Calling all small business warriors who feel chained to their business! Do you run your business or does your business run you? You’ve poured your blood, sweat and tears into it and it is time to set yourself free. I’m Bobby Mascia – owner of a wealth management firm, family office, manufacturing business, 18 store Dunkin Franchise, and de facto business coach. My goal? To liberate your business— whether it be operationally, prep for a sale, a legacy handover, or self-management. The roadmap to this freedom is something we will uncover together in Business Unchained.” Join me as I learn about fellow entrepreneurs, dissecting their past, present, and future.
About Dr. Jenny Woo
Dr. Jenny Woo is an educator, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion, a company incubated at Harvard Innovation Labs that helps children and adults build emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication skills. With a Ph.D. in cognitive science and a master’s from Harvard, she has worked in human capital consulting at Deloitte, talent strategy at Cisco, and career coaching at UC Berkeley.
She is the creator of award-winning card games, including 52 Essential Conversations and 52 Essential Coping Skills, used in 50+ countries. Her work has been featured in CNBC, Forbes, FORTUNE, Fast Company, and more.
As a mother of three, Dr. Woo is passionate about helping families and professionals navigate modern challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful connections.
Reference Links:
Mind Brain Emotion Social Media
Dr. Jenny Woo Social Media
Episode Highlights:
What if the key to raising successful, resilient children isn’t about perfect grades or packed schedules—but something far more profound? In a world dominated by social media, academic pressure, and emotional recessions, how do we ensure our kids grow up with the emotional intelligence to thrive?
In this episode of Business Unchained, host Bobby Mascia sits down with Dr. Jenny Woo to discuss her journey from corporate consulting to creating tools that help families and workplaces develop essential human skills.
[07:54] ”When I say village, it doesn’t have to be a lot of people, but you really need that relationship. It could be a partner, a friend, a mentor to just help you stay on track and keep going.” — Dr. Jenny Woo
[09:46] ”We are experiencing an emotional recession. We don’t quite know how to talk to each other anymore.” — Dr. Jenny Woo
Dr. Woo explains how her company creates tools like conversation cards to help families and workplaces build emotional intelligence.
At its core, Dr. Woo’s story is about the power of emotional intelligence, resilience, and the belief that success isn’t just about academic or professional achievements—it’s about building meaningful connections and leading a balanced, fulfilling life.
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About Wolfgang Muller
Wolfgang Muller’s career journey began right after college when he faced the challenge of finding a path that would lift him out of financial hardship. Though he had the option to dive into finance with LaSalle Bank, Wolfgang opted for the thriving field of telecom sales due to its promising prospects. Now, a tech industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, notably at HTC, where he served as Global VP and President of Connected Products. He played a key role in establishing HTC’s North American retail channel, partnering with major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Target to generate billions in revenue.
Following his success at HTC, Wolfgang became the Global VP of Sales for Essential Products, a startup founded by Android creator Andy Rubin. His journey in Silicon Valley began with humble beginnings, including sleeping on a blow-up mattress as he built his career.
An alumnus of Stanford Graduate School of Business, Wolfgang is now a co-founder, CMO, CEO, and Board Director for two startups, with a third venture in development. His passion for innovation and entrepreneurship drives his mission to create impactful solutions in the tech landscape.
Reference Links:
Wolfgang Muller’s Social Media
Episode Highlights:
Have you ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship? What role does mentorship play in shaping a successful career?
In the latest episode of “Business Unchained,” host Bobby Mascia dives deep with Wolfgang Muller, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the tech industry.
(48:40) “My mom gave me the mentality of it doesn’t matter how, where you came from in this country, it matters how hard you work and what you make for yourself as you get older.”- Wolfgang Muller
From his early days in telecom sales to pivotal roles at HTC and Essential Products, Wolfgang shares invaluable insights that every entrepreneur can learn from. Have you ever felt the excitement of launching a new venture only to overlook critical planning details? Wolfgang warns against the common pitfalls of “founders’ blinders,” where enthusiasm can blind you to essential strategies like exit plans and legal frameworks.
(08:57) “Sometimes we have what I call the founder’s blinders on, right? Where, God, this great idea is going to be this great product and you talk to other people and this is where mentors come in because you talk to other people and everyone’s like, yes, man. Yeah, that’s amazing. Oh, I’d buy that. Right. But we don’t really think through the process and maybe we think through monetization and we think about like exit, oh, I go IPO someday, et cetera. But we almost think too far.”- Wolfgang Muller
As they explore the complexities of board governance and the importance of shareholder agreements, you’ll discover why establishing clear rules is crucial—especially when personal relationships are involved in business decisions.
(24:07) “My suggestion would be like, settle down, take 10 minutes, just stop everything for a minute. I know you guys have visions as to what the future looks like, which is fantastic, but you need to ensure that things are set up now so that when shit hits the fan, which it will when tension happens between the, the two of you or three of you, whatever, which it will, that everyone feels comfortable.”- Wolfgang Muller
And what about the future of sports? Wolfgang’s current venture in sports decentralization may just hold the key to transforming the industry. His latest venture, F2O Sports, aimed at revolutionizing sports management through decentralization and fan ownership. Bobby and Wolfgang discuss how this innovative model can transform the sports industry by giving fans a voice and stake in the teams they love. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a sports enthusiast, or both, this episode offers invaluable insights and inspiration. So tune in, and get ready to unchain your business potential!
