In this episode, Andrea Hopelain, GM and SVP of Publishing at EA Sports, discusses her career in the entertainment, media, gaming, and sports industry. She focuses on emotional connections with fans and the intersection of entertainment and sports participation. She also shares insights on engaging with Gen Z and Gen A, brand changes, innovation, and the role of women in sports and gaming.

Key Takeaways:

• How to stay closely connected with large-scale audiences
• The impact of Gen Z and Gen A on brand engagement and innovation
• Unique challenges and opportunities in the gaming & sports industry for gender advancement

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Andrea Hopelain (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahopelain/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, Zoia Kozakov, the host of the WIN/WIN podcast and Head of Device Digital Wallets @ JPMorgan Chase, shares her journey of launching the podcast and how it has shaped her, along with how she’s evolved throughout her career. Zoia emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset and continuously learning and growing, talking about the shift in her definition of success and power, focusing on being true to herself and embracing her vision.

Key takeaways:

• Using a passion project as an entrepreneurial experience to broaden horizons and solve problems
• Defining success and power on your own terms, while embracing your true self and vision
• How to navigate change and give yourself and others grace during transitions
• Why softening and being present can lead to a deeper connection with oneself and others.

Learn more:

• Lizzie Azzolino (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzieazzolino/
• Zoia Kozakov (Guest): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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In this episode, Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder and CEO of Tiny Health, shares her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges she faced in building her startups. She discusses her experience as a first-time founder and the lessons she learned from her first company and its acquisition process. In a conversation focused on both Cheryl's trajectory and her experience building Tiny Health, a microbiome testing the episode reveals the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs and how they can approach growth and expansion for their ventures.

Key takeaways:

• Adapting the startup ecosystem to the local culture is crucial for success.
• Passion and a mission-driven approach are key to overcoming challenges and building a successful company.
• Raising funds from a position of strength and being disciplined with spending can lead to better outcomes.
• Building credibility and partnerships are critical for ventures in the healthcare industry.

Learn more:

• Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
• Cheryl Sew Hoy (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylyeoh/
• Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co

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