I lead ReputationDefender, part of Gen Digital, where our mission is simple and bold. We help high profile leaders take control of their digital presence and protect their privacy.

As Managing Director, I am responsible for everything that drives success. That includes product development, marketing, go to market strategy, and overall business performance. I built my career leading global teams through turnarounds and growth, and I believe reputation is now one of the most valuable assets any leader owns.

Our clients include executives, board members, entrepreneurs, family offices, and public figures who operate under constant visibility. They come to us when the margin for error is zero. Every engagement is managed by a dedicated privacy expert supported by advanced technology and guided by a strict ethical code.

ReputationDefender is trusted by the FBI and Fortune 500 leaders and is part of one of the largest cybersecurity companies in the world. We combine human judgment with technical precision to solve complex reputation and privacy challenges with discretion and accountability.

If you are a leader navigating public visibility or preparing for your next stage of growth, connect with me to discuss strategy or schedule a confidential reputation assessment.

Chad Angle

Most people are easing into a long holiday week.
Not the Reputation Defender by Norton team.

We had high-end clients in the office today and the crew showed up sharp, focused, and ready. Reputations don’t take holidays and neither do the people who protect them.

This is the culture I’m proud of at Gen. A team that shows up well and does the work that keeps our clients confident no matter the week on the calendar.

#ReputationDefender #GenDigital #TeamCulture #Leadership #ClientExperience #ReputationManagement

LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn

JSESSIONID

(8) Feed | LinkedIn

li_at

Reputation Defender by Norton

Managing Director at ReputationDefender | GTM & Revenue Transformation Leader | Executive Privacy & Digital Risk Expert

As the graduation photos came in from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Citizens Academy, I found myself grateful for the chance to learn from the people who protect and serve our community every day.

This program gives you a true look at how federal teams operate behind the scenes. The people. The mission. The weight they carry every single day. It was humbling to hear directly from the men and women who serve our communities, and it left me with a deeper respect for the work they do and the risks they take.

I am grateful for the instructors who opened the doors, the volunteers who made the program possible, FBI Citizens Academy, FBI Phoenix Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and the classmates who turned it into a meaningful experience.

Serving. Connecting. Empowering.
It is more than a tagline when you see it up close.

#FBI #CommunityEngagement #PublicSafety

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

FBI Citizens Academy

FBI Phoenix Citizens Academy Alumni Association

The Warner Bros. Discovery bidding process shows where the market is headed.

The next five years in streaming will be shaped by two forces.
Scale and the ability to operationalize IP at a global level.

The companies with distribution engines that can absorb massive libraries will win. The companies that rely only on content will feel the squeeze.

What stands out to me is how differently each bidder benefits.
📺 Netflix gains an immediate expansion of its catalog and more data to fuel personalization.
🎬 Paramount lifts the top end of its library with premium content that strengthens its overall quality.
🌐 Comcast closes the scale gap and builds a more defensible long term position through distribution and reach.

This is less about who wins the deal and more about who can turn a giant library into a revenue machine. That is where the real advantage lives.

#Streaming #MediaStrategy #DigitalTransformation #MergersAndAcquisitions #Leadership #ExecutiveInsights #ContentEconomy

Open article: Exclusive | White House officials have raised antitrust concerns over Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: sources by nypost.com

Exclusive | White House officials have raised antitrust concerns over Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: sources

I have seen leaders lose control of their story, not because of what happened, but because of how they reacted.

Calm is not silence. It is control.
And in leadership, composure can be the difference between a crisis and recovery.

Read my latest article: The Power of Calm Leadership

Why keeping your cool is not only emotional intelligence but also reputation management at the highest level The call came five minutes after the vide

The Power of Calm Leadership

I’ve been using NortonNeo for the past few months, and it genuinely changes how you move across the web. The setup is clean, the features are intuitive, and the privacy layer is built the way it should be.

Most people don’t realize how much data exhaust they leave behind every time they search, shop, or even skim headlines. That trail is gold for marketers, algorithm trainers, and bad actors.

Neo flips that dynamic.

It removes the clutter, protects your data, and gives you a cleaner, more private experience without slowing you down.

If you live online the way I do, this is worth a look.
Welcome to a more private web.

