Podcasts about co founder ceo

Amit Bendov is Co-Founder & CEO of Gong, the leading AI-sales platform. The company has raised about over $600 million from some of the best in the world including Sequoia, Thrive, Salesforce and more. Gong has surpassed US$400 million in ARR, serves thousands of customers (including multiple Fortune 10s), and is valued at over $7BN.  AGENDA:  00:00 – Why CRM Was Always a Lie and Gong's Secret Insight 04:30 – Will AI Kill Salesforce? Mark Benioff's Nightmare 08:15 – Why 99% of VCs Said No to Gong's Seed Round 12:00 – The Shocking Trial Close That Changed Everything 18:00 – Can AI Make Every Seller Perform Like LeBron? 20:30 – Will Sales Software Shift from Software Budget to Human Labor Budget? 25:00 – Why AI SDRs Are “Stupid” and Bound to Fail 35:00 – Gong's Darkest Hour: Shrinking, Churn, and Losing Muscle 41:30 – The Re-Acceleration Playbook: How Gong Got Back to Hypergrowth 54:00 – Would Amit Ever Sell Gong—or Take It Public?    

In this episode, Wade sits down with Wonjun Jeong, Co-Founder & CEO of Supermove, to talk about how he went from working from a tech background  to transforming the moving industry. After experiencing firsthand the frustrations of moving — from paper contracts to scratched-down credit card numbers — Wonjun saw an opportunity to bring technology into one of the most paper-heavy industries in America.    He shares the origin story of Supermove, the challenges of convincing companies to embrace digital tools, and how their platform helps moving businesses run more efficiently from end to end. From sales to scheduling, dispatching, payments, and even customer tracking, Supermove is redefining what's possible for movers and their customers alike.   Connect with Wonjun Jeong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wonjunjeong wj@supermove.com   Know more about Supermove: https://www.supermove.com/   Shop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC   Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/   Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/   This episode is powered by Hyre (formerly Hey Lieu) Virtual Assistants: https://www.hyreup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyre https://www.instagram.com/hyre.up https://www.facebook.com/hyre.up This episode is sponsored by:   Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://www.moversville.com/wade     About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.   https://2collegebrothers.com/     Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade's website: https://2collegebrothers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/  

Kyle Raniere is the Co-Founder & CEO of RealEstateContent.ai, the AI-powered platform built exclusively for real estate professionals who want to stand out online without spending endless hours on social media. Before launching his company, Kyle led an exciting career as a professional race car driver, competing in endurance events around the globe for Audi and Hyundai. His unique journey from motorsports to tech entrepreneurship has given him a rare perspective on performance, innovation, and the power of relationships. RealEstateContent.ai is an all-in-one social media solution designed for busy agents, brokers, and investors. With just a few clicks, users can create 30 days of authentic, branded content—tailored to their niche across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and schedule it directly to their accounts. By removing the hassle of content creation, design, and scheduling, the platform empowers real estate professionals to grow their brand online, attract clients, and free up time to focus on what matters most: serving their clients and closing deals. In this episode, Kyle shares how he transitioned from racing to real estate technology, why AI is the ultimate marketing accelerator for agents, and how social media has quietly become the biggest bottleneck in winning new business. We also dive into the future of AI in real estate, the importance of first impressions in a digital world, and how agents can leverage automation to scale their influence without sacrificing authenticity.   What You Will Learn: Who is Kyle Raniere, and how did his career path take him from professional race car driving to AI entrepreneurship? What pivotal moment led Kyle to co-found RealEstateContent.ai? Why is social media the hidden bottleneck in most agents' businesses? How does RealEstateContent.ai create 30 days of unique, on-brand content in just minutes? What role do captions, hashtags, and SEO optimization play in attracting the right clients on social media? How can agents leverage AI to build credibility, win trust, and convert leads more effectively? Why does Kyle believe real estate is finally at the forefront of adopting new technology—and what's next for the industry? What free resources or tools can agents use today to start building their brand online with AI? Kyle's story is proof that success often comes from putting yourself in the right rooms, building strong partnerships, and embracing emerging technology. Whether you're a solo agent, team leader, or investor, this episode will give you practical insights on how AI can help you grow your brand, free up your time, and stand out in a competitive market.     Links & Resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realestatecontentai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatecontent.ai/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatecontent.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realestatecontent/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@realestatecontentai   Attention Investors and Agents Are you looking to grow your business? Need to connect with aggressive like-minded people like yourself? We have all the right tools, knowledge, and coaching to positively effect your bottom line. Visit:http://globalinvestoragent.com/join-gia-team to see what we can offer and to schedule your FREE consultation! Our NEW book is out…order yours NOW! Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive Not Just Survive in a Market Shift? Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SV0khX HEY! You should be in class this coming Monday (MNL). It's Free and packed with actions you should take now! Here's the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sNMjT-5DTIakCFO2ronDCg

