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Episode 12: From Entrepreneur to EIR Enabler


Episode 12: From Entrepreneur to EIR Enabler


Episode 12: From Entrepreneur to EIR Enabler

Mia Bennett shares her 25-year journey from management consultant to serial entrepreneur to leading 120+ entrepreneurs at Oneday, revealing how failed proposals, creative partnerships, and long-term relationships shaped her path. She explores the evolution of the EIR role, the power of diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems, and why impact ventures require extraordinary patience.

Highlights:

  • How a 4 AM cold email to artists saved a failing agency after 30 rejected proposals

  • Why professional relationships are 15-year investments that compound in value

  • The "rebels" in corporations are your hidden innovation goldmine

  • Building ventures at scale: from 40+ products to managing 120+ entrepreneur-mentors

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What is EIR Live?

What is EIR Live?

What is EIR Live?

EIR Live is a groundbreaking podcast that showcases the diverse journeys of Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) from various sectors. Hosted by industry veterans Terrance Orr and Ilya Tabakh, the podcast aims to provide valuable insights into the entrepreneurial world, featuring real stories, challenges, and successes of leading innovators.

EIR Live is a groundbreaking podcast that showcases the diverse journeys of Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) from various sectors. Hosted by industry veterans Terrance Orr and Ilya Tabakh, the podcast aims to provide valuable insights into the entrepreneurial world, featuring real stories, challenges, and successes of leading innovators.

EIR Live is a groundbreaking podcast that showcases the diverse journeys of Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) from various sectors. Hosted by industry veterans Terrance Orr and Ilya Tabakh, the podcast aims to provide valuable insights into the entrepreneurial world, featuring real stories, challenges, and successes of leading innovators.

Meet Your Hosts

Terrance Orr

A dynamic startup coach and advisor with a passion for mentoring, Terrance has played key roles in various venture firms,

accelerators, and as an EIR at SAP.iO. His experience spans from intrapreneurial ventures at Dell Technologies to being a venture partner, showcasing his broad expertise in driving entrepreneurial success.

Ilya Tabakh

With over fifteen years in the startup ecosystem, Ilya's work at Black & Veatch and his role in pioneering cognitive computing for sports analytics highlight his innovative approach to venture development. His expertise in advising and mentoring in the Climate Tech ecosystem underscores his commitment to innovation and the entrepreneurial journey.

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Unleash your curiosity and ask anything about innovation and entrepreneurship!

Share Thoughts

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Networking

Connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network!

Engage Deeply

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Join Our LinkedIn Community

Knowledge Sharing

Bounce ideas off fellow innovators and gain new perspectives!

Topic Suggestion

Pick the brains of the hosts by suggesting future podcast topics!

Ask Questions

Unleash your curiosity and ask anything about innovation and entrepreneurship!

Share Thoughts

Give your thoughts on past episodes and keep the discussion going!

Networking

Connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network!

Engage Deeply

Our LinkedIn group is the perfect platform for deeper engagement!

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