#privacy #cybersecurity #ai #digitaltrust #gen

Norton Neo just entered the chat. 💬 It’s the first AI companion browser built to understand how you browse, what you need and where you’re headed. It clears the noise, blocks the ads and protects your data.​

Welcome to a more private web. Download Neo now at https://bit.ly/NeoLaunch

Gen’s predictions for 2025 didn’t just come true. They accelerated. Deepfakes became indistinguishable. Long-abandoned logins were chained together as attack vectors. Financial theft bypassed passwords entirely. And AI began shaping relationships, decisions and emotional behavior before society was ready for it.

At Reputation Defender by Norton, we saw the personal side of this shift. Sextortion driven by real home imagery. Hyper-personalized scams referencing travel, purchases and conversations. Executives impersonated through AI voice and video. Families blindsided by deepfake financial fraud. The threat is no longer technical. It is human.

This is the part that should make every leader pay attention. Cybercrime is no longer about breaking into systems. It is about breaking into people.

2026 requires a different mindset. Identity protection, reputational security and proactive digital hygiene are no longer optional. They are becoming frontline defenses for individuals, families and institutions that cannot afford a single moment of compromised trust.

Strong work from the Gen teams driving this forward. The next chapter is building the instincts and tools people need to stay ahead of an adversary that is evolving faster than ever.

#DigitalIdentity #ReputationSecurity #AIThreats #CyberRisk #DeepfakeFraud #ExecutiveSecurity #FinancialFraud
#FutureOfSecurity

Last year, we said 2025 would be a turning point in cybersecurity. We were right, but the reality came faster than anyone expected.​
✅ AI blurred the line between real and fake.​
✅ Scams felt personal.​
✅  Forgotten accounts became attackers’ favorite new toys.​
✅  Financial fraud hit a whole new level.​

We just dropped a full recap of what really unfolded, and it’s the
perfect setup for what’s coming next.​ 🔍 Read the “2025 Predictions Look Back”​ https://lnkd.in/gm7W4pfB And watch this space … our 2026 predictions are coming soon.​🔮

2025 Predictions vs. Reality

Honoring Those Who Serve and Continue to Lead

Every Veterans Day I’m reminded that service does not end when the uniform comes off. The same values that define our veterans such as discipline, teamwork, and courage under pressure are the same ones that drive great leadership in business and life.

To all who have served and continue to protect the freedoms we build our lives and companies upon, thank you. Your example makes us better leaders, neighbors, and citizens.

#VeteransDay #Leadership #Service #Respect

The chart doesn’t lie. Phishing is still one of the fastest ways to lose your identity, your money, or your reputation. The gap in performance here is hard to ignore.

Proud of the Gen teams building protection that shows up when it matters most.

 #TeamGen

Managing Director at ReputationDefender | Executive Privacy and Reputation Expert | Revenue and Operations Leader

Phishing and scams are now a constant part of everyday life. Last year alone, we blocked roughly 82 million phishing attempts. Every one of those attempts was designed to exploit our customers' trust, emotions, or urgency.

Protecting people from this kind of deception is at the heart of how our Gen Lab builds our threat detection platform and our products. Phishing is one of the most common and damaging threats our customers face, which is why we focus so heavily on proactively stopping them.

We are proud to share that AV-Comparatives has ranked both Norton and Avast as the top performers in their latest Phishing Comparative Test. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to keeping people safe, informed, and protected.

See the full results here: https://lnkd.in/gCB-_SV2

Anti Phisiing COmparatives

Managing Your Reputation in a Digital World

Even the most confident executives face a growing challenge today: managing their online reputation.

It’s no longer just about bad reviews or negative articles.
It’s about controlling your digital narrative before someone else does.

The biggest obstacle?
Speed and volume.
One post, one misstep, can spiral in minutes.

The next challenge is balance.
How much transparency builds trust, and how much privacy keeps you safe?

And then there’s complexity.
Multiple platforms, blurred policies, and constant legal noise make reputation management feel like a full-time job.

So how do you stay ahead?

✅ Proactive monitoring — Track your digital footprint before others do.
✅ Strategic content — Publish credible, consistent material that reinforces your brand.
✅ Fast response — Address issues immediately and lead with transparency.

And when in doubt, get help.
Reputation management is no longer a side project. It’s a strategic investment in leadership and trust.

