In this video Mike Kasin breaks down trademarks, what they are, when they are needed, who might need one.
In this video Mike Kasin breaks down the confusing area of patents into the basic information a business owner might need when deciding whether or not to pursue a patent.
this video Mike Kasin breaks down copyrights, their uses, and who may need one.
n this episode, Mike Kasin explains the financial benefits, specifically for tax filing, of a Limited Liability Company compared with a Corporation or a Partnership.
In this episode, Mike Kasin speaks with Suzanne Borders, the CEO and co-founder of BadVR. BadVR is an immersive data visualization platform that helps businesses identify areas of inefficiency within a business model. Suzanne speaks on the beginnings of BadVR and shares advice for other women in a male-dominated career path.
In this episode, Mike Kasin joins John Matthesen, a DVC professor and an expert on regenerative agriculture and urban farming. John Matthesen shares the Lean Startup Method and other valuable tips on how to create an environmentally friendly business.
In this episode, Mike Kasin interviews Christina Weed, Xavier Nazario, and Michael Miller on the rising hemp industry. The discussion focuses on the stigmatization of industrial hemp as well as the benefits of being up-to-date on new technology.
In this episode, Mike Kasin speaks with Alfredo Mathew, a small business owner, and educator with a passion for teaching young entrepreneurs. Alfredo Mathew shares some advice for increasing diversity in public education as well as valuable advertising and marketing tips for upcoming entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Mike Kasin interviews the winning group of Diablo Valley College’s 2022 Pirhana Pool Pitch Competition where students are encouraged to come up with an idea and try and convince judges to pick their company as the best or most likely to be profitable. This group, consisting of Greg Kasin, Meredith Slater, Rajan Vasudevan, and John Matthesen, came together to form the company Farm2Smoothies and they share how they found success within the competition.
In the episode, Mike Kasin speaks with Martha Laham, an educator at Diablo Valley College and author of the book ‘Made Up: How the Beauty Industry Manipulates Consumers, Preys on Women’s Insecurities, and Promotes Unattainable Beauty Standards.’ Martha Laham shares advice for advertising and branding a product while also taking a look at the more sinister ways marketing can be used, particularly through the beauty industry.
In this episode, Mike Kasin speaks with PJ Quesada, a serial entrepreneur with plenty of business experience. Today he shares his best advice on branding and marketing techniques and how to properly use your business to accomplish the goal of helping one’s community.
In this episode, Mike Kasin speaks with Ryan Buckley, author of ‘The Parallel Entrepreneur: How to Start and Run B2B Businesses while Keeping your Day Job.’ Ryan Buckley is also a serial entrepreneur and uses his expertise to share the importance of pivoting goals as your business grows or changes.
In this video, we will cover how do we develop concept to fruition? How do we actually get an idea on the shelf?
Mike Petrin, Intellectual Property Attorney, discusses how Intellectual Property is a part of the law that covers intellectual assets that people generate.
Inventor Joe Badger, founder of the start up JOEBOTICS Inc., shows us his newly patented product, "The Badger Box". His goal is to make robotics as simple and easy to use as much as possible. He discusses how he patented his product, his pre-production, and why he chose to leave a well established career to focus on his new entrepreneurial ventures.
Mary Ann Andrews discusses her product, Pill Rite, and how she designed & patented it. After hiring a PR Agent she was able to show PillRite on GoodMorning America which led to 1000's of products sold.
In this episode, Mike Kasin talks with RJ Walker, the CEO and founder of RJ Computer Consulting. RJ Walker touches on his past work experience, how he started his current entrepreneurial pursuits including incorporating his business, and the importance of community service to a local business.
In this episode. Mike Kasin interviews a panel of Diablo Valley College business professors to learn about the Pitch Competition and other educational opportunities found on DVC’s campus. Students can find valuable advice for executing a business plan and taking a product from an idea to market.
In this episode, Mike Kasin is joined by members of Diablo Valley College’s Phi Beta Lambda group. This group provides DVC students with educational and social networking opportunities to further their business connections and hopefully prepare them well for future entrepreneurship endeavors. The panel consists of PBL’s acting officers from the 2020-2021 school year as well as general members of the organization.
In this episode, Mike Kasin interviews Octavia Racy, a recent entrepreneur in the fashion industry. Octavia Racy shares the beginning steps to creating her online streetwear company, Limbani, including finding product vendors and implementing unique branding concepts with visual elements.
In this episode, Charlie Shi speaks about his diverse educational background and how his cultural knowledge has helped his business literacy. He goes on to give advice to international students and those teaching them important techniques and opportunities to allow foreign students to thrive in entrepreneurship prospects.
In this episode, Mike Kasin interviews Linda Tran, a multifaceted data science leader with expertise in finance. Through organizations such as DVC, NASDAQ, Cascade, and Intuit, Linda Tran educates many aspiring entrepreneurs on the importance of financial literacy within business.
In this episode, Mike Kasin interviews Kevin Powell, a serial entrepreneur and Diablo Valley College professor with a passion for helping businesses process cost analysis. Kevin Powell, due to his diverse background in business, has and shares his extensive knowledge of how to effectively cut costs within a business model and maintain a larger profit margin.
In this episode, Mike Kasin speaks with Davis Clute, CEO and co-founder of Hiccapop. Raised in an environment that bred innovation, Davis Clute speaks of his beginning product design idea for Hiccapop as well as sharing advice for new entrepreneurs on how to properly take multiple products to market successfully.
In this episode, Mike Kasin speaks with Candy Pierce, the executive director of CASA in Solano County. The CASA organization, also known as Court Appointed Special Advocate, works closely with foster children to provide a stable support system for youth who will advocate for their needs. Pierce shares her best tips and tricks for public speaking and building a stable career.
In this episode, Mike Kasin talks to John Matthesen, a professor at DVC and a mentor for the winning group of the 2022 Piranha Pool Pitch Competition. This competition educates participating students on how successfully to take a product to market and many tips for branding a business.
