Scaling Impact Podcast

Welcome to episode 1 of the Scaling Impact Podcast!  In this episode our host, James Tonn, clearly lays out who this podcast is for, why we created it, who we are, and what you can expect in the episodes to come. We packed Season 1 with some incredible guests including:  Jason Silva, the visionary futurist and Emmy-nominated host of the TV show brain games.  Clinical Psychologist and Oprah SuperSoul 100 teacher Dr. Shefali. Salim Ismail, the XPRIZE board member and Founding Director of Singularity University, and many more. Enjoying the show and want to know more?  Join our Scaling Impact Community at http://exv.ai/podcast Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Today on the Scaling Impact Podcast James talks with Jason Silva.  Jason is an Emmy-nominated TV personality, filmmaker, keynote speaker and futurist.  He is best known as the host of the TV series “Brain Games” on the National Geographic Channel, as well as for his wildly successful Youtube show “Shots of Awe”. In this episode JT and Jason deep dive into the inner workings of flow state.  What it is, unique and reliable ways to access it, and how it can have profound effects on the mind of an entrepreneur.  They also cover the power of being able to hold two seemingly opposing views in mind at the same time, as well as how looking to nature can give us the deepest understanding of the latest evolving technologies.   Interesting Points Covered: Switching people from conscious processing to unconscious processing   Why we are deeply attracted to things that violate our expectations The “Hippy Speedball” formula for getting into flow state How looking to nature can help us understand new technology Collective Consciousness?  Why when 1 person is on the verge of a technological breakthrough a handful of others around the world are on the same edge   Interested In Exponential Technology?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here: http://exv.ai/podcast   Jason’s Links: Website: http://www.thisisjasonsilva.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/JasonSilva Instagram: https://instagram.com/JasonLSilva

Today on the podcast, James is joined by Salim Ismail.  Salim is the best-selling author of “Exponential Organizations” and a serial tech entrepreneur whose previous company Ångströ was purchased by Google in 2010.  He led Yahoo!’s internal incubator, is an XPRIZE Foundation Board member, is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the Chairman of OpenExO. In this episode JT and Salim talk about cryptocurrencies, Moore's Law of technological advancement, and hugely disruptive technologies that currently exist that the average person doesn’t know about.  They also cover how Elon Musk creates new companies, masculine and feminine archetypes of emerging technology, and the anatomy of exponential companies with specific examples from around the world.   Interesting Points Covered: Cutting edge technology the average person doesn’t know about The power of cryptocurrencies The “Immune System” large companies and legacy industries use to kill off new tech How Elon Musk creates new companies by looking 10 years out from now Examples of existing companies using exponential technology for good   Interested In Exponential Companies + Technology?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here:  http://exv.ai/podcast   Salim’s Links: Website: http://www.salimismail.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exo-foundation/    

Today on the podcast we’re bringing you our first Foundational Knowledge episode.  These episodes are designed to give founders and entrepreneurs practical knowledge and actionable steps to scale both their business and impact.  In this episode JT is joined by his Exponential Ventures co-founder, James Wallace (JW). JW is a serial entrepreneur who has created over a dozen successful startups, a 3rd generation marketer, and an exponential technology specialist who started his first tech company in the early 90’s. In this episode JT and JW talk about the 3Ps: Passion, Purpose, Proficiency. Specifically, what they are, why they matter, and why they won’t invest in founders who don’t have them–– regardless of how lucrative the project is.  They also explain how traditional accelerators are broken and neglect 95% of companies they accept but don’t feel have “unicorn DNA”. Finally, they look at how to get a founder to uncover and connect with the deeper “why” behind their business and how powerfully that serves them in the long run.   Interesting Points Covered: How to get to the “why” behind your business The 3Ps every founder needs and every conscious investor wants to see The story of Thrive Market–– A case study for the 3Ps in action Why founders forget to have fun with their financials and what it really costs them Unicorn DNA and why it’s broken most accelerators   Interested In Exponential Technology + Scaling Your Business?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here: http://exv.ai/podcast   JT + JW’s Links:   Website:  https://exponentialu.org/