Protecting your reputation isn’t about damage control.
It’s about building resilience that supports your credibility, career, and legacy.

What’s your take?
How are you protecting your digital footprint today?

#ReputationManagement #Leadership #DigitalTrust #CrisisManagement

The New Role of PR

Public relations used to be about headlines.
Today, it’s about Google results.

A statement may last 24 hours in the news, but it can live for years online.
That means PR and SEO teams need to work side by side.

PR drives the message.
Search determines what survives.

Modern reputation work blends storytelling with search strategy.
Visibility is the new front page.

#PR #ReputationManagement #DigitalTrust

What Crisis Work Teaches About Leadership

When a client is in crisis, emotions run high, facts blur, and time shrinks.

In those moments, leadership isn’t about having every answer. It’s about asking the right question first: “What outcome are we protecting?”

The best leaders simplify. They calm the noise, clarify purpose, and move fast on what matters most.

It’s never comfortable, but crisis work has a way of revealing who can truly lead under pressure.

#Leadership #CrisisManagement #DecisionMaking

Cybersecurity Protects Systems. Privacy Protects People.

Boards love to talk about firewalls, audits, and encryption. Those are vital. But none of them stop a criminal from impersonating an executive’s spouse online.

Technical defense keeps companies safe. Personal defense keeps leadership credible. Both are required.

The next phase of security is human-centric. Teach executives, families, and staff how exposure happens, and you reduce both cyber and reputation risk at once.

#Cybersecurity #ExecutiveProtection #Privacy

🌿 The best privacy strategy sometimes starts with airplane mode.

Reputation is not built only in boardrooms. It is built in the quiet spaces where you reset.

Time with family. Time offline. Time to think.

Digital safety begins with mental clarity.

💬 Protect your data. Protect your peace.

Goldman Sachs’s M&A Run: Market Signal or Market Mirage?

📈 Goldman is putting up numbers we have not seen in more than two decades. Thirty four percent of global deal volume in a single year. More than one hundred million dollars in advisory fees. Record share across the largest transactions in the world.

But here is the real question the industry is debating.

Is this a healthy rebound in corporate confidence, or a period of consolidation that only the largest institutions can access?

On one hand, stabilizing rates, pent up private equity capital, and boardroom pressure for growth are finally pushing big deals off the sidelines. That flow naturally favors a global advisory house with deep relationships. 🏦

On the other hand, if the market relies on a small group of banks to set the pace, the mid market and emerging growth segments may not feel the lift until much later in the cycle. 📉

What Goldman is proving is simple. In uncertain environments, trust, scale, and cross border coverage win the first wave of activity. Everyone else waits for the downstream lift.

The bigger question is what this sets up for 2025 and 2026. If mega cap M&A is the opening act, we could be heading into a very different deal environment than the one we have lived in since 2022. 🔍

How are you reading this surge? Early cycle strength or a top heavy rebound?

#MergersAndAcquisitions #Finance #InvestmentBanking #CorporateStrategy #DealFlow #WallStreet #CapitalMarkets #PrivateEquity

goldmansachs.com

IPOs & M&A

Goldman Sachs

The biggest threat from AI isn’t deepfakes. It’s deep belief.

People will believe what looks convincing long before they verify what’s true.
That’s why misinformation spreads faster than facts.

AI isn’t the enemy. Indifference is.
If you lead in the digital era, your reputation depends on how fast you can correct false narratives before they harden into “truth.”

💭 Your name will travel faster than your explanation. Stay ahead of it.

If you ran your company the way you run Christmas, your board would call an emergency meeting.

The budget is ignored.
The plan is forgotten.
The decisions are emotional.
The outcome is financial regret.

You would never tolerate this inside your company.
Yet many treat their holiday with less discipline than a simple quarterly budget.

Christmas is not failing because people are greedy.
It is failing because leaders who manage millions suddenly forget how to manage one month of spending.

Your children do not need more toys.
They need a model of healthy decision making.

Lead your home the way you lead your business.
With clarity.
With intention.
With financial peace.

Lies move at the speed of a click. Truth takes the stairs.

I’ve watched smart, credible people lose control of their story because they waited too long to respond.
In today’s world, silence reads like admission.