Martin Rich, Co-Founder & CEO of Future-Fit Foundation, shares his inspiring journey from London's trading floors to shaping systemic change for a sustainable future. Discover how finance, purpose, and impact can rewire our global systems for good.00:37- About Martin RichMartin is the Co-Founder & CEO of Future-Fit Foundation.He's a sustainability and impact specialist with nearly 30 years' experience in both mainstream and social investment. 

What You'll LearnWhy sustainability wasn't the initial growth lever and how ThredUp found product-market fit by prioritizing value and convenience.The pivotal shift from a peer-to-peer marketplace to an asset-backed resale model through bag-drop logistics.How ThredUp scaled partially automated distribution centers to process over 100,000 unique items daily.The key metrics that balance throughput, speed, and quality in large-scale resale operations.How generative AI and visual search transformed discovery, personalization, and customer confidence.The cultural practices — hackathons, AI bootcamps, and atomic building blocks — that sustain innovation and rapid adoption internally.How Resale-as-a-Service enables major brands like Madewell to run white-labeled resale programs powered by ThredUp's technology and operations.Highlights00:00 – Introduction: Dan's 15-year journey at ThredUp02:00 – Why sustainability alone didn't drive growth04:00 – The bag-drop pivot: asset-backed vs. P2P resale07:30 – Marketplace dynamics: limited buyer-seller overlap09:00 – Jobs-to-be-done thinking & unlearning old models12:00 – Scaling ops: from scrappy warehouses to the world's largest clothing carousel17:00 – Throughput vs. quality: metrics that matter21:00 – AI-powered search & discovery: cottagecore to mermaidcore26:30 – Internal AI adoption: hackathons & “atomic building blocks”33:30 – Building a culture of innovation and infinite learning36:30 – Resale-as-a-Service for brands like Madewell39:30 – Future of shopping: agentic AI and frictionless commerce42:00 – Shoptalk Fall preview + closing thoughtsQuotes[00:02:30]: “Even if someone cares about the planet... we did not find product-market fit. We had to work a lot early on to better understand the needs of both buyers and sellers.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:12:15]: “It was a little bit like jumping out of an airplane and just having trust in ourselves that we're gonna build or find a parachute before we hit the ground.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:20:30]: “Trust is so important, especially in the used space. We have to become clever in helping customers feel confident with the potential fit and flattery of every item.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:39:30]: “If your core experience can be improved through AI, why do you need to put ‘AI' on the website? It's about the value you bring, the job they're hiring you for.” - Dan DeMeyereAbout the GuestDan DeMeyere is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at ThredUp, a leading online resale platform pioneering sustainable fashion through technology and operational innovation. With 15 years at ThredUp starting from its inception, Dan has overseen the company's evolution from a peer-to-peer marketplace into a high-velocity, AI-enabled resale giant processing over 100,000 items daily. He is passionate about customer-centric product development and leveraging AI to transform retail experiences at scale.Links Mentioned- ThredUp: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thredup/- Dan DeMeyere on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandemeyere/

Directed energy weapons, drone swarms, future of warfare.

Zachary Dell, Co-Founder & CEO, Base Power Company

“To win your people's hearts and minds, you have to have a compelling vision or proposition to offer them.”   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features George Hunt, Former CIO of the Year. His full episode is titled Winning hearts and minds, technology as a strategy, and the little things of leadership. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

SpaceX, Starship, building a gas station on Mars.

