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Capital Confoes 4 – Teaching as a Finance YouTuber w/ AJ from StraightTalks

October 20, 2021 confoeshost 1:14:11 Comments Off

In this podcast we take you with us on a journey about economics and investing. By being equipped with different perspective we strive to make better and more informed financial decisions. Welcome to Capital Confoes!

In episode 4 we had a conversation with AJ who runs the StraightTalks YouTube channel. He is CFA charter holder and CFP professional working in wealth management as a financial planner.

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Episode Overview

0:00 – Getting AJ on the Podcast
5:01 – CFA and CFP explained
10:16 – Do these certifications translate well into non US markets?
13:22 – Sending out 172 job applications
17:35 – Getting your foot in the door
20:21 – Why wealth management?
22:47 – 401k and other accounts explained
25:30 – Entering the market as a non US individual
28:34 – Stock, bonds and portfolios explained
34:41 – The importance of psychology in investing
41:03 – How do wealth managers generate income?
47:16 – Is there a future for financial planners?
52:26 – Day trading and red flags
57:07 – Starting a YouTube channel
1:04:58 – What academic programs are there for people interested in finance?
1:09:59 – Closing off

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Creative Confoes 012 – Building an Independent Career in Music w/ Jason Herkul

October 13, 2021 confoeshost 46:51M Comments Off

Fresh episode of Creative Confoes with Jason Herkul from Herkules Rekords. He’s a music producer based in Paramaribo, Suriname. Herkules Rekords is a music production entity involved with recording and marketing original releases, corresponding videos and audio engineering services for various platforms, mediums, emerging technologies and digital networks.

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Episode Overview

0:00 – Introduction
2:07 – Starting a music production studio
8:07 – How do you see the landscape of music developing?
10:21 – Monetizing music and sustaining yourself
17:57 – What’s missing for artists to get more international exposure
24:52 – Doing it yourself or outsourcing
29:44 – Collaborating with other artists
32:26 – How would you describe your sound?
35:55 – What’s the best investment you made in the studio?
37:44 – Walk us through your creative process
40:30 – Iconic sounds in other media
43:55 – Closing off

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Capital Confoes 3 – Data Analysis in Finance w/ Kevin Hinds

October 6, 2021 confoeshost 1:16:49 Comments Off

In episode 3 we had a conversation with Kevin Hinds, a Data Analyst who works at one of the big banks in Barbados. We kicked it off with some backstory from Kevin on how he ended up in Data Analysis and then went straight into the relationships data analysis has in the wider economy, especially in the banking sector he works in and how small nations like Barbados and Suriname play their role.

Episode Overview

0:00 – Introductions
1:51 – Coronavirus situation in Barbados
11:39 – Day-to-day work and responsibilities
29:29 – Can we even keep up with the exponential technological developments?
35:58 – Separating correlation from causation
40:36 – Comparing Suriname to New York
44:30 – Maintaining robustness as data becomes more complex
49:01 – Making predictions through the Covid-situation
54:13 – Has security scaled as much as the technology?
57:33 – Attracting investors to Barbados/Suriname
1:07:36 – Scenario: Pension fund liabilities increasing as life expectancy increases
1:13:02 – Closing remarks

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Capital Confoes 2 – Universal Basic Income

September 22, 2021 confoeshost 27:29 Comments Off

In episode 2 we touch a bit on Universal Basic Income (UBI)

Episode Overview

0:00 – Intro and defining UBI
3:22 – Where does UBI money come from?
9:37 – The rich and the poor have equal rights to UBI
14:35 – Eliminating unskilled labor
19:49 – Can UBI work in developed and developing nations?

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Capital Confoes 1 – Minimum Wage

September 9, 2021 confoeshost 31:41 Comments Off

In our very first episode we explore: Minimum Wage

Episode Overview

0:00 – Intro
4:56 – Project based pricing vs hourly rates
7:19 – Benefits of minimum wage
12:30 – The state of minimum wage locally
16:37 – Minimum wage and unemployment
24:14 – Maslow’s hierarchy
28:10 – Closing remarks

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Social Confoes 028 – Ask Me Anything: Diego

July 24, 2021 confoeshost 1:12:30 Comments Off

Jean-luc and Diego have a midyear check-in on the state of #SocialCoTonight, we are doing #SocialConfoes a little differently. Diego Ameerali is doing an AMA (Ask Me Anything), so if you have any questions on creative design, studying abroad, mining #Ethereum, investing in #Veefriends, or something personal instead, this is your chance!