The solution isn’t overreacting. It’s staying ready.
Every leader should have a plan for how to respond when AI or rumor distorts their story.

🧠 The faster you clarify, the slower misinformation spreads.

Why Every Law Firm Needs a Digital Evidence Strategy

Courts move on filings. The internet moves on clicks.

Digital exhibits, archived screenshots, and metadata now carry as much weight as testimony. Yet many firms still treat them as afterthoughts.

If your litigation plan doesn’t include search visibility analysis and content archiving, you’re leaving credibility unguarded.

Reputation evidence is now case evidence. Collect it early, preserve it completely, and present it with confidence.

#LegalTech #Defamation #DigitalForensics

The New Crisis Curve

In a world that never logs off, every brand and executive lives one click away from a headline.

The question isn’t if a crisis will hit.
It’s how ready you are when it does.

The new reality?
Crises move faster than your approval chain.
What used to take a week to break now trends in an hour.

Preparation looks different today:
✅ Clear ownership for who speaks and when
✅ Pre-approved language for likely scenarios
✅ A monitoring system that sees issues before the public does

A digital crisis isn’t managed in the moment.
It’s managed in the months before it happens.

Speed builds trust.
Silence breaks it.

#CrisisManagement #Leadership #DigitalTrust #PRStrategy

Working with great CFOs pushes you to bring real data, clear business cases, and measurable impact. The best ones also do something rare: they make the complex feel simple.

This article is a perfect example of that. Natalie Derse breaks down a complicated shift in AI-driven fraud in a way that every operator, not just finance, can understand.

Her clarity on where the pressure is building and how Gen’s strategy meets that moment is worth the read for any leader navigating AI, risk, or consumer trust.

#FinanceIsFun when you have a leader who brings that level of clarity.

(2) Post | Feed | LinkedIn

CFO, Gen

Excited to share my recent conversation with Forbes reporter Megan Poinski about Gen's long-term strategy and how we’re building a broader, more resilient business for the future. 
 
At Gen, we’ve spent the past years redefining what it means to protect people online, moving from traditional AV to a full Cyber Safety platform, and now expanding into Secure Financial Wellness with the acquisition of MoneyLion. This strategy isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about meeting consumers where they are and anticipating what they’ll need next as the digital world becomes more interconnected. 
 
Disciplined capital allocation, thoughtful M&A, and a commitment to delivering value for both customers and shareholders will continue guiding our approach. 
 
Thanks to Megan for the thoughtful discussion. You can read the full conversation here: 
https://lnkd.in/gyfAJSdh

Country Director @ AVODA Group UG | Executive MBA @ Quantic | Helping Christian entrepreneurs and business owners launch, build, and grow their faithdriven ventures

AVODA Group empowers faith-driven entrepreneurs in Uganda as part of its mission to drive transformative social impact. As Country Director Uganda, the role focuses on training, funding, and advising SMEs to address growth and scaling challenges through strategic planning and innovative market solutions.  

Drawing from an Executive MBA from Quantic and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from African Business Institute, the work emphasizes strategic thinking, management, and leadership. Previous roles as CFO and Content & Marketing Director have shaped a values-driven approach to fostering sustainable business growth.

Joshua Pi'Rwot

Let’s connect at the Norrsken East Africa Africa Week! 

#AfricaWeek #Startups #Investments #ESOs

Helping entrepreneurs and business owners launch, build, and grow their dreams with faithdriven resources.

Beyond the Founder: How Operators Help Build Successful Startups Innovation & Impact

Seni Sulyman , Founder & CEO, Talstack  

Anthonio P. , Colepin Advisory Services  

Sara Leedom , COO, Inkomoko  

Charles I. , Chief Commercial Officer, Startbutton Africa  

Founders often get the spotlight, deservedly. But behind every fast-growing company are operators, the senior leaders who play a critical role in helping founders build successful ventures. This session dives into what great operators actually do: how they take on key roles, create structure from chaos, build trust within teams, drive performance, and enable growth. Hear from experienced leaders who’ve helped startups scale at different stages of growth, and learn what it takes to thrive as (or hire) a high-quality operator.

Norrsken Norrsken East Africa Norrsken VC  

#startups #growth #chiefoperationsofficers #operators

The Uganda SOZO Summit 2025 themed “Unlocking Uganda's startup ecosystems potential: Co-create . Co-innovate . Co-thrive with Japan” happened last Friday. 

