What does it really take to become a great founder in today’s fast-changing business world?🌎 You’ll hear real insights from someone who’s lived it—both as a startup founder and as a venture capital deal team lead.

On this episode of Nexus at UCF, host Natalie Broadhurst sits down with Diego Rivera, a venture capital deal team lead at Capital Key Ventures and founder of Dr. Sports and Athletics, to explore what makes a great founder and how early-stage decision-making shapes the future of business. From resilience and adaptability to avoiding common startup mistakes, this conversation dives deep into innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of venture capital in today’s entrepreneurial landscape.

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📊 College of Business on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucf-college-of-business/posts/?feedView=all
🌐 UCF Website: https://www.ucf.edu/
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How do you build a culture that shapes tomorrow’s leaders? 🌱

In this episode of Nexus at UCF, host Natalie Broadhurst sits down with Dean Sheila of the Burnett Honors College and Dean Marty, Senior Associate Dean of the Burnett Honors College, to explore the culture within the College, how leadership influences student growth, and how community-driven environments mirror successful business cultures. From developing personal and professional skills to fostering collaborative and innovative spaces, this conversation dives into leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of organizational culture in shaping future business talent.

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💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nexusatucf
📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nexusatucf
🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@nexusatucf
▶️ More episodes: https://youtube.com/@nexusatucf
🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.

🔗 Connect with UCF
🏛️ College of Business Website: https://business.ucf.edu/
📊 College of Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucf-college-of-business/posts/?feedView=all
⭐Burnett Honors College Website: https://honors.ucf.edu/
💫Burnett Honors College LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/burnett-honors-college/posts/?feedView=all
🌐 UCF Website: https://www.ucf.edu/
💼 UCF on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-central-florida/posts/?feedView=all

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How do creative marketing and branded experiences shape real-world connections in a digital age? ✨

In this episode of Nexus at UCF, host Dwayne Jones sits down with Dean Caravelis, CEO, author, and mentor, to explore how immersive brand experiences and creative campaigns are reshaping the future of business. From leveraging branded merchandise to spark connection to building authentic offline communities in a digital world, this conversation dives deep into innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of marketing and brand strategy.

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💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nexusatucf
📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nexusatucf
🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@nexusatucf
▶️ More episodes: https://youtube.com/@nexusatucf
🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.

🔗 Connect with UCF
🏛️ College of Business Website: https://business.ucf.edu/
📊 College of Business on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucf-college-of-business/posts/?feedView=all

🌐 UCF Website: https://www.ucf.edu/
💼 UCF on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-central-florida/posts/?feedView=all

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🌐 Blezoo Website: https://blezoo.com/
📖 Dean’s Book: https://a.co/d/cbyHaKO
🎵 Dean’s Mixtapes: https://www.mixcloud.com/graphtek/

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