Episode Overview

0:00 – Introduction with fictional characters
4:15 – One concept for a positive impact on humanity
10:56 – Which online platforms does Diego actively use?
12:39 – Earning money online in Suriname
16:12 – Recommendation for people that are ready for financial independence?
18:32 – Things you want to do but haven’t done?
20:08 – If you could turn back time, would you?
22:06 – Podcasting experiences on Social Confoes
30:08 – How do you get guests on podcasts?
32:47 – Making the switch from other platforms to podcasting
38:26 – Stories that people wouldn’t believe?
43:14 – How do you develop the skill to not complain?
45:12 – Where do you get the drive to keep going?
54:36 – What hidden talents do you have?
55:46 – First mobile phone and how often do you switch?
1:02:44 – Biggest success and failures
1:05:33 – What are your values?
1:08:15 – Closing off

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Social Confoes 025 – Leading in JCI, Networking and Scaling an Organization w/ Tyler Hiranaka

July 3, 2021 confoeshost 1:03:54 Comments Off

This week on #SocialConfoes we chat with Tyler Hiranaka. He’ll be joining us from an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Tyler served as the charter president for JCI Honolulu from 2015-2016. Professionally, he is active in the fine jewelry space and also serves as a business consultant. We’ll explore what it means to establish and scale an organization, explore different different business avenues and much more…

Connect with Tyler on Linkedin. Here’s a list of the projects he mentioned in the episode:

Episode Overview

0:00 – Aloha
4:39 – JCI in Hawaii
10:25 – The Spirit of Aloha
13:48 – Starting a JCI Chapter in Honolulu
17:03 – A cool crazy project
18:42 – The impact of Covid on volunteering
27:39 – Global Networking
32:20 – Social Currency
36:45 – Finding your energy to give
40:42 – Scaling Business
46:06 – Our Appreciation for Gary V
54:55 – Facing Self-doubt
58:46 – Tyler’s Long Game

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Social Confoes 024 – Representing Suriname at the IDB, Travel and Opportunities w/ Jade Tjon

June 26, 2021 confoeshost 1:03:52 Comments Off

In this episode of #SocialConfoes, we have a chat with Jade Tjon. She is the representative for Suriname on the Executive Board of the Inter-American Development Bank Group and serves as the focal point between the Government of Suriname and the Bank, and is dedicated to bringing attention to the needs and opportunities of small and island states. We talked a little about Suriname, about her role as IDB representative, about her traveling experiences and how to leverage opportunities. At the end she also shared for the first time her brand that she is launching in July 2021 called Foreign Exchange, as an effort to raise awareness and action around the Sustainable Development Goals.

Connect with Jade on Linkedin and also check out Foreign Exchange by Jade.

Episode Overview

0:00 – Introduction
2:17 – Transforming the workspace
10:27 – Projects and IDB investments
12:39 – Where does the IDB get funding from?
25:32 – Experiences and perspectives gained from traveling
33:37 – Lessons from dancing ballet
35:55 – Discrimination as a women in the workplace
39:29 – Getting the job at the IDB
43:04 – Key factors for success
51:57 – Investing in yourself and the value of a coach
54:43 – Announcing Foreign Exchange by Jade
58:10 – Superpowers
1:01:26 – Closing off

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Social Confoes 023 – Startups and Venture Capital in Latin America w/ Enzo Cavalie

June 19, 2021 confoeshost 1:06:05 Comments Off

In this #SocialConfoes, Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Enzo Cavalie. He’s born and raised in Peru but found the startup and venture capital space lacking in the region. With a background in economics he moved to Mexico to start a career in VC. We’ll explore the startup and venture capital space in Latin America and much more. Additionally, he writes about these topics and hosts his own podcasts where he interviews industry leaders in Latin America through his platform Startupeable.

Episode Overview

0:00 – Introduction
2:15 – The biggest excuses that entrepreneurs use when it comes to business
4:48 – The state of startups in Peru
9:34 – Startup and VC opportunities in Mexico
12:36 – How important is it to be good in Spanish
17:34 – What do you need to have in place as a startup to be interesting enough for VCs?
23:59 – Providing solutions for people or providing a workplace
31:14 – Do we even need VC culture in Latin America?
36:16 – How do you identify “pedigree” in people?
40:50 – What happens to the money in a non-performing startup?
43:39 – Are VCs often directly involved in operations?
46:28 – How do VCs deal with political and currency risks?
50:07 – Adopting Bitcoin and alternatives in Latin America
54:21 – Quick fire final questions
1:03:18 – Closing off

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Social Confoes 016 – Storytelling in Corporate Communications w/ Isaac Turner

May 1, 2021 confoeshost 1:13:48 Comments Off

On episode 16 of #SocialConfoes: Diego Ameerali and Jean-luc van Charante are joined by Isaac Turner to talk about journalism, digital marketing in the corporate world, the importance of brand storytelling with analytics, and some fun other topics.

