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Auteur(s): Terrance Orr & Ilya Tabakh
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 EIR Live brings you invaluable lessons straight from Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) who have been in the trenches. Hosted by seasoned EIRs Terrance Orr and Ilya Tabakh, each episode offers actionable insights and real-world strategies as guests share their personal journeys, successes, and hard-earned lessons. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur in residence, venture builder, or innovation leader, you'll gain practical knowledge from those actively shaping industries. Tune in to learn directly from the experts and empower your own entrepreneurial journey.©️2025 EIR Live Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • Episode 12 - From Entrepreneur to EIR Enabler with Mia Bennett

    Episode 12 - From Entrepreneur to EIR Enabler with Mia Bennett
    Aug 26 2025
    In this episode of EIR Live, hosts Ilya Tabakh and Terrance Orr sit down with Mia Bennett, a serial entrepreneur turned EIR enabler who has transformed from management consultant to venture builder to leading 120+ entrepreneurs at Oneday. With over 25 years of experience spanning corporate innovation at Citi Ventures and PwC, impact entrepreneurship at Zinc VC, and building 40+ products across multiple startups, Mia shares her unique journey through the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in residence roles. She reveals how a 4 AM cold email changed her career trajectory, why relationships are 15-year investments, and how she's revolutionizing entrepreneurship education by making it accessible to everyone—from medical doctors to people who never touched a college campus. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in corporate innovation, venture building, or understanding how diverse perspectives create entrepreneurial magic.Chapters[00:00:00] Cold Open - The 4 AM Email That Changed Everything[00:01:25] Episode Introduction[00:01:35] Guest Introduction & Background[00:03:19] From Consultant to Entrepreneur - Making the Jump[00:07:04] Management Consulting Lessons - Relationships Matter[00:14:56] Building an Agency - 30 Failed Proposals to Success[00:24:08] First EIR Role at Citi Ventures[00:29:29] Impact Entrepreneurship at Zinc VC[00:46:34] Joining Oneday - From 2 Hours to Head of Faculty[00:53:08] Building a Network of 120+ EIRs[00:58:15] The Power of Diverse Networks[01:02:35] Long-term Relationships & 15-Year Connections[01:06:32] Call to Action & Connect with Mia[01:07:27] Hidden Talent - Spanish Property Development[01:10:27] Host Reflection - The Onion EpisodeKey TakeawaysEIR roles find you, you don't find them - These positions are typically created specifically for individuals based on their unique skills and network, not posted as traditional job openings.Relationships are decades-long investments - Mia's first employee from 15 years ago is now a founder she works with again, demonstrating the compound value of professional relationships.Diversity is a superpower in entrepreneurship - Oneday's cohorts include everyone from medical doctors to people without degrees, creating an environment where everyone gets humbled and learns.Impact ventures require more patience than commercial ones - Social entrepreneurship needs longer timelines and government support, but persistence eventually pays off.Speed and partnerships beat traditional RFPs for small players - After 30 failed proposals, one creative partnership transformed Mia's struggling agency into a success.Notable Quotes[00:03:35] Mia Bennett: "I ended up in a role that I absolutely loved, great team, great projects. And I felt if I don't make the jump, I will never leave."[00:17:10] Mia Bennett: "After we did about 30 [proposals], I didn't get anything. I was like, that's it. I am NOT doing any more proposals."[00:41:46] Terrance Orr: "Usually your EIR role is created for you or it finds you. You don't find it."[00:40:27] Ilya Tabakh: "This is sort of the concept of the ten or fifteen year overnight success... the story you get directly and what could have gone wrong, how high were the highs, how low were the lows is completely different than the TechCrunch article."