An incredible event of regional connection of startups, corporates, ecosystems builders, venture builders, VCs, and policy makers. 

Organised by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Uganda  in collaboration with Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives implemented by Hindsight Ventures .  

The Japanese foreign policy for #Africa has got a rebrand, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a shift in Japan's Africa policy from "aid to investment" ( 支援から商業へ) to foster trade and private sector growth, he said at the TICAD 9 conference. He emphasized working "hand-in-hand" with African partners, highlighted projects like the Nacala Corridor, and proposed an Indian Ocean-Africa Economic Zone initiative to build a new economic corridor. 

Jun Shiomitsu CEO AVODA Group (AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship ) delivered an amazing keynote on the past, current status, and future of business collabroation between Japan and Uganda. He highlighted efforts being made to grow and scale this collaboration through initiatives like the SOZO Summit. 

My favorite part was having conversations with founders and their startup teams. 

Chatting with Cirus Sumika  of Sumic IT Solutions Ltd  reminded me of the thing that has been crawling at the back of my mind for a while, to work with Japan, and other Eastern nations, we need to build trust. 

If you want to learn how to get engaged with the East, one more contact to put on your list is Cyrus. 

He has managed to work with several companies who need IT services and is currently exploring building relationships in China. 

The trust building process requires, more than anything, that you have proof of relationship. Proof of work is considered the very basic foundational and obvious — as it should be. Reach out to him.

#SOZOSummit #JICA #Collab #Startups #Ecosystem #VentureBuilding #entrepreneurship #founders

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙖 30-𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙏𝙑 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙩𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙪.

LINK: https://lnkd.in/dbqArdgh

___________

If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, send me a DM.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb


#fiatlux #faithdriven #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #businessstartup #businessmentor #businessideas #businessinsider #businessadvice #businessgrowth #businesssuccess #businessstrategy #kingdombusiness #faithdriven #faithdrivenentrepreneur #FaithDrivenInvestors

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮?

#AfricaWeek

Looking forward to several conversations on startups, entrepreneurship, capital, and investments in Africa. 

Norrsken Norrsken East Africa

Stories that scale: Maximising the #Power of Narrative in African #Innovation & #Impact

@Dalimare Dosunmu, Journalist, Rest of World  

Tage Kene-Okafor, Africa & Middle East Reporter, TechCrunch  


Ondiro Oganga , Correspondent, Bloomberg  

Olugbeminiyi Idowu Founder, Talking Drum Communications  

In Africa’s innovation ecosystem, narrative shapes investment, trust, policy, and culture. This panel examines how the stories we tell (and the ones told about us) influence what is possible, and how founders can cultivate the “perception dividend”: the compounding advantage of being understood early and understood well.

Norrsken Norrsken East Africa Norrsken VC

1 Year / 2 Countries / 2 Grads / 3 Cohorts 

Extremely grateful for the amazing work being accomplished in creating a bold community of business people excited about @avodabiz vision in East Africa. 

This month, brace for the great stories of transformation that will be coming from Tanzania and Uganda.

Unleashed Africa Social Enterprises Real Interactiv Inc. INOZA AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship  



#celebration #gratitude #grateful #entrepreneurship #fiatlux #entrepreneur #vision #expansion #fartogether #goingfar #building

Angel Investing in Africa — What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next

Philip Gasaatura, Managing Partner, Open Space Capital  

Yewande Odumosu, Partner, HoaQ  

Amon Munyaneza, Managing Partner, Kavumu Capital LLC  Capital

Laura Davis, Co-CEO & Managing Partner, Renew Capital  

Martin Warioba, Founder & Managing Partner, Warioba Ventures  

Angel investing on the continent plays by a different rulebook. Markets are fragmented, data is thin, regulations are uneven, exits are rare, and most businesses are built on cash flow long before they’re built on code. 

In this session, Yewande Odumosu, Amon Munyaneza, Laura Davis, and Martin Warioba unpack what it really takes to spot promising founders, make smart early bets, and structure deals that survive Africa’s realities.

Norrsken Norrsken VC Norrsken East Africa

⛔ 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱? 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

As a parent, you recognize your teen's creativity and enthusiasm; 𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙂𝙤𝙙-𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨.𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨. 