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Episode Overview

0:00 – Introductions with a conference experience
7:13 – How was the state of Social Media during your Journalism study?
9:55 – Defining corporate communications
14:57 – How important are writing skills?
20:29 – What is a brand voice?
22:26 – Storytelling in corporate communications
28:24 – How would you handle when a company wants to make a 180 on their brand?
32:10 – How relevant is digital marketing?
36:59 – Strategies for solopreneurs
40:24 – How do you get people to buy in and how practical is that?
45:25 – How can organizations inspire their employees to be a brand ambassador?
49:56 – How do you keep up with ever-changing trends in the industry?
54:51 – The impact of Covid?
1:03:49 – What are sought after skills?
1:07:28 – Organic vs paid advertising?
1:09:13 – Closing off

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Social Confoes 014 – Wiren, Suriname and the Oscars w/ Ivan Tai-Apin

April 17, 2021 confoeshost 1:18:52 Comments Off

Ivan Tai-Apin joins Diego and Jean-luc on episode 14 of #SocialConfoes to talk about events, acting and directing in Suriname. We talk about his journey and road to having his movie, Wiren, become the first-ever Surinamese submission to the Academy Awards. Ivan is a Surinamese actor, director, screenplay writer and producer. He is mostly known for his out of the box theater shows & plays. In 2016 he started a camera acting school in Suriname and is the managing director of It Goes Productions & Casting.

Did you know he has his very own Wikipedia page? Check it out for his full biography in film and theater.

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Watch Wiren on Amazon Prime. You can watch it on Netflix if you are in the Benelux region.

Episode Overview

0:00 – Introduction with Owru Yari stories
5:36 – How was the film space in the Netherlands compared to Suriname 10 years ago?
9:54 – Acting like in animal before filming or performing on stage.
13:31 – What brought you back to Suriname?
16:53 – What were the challenges you had to overcome?
29:28 – Views on the maturing industry with the limited local scale we have in Suriname
37:51 – How the submission to the Oscars went
47:33 – Production costs and box office results of Wiren
52:55 – What’s the ROI for companies for investing in a movie production?
1:03:08 – How do you put yourself out there to network?
1:10:20 – Closing off with recommendations for the film industry

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Social Confoes 013 – No Code Caribbean, Piedata and Entrepreneur Stories w/ Sergio Pengel

April 10, 2021 confoeshost 1:16:24 Comments Off

Jean-luc an Diego have a talk with Sergio Pengel about studying and building a business in the US, tech developments in the Caribbean, the importance of basic start-up concepts such as MVPs, and development in the E-Commerce and No-Code space.

Founder of PIEDATA and Co-Founder DevTribe, Sergio discovered his passion for helping entrepreneurs optimize their digital adoption. He is an advocate for using technology in ways that humanize, unite and solve citizens centric problems. Born in Suriname, Sergio earned his undergraduate degree in Business Management from FVSU and pursued his MBA in International Business at Phoenix State University. He developed his grit and character working with the Government and Private sector adding value to corporations such as Georgia Lottery, Honda, CANTO, CARICOM and more.

Sergio’s impressive career highlights his vibrant leadership and Business network with a track record of overachievement in product development, professional services, and delivery management. Elected by community leaders, Sergio serves as an advisor to many international officials while continuing to promote the advancement of the Diasporic network to adopt STEAM (Science Technology Arts and Mathematics) to Caribbean Boys and girls to the international community.

You can also connect with Sergio:

Learn more about No Code Caribbean.

Episode Overview

0:00 – Introduction to Sergio
4:20 – How Sergio ended up in the United States and studied business
16:34 – What thing you would to see integrated in the Surinamese educational system
20:08 – Stepping into the world of entrepreneurship
25:21 – Almost a millionaire on paper
31:39 – How do you manage risk and did it change over the years?
41:58 – What does Piedata stand for?
55:48 – How do you deal with investors and people that have a stake in your company?
1:03:46 – No Code solutions to actually start a business from home and build an MVP
1:10:02 – Closing off with No Code Caribbean

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Social Confoes 011 – Scaling Startups in the Asian Markets w/ Reuben Noronha

March 27, 2021 confoeshost 1:23:21 Comments Off

Diego and Jean-luc are looking forward to having Reuben Noronha as our #SocialConfoes guest this week to talk about finding opportunities and starting up businesses. This social conversation will touch on different topics ranging from building and scaling businesses in South East Asia to finding opportunities in the crypto space. We might even jump into talking about creating content, productivity and/or even a little bit of music.

