Season 8 Episode 2
How to Learn from Your Wins and Innovate in the World of Entrepreneurship (pt. 2)
Continuing their discussion, hosts Zachary Sieloff and Samantha Howden learn how Max Effgen has entered his newest venture and continue to learn the importance of learning from one’s successes, on top of their losses.
Competencies
Episode Resources
Reflection Questions:
- How can you seize opportunities as they present themselves?
- What is your contribution to your desired industry’s scene?
Zachary Sieloff
Zach Sieloff is a Junior BBA student at the Ross School of Business. Within the Barger Leadership Institute, he is in his fourth semester as a Leadership Teaching Fellow, a 2026 Japan Peace Leadership Fellow graduating from cohort four of the Leadership Certificate, and is a Social Transformation Fellow where he piloted a personal financial initiative on campus.
Max Effgen
Max Effgen builds and grows technology companies as an entrepreneur and angel investor backing early-stage companies in AI, health and wellness, ultra-low power radio, and enterprise software. Snowboarding, baseball, swimming, running, coaching, photography, backpacking, and skyscraper stair climbs happen off the clock. Also, I am a SABR Contributor, live in Seattle, and am from Chicago.
Samantha Howden
Samantha Howden develops leaders who develop leaders as a lead facilitator for 8 student cohorts across Barger Leadership Institute's three course offerings. A graduate of the Leadership Certificate Cohort 3 and 2025 Japan Peace Leadership Fellow, she pursues opportunities aligned with data, dignity, and decision-making. Economics, quantitative methods, and sales provide the foundation for her interests in game theory, public speaking, coaching, choreography, creative arts, good questions, and mentorship, all of which inform Samantha's collaborative approach to leadership and followership.