{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f9baf56a6da0a62e24627d0/6295f8d5bddcbe0013a06b92?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jeff Kofman - From Emmy-Award Winning War Correspondent to Tech Founder & CEO","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f9baf56a6da0a62e24627d0/1653991266961-5e3e25cccc39c2e8f33886d6555859b3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today's guest is an incredible example of why it's never too late to pivot careers.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For 30 years, Jeff Kofman was a journalist, winning an Emmy award for his coverage of the Arab Spring.</p><p><br></p><p>During his journalism career, he:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Travelled to over 50 countries</li><li>Lived in South America for 10 years</li><li>Was first on the scene during the Chilean miners' crisis</li><li>Created a nature documentary on the Galapagos Islands</li><li>Worked in multiple war zones, including during the Iraq war&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Then in 2014, he decided to leave TV journalism. While wondering what to do next, serendipity took hold and he spotted an opportunity to solve a problem he'd experienced throughout his life as a reporter. The insight led to him found Trint, the technology business of which he's now the CEO.</p><p><br></p><p>We had a fascinating chat during which, we discussed:</p><p><br></p><p>- Pivoting from a lifelong journalism career to start-up founder</p><p>- Spotting opportunities to solve a problem you experience yourself</p><p>- How working in war zones gives you perspective</p><p>- Why live TV teaches you not to bluff in business</p><p>- The importance of not second-guessing yourself as an entrepreneur</p><p>- Why telling stories is a valuable life skill</p><p>- The value of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone</p><p>- Finding ways to release stress and stay healthy</p><p><br></p><p>LINKS:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://trint.com/?tid=181198e7d761994-0322f222a661b3-34736704-13c680-181198e7d771b2b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Trint's website</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykofman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jeff's LinkedIn profile</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://futureworklife.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Future Work/Life newsletter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.futureworklife.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Future Work/Life website</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Work-Life-Flywheel-revolution-reimagine/dp/1788603516\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear</a></p>","author_name":"Ollie Henderson"}