What if they chase fads, experience discomfort from uncertainty, or overlook their genuine calling? 

The strain builds—with technology changing everything, most children will have professions that do not yet exist, leaving them unprepared and unhappy.

Enter the "𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚" 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥, a three-day solution from December 15th to December 19th, 9am to 1pm, where experienced facilitators lead workshops on identifying strengths using the "Working Genius" assessment, sharing faith-driven entrepreneur stories, and fostering resilience and integrity. 

Your teen will study 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, resulting in firms that praise Him and influence others.

For only 125,000 UGX, provide your youngster with lasting skills for success and significance. 

Sign them up now: https://lnkd.in/d54YFfXk
Call or WhatsApp: +256 787 342688

Ms. Janai Jiwani Doreen Nkwenge Mwalimu Martin Amanya AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship Faith Fetaru Ken Roberts 

#FaithDrivenEntrepreneurshipforTeens #Teens #Parents #Parenting #FaithDriven #Entrepreneurship #FaithDrivenParents #PurposeDriven #Purpose

Introducing our panelist’s for an interesting panel on the topic “Attracting Investments: Unlocking Potential to Scale”at #Uganda SOZO Summit 2025.

- Dan Karuga , Member, SC Ventures  
- Fiona Kiruja, Programs Manager, African Angel Academy , ViKtoria Ventures  
- Alice Kampire Muwonge, CFO, Ortus Africa Capital  
- Moderated by Noah Mesfin , Venture Lead StartHub Africa  

Be there to hear them speak and to interact with them!

Register here to attend : https://lnkd.in/dWXeWwuy

#EcosystemGathering #VentureBuilding #Growth #Entrepreneurship #Startups

Introducing our panelist’s for an interesting panel on the topic “Attracting Investments: Unlocking Potential to Scale”at Uganda SOZO Summit 2025.

- Dan Karuga, Member, SC Ventures
- Fiona Kiruja, Programs Manager, African Angel Academy, ViKtoria Ventures  
- Alice Kampire Muwonge, CFO, Ortus Africa Capital  
- Moderated by Noah Mesfin, Venture Lead StartHub Africa  

Be there to hear them speak and to interact with them!

Register here to attend : https://lnkd.in/dWXeWwuy

Ajay Ramasubramaniam Ruth Mbabazi OKETTAYOT VINCENT OKEMA - MBA - Keren Grant Jagruti Bista Hillary Anyomi Rose Urassa Sean Ssali Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Susan Namyalo

We are delighted to announce our speakers for the 2nd panel discussion of the at Uganda SOZO Summit 2025: "Building for and from Uganda" 

Wamambe Christian, Country Director, SafeBoda  
Lamony Steven, Managing Director, Jumia Uganda  
George A. Ssamula, Co-Founder, TowerCo of Africa
Lorraine Mutambiranwa, COO, Numida (YC W22)  (YC W22)
Jagruti Bista, Co-Founder, Hindsight Ventures  (Moderator)

Be there to hear them speak and to interact with them!

Register here to attend : https://lnkd.in/dWXeWwuy

#venturebuilding #vcs #smefinance #ecosystem #entrepreneurship #startups #founders

We are delighted to announce our speakers for the 2nd panel discussion of the at Uganda SOZO Summit 2025: "Building for and from Uganda" 

Wamambe Christian, Country Director, SafeBoda
Lamony Steven, Managing Director, Jumia Uganda
George A. Ssamula, Co-Founder, TowerCo of Africa
Lorraine Mutambiranwa, COO, Numida (YC W22)
Jagruti Bista, Co-Founder, Hindsight Ventures (Moderator)

Be there to hear them speak and to interact with them!

Register here to attend : https://lnkd.in/dWXeWwuy

Ajay Ramasubramaniam MBABAZI Ruth OKETTAYOT VINCENT OKEMA - MBA Keren Grant Hillary Anyomi Sean Ssali Rose Urassa Susan Namyalo Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Jonathan Ntege Lubwama

AVODA Blue Program 2025 Profiles - August Cohort

Name: Namukasa Ritah
Business interest: Nutrition and Public health

Background
Ritah grew up in a large family with financial constraints that fostered resilience and a practical approach to life. Early experiences shaped her determination to monetize every aspect of life to meet needs, leading her toward business. She is eager to gain skills to better fit and succeed in the business world.

