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May 29, 2025

Validate or Die from a Thousand Cuts

Bootstrapping sounds brave. Until it bleeds you dry. Tyson Nargassans shares what he tells other founders: - Set a funding cap - Treat yourself like a VC - Prove it — or walk away

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May 29, 2025

Tyson Nargassans | Jurassic Capital

What does it really take to build a $10M ARR company, survive a financial crash, pivot through a recession, and still come out on top? On this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Tyson Nargassans — Operating Advisor at Jurassic Capital and Founder and former CEO of…

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May 16, 2025

How Skillmaker.ai Is Changing Lives

Robin Cowie shares the real-world impact of Skillmaker.ai—from saving careers to opening doors for those who were previously overlooked. It’s more than tech—it’s about giving people a future. 🎧 Catch the full episode + links to your favorite podcast platforms → @plifiedceo/ #AI #XR #FutureOfLearning #AmplifiedCEO #RobinCowie #SkillmakerAI #ImmersiveTech

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May 16, 2025

From 2 Years to 25 Days: The Future of Workforce Training

What used to take two years to learn can now be mastered in just 25 days. Robin Cowie, Founder & CEO of Skillmaker.ai, explains how immersive technology and smart glasses are revolutionizing workforce training—especially in the skilled trades. 📍 Full episode + links to your favorite podcast platforms → @plifiedceo/…

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May 16, 2025

The Power of Limitations: How Blair Witch Turned Weaknesses Into Wins

Can limitations actually be your biggest creative advantage? Robin Cowie, producer of The Blair Witch Project, shares how low-budget constraints helped shape one of the most iconic indie films of all time—and how that same mindset powers innovation today. 🎧 Catch the full episode + links to your favorite podcast…

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May 16, 2025

The River That Talked Back: A Glimpse Into AI’s Future

Robin Cowie shares a moment in AI development when a virtual river seemed to respond in a surprisingly human way. It’s a small but telling example of how immersive technology is evolving—and how it might shape the future of learning. 🎧 Full episode + links to your favorite podcast platforms…

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May 16, 2025

How South African Gold Mines Inspired a Hollywood Filmmaker and AI Innovator

🎥 Before The Blair Witch Project, before Skillmaker.AI… it all started in the gold mines of South Africa. Robin Cowie shares the powerful origin story that shaped his love for film—and his future in immersive learning. 📍 Full episode + links to your favorite podcast platforms → https://www.topsailinsider.com/show/amplifiedceo/ #AmplifiedCEO #RobinCowie…

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May 16, 2025

Beer, Pain, and Productivity: Lessons from EA Sports

Robin Cowie shares the surprising strategy that helped him unlock developer productivity while working on Madden NFL at EA. 🎧 Full episode + your favorite platform links: https://www.topsailinsider.com/show/amplifiedceo/

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May 15, 2025

Robin Cowie | Skillmaker.AI

What do The Blair Witch Project, Madden NFL, and cutting-edge workforce training have in common? It's Robin Cowie and in this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe talks to the Founder and CEO of Skillmaker.AI—to explore how immersive tech and AI are reshaping how we train the next generation of…

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May 14, 2025

AI - A Tool for Efficiency or Job Loss

Richard Stroupe of Cape Fear Ventures and Scott Chamberlin of Customers Bank

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May 14, 2025

New Age for Entrepreneurs - Leveraging AI and Venture Options

Richard Stroupe of Cape Fear Ventures and Scott Chamberlin of Customers Bank

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May 14, 2025

Strategic Partner or Capital Allocator?

Richard Stroupe of Cape Fear Ventures and Scott Chamberlin of Customers Bank

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May 14, 2025

The Academic Influence in Innovation Hubs

Richard Stroupe of Cape Fear Ventures and Scott Chamberlin of Customers Bank

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May 14, 2025

Understanding Venture Lending

Richard Stroupe of Cape Fear Ventures and Scott Chamberlin of Customers Bank

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May 14, 2025

Venture Capital Insights - The AI and B2B SaaS Focus

Richard Stroupe of Cape Fear Ventures and Scott Chamberlin of Customers Banks

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May 3, 2025

A Strategic Approach to Due Diligence in Banking

Richard Stroupe of Cape Fear Ventures and Scott Chamberlin of Customers Banks

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May 1, 2025

Scott Chamberlin | Customers Bank

In this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with Scott Chamberlin, Managing Director of Venture Capital Relationships at Customers Bank. With over 25 years of experience in tech banking across Silicon Valley, Boston, Toronto, and now Wilmington, NC, Scott shares his journey from launching startup-focused banking divisions…

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April 14, 2025

The New Silk Road - China's Debt Strategy Unveiled

Richard Stroupe and Gen. Rob Cooley break down China’s global infrastructure investments and what they mean for emerging nations and U.S. interests.

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April 14, 2025

Why U S Businesses Need to Rethink Global IP Strategy

Richard Stroupe and General Rob Cooley discuss the risks of foreign ownership of American intellectual property—and why it’s time to focus on strengthening growth here at home.

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April 14, 2025

Gen Rob Cooley on Leveraging Networks and Trends in the Wilmington Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Richard Stroupe and General Rob Cooley discuss the necessity of participating fully in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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April 14, 2025

Why Entrepreneurs Need Emotional Distance During a Business Exit

Richard Stroupe and General Rob Cooley discuss entrepreneurs' emotional ties to their businesses.

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April 14, 2025

Why America Needs to Bring Manufacturing Back Home

Richard Stroupe and General Rob Cooley discuss bringing manufacturing back to the US.

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April 14, 2025

The Importance of Mentorship

Richard Stroupe and General Rob Cooley discuss mentoring entrepreneurs at different stages in business development.

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April 14, 2025

Patents and Innovation - The Startup Edge Investors Look For

Richard Stroupe and General Rob Cooley discuss Patents and Innovation

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