In this episode, we speak with Aharon Horwitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Fullpath Aharon Horwitz isn't your typical founder story. He didn't start with a clear roadmap or a VC-funded plan. Instead, he started with mission, grit, and no backup plan. Before leading one of Israel's fastest-growing startups, Aharon was fighting antisemitism as a student activist at Columbia University, and founding a social venture accelerator to empower marginalized communities. Today, as CEO of Fullpath, Aharon is scaling a Jerusalem-based company that's gaining serious momentum-and doing it in his own way, driven by mission, not ego. “We didn't even know we were going to get money to build it. We were just like, we're going to do this.” This episode is about resilience, long-game thinking, and the realities of leadership when there's no roadmap-just relentless belief. In this conversation, we explore: What it takes to grow a startup from hustle to scale. Aharon shares what it was like to grow Fullpath from 30 to over 250 employees-navigating each stage with new challenges and new stakes. “I remember when it was really difficult for us to get 20 paying customers… and then I looked back and we had 350 clients. Then you just started to feel a change in how the go to market worked, where it wasn't all through this Sisyphean feeling of pushing that rock up the hill. Yes, I'm still pushing rocks, but there's also people who are pulling them up, and it's getting easier and easier.” The raw early days: bus benches, borrowed spaces, no rules. From sleeping in stations to squatting in libraries, Aharon recounts the extremes of the company's earliest days. “The stories I can tell you of that period were pretty intense… they included running out of money, trying to figure out how we're going to pay our bills, personally and professionally for months at a time…,working out of dirty apartments because we we couldn't find an office, or going to the public library at the Hebrew University, and just working there until they kicked us out” Mission as a driver-and obligation as a motivator. Once angel investors came on board, the mindset shifted: “I have to make this work. I took in other people's money. This has to become a success.” The value and risk of design partnerships. Aharon breaks down the strategy behind building with a customer-even if it doesn't scale at first-and why Israeli startups excel at this approach. “build it in a way that doesn't scale with that customer, and you understand it, and then you scale, then you figure out how to scale it.” Making the hard calls under pressure. He opens up about rough investor conversations and risky decisions during tough periods-some that led to Fullpath's most explosive growth. “We had to take some risks that made me feel like, ‘Oh, this is too much.' But we decided we're going to take the risks. We're going to we're going to do what we need to do, and if necessary, clean things up afterwards. And you know, in the end, it was one of our best growth periods ever; we grew like crazy. Leadership as balance-not certainty. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if they have what it takes to start. It's for those ready to stop waiting for perfect conditions, trust their instincts, and follow a hunch—even without a perfect plan.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen Credit doesn't just open doors. It can make or break your financial future. In “Unlocking the Power of Credit for Financial Success,” Andy Wang and a panel of experts demystify the secrets of credit scores, break down new innovations in fintech, and reveal actionable tactics for building—and protecting—your financial reputation. Whether you're just starting out, rebuilding after a setback, or looking to leverage credit for new opportunities, this episode has the clarity, insight, and real-world strategies that LinkedIn professionals need right now.  I want to thank our sponsor Seeking Alpha Premium, the investment research platform that helps you make smarter decisions with institutional-grade analysis and proven stock ratings. Get $30 off your first year plus a 7-day free trial at www.inspiredmoney.fm/alpha. Meet the Expert Panelists Howard S. Dvorkin, CPA, is a nationally recognized debt and credit expert, two-time author, and Chairman of Debt.com, where he has dedicated his career to helping Americans achieve financial freedom. A pioneer in financial education and consumer advocacy, he has shaped state and federal legislation, led national credit counseling associations, and appeared as a trusted voice in major media outlets including The New York Times, CNN, and Fox News. https://www.howarddvorkin.com Anthony Davenport is the founder and CEO of Regal Credit Management, a leading firm that helps professional athletes, entertainers, and high-net-worth individuals build, restore, and protect their credit. A best-selling author of Your Score and a certified FICO® credit expert, he is a sought-after speaker and media commentator featured in outlets such as Forbes, USA Today, and Oprah Magazine. https://anthonymdavenport.com Cullen Canazares is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rental Kharma, the pioneers in the rent reporting industry for over 12 years, having helped more than 125,000 families build credit by reporting rent payments to major credit bureaus. A Stanford Graduate School of Business alumnus and serial entrepreneur, he has dedicated his career to advancing financial inclusion and empowering renters to raise their credit scores, achieve homeownership, and access better financial opportunities. https://www.rentalkharma.com https://www.rentalkharma.com Reyna Gobel, MBA, MPH, is an award-winning freelance journalist and keynote speaker whose work on personal finance, nutrition, travel, and wellness has appeared in The Atlantic, Scientific American, Money, Reuters, AARP, and U.S. News & World Report. She is also the author of seven books—including Graduation Debt, a Washington Post Book of the Month—and has educated audiences at hundreds of colleges, alumni associations, and organizations nationwide. Her nutrition course is available at www.bestnutritionclassever.com and you can find her content at www.walletsandwaistlines.com. https://reynagobel.com Key Highlights: 1. The Real Credit Score Formula—Demystified Howard Dvorkin breaks down the evolution of credit scoring from subjective loan office assessments to the current data-driven FICO model. He emphasizes, “If you take credit out, pay it off. If you can't pay it off immediately... try to keep the utilization under 10%.” Focusing on payment history and credit utilization gives you control over the score that controls so many major financial moments. 2. Insider Secrets to Credit Optimization Anthony Davenport reveals how timing and reporting dates can cause credit scores to fluctuate—even if you pay off your cards monthly. He recommends, “Find out the reporting dates for each of your credit cards and set up your auto payment to pay it off a few days in advance before that date. That way, your credit score is going to stay optimal every month, in and out.”  3. Building Credit Without Going into Debt Cullen Canazares shares how rent (and now, utility) payments can count toward your credit score, thanks to new fintech solutions and imminent industry upgrades. For those without credit cards or thin files, this is a groundbreaking way to build creditworthiness—without taking on new debt.  4. Develop a Mindset for Long-Term Credit Health Reyna Gobel underscores the importance of confidence, knowledge, and bite-sized action. “A lot of people don't know the nutrients they're eating either,” she says, connecting personal finance to health. Starting with small, manageable steps, like pulling your credit report or disputing an error, can yield big results. Call-to-Action Here's my challenge to you this week: Pull your credit report. It's free at AnnualCreditReport.com, and reviewing it is the first step in taking control. Look for errors, understand what's driving your score, and make one small improvement... whether that's paying down a balance, setting up autopay, or reporting your rent. As we heard from our guests, small actions can have a huge impact over time. Find the Inspired Money channel on YouTube or listen to Inspired Money in your favorite podcast player. Andy Wang, Host/Producer of Inspired Money

