Kick, Push, Pivot

Vinay Nagaraj joins us from New York, NY to discuss his newly funded startup, Bonfire Analytics. Vinay and his team have found a way to make the often long and arduous task of prospecting easier for med tech sales reps with the help of AI and their qualification algorithms. A citizen of the world, listen as Vinay discusses how his frequent moves to different countries as a kid helped shape his mindset for the ever-changing world of med tech startups.  About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Gregory Charlop joins us from Atlanta, GA. Founder of the Physician Wellness Project, Dr. Charlop is an advocate for his fellow Physicians and has been featured on major networks to discuss issues like physician burnout and innovation. As a medical entrepreneur, speaker, and author, Dr. Charlop is truly multi-faceted and brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode.  About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Faisal Mirza joins us from Sata Cruz, CA. Born and raised in Canada, Dr. Mirza became a successful Orthopedic Surgeon and bone health expert in the U.S. and has continued to put patients first with his foray into the healthcare startup world. Listen as he describes the value of failure in the startup world and why helping people should always be the focal point of any new business.  About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Geoff Matous joins us all the way from Hartford, Connecticut. A devoted UCONN fan and graduate, listen to how Geoff started his career holding the bag in medical sales and worked his way up to President & CCO of a company called Wellinks. Geoff and his company work closely with Primary Care Physicians and Pulmonologists to create better care for patients suffering from COPD and help them breathe easier (literally). Check out the work Wellinks is doing here: https://www.wellinks.com/ About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KPPPodcast/