Aspirations
She aims to build a successful generational business that serves her family, honors God, inspires the next generation, and drives innovation in global health. Her goal is to reduce strain on governments and partners by improving health outcomes.

Faith & Business Vision
Ritah hopes her business will meet the expectations of clients and partners through fair trade and healing the sick. She aims to be a role model for women by building a successful enterprise that creates job opportunities, improve on rural women farmers' market systems and inspires others.

___________

If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, send me a DM. 

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒. 

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

#fiatlux #faithdriven #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #businessstartup #businessmentor #businessideas #businessinsider #businessadvice #businessgrowth #businesssuccess #businessstrategy #kingdombusiness #faithdriven #faithdrivenentrepreneur #faithdriveninvestor

Uganda SOZO Summit 2025, presented by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)  Uganda and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Uganda, here is the official program.

The Summit will take place Friday, 28th November from 8:00 AM at the National ICT Innovation Hub, Nakawa. 

Join us as we convene the regional startup ecosystem to co-create, co-innovate, and co-thrive. 

Explore the speaker lineup and register here : https://lnkd.in/dn7mejJW

#ecosystem #ecosystemgathering #growth #partnerships

Uganda SOZO Summit Agenda

In case you’re curious about what to expect at the upcoming Uganda SOZO Summit 2025, presented by JICA Uganda and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Uganda, here is the official program.

The Summit will take place Friday, 28th November from 8:00 AM at the National National ICT Innovation Hub. 

Join us as we convene the regional startup ecosystem to co-create, co-innovate, and co-thrive. Explore the speaker lineup and register here : https://lnkd.in/dn7mejJW

Ajay Ramasubramaniam Ruth Mbabazi Jagruti Bista OKETTAYOT VINCENT OKEMA - MBA Susan Namyalo Sean Ssali Rose Urassa Jonathan Ntege Lubwama Keren Grant Hillary Anyomi Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Arthur Mukembo Dan Karuga Fiona Kiruja Grayson Julius Edwin Bruno Victor Maina Jun Shiomitsu Wamambe Christian Lorraine Mutambiranwa Noah Mesfin Donald Maasa Lamony Steven George A. Ssamula Fred Zake Simon Desjardins Olga Naiga Timothy Mugenyi Humphrey Lutakome Joseph Paul, MD Vinod Rustagi Dr. Dennis Aguma Dr. Caroline Ayuya Muaka Diana Nandagire Ntamu KAGATA Joe Bernharldets Medard Twinamatsiko Mercy Kimalat

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁:

Trust is our assessment, based on past experience, of the likelihood we will get the results we believe we have been promised

Domains of Trust
1. Sincerity – Are private conversations and public conversations consistent?
2.  Competence – Do capabilities and capacity match the promise made?
3.  Reliability – Over time, have promised results been delivered?

Creating Trust
1.  Open conversations of trust
2.  Make clear grounded promises and fulfill them rigorously
3.  Tell the truth
4.  Offer thanks (from the mood of gratitude)
5.  Responsibly complain to those who do not fulfill their commitments.

📌 Bezos returns to the trenches as co-CEO of $6.2B AI startup Project Prometheus

According to The New York Times, Jeff Bezos is taking on his first operational role since leaving Amazon, becoming co-CEO of Project Prometheus, an AI startup that has already secured a massive $6.2B in early funding.

🖱 Bezos will lead the company alongside Vik Bajaj, a physicist and former Google X executive, signaling that Prometheus aims to fuse deep science with frontier-model engineering.

🖱 The startup focuses on “AI for the physical economy,” building systems for aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, and advanced computing, areas tied tightly to Bezos’s long-term industrial and space ambitions.

🖱 Prometheus has quietly hired top talent from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Meta, assembling a 100-person team before even launching a product, an unusual scale that mirrors its outsized funding.

🖱 The company’s backers see industrial AI as the next trillion-dollar frontier, where software isn’t just generating text but redesigning machines, factories, and physical infrastructure.

Bezos isn’t merely backing another AI lab, he’s positioning Prometheus as a deep-tech powerhouse that could reshape how the physical world itself gets engineered.

