The Business of Education | S01E16 | Ryan Palmbaum

Summary

Ryan Palmbaum, the founder of Dabbl Discovery, discusses his educational short-form video platform and the inspiration behind it. He shares his passion for learning and the need for a positive platform in contrast to social media. Ryan also talks about the challenges young entrepreneurs face and the importance of networking and building relationships. He emphasizes the value of taking the first step, being open to learning from others, and combining passion and interest to drive change. Ryan concludes by sharing his excitement for Dabbl Discovery and how to connect with him.

Takeaways

Dabbl Discovery is an educational short-form video platform that aims to provide a positive alternative to social media.
Young entrepreneurs should not be afraid to ask for help and surround themselves with top-level people.
Taking the first step and being open to learning from others is crucial for success.
Combining passion and interest can lead to fulfilling careers and drive positive change in education.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:02 Dabbl Discovery: An Educational Short Form Video Platform

03:34 Creating a Positive Platform in Contrast to Social Media

04:17 Target Demographic and Crossover Interests

06:23 The Role of Technical Advisors

07:44 The Importance of Asking for Help

08:41 Challenges Faced by Young Entrepreneurs

09:10 Overcoming Perfectionism and Taking Action

10:46 The Value of Learning by Doing

11:16 The Importance of Networking and Building Relationships

13:19 The Need to Overcome Fear and Take the First Step

14:54 The Power of Immersion and Learning from Others

18:13 Combining Passion and Interest to Drive Change

19:02 Molding Education to Foster Job Satisfaction and Passion

21:04 Applying Lessons from Building a Business to Life

22:07 Finding Fulfillment in Education and Making an Impact

23:07 Surrounding Yourself with Top-Level People

24:44 Excitement for Dabble Discovery and How to Connect

About Ryan

Ryan Palmbaum is a former NCAA Division 1 collegiate soccer player who holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration: Finance and Management from the University at Albany, SUNY. He is the founder of Dabbl Discovery, an innovative EdTech company.

At the age of 23, Ryan founded Dabbl Discovery, an educational short-form video platform that helps younger people discover their passions through trusted, experienced professionals and educators in various career paths and industries.

In his personal life, Ryan has lived long-term in Argentina, Greece, Spain, and multiple other foreign countries, developing invaluable cultural and practical skills along the way. He firmly believes that finding and following one's passion will lead to opportunities. This philosophy underpins Dabbl Discovery's mission.

Academically, Ryan spent 2.5 years at Northern Michigan University, majoring in Finance and Risk Management. He excelled both on and off the soccer field, earning a 3.95 cumulative GPA and receiving multiple honors, including 3 All-Conference selections, 2 All-Region selections, and being named GLIAC Freshman of the Year in 2019. He then transferred to the University at Albany, SUNY, where he continued his academic and athletic careers for 1.5 more years, maintaining a 3.95 cumulative GPA and graduating Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance and Management.

Connect with Ryan

Facebook: [@rt.pombom]
Instagram: [@ryanpalmbaum]
LinkedIn: [@ryan-palmbaum]
Company Website: [dabbldiscovery.co]