[01:03:22] Mia Bennett: "A lot of these relationships last... my very first employee when I was at the agency, fast forward fifteen years, he's a founder of a really interesting Microsoft. I'm now working with him again."Organizations & Resources MentionedOneday - Entrepreneurship MBA program (https://www.oneday.org/)Citi Ventures - Corporate innovation arm of CitigroupD10X - Citi Ventures' incubator programZinc VC - Impact-focused venture builder (https://www.zinc.vc/)PwC - Professional services firm where Mia built emerging tech practiceIBM - Where Mia received initial consulting trainingMach49 - Venture building firm mentioned by TerranceSAP.iO - SAP's venture studio programEMC - IT infrastructure company where Terrance received sales trainingBook: "This Diary Will Change Your Life" by BenrikBook: "The Almanac of Naval Ravikant" - Mentioned by Ilya🔗 Connect with Mia Bennett▪️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miabennett ▪️ Twitter/X: https://x.com/miaotsoa🔗 Connect with EIR Live▪️ Terrance Orr on LinkedIn: /in/terranceorr ▪️ Ilya Tabakh on LinkedIn: /in/ilyatabakh ▪️ Website: https://eir.live (sign up for early access) ▪️ LinkedIn: /company/eirlive ▪️ YouTube: @eirlive ▪️ Twitter/X: @LiveEIR ▪️ Suggest Guest: https://forms.gle/FQrBHoM3sU18gF3y8 (00:00) - Cold Open - The 4 AM Email That Changed Everything (01:25) - Episode Introduction (01:35) - Guest Introduction & Background (03:19) - From Consultant to Entrepreneur - Making the Jump (07:04) - Management Consulting Lessons - Relationships Matter (14:56) - Building an Agency - 30 Failed Proposals to Success (24:08) - First EIR Role at Citi Ventures (29:29) - ...
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    1 h et 15 min
  • Episode 11 - The Mechanics of Innovation with Rachel Burton

    Episode 11 - The Mechanics of Innovation with Rachel Burton
    Jul 15 2025
    In this engaging episode of EIR Live, Rachel Burton, an accomplished entrepreneur, innovator, and biofuels expert, shares her remarkable journey from mechanic to leading authority in bioenergy and innovation. Rachel discusses how her unconventional path—starting with agriculture and mechanics—led to founding Piedmont Biofuels, pioneering sustainability initiatives, and later influencing global bioenergy commercialization strategies at Novozymes. With vivid anecdotes, Rachel emphasizes the importance of risk-taking, problem-solving through innovation, and the essential role of water infrastructure in industrial processes. Entrepreneurs, innovators, and educators will find her insights invaluable as she navigates from hands-on problem-solving to strategic innovation roles within large corporations and academia. This conversation underscores the power of charting one's own path and embracing the unexpected opportunities that arise along the entrepreneurial journey.Chapters:[00:00:00] Introduction & Key Takeaways Preview[00:07:29] Guest Introduction & Networking Connections[00:08:45] Rachel's Accidental Entry into Entrepreneurship[00:13:37] From Transmission Repair to Trade School[00:17:11] The Early Biofuels Industry Landscape[00:21:14] Scaling from Pilot to Commercial Production[00:25:00] Innovation Born from Water Infrastructure Challenges[00:29:08] Transition to Novozymes & Corporate Culture Shock[00:32:47] Pace Differences: Startup vs. Corporate[00:36:23] Becoming an EIR at UNC Chapel Hill[00:39:24] The Role of Connective Tissue in Innovation[00:43:50] Academic vs. Commercial Incentive Alignment[00:46:47] North Carolina's Collaborative Ecosystem[00:51:11] Evolution of the EIR Role & Venture Studios[00:54:12] Teaching Entrepreneurship with AI Tools[00:56:51] Dream EIR Opportunities in AgTech & Biotech[00:58:32] Reshaping the PhD Experience for Innovation[01:02:16] Building a Home Lab During COVID[01:04:55] Connecting with Rachel & Closing ThoughtsKey Takeaways:Innovation often arises from necessity—embrace problems as opportunities.Taking unconventional paths can lead to pioneering opportunities in emerging sectors.Collaboration between academia, industry, and