Renowned for his exceptional ability
to inspire and uplift, Venture Builder Capitalist Terrance Orr
shares profound insights on the transformative power of humility
and the invaluable lessons of mentorship.
In this best-of-episode, we're revisiting one of our favourite
guest interviews. Terrance delves into the depths of his personal
odyssey — from conquering adversities to emerging as a trailblazer
of innovation in the business realm. Explore the transformative
landscape sculpted by AI, unravel the art of compelling narrative
in fundraising endeavors, and delve into the pivotal significance
of customer insights in propelling innovation forward.
Terrance openly discusses pivotal mistakes from his early
career, highlighting the importance of humility and resilience in
navigating setbacks. His perspective on mentorship as a catalyst
for personal and professional growth is equally enlightening.
Explore the significance of fostering workplace environments
that prioritize employee purpose and fulfillment for sustained
organizational success. Terrance’s dedication to creating
opportunities and fostering change will leave you motivated and
equipped with actionable insights.
Tune in to Hiring Matters with Terrance Orr for a journey
filled with inspiration, wisdom, and practical advice.
About our Guest:
Terrance Orr is a dynamic operator and
startup coach with expertise in venture building, product
management, fundraising, and business development across both
startups and large corporations. Propelled by his passion for
mentoring entrepreneurs, Terrance brings energy and focus to the
teams he leads.
He is an active advisor at multiple venture firms, studios, and
accelerators, including Antler, Visible Hands, and High Alpha
Innovation. He is also a member of Nex Cubed’s Investor Advisory
Board, a Startup Mentor at Forum Ventures and WEVE Acceleration,
and an emerging leader in venture capital as recognized by
HBCUvc.
Prior to joining Mach49, Terrance spent time as an
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at SAP.iO — SAP’s venture fund and studio
— where he developed solutions for enterprise software pains
related to supply chain and logistics. He also served as a Venture
Partner at Republic, the full-stack investment platform spun out of
AngelList, and advised early stage companies on business
development and growth at seed accelerator Techstars Chicago.
Before he worked with founders, Terrance was known as an
intrapreneur at Dell Technologies, where he helped launch new
business functions and conceptualize novel business models, and
drove post-merger integration projects during the largest
technology acquisition in history (between Dell and EMC).
Terrance is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Pritzker School
of Law, Johnson & Wales University, and Claflin University.
About Your Host:
Ken Schmitt is the CEO and
founder of TurningPoint Executive Search. He is also the author of
"The Practical Optimist: An Entrepreneur's Journey through Life's
Turning Points". Ken was raised in an entrepreneurial family and
brings a uniquely authentic voice to his podcast, blending life,
family, and business together. Ken is a seasoned expert with almost
three decades of experience in executive recruiting. In his
podcast, he focuses on revealing the secrets of recruiting,
retention, and real HR strategies. The podcast is not preachy,
academic, or theoretical. It provides authentic perspectives on the
challenges, triumphs, and quirks that make the hiring game both
exhilarating and unpredictable. Twice a month, Ken offers tactical
advice and industry insights to empower listeners to navigate the
intricate world of executive recruiting confidently. "Hiring
Matters" is your go-to resource for elevating your hiring game and
equipping you with the tools to build, grow, and lead truly
exceptional teams. Brace yourself for Ken's "Recruiter Rant"
episodes, where he shares unfiltered insights and behind-the-scenes
revelations about the industry's hidden secrets. Get ready to gain
more than expected from this informative and engaging podcast.
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