It all begins with an idea.

Explore The Entrepreneur in You mini-series: insightful interviews with successful entrepreneurs, and expert advice on business formation, trademarks, patents, and more. Empower your journey with the tools and stories to turn your ideas into reality.

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  • Season 1 Episode 1 -Charlie X. Shi
    • 10/18/21

    Season 1 Episode 1 -Charlie X. Shi

    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.

  • Season 1 Episode 2- PBL Panel
    • 10/29/21

    Season 1 Episode 2- PBL Panel

    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.

  • Season 1 Episode 3- Pitch Competition Panel
    • 10/29/21

    Season 1 Episode 3- Pitch Competition Panel

    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.

  • Season 1 Episode 5 - Octavia Racy
    • 10/18/21

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Octavia Racy

    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.

  • Season 1 Episode 6 - RJ Walker
    • 1/10/25

    Season 1 Episode 6 - RJ Walker

    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.

  • Season 1 Episode 7- MaryAnn Andrews
    • 1/10/25

    Season 1 Episode 7- MaryAnn Andrews

    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.

  • Season 1 Episode 8- Joe Badger
    • 1/10/25

    Season 1 Episode 8- Joe Badger

    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.

  • Season 1 Episode 9 - Intellectual Property Attorney Discusses How to Get Our Concept to Fruition
    • 1/10/25

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Intellectual Property Attorney Discusses How to Get Our Concept to Fruition

    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.