Welcome to First Block, a Notion series where founders from the world's leading companies tell us about the many "firsts" of their startup journeys. We explore the ups and downs that founders face as they build, and what they've learned along the way.In this episode, we spoke with Brendan Foody, Co-founder and CEO of Mercor. Mercor is an AI-powered recruiting platform that scaled from $1 million to $100 million in revenue run rate in just 11 months, making it one of the fastest-growing companies in Silicon Valley.Brendan shares his journey from selling donuts in eighth grade to building automated hiring solutions, the decision to drop out of college, and how he positioned himself perfectly for the AI talent revolution.For video, transcripts, and custom Notion Mercor templates, please visit: https://ntn.so/cbc8mpTo learn more about how Notion is supporting startups, please visit: https://ntn.so/271hmwTimestamps00:00 Intro03:39 Mercor by the Numbers05:36 Obsession Over Discipline08:39 Fundraising as Input10:59 Scaling Self & Culture13:40 Automating Manual Processes17:40 Finding the Right Market21:08 Staying Long-Term Oriented22:58 The Tool Stack25:22 Advice Block

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeAI is transforming the way product teams approach customer research—but what should remain human, and what can be handed off to AI agents? In this episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Aaron Cannon, co-founder of Outset, to explore the evolving role of AI in discovery and usability testing. Aaron unpacks how AI-moderated research enables unprecedented speed and scale while preserving depth, why intuition remains critical for building great products, and how research teams can shift from execution to framing the right questions and telling better stories. The conversation also dives into the future of PM and UXR roles, collective intuition at companies, and the career paths that might emerge as AI takes on more “entry-level” tasks.Whether you're a PM, designer, or researcher wondering how to integrate AI without losing the magic of human insight, this episode offers practical frameworks and a forward-looking perspective on what's next.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

On this episode of Embracing Erosion, Devon sits down with Suyog Deshpande, the Co-Founder and CEO of Webless. Before starting this company, Suyog spent years at some of the most respected names in enterprise tech - Amplitude, Salesforce, and Samsara - helping shape products and go-to-market strategies at scale as a product marketing leader.In their conversation, they explored what an LLM-native web might actually look like in practice—how companies should think about becoming “LLM-ready,” what metrics will matter in a world beyond pageviews and clicks, and how safety and trust need to be built into agent-driven experiences. Suyog also shared lessons from his time in “big tech” that inform how he's approaching this transformation, and we talked about the roadblocks and signals that will determine whether this shift takes hold. Enjoy the conversation!