Today on the podcast we’re bringing you another Foundational Knowledge episode.  These episodes are designed to give founders and entrepreneurs practical knowledge and actionable steps to scale both their business and impact.  In this episode JT is joined by his Exponential Ventures co-founder, James Wallace (JW). JW is a serial entrepreneur who has created over a dozen successful startups, a 3rd generation marketer, and an exponential technology specialist who started his first tech company in the early 90’s. In this episode JT and JW talk about how new technologies, like Blockchain, are allowing us to create ‘trustless environments’ that empower individuals and challenge central authorities.  They also dive deep into the tokenization of the economy and how just about anything from works of art to music rights can be broken into tokens and sold for value. They also give some predictions about how in the near future customers will become the investors and how startups who use the full features of blockchain will win, while the ones trying to use 50% or less will lose.   Interesting Points Covered: Trustless Systems:  How blockchain is shifting the power dynamic toward the individual The Funding Gender Gap:  How women are starting companies 2:1 over men currently but only receiving 3-6% of VC funds The old (false) definition of an entrepreneur that stops some founders from ever starting The Token Economy and what it means for entrepreneurs Interested In Blockchain + Emerging Tech?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here:  http://exv.ai/podcast   JT + JW’s Links:   Website:  https://exponentialu.org/   Enjoy this episode? Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!

Today on the podcast, JT is joined by Philip McKernan.  Philip is an author, filmmaker, and inspirational speaker who has shared stages with Richard Branson, Steven Covey, and the Dalai Lama to name a few.  He is the founder of the One Last Talk movement and his pioneering philosophy, SoulSet™, equips and empowers people to uncover their gifts and impact the world.  Philip has worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to billionaire entrepreneurs and everyone in between. In this episode JT and Philip talk about practical steps to uncovering your personal ‘why’, the reason it’s critically important to know it clearly, and how you can build a business around it.  They also cover the importance of having a personal vision, uncovering your unique superpower (that you probably didn’t realize you have), and the self-imposed handicap most entrepreneurs apply to themselves that holds them back from achieving the life they truly want.   Interesting Points Covered: The subconscious blindspot that keeps people from going after what they really want Discovering your unique “secret sauce” (aka the thing you’re secretly great at) How your location dramatically affects the way you think and answer questions Debunking the “I’m doing it for my kids” excuse entrepreneurs hide behind How to find what really matters to you, so you can build a life and business around it   Interested In Exponential Companies + Technology?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here: http://exv.ai/podcast   Philips Links: Website:  https://philipmckernan.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/enlightenedhooligan/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-mckernan-5b154551/

Today on the podcast, JT is joined by Dr. Shefali.  Recognized as one of Oprah’s Supersoul 100 teachers, Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist and wisdom teach who blends Eastern mysticism with Western psychology.  Her mission is to help people live liberated lives, free from pain and inner conflicts. Her teachings help people release old patterns, false self beliefs, and step into living their most authentic lives and truest self. In this episode JT and Dr. Shefali deep dive into the conversation of consciousness and how it impacts every entrepreneur, whether they’re aware of it or not.  Dr. Shefali walks us through the different levels on consciousness and how we operate at each level––from what we think about to how we make decisions and even how we see ourselves.  JT share about his own experience of having a dramatic “consciousness upgrade” when he was younger and they both discuss the concept of the “Ego Crack” and why it’s such an important moment for founders.   Interesting Points Covered: A practical explanation of consciousness The different levels of consciousness and how your results and happiness are dramatically hindered or expanded at each level The entrepreneurial “Ego Crack” and why it’s a crucial stage for founders seeking to scale How to answer the nagging question “am I on the right path?” once and for all The truth about the question “Who Am I?” –– at each level of consciousness   Interested In Conscious Entrepreneurship?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here: http://exv.ai/podcast   Dr. Shefali’s Links: Website: https://drshefali.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShefaliTsabary/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/drshefalitsabary LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drshefalitsabary