entrepreneurship fosters robust innovation ecosystems.Effective entrepreneurs navigate both startup and corporate cultures adeptly.Venture studios provide critical support for deep-tech startups, significantly accelerating innovation and commercialization.Notable Quotes:"If you're a startup founder, you don't really know any other pace." [00:00:51] – Rachel Burton"Necessity is my favorite driver for innovation." [00:28:40] – Ilya Tabakh"There's something special about North Carolina as a state where they want to work with each other." [00:46:47] – Terrance Orr"Farmers in many countries are natural innovators because necessity being the mother of invention." [01:04:03] – Rachel BurtonOrganizations & Resources Mentioned:Piedmont Biofuels - https://x.com/piedmontbiofuelNovozymes (now Novonesis) - https://www.novozymes.com/enActivate Fellows - https://www.activate.org/Flagship Pioneering - https://www.flagshippioneering.com/ProcessWerx - https://processwerx.com/North Carolina Ecosystem Resources:Research Triangle Park (RTP) - https://www.rtp.org/UNC Kickstart Venture Services - https://innovate.unc.edu/startup-accelerators-and-venture-services/kickstart-venture-services/NC IDEA - https://ncidea.org/North Carolina Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) - https://cednc.org/University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - https://www.unc.edu/Duke University - https://duke.edu/NC State University - https://www.ncsu.edu/Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) - https://www.ncsbc.net/Connect with Rachel Burton:LinkedInConnect with EIR Live:Terrance Orr on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terranceorrIlya Tabakh on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ilyatabakhWebsite: eir.liveLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/eirliveYouTube: youtube.com/@EIRLiveTwitter: twitter.com/EIRLive_showSuggest Guest (00:00) - Introduction & Key Takeaways Preview (07:29) - Guest Introduction & Networking Connections (08:45) - Rachel's Accidental Entry into Entrepreneurship (13:37) - From Transmission Repair to Trade School (17:11) - The Early Biofuels Industry Landscape (21:14) - Scaling from Pilot to Commercial Production (25:00) - Innovation Born from Water Infrastructure Challenges (29:08) - Transition to Novozymes & Corporate Culture Shock (32:47) - Pace Differences: Startup vs. Corporate (36:23) - Becoming an EIR at UNC Chapel Hill (39:24) - The Role of Connective Tissue in Innovation (43:50) - Academic vs. Commercial Incentive Alignment (46:47) - North Carolina's Collaborative Ecosystem (51:11) - Evolution of the EIR Role & Venture Studios (54:12) - Teaching Entrepreneurship with AI Tools (56:51) - Dream EIR Opportunities in AgTech & Biotech (58:32) - Reshaping the PhD Experience for Innovation (02:16) - Building a Home Lab During COVID (04:55) - Connecting with ...
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    1 h et 6 min
  • Episode 10 - Resident Weirdos & Computational Curiosity with Sam Arbesman

    Episode 10 - Resident Weirdos & Computational Curiosity with Sam Arbesman
    Jun 10 2025
    Meet Sam Arbesman, Lux Capital's pioneering Scientist in Residence who has spent over a decade redefining what it means to be "in residence" at a venture capital firm. With a PhD in computational biology and a background spanning complex systems and network science, Sam represents a new breed of venture capitalist—one who follows curiosity rather than convention. In this fascinating conversation, Sam shares his journey from "Little Sam" in Buffalo tinkering with Commodore computers to becoming the connective tissue between cutting-edge science and frontier technology investments. Learn how his grandfather's science fiction collection shaped his worldview, why being a "weirdo" in organizations is valuable, and how he uses an undirected, curiosity-driven approach to identify breakthrough opportunities. Don't miss his upcoming book "The Magic of Code" releasing June 10th.Chapters [00:00:00] Cold Open - "Send Me Your Weirdos" [00:00:41] Introduction - First Scientist in Residence [00:02:08] Little Sam's Origins - Grandfather's