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After Hour Projects

After Hour Projects

Leo Lu

The "How I Built This" for Side Projects: stories and resources of how to pursue your passions while working full-time. For show notes, resources, and more, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast Contact me at [email protected]
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best After Hour Projects episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to After Hour Projects for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite After Hour Projects episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

After Hour Projects - Episode 12: Henry Johnson: Researching Rocketships
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06/25/20 • 29 min

Rocketship jobs founder Henry Johnson shares how he created a job board for startups by open-sourcing his own research.

We discuss Henry's experience in startups, networking and building an audience on Twitter, and questions to think about when evaluating opportunities at startups.

Links: Rocketship Jobs; Henry's Twitter

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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After Hour Projects - Episode 11: Jess Lin: Thinking Holistically
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06/20/20 • 35 min

Life coach and yogi Jessica Lin shares how compassion, integrity, and accessibility keep her centered.

We talked about mental health, decolonizing yoga, and the value of holistic health.

Links: Jess' instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessbeyondthebody/

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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Dr. Vivian Tran shares how her experiences growing up shaped her mindset in taking advantage of each moment, as shown through her various projects.

We cover Vivian's journey working her way up from several part-time jobs in high school and college to getting her PhD, investing in real estate, growing a B2B startup servicing the F&B industry, and writing a novel.

We also discuss the Asian American experience growing up, which Vivian depicts in her upcoming novel, "Asian Duckling".

You can find Vivian on LinkedIn.

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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After Hour Projects - Episode 10: Harry Moreno: What It's Worth
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06/13/20 • 37 min

Software engineer and Litt founder Harry Moreno shares what it’s actually like working on something on the side.

We talk about the origin story behind Litt, Harry’s latest project building a community for solo founders, and some questions to think about when deciding whether to continue on a project or not.

Links: Litt Website; Harry's Twitter; Solofounders Meetup

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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After Hour Projects - Episode 13: Nikolaj Mathies: Moving Forward
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07/17/20 • 27 min

Gruvi executive Nikolaj Mathies shares his experiences at a growing startup and what it means to move forward in this space.

We discuss his progression through Gruvi, a data project they are working on, and the future plans for Gruvi.

Links: Gruvi website; Nikolaj on LinkedIn and at [email protected]

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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After Hour Projects - Episode 14: Leo Chan: From Here to There
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08/27/20 • 30 min

Leo Chan, founder of Levitate Style, a men's style and travel blog, shares his story coming from an immigrant to the USA to becoming a fashion influencer.

We discuss how he employed an immigrant mentality of being the best in his professional work and business, doubling down on Levitate Style in his free time outside of work, and his advice for pursuing projects on the side.

Links: Leo can be found on Instagram @levitatestyle and on his website, levitatestyle.com

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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After Hour Projects - Episode 15: Rick Hu: Mindset Matters
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05/30/23 • 41 min

Rick Hu, founder and CEO of Midas Wealth, a private wealth management firm, shares his story becoming the youngest Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual at the age of 25.

In this special episode for Asian Heritage Month, we discuss his journey becoming himself, becoming successful, and becoming a father and a son.

You can find Rick on Instagram.

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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After Hour Projects - Episode 9: Elusio: Executing on Expertise
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05/28/20 • 38 min

TAXMAP founder Elusio shares how he applied blockchain technology to his field of tax compliance to eventually start his own company.

We cover how Elusio first discovered blockchain technology, the various iterations he went through with his company – particularly dealing with an emerging technology, and the necessity for belief in oneself as a founder.

Taxmap’s website and Twitter.

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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After Hour Projects - Episode 8: Brian Hanssen: Learning By Doing
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05/23/20 • 40 min

Professor Brian Hanssen of NYU discusses experiential learning and how it applies to his nonprofit, Social Impact Scholars.

We cover the current state of online education, the story behind Social Impact Scholars to provide students with access to opportunities, and the transferrable skills professionals can apply early-on in their careers.

Social Impact Scholars website: https://socialimpactscholars.org

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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After Hour Projects - Episode 1: Leo Lu: My Story Marks The Start
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03/22/20 • 23 min

In December of 2018, I landed a job that checked all of the boxes and simultaneously got promoted to become one of the youngest people in my 50,000-person bank with the title of Vice President.

But I couldn’t have gotten there without the help of side projects.

I share about my experience with side projects, why I’m starting this podcast, and what to look forward to in the upcoming episodes.

For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

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FAQ

How many episodes does After Hour Projects have?

After Hour Projects currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does After Hour Projects cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on After Hour Projects?

The episode title 'Episode 12: Henry Johnson: Researching Rocketships' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on After Hour Projects?

The average episode length on After Hour Projects is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of After Hour Projects released?

Episodes of After Hour Projects are typically released every 9 days, 6 hours.

When was the first episode of After Hour Projects?

The first episode of After Hour Projects was released on Mar 22, 2020.

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