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Strategic Marketing in Kenya | I Know Great People

Shaun Maloba Bukusi discusses his experience as a visionary strategist seeding movements in the creative industry of Kenya.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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Shaun in his own words:

“I am a Dreamer (visionary strategist) with a pulse on people (audiences), a creative powerhouse who bridges culture, commerce, and community with purpose and precision.

I translate business goals into actionable, insight-driven strategies across Africa. From brand campaigns and social impact to branding proposals and data-driven pitches, I don’t just lead, I orchestrate.

I am community-minded builder. My vision goes beyond clients as I dream of sustainable economies, tech-enabled microfinance and elevating underserved voices. I have a focus on empowering young Africans and women by making marketing meaningful.

I blend tradition and modernity to plan bond-building gatherings. I believe in nurturing all relationships. Life isn’t just about work for me, it’s about people, rituals and impact. My purpose is to leave a legacy of love.

I don’t sell ideas, I seed movements.”

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Shaun?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of marketing in Kenya changed?
A: Never thought of it so a lot
B: Kinda what I expected
C: seem like an interesting thign to do
D: Would be a good challenge to work in developing industries
E:

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Art of Marketing Artists | I Know Great people

Derrick Fargo discusses marketing art as an artist and for artists.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Derrick?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of marketing art changed?
A: I will market my art more
B: It’s as reliant on good art as I thought
C: didn’t realize how much art I’ve bought due to marketing
D: nothing has changed
E:

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Ken Lewis Munene on Exploring Art through Artiv Hub | I Know Great People

Ken Lewis Munene came to Artiv Hub as an intern with plans to be a street artist, and discovered a wide range of options including now teaching others how they can unleash their creativity. He takes the time to tell us about desire to continue exploring the world through art and give a preview of what you can experience during the July 31st 2026 Studio Visit Series Artiv Hum is hosting in collaboration with 1 million thriving artists

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the privilege of living in the Information Age to reach the Understanding Age.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Ken?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

When was the last time artistic exploration led you to new creative opportunities?
A: I can’t draw a dot so never
B: Too long, will try exploring more
C: I have no creative talent (this is false)
D: Currently exploring as I watch this
E: ___________

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Rachel Jael on Founding Artiv Hub | I Know Great People

Rachel Jael founded Artiv Hub with the intention to help people unleash creativity. She takes the time to tell us how that is going and introduce the July 31st 2026 Studio Visit Series she is hosting in collaboration with 1 million thriving artists

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the privilege of living in the Information Age to reach the Understanding Age.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Jael?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

When was the last time you took a creative course?
A: I create my own crativity so never!
B: I am currently in one
C: Shall now look for one
D: I have no creative talent (this is false)
E: ___________

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AI as a Tool for Software Engineering | I Know Great People

Christopher Ruckman on to relaunch this series of conversations about the things people do. Christopher and I talk about his experience as a Software Engineer adapting to and adopting the use of large language models that are referred to colloquially as AI technology.

Will admit that some of the terminology may have been beyond me but good thing there is access to the net to search it out. I am currently starting to try out different models to see how I may be comfortable integrating the tech into my own projects. What experience with AI do you have?

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. This is part of a larger project to create a “Lived Experience Internet” of stories about existing on Spaceship Earth. Join us as we use the privilege of living in the Information Age to reach the Understanding Age.

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What has the effect of AI been in any industry you work in?

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Christopher?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of AI in software engineering changed?
A: Not in the least
B: A.I. is horrible destroy it!
C: Seems to have utility in this case
D: it’s an overblown toy, will disappear soon
E:

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New York City Restaurant Management with Stephen Thomas Kirschner | I Know Great People

Stephen Kirschner started this series years ago and is now the first one back for a followup conversation. This time we talk about his recent experience in managing restaurants in New York City.

New York City is one of the, if not the food capital of the world. That may be seen as more chances for one to find employment but also has the challenge of increased competition. Been glad to see Stephen advance in his career in food service and manage to make it in New York City with all it’s considerations. Maybe in another 10 years he will be back with a conversation about how he opened a restaurant in NYC!

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. This is part of a larger project to create a “Lived Experience Internet” of stories about existing on Spaceship Earth. Join us as we use the privilege of living in the Information Age to reach the Understanding Age.

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Have you worked your way up in any industry long enough to become part of management.