Reuben has spent the last few years building and scaling business in Asia. He built his first company, Nivaasa, in 2013 and ran it for two years. After that, he had the opportunity to build and scale multiple businesses at Zilingo. He enjoys the 0 to 1 phase and finding new ways for businesses to monetize.

Check out Reuben’s Podcast where he speaks to people about their experiences and learnings over the last 10 years. From PhDs to Musicians, Consultants to Entrepreneurs, you’ll hear from a diverse set of people who are doing really interesting things, at the same time, and figuring it out along the way.

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Episode Overview

0:00 – Good morning from Singapore
3:30 – What should people know about Singapore?
7:40 – Tell us about your first startup in India
21:13 – What does 0 to 1 mean in a startup?
25:55 – Economic vs Cultural freedom in Singapore
41:41 – Transition from your own startup to working at another startup
50:04 – Bootstrapping principles that young entrepreneurs should look at or ignore
55:30 – At what point did you know you were ready to leave the startup?
1:00:03 – Crypto Q&A
1:17:06 – What’s next for Reuben?
1:20:52 – Closing off

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Social Confoes 010 – Emotional Intelligence, MBTI and the Story of Sheetal Sujan

March 20, 2021 confoeshost 1:36:20 Comments Off

On this very insightful episode of Social Confoes, Jean-luc and Diego are joined by Sheetal Sujan. She is a co-founder of Lybra Training, Coaching and Consulting in Paramaribo, Suriname. She develops and facilitates tailor-made trainings for organizations in areas of self-development, team development, leadership development, customer service, communication, team building and emotional intelligence. Furthermore, she has more than 12 years of experience as a personal and professional development trainer and her goal is to positively motivate individuals to strengthen their true talents and skills, overcome their challenges, and get the most out of their personal and work life.

She is passionate about helping individuals and teams thrive in their personal and work relationships, steering individuals to understand the personal impact they make on their lives and the lives of others.

Check out Lybra and sign up for their next classes.

You can also connect with Sheetal through her socials:

Episode Overview

0:00 – Introduction with some tears
5:33 – How Sheetal ended up in Suriname?
11:26 – A deeper appreciation of Indian culture through Suriname
23:32 – Making her husband take the MBTI test
30:15 – What did the our results tell you about us
37:04 – A deeper look at perceivers and judgers in MBTI
45:30 – How do you prevent yourself from abusing your powers
53:57 – Taking the business from offline to online during Covid
1:18:41 – MBTI demographics, Is there an age restriction?
1:28:01 – Thoughts on why women cancel more often?
1:33:25 – Closing off

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Social Confoes 008 – Favorite Moments So Far, Paradigm Shifts and NFTs

March 6, 2021 confoeshost 1:29:06 Comments Off

Welcome to a special edition of Social Confoes, featuring your hosts, Diego Ameerali and Jean-luc van Charante, as they look back at the first couple of months of the show. Grab yourself a drink and fire your questions away, as we might answer some ;). One of them even had a power outage during the live recording session. Have a listen and see how that played out.

Episode Overview

0:00 – Basic Introductions
3:00 – Leaving a workshop just to livestream at 9PM sharp
5:25 – Reflecting back to the first 2 months of starting Social Confoes and why we decided to do it in English
10:45 – [Audience] Any plans to start a Surinamese podcast association?
16:00 – Anchor and Spotify available in Suriname
21:50 – Using leverage to earn from platforms
26:35 – Does Jean-luc wear pants during Zoom calls?
30:15 – Exponential development cycles of platforms
32:20 – Rapid Fires with a twist of Power Outage
49:30 – Where is Suriname lacking in the most?
53:30 – What needs to happen for there to be smooth transition to close the gap between generations?
59:25 – Things to expect in the next few weeks
1:03:20 – Why do we podcast?
1:07:55 – Rapid Fire Part 2
1:14:25 – Do we re-listen to our own episodes?
1:27:13 – Officially a tribe! Closing off

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Capital Confoes 4 – Teaching as a Finance YouTuber w/ AJ from StraightTalks

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