Influence & Science Fiction [00:03:36] Early Technology Exposure - Commodore VIC-20 [00:05:32] Internet Access & Academic Journey [00:07:24] Complex Systems & Interdisciplinary Fellowship [00:08:38] Pursuing the "Weird Thing" - Dissertation Without Biology [00:15:10] Curiosity-Driven Exploration & Library Adventures [00:17:58] Writing for Popular Audiences - The Half-Life of Facts [00:21:23] Leaving Academia [00:25:09] Becoming Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital [00:30:53] Day-to-Day Role - Surveying Science & Technology [00:33:41] Upstream vs Downstream Investment Work [00:37:24] Outlier Roles in Organizations [00:39:48] Hedgehogs vs Foxes - Different Thinking Styles [00:43:26] Evaluating Ideas - Following Excitement [00:46:46] Dark Night of the Soul - Career Transition [00:51:51] Creating Outlier Roles [00:55:18] Networks Beat Knowledge in Venture Capital [00:56:52] Science Fiction Authors & Startups [00:59:12] Advice for GPs - Finding Your Own Weirdos [01:02:11] The Magic of Code - June 10th Release [01:06:32] Book Recommendations [01:10:50] Post-Episode ReflectionKey TakeawaysEmbrace Being the "Weirdo" [00:37:24] - Organizations need outlier roles filled by people who don't fit traditional categories. These boundary-spanners identify opportunities specialists miss.Follow Curiosity, Not Systems [00:37:24] - In high-dimensional search spaces, undirected exploration focused on "interestingness" yields better results than systematic approaches.Networks Trump Knowledge [00:55:18] - The breadth and depth of your network across different domains provides more value in venture capital than deep expertise alone.Create Your Own Role [00:50:24] - Non-traditional positions rarely have job postings. You must proactively craft these opportunities with organizations that understand their value.Think Like a Fox [00:39:48] - In rapidly changing environments, generalists who connect insights across domains outperform specialists focused on one area.Notable Quotes[00:49:28] "I've become this weird, hyper generalist that is so far removed from any specific expertise that I no longer have any value to any organization." - Sam Arbesman[00:56:43] "The real coin of the realm in venture is the depth and breadth of your network." - Sam Arbesman[00:37:37] "If everyone becomes so busy and specialized that they don't have bandwidth for exploration, the organization might not be as resilient." - Sam Arbesman[01:07:04] "Send me your weirdos, like just interesting people, interesting ideas, things that don't fit. This is my catnip." - Sam ArbesmanResources MentionedLux Capital: https://www.luxcapital.com/Kauffman Foundation: https://www.kauffman.org/Santa Fe Institute: https://www.santafe.edu/The Half-Life of Facts by Samuel ArbesmanOvercomplicated by Samuel ArbesmanThe Magic of Code (June 10)Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned by Kenneth Stanley & Joel LehmanInventing the Renaissance by Ada PalmerThe Baroque Cycle by Neal StephensonIdea Machines podcast by Ben ReinhartConnect with Sam Arbesman:WebsiteLinkedInNewsletter: The Cabinet of WondersPodcast: The Orthogonal BetConnect with EIR Live:Terrance Orr on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terranceorrIlya Tabakh on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ilyatabakhWebsite: eir.liveLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/eirliveYouTube: youtube.com/@EIRLiveTwitter: twitter.com/EIRLive_showSuggest Guest (00:00) - Cold Open - "Send Me Your Weirdos" (00:41) - Introduction - First Scientist in Residence (02:08) - Little Sam's Origins - Grandfather's Influence & Science Fiction (03:36) - Early Technology Exposure - Commodore VIC-20 (05:32) - Internet Access & Academic Journey (07:24) - Complex Systems & Interdisciplinary Fellowship (08:38) - Pursuing the "Weird Thing" - Dissertation Without Biology (15:10) - Curiosity-Driven Exploration & Library Adventures (17:58) - Writing for Popular Audiences - The Half-Life of Facts (21:23) - Leaving Academia (25:09) - Becoming ...
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    1 h et 16 min
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