Today on the podcast, JT is joined by Dandapani.  Dandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur and a former monk of 10 years. His mission is to help people live a life of purpose and joy by empowering them with tools and teachings that have been used by Hindu monks for thousands of years. He works with entrepreneurs globally and companies such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Nike, Trivago, and Xero in cultivating focus and managing energy. He and his wife are also passionately creating a 33-acre spiritual sanctuary and botanical garden in Costa Rica to further their mission. In this episode JT and Dandapani cover the topic of focus from many different angles.  Dandapani shares the hidden pitfalls of splitting your energy among too many things, the key to unlocking unshakable focus, and his unique perspective on why the life of an entrepreneur and a monk aren’t that different.  He also speaks into a troubling trend he’s noticed that is robbing ‘successful’ people from living a fulfilled life and why growing your consciousness is a requirement for scaling your business in today’s world.   Interesting Points Covered: Why “opportunity” is one of the biggest threats to your business How to uncover your true goal, so you can align 100% of your energy behind it The path of the monk + entrepreneur–– and how they’re more similar than you’d think Why entrepreneurs tend to grow faster in their consciousness than the general public The power of switching from externally seeking answers to generating them internally   Interested In Cultivating Deeper Focus?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here:  http://exv.ai/podcast   Dandapani’s Links: Website: https://dandapani.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dandapanillc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandapanillc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandapani/

Today on the Scaling Impact Podcast Jason Silva makes his second appearance on the show.  Jason is an Emmy-nominated TV personality, filmmaker, keynote speaker and futurist. He is best known as the host of the TV series “Brain Games” on the National Geographic Channel, as well as for his wildly successful Youtube show “Shots of Awe”. In this episode Jason and JT dive into exploring the very edges of where known science ends and flow state picks up.  They discuss the different brain states humans cycle through and what superpowers lay within each level. They look at the potential and implications for emerging virtual reality technology, micro PTSD, and how we are on the cusp of our next jump in conscious evolution–– which might even be more profound for us than the invention of language.   Interesting Points Covered: Harnessing Delta brain waves to manifest desires rapidly Reality distortion fields–– changing someone’s thinking so dramatically their actions change The Singularity and what happens when you go through a black hole Answering the question:  “Are we authors of our own reality?” Why language doesn’t just describe but generates reality Interested In Futurism + Cutting Edge Consciousness?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here: http://exv.ai/podcast   Jason’s Links: Website: http://www.thisisjasonsilva.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/JasonSilva Instagram: https://instagram.com/JasonLSilva

Today on the podcast we’re bringing you another Foundational Knowledge episode.  These episodes are designed to give founders and entrepreneurs practical knowledge and actionable steps to scale both their business and impact.  In this episode JT is joined by his Exponential Ventures co-founder, James Wallace (JW). JW is a serial entrepreneur who has created over a dozen successful startups, a 3rd generation marketer, and an exponential technology specialist who started his first tech company in the early 90’s. JT and JW deep dive into exponential companies –– what are they, what makes them different, and why they dramatically outperform traditional companies.  They look at the crucial role of data in startups and practical steps for how a founder can make use of the data they already have (and probably haven’t been using). They also explore the evolution of the internet from Web 1.0 to 3.0 and how the new ‘gig economy’ is providing far more security than traditional jobs.   Interesting Points Covered: Exponential Companies Explained:  The principles Google and Apple are built on Why thinking exponentially is so hard for most of us The importance of data in a startup and how you can utilize the data you have The past, present, and future of the internet:  Web 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 Why if you’re not paying for the product, you ARE the product   Interested In Growing Your Business Exponentially?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here: http://exv.ai/pocast   JT + JW’s Links:   Website:  https://exponentialu.org/

Today on the podcast we’re bringing you another Foundational Knowledge episode.  These episodes are designed to give founders and entrepreneurs practical knowledge and actionable steps to scale both their business and impact.  In this episode JT is joined by his Exponential Ventures co-founder, James Wallace (JW). JW is a serial entrepreneur who has created over a dozen successful startups, a 3rd generation marketer, and an exponential technology specialist who started his first tech company in the early 90’s. In our last episode JT + JW explained the principles of an exponential organization and why they’re able to dramatically outperform traditional organizations.  In this episode JT + JW give you the practical instructions on how to implement exponential principles and tools directly into your organization. From leveraged assets and staff-on-demand to the benefits of OKR reporting and how to get to the ONE metric that truly matters in your organization– we’ve got you covered.  Grab a notebook and let’s get started!   Interesting Points Covered: Exponential levers and how to build them into your company Staff-On-Demand:  How to find high-skilled specialists and only pay them when you need them OKRs:  The reporting system that put KPIs to shame A list of tools to help you implement exponential systems The ONE metric that your business needs to get right so everything else can run smoothly   Interested In Growing Your Business Exponentially?  Join the Exponential Ventures email list here: http://exv.ai/podcast   JT + JW’s Links:   Website:  https://exponentialu.org/