Thought Leader

Dr. A.J Minai, Co-founder of Vision 77, is a serial entrepreneur, venture-builder, and brand storyteller. He describes the importance of storytelling and how today's branding shows that people become brands and brands become people. AJ explains his unique approach to investing and why he and his friend Ryan decided to choose a more human than the material approach in supporting businesses. He truly believes in impact over influence and helping underdog businesses to thrive.

Show Notes

🦇 Dr. AJ’s studio has a Batman vibe. 00:50
👦 As a kid, AJ said he would be on the stage when he grew up: the importance of storytelling. 01:27
💰 A different plan for investing in 77 companies: The VC mentality is very revenue-driven, and AJ would like to change that. 04:26
⚔️ The legend of 300 strong immortal Persians. 07:44
👁️ Vision 77’s unique methodology on measuring financial tangibility and impact for their investments. 11:02
🎯 Investing through providing services: “Sales and marketing is the heart of any business's ability to go to market.” 13:21
👔 A business model with boosting human aspects more than traditional VCs.17:47
🤩 Positioning value proposition for underdogs, creating brand storytelling for self-awareness.  20:02
👨‍💼 AJ would love to talk with Gary Vee. 22:42

Connect with Dr. A.J Minai: www.linkedin.com/in/drajminai
🤓 Connect with us: www.resonateengine.com
▶️ Check us out at: www.thoughtpartnergroup.com
💡 Screw Harvard, go to Crazy MBA: www.crazymba.com

What is Thought Leader?

We put scare quotes around the term “thought leader.” Don't worry - no hagiographic interviews here. No upsells, no bullshit.

We have great conversations with true innovators, thinkers, disrupters, creatives, and a few fools. (You decide.) We ask them all for insights, stories and tools. (You'll laugh, you'll shout, you might fall asleep. It's all good.)

We are all thought leaders. Think more. Lead better.