Hello and welcome to Between Two Dots, hosted by Hafiz Mitha and Gilbert Bong. Today, Gilbert and Hafiz are joined by James Seigel, who is the co-Founder of AtVenu, a highly experienced startup engineer and architect, problem-solver, devoted father and husband, and Hafiz’s friend and mentor. In their discussion, James shares how he has managed to overcome enormous obstacles throughout his life, and why he wants to motivate everyone to just be themselves.

“Between two dots – really, the value is in that line: the journey.”

Episode Highlights:

[0:57] Hafiz introduces James and his long list of professional accomplishments.

[3:33] James shares details of his childhood growing up in the backwoods of a “really really small town called Creighton Mine.”

[5:29] Things get professional as James discusses his staggering career path.

[8:33] “You’re biggest problem is not building the product – your biggest problem is finding the market for that product.” James shares what motivates him to solve seemingly unsolvable problems.

[10:53] “Be the same person everywhere.” We learn James’s non-negotiables to living authentically.

[14:23] James tells us the story of his brain tumor, and why he named it Alan.

[23:01] James discusses how going through his brain tumor experience strengthened his relationship with his wife.

[27:20] We learn why James only feels comfortable relying on himself and his family, and why that paid dividends during the pandemic.

[37:50] “We don’t live as a village anymore.” Looking at his life objectively, James reflects on what he feels his purpose in life is.

[49:54] James tells us about his work with The Brain Tumor Foundation.

Support The Brain Tumor Foundation: www.braintumorfoundation.org

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