"As they say: if we are able to look back 200 years, we should be able to look forward 200 years."Are you interested in new ways to the future of urban mobility? What do you think about the scalability of education? How can we #rise&execute for the better future? Interview with Andrew J. Cary, CEO and Co-Founder of SNAAP Transportation. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, the government's role, scalability of solutions and education, urban mobility, and many more. Andrew Cary, with nearly 40 years of experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors, is a seasoned leader and innovator. As a multilingual public educator, senior officer, and executive director, he has driven success in education, edtech, and non-profits. Currently, as CoFounder/CEO of SNAAP™ Transportation, Andrew applies his entrepreneurial expertise and global business acumen to introduce a sustainable transportation alternative worldwide. He has guided numerous startups and corporations to market success, managing complex relationships across regions like LatAm, Europe, and APAC. Through Future Educational Options and Cary Enterprises LLC, he provides strategic leadership and advisory services to global partners, education ministries, and service providers. Andrew also advises for Chambers of Commerce, StartEd, Sykes Business School, and startups, maintaining offices in the US and Sao Paulo, with plans to expand to Dubai in 2025. Known for his passion and commitment, he is branded #Rise&Execute.Find out more about Andrew through these links:Andrew J. Cary on LinkedInSNAAP Transportation websiteSNAAP Transportation on LinkedIn@RideSnaap as SNAAP Transportation on Xsnaap.transportation as SNAAP Transportation on InstagramRise&Execute - Andrew J. Cary at Collabs.ioMeet Andrew Cary at Bold JourneyConnected episodes you might be intersted in:No.048 - Interview with Hussein Dia about urban transportationNo.326 - Interview with Sarah Bridges about urban public transportNo.353R - Urban mobility scenarios until the 2030sWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay

Marc Kramer, Senior Lecturer at VinUniversity and host of the award-winning Asian Founders and Funders, interviews Chi Thanh Vi Co- founder/CEO of Brain Life

Mỗi năm, thế giới thải ra hơn 300 triệu tấn rác nhựa, trở thành gánh nặng lớn cho môi trường và sức khỏe con người. Riêng Việt Nam tạo ra khoảng 1,8 triệu tấn rác nhựa, trong đó phần lớn là túi nylon dùng một lần. Trung bình mỗi hộ gia đình sử dụng một kg túi nylon mỗi tháng và hơn 80% bị bỏ đi ngay sau khi dùng (VnEconomy, 2024), góp phần khiến Việt Nam nằm trong nhóm quốc gia thải nhựa ra biển nhiều nhất thế giới.Ô nhiễm nhựa và vi nhựa là thách thức nghiêm trọng cho sức khỏe và môi trường, đòi hỏi những giải pháp thay thế bền vững. BUYO Bioplastics được thành lập với sứ mệnh nghiên cứu và sản xuất nhựa sinh học từ nguồn bã nông nghiệp bỏ phí, tạo ra vật liệu có thể phân hủy hoàn toàn trong tự nhiên, không để lại vi nhựa và giúp giảm phát thải carbon.Khách mời của tập 94 podcast Vietnam Innovators (Tiếng Việt) là chị Đỗ Hồng Hạnh, Co-Founder & CEO, BUYO Bioplastics. Sau hơn 20 năm gắn bó với lĩnh vực tài chính và doanh nghiệp, chị quyết định rẽ hướng sang công nghệ sinh học để theo đuổi sứ mệnh phát triển vật liệu an toàn cho sức khỏe và bền vững cho môi trường. Với tầm nhìn dài hạn và tinh thần tiên phong, chị Hạnh cùng các cộng sự đang đưa BUYO trở thành một trong những doanh nghiệp khởi nghiệp nổi bật của Việt Nam trong lĩnh vực vật liệu xanh.—Đừng quên có thể xem bản video của podcast này tại: YouTubeVà đọc những bài viết thú vị tại: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/vietnam-innovatorNếu có bất cứ góp ý, phản hồi hay mong muốn hợp tác, bạn có thể gửi email về địa chỉ hello@vni-digest.com