Jayson Yardley joins us from Newport Beach, CA as the CEO of Knowtion Health. Join us as he shares his journey starting as a registrar in a hospital and working his way all the way up to CEO. Having negotiated multiple successful exits, Jayson shares with us his ideas on what makes a healthcare company truly valuable. Listen as he explains the importance of human connection and communication skills to build and maintain a winning culture in any business.   About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. John Moos joins us from Los Angeles, CA as a seasoned Trauma Surgeon and founder of Soul Surgeon, a cutting-edge healing center incorporating the power of psychedelics to reverse the debilitating effects of trauma on the body and mind. Hear his incredible journey from being a high-school dropout to graduating medical school with honors and blazing a trail between Eastern and Western medicine. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Harvey Castro joins us from Dallas, TX as a top innovator and speaker on AI applications in Healthcare. A Top Voice on LinkedIn, hear the story of his scrappy beginnings followed by his ascension to medical school and AI thought leadership. Listen in for how AI and modern technology are setting the for the future of healthcare. You can also check his latest thinking at www.chatgpthealthcare.com. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Dave Smith joins us from Ole West Chester, Ohio. He invented a revolutionary device called the Q Collar which has transformed the way we look at brain injuries. Listen to how he learned from the anatomy of animals to make some game-changing discoveries about our own. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Dan Weberg joins us from Alameda, California. He is the Founder of DrNurseDan.com, and International Keynote Speaker and a Top LinkedIn Healthcare Voice. After earning three degrees from Arizona State University Dr. Dan became a registered nurse, one of few men in a female-dominated profession. Dr. Dan quickly learned that there were innovations that needed to be made within healthcare systems to maximize the power of nurses and hospital staff. He went on to help create and run multiple large healthcare organizations as well as becoming a professor at THE Ohio State University. Dr. Dan now works as a consultant and media juggernaut leading the way for innovation in healthcare. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dan Diaz joins us from Gilroy, CA where he works as the Vice President of Network Development & Physician Services for Golden State Dermatology. Dan took the unconventional route to corporate America, starting as an entrepreneur and finding his way into some of the largest healthcare corporations around. Learn about how he used his experiences working at a golf course to kickstart a career in networking and communication. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dutch Rojas joins us from Tulsa, Oklahoma. A serial entrepreneur, he founded Everyone Health, a leader in the self-insured and self-funded health plan space that was recently acquired by Nomi Health for $26.5M. Once only the domain of large technology companies, self-funded plans, health options, and health futures are likely to become the wave of the future as the traditional insurance model slowly shifts over time towards more pricing transparency. Hear how Dutch is pushing the future of health insurance. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Matt Farrell joins us from St. Louis, Missouri. He is a Managing Director focused on Healthcare and Life Sciences at Accenture, leading a digital practice that advises on and implements the latest technologies for some of the largest healthcare organizations on the planet. Hear more about how he is helping “humanize healthcare” by bringing the power of data to transform how healthcare companies develop drugs, serve patients, and ultimately transform the health industry. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one-of-a-kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Nisha Mehta joins us from Charlotte, North Carolina. A radiologist by training, she founded Physician Side Gigs - the largest Facebook community in the country - as a way to connect doctors and promote professional and business exchange in a safe, private peer-to-peer environment. A Top Voice on LinkedIn and a contributor to Forbes, CNN and the Washington Post, hear her journey pivoting from doctor to social influencer. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Jeff Williams joins us from Indianapolis, Indiana. One of the founders of Wellbridge Surgical, a unique surgery center focused on transparent pricing and direct to patient care. Hear how they are changing the healthcare pricing game and looking to create a new paradigm for care. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Kanwar Kelley and Jai Kohli join us from San Francisco, California. They are the Founders of Shingle, an innovative practice management service that provides complete soup to nuts service for doctors seeking to start and operate their own independent private practice. Hear their story how they came up with the idea over sushi and are launching their MVP that will transform how new practices are built and managed. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Jay Freedman joins us from Abington, Pennsylvania. He is a pioneer in the area of customer engagement and digital marketing as well as the former chair of the American Dental Association Membership Committee. Hear how he met his wife in prison and went on to build an incredibly successful non-insurance practice using a combination of Google Reviews, handwritten notes, and incredible service. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Ali Alijanian joins us from Walnut Creek, California. He is the founder of a unique dental practice specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial and Dental Implants. Hear how he uses culture to build and scale using lessons learned from growing up in Iran then migrating to Germany before coming to the U.S. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Annu Navani joins us from San Jose, California. She is the founder of Comprehensive Spine & Sports Center - a multi-location surgery center practice that combines holistic care with cutting-edge surgery techniques. Hear her story growing up in India then moving to the U.S. to practice medicine - rising to become faculty at Stanford Medical School and one of the leading voices in well-rounded care and healing. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Daniel Hawkins joins us from Santa Clara, California. He is the Founder of Avail Medsystems - an innovative collaboration tool that allows surgeons, device companies, and colleagues to virtually and interactively share best practices in real-time by removing the barriers to distance. Want to figure out how to remove planes, trains, and automobiles from the medical field? Hear his story growing up as the son of a doctor to founding ShockWave Medical to launching his latest venture in virtual surgery support. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Brian Evans joins us from Sacramento, California. He is the VP of Physician Recruitment at Comprehensive Integrated Care - a fast-growing network of physicians and an expert on medical trends for OBLS and ASCs. Hear his fascinating journey from a doctor for the Navy SEALS caring for the nation's elite warriors to the world of private practice where he is working to transform the model for care here in the US. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Umbereen Nehal joins us from Boston, Massachusetts. A former top healthcare executive for a large healthcare network in New York City she shares her experiences in the culture of medicine. Dr. Nehal speaks about her unique experience in both Pakistan and the US while also sharing about the dynamics of being a female executive in healthcare in both countries. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Yan Kalika joins us from San Francisco, California. He is the Owner and Chief Clinical Officer at Image Orthodontics where he brings innovation in dentistry as well as unique expertise in air pathways to both adult and pediatric care. A world-class chess player who moved from the former Soviet Union to the United States, he learned English by talking to people in department stores. Hear how he achieved the American dream entering Harvard and becoming one of the nation's top dentists. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Ben Foreman joins us from Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a Business Manager at AppliedVR - a technology company that uses Virtual Reality to treat pain, anxiety, and other ailments in hospitals and the home. Learn more about the power of the mind to heal as well as Ben's story as an entrepreneur who collects and sells Pokemon cards! About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems, and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus, and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Ali Oromchian joins us from Danville, California. He is the founder of HR for Health - a healthcare-specific payroll and HR compliance consulting company as well as Dental & Medical Counsel, PC - a law firm specializing in healthcare legal services. Learn about his leap from corporate law into entrepreneurship and how to navigate the ups and downs of the people side of the business. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. LaJuan Hall joins us from Brentwood, California. She is a Vice Chair at the American College of Dentists and a board member for the dental start-up, AlignFlow. Listen in to hear about how she worked for a spy (maybe!) and built an incredible dental practice that she grew rapidly till acquisition. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Michael Anderson joins us from San Diego, California. He is Co-founder of The Wonderist Agency - a specialty marketing company that focuses on helping Dental practices get found and grow through their digital footprint. Listen and hear how putting people and culture first can transform a business and lay the groundwork for incredible growth. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Regina Boore joins us from San Diego, California. She is the Senior Vice President of Progressive Surgical Solutions- a consulting company specializing in helping surgery centers navigate the complexities of regulation and compliance all over the United States and Canada. Follow her journey starting as an entrepreneuring nurse who went on to build one of the most respected ASC consulting companies in the U.S. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

David McNeil joins us from Boston, Massachusetts. He is the COO and President of PatientPop - a marketing company specializing in helping doctors and dentists expand their digital footprint and get found by patients. Hear his amazing personal journey and how a school presentation by his young daughter shook his world and catapulted him into crucial stages of growth at Salesforce and Hubspot and eventually, PatientPop. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

