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    <title>Looking Beyond With Michael Sikand  - Episodes Tagged with “Digital”</title>
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    <description>Looking Beyond With Michael Sikand is a time capsule for Michael's early years of building his brand, Our Future, through a series of high-energy interviews he conducted with business executives and startup founders as a 20-year-old University of Michigan student. Michael ended up pivoting to becoming a short video content creator and built Our Future into a media company he sold to Morning Brew at age 22. In 2022, Michael was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list in media. 
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    <itunes:subtitle>Looking Beyond With Michael Sikand features the host's early years of building his brand, Our Future, through a series of high-energy interviews he conducted with business executives and startup founders as a 20-year-old college student. Michael ended up pivoting to becoming a short video content creator and sold his company at age 22 to Morning Brew.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>#21 Sandy Plashkes, Co-Founder at OwnersBox</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In Episode 21, listeners hear from Sandy Plashkes, Co-Founder at Owners Box, a sports tech startup determined to disrupt the multi-billion dollar fantasy sports industry through a key advantage: social engagement. Sandy discusses how Owners Box's game plan for taking on giants like Draft Kings, the need for a comprehensive fantasy sports experience, and how he loves the sports tech space. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>10:58</itunes:duration>
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  <title>#7 Josh Dzurlikowski, Controller of the NFL Buffalo Bills</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 09:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Michael Sikand</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What's it like to be an executive in the NFL?  In today’s episode, listeners learn from Josh Dzurlikowski, controller of the Buffalo Bills, about  the NFL during COVID-19, the Josh Allen draft pick, the infectious energy at a winning sports team, and advice to students who want to get into sports business. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>12:20</itunes:duration>
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  <title>#6 Chris Bierly, Senior Partner at Bain &amp; Company</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 07:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>How will you land a consulting internship this fall? On this episode, listeners get insider advice from Bain Partner, Chris Bierly, about business strategy during COVID-19 and tips on landing a prestigious consulting internship. </itunes:subtitle>
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On this episode, listeners get insider advice from Bain Partner, Chris Bierly, about business strategy during COVID-19 and tips on landing a prestigious consulting internship.  
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