Tired of slow, outdated background checks? Andrew McLeod, Co-Founder & CEO of Certn, is on a mission to reimagine trust in hiring, identity verification, and global mobility. Under his leadership, Certn has grown into one of Canada's fastest-scaling tech companies — backed by Deloitte's Fast 50, LinkedIn Top Startups, and KPMG's Canadian Tech Innovator awards.Andrew shares how Certn is transforming a broken system, why speed and candidate experience matter more than cost, and his vision of building the “Shopify of Trust” to make background checks fast, seamless, and reusable worldwide.

My first interview with Cameron Schiller, co-founder of Rangeview.

Writing college essays is one of the most challenging aspects of the college application process. Where do students even get started? Susan Knoppow is Co-Founder & CEO of Wow Writing Workshop, where she created the Wow Method - a simple, 10-step process for writing college essays. A former executive speechwriter and copywriter, Susan is also a published poet and essayist. Hear the key elements to a successful college essay, how parents can help - not hurt - their students' essays, how to reduce overwhelm for students when writing college essays, how to approach supplemental essays, and how to navigate AI as it relates to college essays. Connect with Susan at WowWritingWorkshop.com, on LinkedIn, and Get Your Copy of the 10-Step Wow Method, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

GuestCameron Chell, Co-Founder CEO, Draganfly Inc.Websitehttps://draganfly.com/Ticker: DPROBioCameron ChellCEO / PRESIDENTCameron has been a technology entrepreneur for more than 30 years and has spent his career growing a diverse collection of high-potential ideas into revolutionary companies that have changed the way we experience the world.Cameron takes a hands-on leadership role in projects, infusing innovation and adoption with the operational principles of clarity, alignment, and measurement into the culture of every team he works with.

“The more you can build the market for what you got, that is going to be the sustaining, driving impact for what you're trying to do” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Claire Schlemme, who is the co-founder and CEO of Renewal Mill, an award-winning, next-generation ingredient company that fights global food loss by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing into premium ingredients and plant-based products.S7 Episode 39: 8/12/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Claire SchlemmeFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/  X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod  Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://www.renewalmill.com/ Instagram: @renewalmill https://www.instagram.com/renewalmill TikTok: @renewalmillX: @renewalmill

“The one analogy I use for technology change programs is that we're trying to upgrade an aircraft whilst it's in flight. This allows people to understand the risk profile.”   In this Best of Series episode, we replay a chat we had in 2019 with George Hunt, former CIO of the Year, on winning hearts and minds, technology as a strategy, and the little things of leadership.

Philipp Wehn, the co-founder and CEO of Nexxa.ai, shares how he transformed his fascination with technology into a successful entrepreneurial journey from a small German village to Silicon Valley. Inspired by a book about Silicon Valley, Philipp paved his way into the tech industry despite not having a technical background. His story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and determination in overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and leveraging strengths in creativity, strategy, and sales to succeed in the startup world. Philipp is the Co-Founder & CEO of Nexxa.ai, the AI startup defining Agent Augmented Engineering in Heavy Industries. He is a German immigrant and follows his dream of becoming a serial entrepreneur in the USA. He belongs to Germany's Top40under40 and is part of the upcoming Andreessen Horowitz Speedrun Batch. In this episode, you'll hear about: Philipp Wehn's journey from a small German village to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and leveraging strengths in creativity, strategy, and sales. Creation of Nexxa.ai, focusing on AI solutions for productivity in heavy industries, inspired by experiences in the rail industry and Siemens. The power of networking in Silicon Valley, emphasizing the importance of giving more than receiving. Strategies for securing early customers and investors, highlighting resilience and adaptability in the competitive funding climate. Insights into maintaining an athlete's mindset, focusing on discipline and consistent effort to achieve success. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippwehn/  Website - Nexxa.ai  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwckKi2lJuc  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCOgkBg75fw  https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713  Alcorn Immigration Law: Subscribe to the monthly Alcorn newsletter Sophie Alcorn Podcast: Episode 16: E-2 Visa for Founders and Employees Episode 19: Australian Visas Including E-3 Episode 20: TN Visas and Status for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Immigration Options for Talent, Investors, and Founders Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook  