A #robot vacuum that doubles as a real-time metaverse scanner

A new “metaverse-grade” (https://maticrobots.com/) robot vacuum is making the rounds online not because it cleans well, but because it can reconstruct full 3D environments in real time using onboard AI.

🔸 The design stands out immediately: #rugged, #futuristic, and equipped with oversized wheels that let it climb over obstacles and even operate outdoors.

🔸 The real magic is in the head-mounted sensor array, a voxel-based neural pipeline running on NVIDIA Jetson Orin, generating photorealistic 3D maps as the robot moves.

🔸 With a bit more resolution, this is essentially a portable metaverse scanner, capturing full spatial meshes of homes, offices, and outdoor areas on the fly.

🔸 The entire software stack is built in #Rust, includes day/night SLAM, dynamic obstacle detection, and low-latency path planning, letting the robot squeeze into tight corners and navigate complex spaces.

If robot vacuums become high-fidelity #3D mappers by default, the real #metaverse #hardware #platform might quietly roll in from under our furniture.

Great conversations and great connections! 

Excited for Day 2. 

#BePartoftheSolution

Innovation Policy | Ecosystem & Venture Build | IP’25🇸🇪 | JICA Fellow 🇯🇵 | Trade Ministry 🇺🇬

#Day1 at Africa/Week 2025 by Norrsken at their breathtaking eco-campus. The energy palpable, with a world-class audience of founders, investors, and policymakers from across the globe, all united to #BePartOfTheSolution.

One discussion that particularly stood out was the future of money #STABLECOINS

The consensus, stablecoins are the first cryptocurrency to achieve undeniable product-market fit. The utility has come of age, with Nigeria already leading the charge.

The primary use case is cross-border transactions. Stablecoins are rapidly becoming the silent, efficient engine powering remittances and trade, reducing friction and cost in a way traditional systems have failed to do. Most end-users already enjoy the benefits, often without realizing stablecoins are working in the background.

The critical conversation now shifts to regulation. The ecosystem isn't asking for heavy-handed rules but for clear guidelines that foster innovation while ensuring security. The call is for collaborative frameworks that allow this transformative technology to flourish, unlocking immense economic potential across the continent.

A huge thank you to the Norrsken team and all the thought leaders for curating such profound dialogues.

#AfricaWeek2025 #AW2025 #Stablecoins
Joshua Pi'Rwot Robert Bob Okello

AVODA Blue Program 2025 Profiles - August Cohort

Name: Joel RWOTHOMIO 🇺🇬
Business: PELAC Group

Background
Joel grew up in Parombo, Nebbi District, witnessing his mother juggle teaching, a snack business, and farming to support the family. Early leadership roles and the absence of entrepreneurial legacy in his extended family inspired his strong passion for entrepreneurship and community impact.

Aspirations
He aims to create value-driven businesses that generate employment, empower individuals, and uplift society. Joel wants to introduce global best practices aligned with local values, promote Uganda's unique opportunities internationally, and contribute to economic vibrancy and high-trust communities.

Faith & Business Vision
Joel intends to reflect Christ through excellent, integrity-driven service. He plans to support vulnerable groups financially via outreach funded by the business. His business will uphold fair trade and transparency, serving as a Christian enterprise grounded in Biblical principles.
Joel's vision is a profitable, transformative business that serves as a vessel for ministry, justice, and love in the marketplace.

___________

If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, send me a DM.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

#fiatlux #faithdriven #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #businessstartup #businessmentor #businessideas #businessinsider #businessadvice #businessgrowth #businesssuccess #businessstrategy #kingdombusiness #faithdriven #faithdrivenentrepreneur #FaithDrivenInvestors

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮. 

What’s the most exciting part for you? Building, scaling, selling, or shaping the customer experience? 

Drop your thoughts—let’s explore what fuels your passion for startup success.

taplio

The Battle

Chad Angle

Joshua Pi'Rwot

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance ScoreChad Angle's LinkedIn Performance

Performance ScoreJoshua Pi'Rwot's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

The Battle

Chad Angle

Joshua Pi'Rwot

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}Chad Angle's LinkedIn Performance

Performance ScoreJoshua Pi'Rwot's LinkedIn Performance

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Performance ScoreChad Angle's LinkedIn Performance