Akil Bello - a podcast by Ken Anselment
from 2020-01-24T07:00
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Ken chats with Akil Bello, founder of Bell Curves, who shares his views on higher ed and some news about a new professional adventure that fits perfectly with his leadership in matters around standardized testing. (And if you haven't read his writings on his website, Bellowings, you should give it a go.)
Shout-outs & Links
- Akil's presentation on entrepreneurship at the Harlem Business Alliance.
- An investigative report on whether Alex Bello is, in fact, Marlon Jackson's son, as referenced/joked about in the Netflix show, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch.
- A blog post and full slide deck from Akil's Illinois ACAC keynote.
- Cross promotional shout out to the Crush podcast
- Episode sponsored by InitialView and their latest development, Elevator Pitch.
Rapid Descent
- Akil's walkout song: My Philosophy by KRS One
- Best thing he's read lately: Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Toni Adeyemi
- What he's eager to read next: The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg
- Favorite thing to make in the kitchen: Whiskey sour.
- What he uses to take and keep notes: "Far too many things..."
- Memorable bit of advice: From his father: "Until you have a business plan, it's a hobby."
- Bucket list: Going to the Gálapagos.
Further episodes of ALP: The Admissions Leadership Podcast
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