s a fascinating insight into human psychology.2. What’s one of the best investments and one of the worst investments you’ve ever made and why?Best - My Apple watch. It’s great for data collection.Worst - A gym membership. I found other tools to exercise that lead to my exercising more.3. What’s the most impactful thing you do in your Morning and Evening routines?AM - I make my bed first thing in the morning because of the science of doing this task every day.PM - I shut off my phone before bed because I’m a workaholic.4. Pretend you won the Peter Thiel Fellowship and you were going to get money to start a business instead of going to college, what’s the very first thing you’d do to start a new business?I’d explore my interest in sustainable aviation.5. What’s something you never knew you needed?Flight radar. I like how you can track the plane and figure out where it is so I know ahead of time if it’s delayed.In the REVIEW SECTION, please let me know…The city / country you’re tuning in from!How Marek Kubik’s story has inspired you! And, your favorite part of this episode!Tell me the questions you’d like me to ask future Forbes 30 Under 30 Members! GUEST INFO: Marek Kubik – Market Director - FluenceCONTACT: Twitter @mlkubik and Instagram @goodsophismWEBSITE: http://www.fluenceenergy.com/HOST INFO: Phil MichaelsSOCIAL: @iamphilmichaelsYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/philmichaelsPODCAST WEBSITE: www.philwithF30.comPHIL’s WEBSITE: www.iamphilmichaels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

039 | "Founder of PF Changs Invested in this Chef, from Yale" (Lucas at Junzi Kitchen)

Today’s guest on the “Phil with F30” podcast is Lucas Sin – Chef of Junzi KitchenForbes List: USAYear: 2020Category: Food & DrinkIt was his Asian parents’ dream to send him to the U.S. for higher education so he didn’t end up working in some low paying kitchen. So it’s ironic that this son left Hong Kong, went to Yale, and returned to a Chinese kitchen. Lucas Sin, Chef of Junzi Kitchen, has four locations in NY City and New Haven, Connecticut. Lucas raised over $5-million in funding, including an investment from the co-founder of PF Changs.Lucas’s recipe for success is based on his curiosity about American Chinese cuisine with a dash of cognitive science!In our conversation Lucas shares: The importance of apprenticing-scrubbing dishes and working your way up.Searching for nuances of Chinese American food.Being quick to abandon things that don’t work or improve it, so it does.Understanding the customer experience.With ingenuity and quick pivoting, Junzi Kitchen stayed open during the pandemic. Lucas organized a system to work with existing programs and invited other restaurants to feed front-line workers with safe and scalable ways that meet hospital standards. He continues feeding workers by taking donations.Consider making a donation. And if you get the opportunity, eat more fried noodles–Junzi’s Chow Mein. It’s really good! “Under 30 Seconds Round”1. What is the book you’ve gifted more often than any other book, and why?Lydia Davis books.  She packs an immense amount of meaning in a few sentences in her short stories.2. What’s one of the best investments and one of the worst investments you’ve ever made and why?Best - Exercise resistance bands.Worst - An air fryer.3. What’s the most impactful thing you do in your Morning and Evening routines?I don’t have a morning or evening routine. I have a coffee machine that wakes me up better than an alarm clock.4. Pretend you won the Peter Thiel Fellowship and you were going to get money to start a business instead of going to college, what’s the very first thing you’d do to start a new business?I believe in going to school.  It made me a more curious and empathetic being.  I’d also invest in real-life work experience.5. What’s something you never knew you needed?Espresso, Aero Press, and drip coffee machines.In the REVIEW SECTION, please let me know…The city / country you’re tuning in from!How Lucas Sin’s story has inspired you! And, your favorite part of this episode!Tell me the questions you’d like me to ask future Forbes 30 Under 30 Members! GUEST INFO: Lucas Sin – Chef of Junzi KitchenCONTACT: Twitter @chinesechipotle & Instagram @lucas.sinWEBSITE: http://www.junzi.kitchen/COUPON CODE DISCOUNT for audience: MAKE A DONATION:  https://www.junzi.kitchen/shareamealHOST INFO: Phil MichaelsSOCIAL: @iamphilmichaelsYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/philmichaelsPODCAST WEBSITE: www.philwithF30.comPHIL’s WEBSITE: www.iamphilmichaels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices