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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 leo@leolu.info
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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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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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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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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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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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05/16/20 • 48 min

Stan Rosenberg, Founder of Trip of a Lifetime, shares ways to apply perspectives gained from work and travel to your After Hour Project.

We cover the story behind Trip of a Lifetime from Stan's transformative travel experience in high school to him building the organization, continuing throughout college and post-graduation plus much more on professional development.

You can find Stan on Twitter at @stanrosenberg.

Trip of a Lifetime website: projecttoal.org

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

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05/10/20 • 41 min

Siam Hossain, founder of online coding bootcamp GetMeHired, shares his journey from Bangladesh to the USA and into entrepreneurship.

We cover Siam’s discoveries as an international student while studying for his Master’s degree in Texas, how that led him to found two companies, and his path to entrepreneurship while working as a software engineer.

You can find Siam on Twitter or siam@getmehired.co

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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04/19/20 • 33 min

Technology executive David Segura shares his story founding Giant Media - taking an idea and running with it, pushing through to eventually sell the company.

We cover David's unique transition from his first job in consulting to the world of startups, his experiences with side projects, and the one conversation that led to what would become Giant Media.

You can find David on LinkedIn or david@spectrumventures.com

Use Donut to invest your spare change into Bitcoin.

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

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04/11/20 • 32 min

E-commerce entrepreneur Dave Nash walks us through his journey running businesses, eventually scaling a 7-figure beauty company.

We discussed how Dave got his start in entrepreneurship right in middle school, how he ran a fashion e-commerce business throughout college, and his application of the “Nike for X” business model as co-founder of Mount Lai while working full-time.

You can find Dave on Instagram at @cozy.nash or dave@zeusventures.io

Dave's website on e-commerce covering digital marketing, private label, and dropshipping.

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 14 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 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of After Hour Projects released?

Episodes of After Hour Projects are typically released every 7 days, 20 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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