020: Oxford, Cape Town, and back again
Oxford, Cape Town, and back again!
Brandon Giella and Parker Smith are back for episode 20 of the Snapmarket podcast, this time sharing their experiences from a recent trip spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
From the Skoll World Forum in Oxford discussing ethical AI, to redemptive entrepreneurship with the Praxis crew, to building relationships and making memories with their South African Snapmarket team in Cape Town—their travels proved enriching for the company and for themselves personally.
Key Highlights:
- Brandon and Parker's extensive travels, visiting four continents and engaging in global forums.
- Summary of Parker's panel on ethical AI at the Skoll World Forum, featuring leaders from diverse sectors.
- The significance of Africa's growth and investment potential as discussed at the forum.
- The redemptive framework guiding their team's operations.
- Personal reflections on getting to know the team in person, and the impact of Snapmarket's growth on their team members' lives.
- A lighthearted recount of their South African adventures.
Quotes:
- " I can't overstate enough how significant it is to spend time together as a team that's remote. " – Parker Smith
- "Praxis is one of the best frameworks for thinking about entrepreneurship and business building." - Brandon Giella
- "It just felt really real and raw for me." – Brandon Giella
- "The world is really big and whatever you're imagining, it's way bigger than that." – Parker Smith