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Edward Hoefer on ghostwriting & storytelling | I Know Great People

Edward joins Stephen & I to talk about storytelling in a professional capacity. As a creative I have been writing and trying to better communicate for decades so this was a topic I really wanted to know more about. There are questions about ghostwriting, differences between personal vs pubic writing and more.

We enjoy talking as is but in this case we did also get into telling each other stories and found the time passing by so decided to break this up into 2 parts.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the privilege of living in the Information Age to reach the Understanding Age.

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00:00:00- intro
00:01:56- name, topic & how we met?
01:20:15- what are a 2-3 things people may like about storytelling, especially ghostwriting?

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Edward?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

When was the last time you wrote a creative work of your own?
A: Reading and writing is in the past, audio only now
B: It’s been too long
C: I write regularly
D: I dont think i’m good at it but this conversation is inspiring me to try
E: ___________

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Vish Burra on activism and institutional infiltration

Vish Burra joins Stephen & I to talk about his activities in the New York Young Republican Club. Since meeting Vish in 2017, he’s has been politically active in an impressive way. In the first of 3 scheduled conversations, we discuss several things around the topic on activism & institutional infiltration.

As per usual adult mentality required. You don’t have to agree with X to appreciate how Y accomplished Z due to their valuation of X. I trust you will enjoy!

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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00:00:00- intro
00:02:47- name, topic & how we met?
00:16:32- what may people like about managing something like the New York you republicans club?
00:35:22- what may people dislike about it?
00:56:17- which things may be the opposite of the activism & politicking that you do?
01:15:56- what are some misconceptions the purpose of political institutions?
01:56:53- what things help teach one about founding being in the leadership of a group like nyyrc?
02:06:22- do you like cheese? (most important question)
02:12:02- anything to add about activism and institutional infiltration?
02:19:17- last 3 02:19:45- questions for us?
02:24:19- any questions for audience or future participants?
02:25:56- would you like to take a question?

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Vish?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

Has your view on political activism within institutions changed?
A: Nope, still seems futile
B: Maybe there is a chance of reform
C: Yes but it still is not for me
D: Why do you Trumpists hate Our Democracy™?!
E: ________

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Steve “Che” Fontaine on the making of Perfect Burger

Steve “Che” Fontaine takes the time to tell us about how he came to found & make Perfect Burger, Costa Rica. Steve has known Stephen for some years now from being involved in the foos service industry. I made his acquaintance for the first time during this conversation & he is someone I can & almost certainly will have many more conversations with.

Good people, good talk, good business, good food. I trust you will enjoy!

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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00:00:00- intro
00:01:10- name, topic & how we met?
01:11:46- what may people like about running a business like perfect burger costa rica?
01:13:14- what may people dislike about it?
01:21:153- which things may be the opposite of founding a movement like founding such a business?
01:27:18- what are some misconceptions the purpose of a food truck & restaurant?
01:54:54- what things help teach one about founding such a business?
02:13:57- do you like cheese? (most important question)
02:29:09- anything to add about perfect burger costa rica?
02:44:08- conclusion
02:48:46-last 3

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Steve?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of what it takes to start a restaurant changed?
A: I could not start one
B: Yes especially with extra challenge of a new country
C: I just know i want a Perfect Burger
D: has given me a greater respect for running one
E: ________

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Kayra Eva Polak on Founding FIOLA

Kayra Eva Polak joins I Know Great People to tell Stephen and I about the Female International Organization of Liberty for All movement (FIOLA) that she co-founded. It is commendable how proactively she is at building tribes by sharing the collective knowledge of people to strengthen the individuals that choose to participate.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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00:00:00- intro
00:01:11- name, topic & how we met?
00:32:11- what may people like about fiola?
00:45:42- what may people dislike about fiola?
00:50:23- which things may be the opposite of founding a movement like fiola?
00:53:09- what are some misconceptions the purpose of fiola?
01:28:25- what things help teach one about participating in such a movement?
01:50:02- do you like cheese? (most important question)
02:00:38- anything to add about fiola?
02:08:10- questions for us?
02:08:43- any questions for audience or future participants?
02:11:21- would you like to take a question?

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Kayra?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of creating social groups changed?
A: I would like to start one
B: Too much for me but i’d join one
C: Seems futile, why care?
D: Shall try and join FIOLA!
E: ________

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