James Romero joins us from Danville, California. He is the President of Americas for Rapid Medical - a device company specializing in helping doctors with life-saving devices procedures treating neurovascular patients and physicians. Hear more about how important family can be in a journey that landed him on top of one of the world's leading medical device companies. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Angelique Lopez joins us from Walnut Creek, California. She works for the Ngozi Educational and Healthcare Foundation - a nonprofit focused on providing education and healthcare to children impacted by the civil war in Liberia. Ngozi means “blessing” in Ibo, a local African dialect. Hear more about Angelique's incredible personal story and about how the Ngozi team is creating new opportunities in Africa. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Justin Morgan joins us from Los Angeles, California. He is a Partner at Wood and Delgado - a unique law firm focusing on advising Healthcare practices on business best practices. A good team of advisors is critical to the success of a practice. Yet often healthcare practitioners find themselves in a difficult situation torn between paying too much or too little for advice. Justin shares how his team of legal advisors navigate that quandary with a true partnership model that blends legal and business advice with individual practice owner self-development and self-mastery of the business owner. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Steve Tessler joins us from Oakland, California. He is the Executive Vice President and was the 14th employee at a startup bank focused on transforming how the customer experiences finance. The word relationship is often bandied about. Steve shares how true relationships are really about collaboration. Hear about his journey and how it led to the birth of the bank, growth and its eventual rebranding to be the premier regional bank in California that is able to offer a personal relationship with big bank products. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Dr. Sepand Hokmabadi joins us from Oakland, California. Known to his patients as “Dr. H”, he runs an innovative dental practice that looks to take care of more than just teeth. Bringing lessons learned from his international travels, Dr. H shares how a daring personal vision for holistic care can help the mind, body, and mouth. Hear about how his passion for integrated services led to onsite massage, acupuncture, dental work -- even his own line of natural mouthwash and toothpaste through Dr. H & Co. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Aria Sa'id joins us from San Francisco from the heart of the Tenderloin District. She runs a nonprofit called The Transgender District which is focused on creating safe spaces for trans people, supporting economic advancement, and providing opportunities for leadership development and community. After taking a bus from Portland with only a few dollars in her pocket, she worked with several other co-founders to build a nonprofit that is now backed by the mayor of the city as they seek to keep key elements of this historic neighborhood. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Mitchell and Sheridan join us on Kick, Push, Pivot from San Francisco, CA. After separately working for large financial firms - Mitchell and Sheridan met at Dropbox. Together, they hatched a ground-breaking approach to retirement savings that enables cash-strapped individuals to get a full 401k employer match. Both founders will share their story of how they launched their idea, secured Venture Capital investment, and transform retirement planning forever. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Joel Thomas joins us on Kick, Push, Pivot all the way from the Washington, DC metro area. Starting out with a passion for international travel and helping people, Joel started SPIN Global with the goal of merging the business mindset with the passion of nonprofits. He helps people, cities, and countries in need before and during natural and man-made disasters. His unique B-Corp works with governments and businesses all over the world from Israel to Croatia to the U.S. to help disrupt the disaster planning arena. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Gary Zellerbach joins us on Kick, Push, Pivot all the way from San Francisco, CA to share his story as he takes us through his life as a professional musician playing with some of the all-time greats to starting his own hologram company then later, working for Sun Microsystems and navigating the acquisition by Oracle. Gary will share his insights into how to innovate with his own company as well as how to make waves in a larger one as well. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Karen Drexler joins us on Kick, Push, Pivot all the way from Berkeley, CA to share her journey as an early employee in Lifescan which sold to Johnson and Johnson for $1B to then launching her own medical technology start-up and how it led her to start Astia Ventures, a group of angel investors that focus on female entrepreneurs. Karen will share her journey and what she looks for when investing in healthcare startups. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Special guest Paul Bains joins us on Kick, Push, Pivot from East Palo Alto, CA to share his story in launching the nonprofit called WeHOPE and United Builders a factory creating housing units from shipping containers. His organization provides innovative housing and shelter options for the homeless and at risk population. Paul shares his story in providing for those in need and creating wealth through employee ownership. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.

Special guest Steve Paladino joins us on Kick, Push, Pivot all the way from Nashville, TN to share his journey in creating his business Music City Fire. He creates fire pits that have Bluetooth audio capabilities and flames that actually dance to the music! Steve will also share some ways that he pivoted during the 2020 pandemic to save his business and ultimately end up more profitable than ever. About Pete Maki and Alex Gallup, Hosts of Kick, Push, Pivot. Pete is a former Fortune 500 strategy consultant who is an expert at data analysis, solving organizational problems and helping put systems in place for organizations ranging from the Department of Defense to startups like SpinGlobal and LeadTech. Alex is an immersive design and customer experience expert who has created one of kind experiences for the Rolling Stones, Range Rover, Oculus and other unique brands. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California, Alex and Pete help organizations by providing strategies and unique services that help entrepreneurs in the health, technology, and nonprofit space grow.