Max Buchan is the Co-founder & CEO of Valarian, a dual-purpose defense tech company that emerged from stealth with a $20M seed funding round.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comValarian website - https://www.valarian.com/Max Buchan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxbuchan

Peter Rahal is the Co‑Founder & CEO of David Protein, the highest protein‑to‑calorie ratio for any protein bar on the market. Peter has raised over $85M from Greenoaks, Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Andrew Huberman with the latest round valuing the company at $725 million. The company is poised for over $100 million in first‑year revenue. Formerly, Peter co‑founded RXBAR in his mom's basement with a $10k start, growing it into a household brand and selling it to Kellogg for $600 million. poised for over $100 million first‑year revenue   Agenda for Today:  00:04 – The One Piece of Advice from My Father That Made $600M 00:07 – Selling Protein Bars from a CrossFit Gym to $2M in Year One 00:12 – Why Raising Money Early Would Have Killed RXBAR's Success 00:15 – Product vs Brand: What Every Brand Gets Wrong Today 00:17 – Why Red Bull is the Best Brand in the World? What Can We Learn From It?  00:20 – Are Brands the New Religion? How Status and Community Really Work 00:27 – The Boiled Cod Stunt: Brilliant Marketing or Massive Waste of Time? 00:35 – Selling RXBAR for $600M: Inside the Decision and the TAM Ceiling 00:40 – $100M Overnight: What Really Changes When You Get Rich 00:44 – The Hidden Costs of Success: Health, Relationships and Obsession 00:47 – Why Peter Doesn't Care What People Think… and Actually Likes Upsetting Them 00:53 – The $10B Plan for David: From Protein Bars to a Portfolio of Brands  

Kota, the Irish-founded employee benefits platform, has launched the country's first Instant Auto Enrolment Solution following its €12.6 million Series A investment in May. Their purpose-built solution gets Irish employers Auto Enrolment ready in just a few clicks. With 1 in 4 businesses unprepared and statutory contributions set to begin on 1 January 2026, employers have just five months to get ready. Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary is urging businesses to "act now", describing auto-enrolment as "the biggest transformation of pension policy in the history of the State." Kota's new offering enables HR and finance teams to implement a compliant occupational pension with Irish Life within minutes. Organisations can sync employee data, set minimum contributions, and have eligible hires automatically enrolled, while staff get an easy-to-use platform to view and manage their savings. "We've spent thousands of hours working alongside Irish employers as they prepare for the upcoming changes" said Trevor Gardiner (QFA,RPA), Head of Benefits at Kota. "Auto Enrolment has been a really positive catalyst, prompting Irish employers to talk seriously about retirement benefits. But from our conversations, it's clear the State scheme won't work for everyone. That's why we've built a solution for companies that want more control over employee experience, cost, and compliance, without the complexity." While a positive step in improving retirement readiness, The Government's 'My Future Fund' offers limited flexibility, increases administrative burdens on employers and includes strict limits that many companies and higher earning staff find unattractive, such as: No Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVCs) and savings locked up until the National Retirement Age of 66. Fixed contribution rates with no room for employer discretion. €80k salary cap on contributions, and reduced tax relief for those taxed at 40%. A Government managed portal that gives employers no control over their employees' experience. However, choosing an Occupational Pension instead of Auto Enrolment presents the challenge of ensuring the scheme is correctly set up to qualify for full exemption. Failure to do so can result in businesses running two pension schemes simultaneously, an outcome both the Government and major pension providers agree causes unnecessary complexity and administrative burden. Yet many employers are receiving limited clarity or practical guidance from their existing brokers, leaving them uncertain about the right course of action and often unaware of these nuances. Kota's purpose-built technology solves this by automatically enrolling employees onto the employers' occupational pension as soon as they're added to their HR System, eliminating the manual work and, thereby, the potential for errors and delays typically involved. Already trusted by Remote.com and hundreds of EU scale-ups including Tines, Protex AI, &Open and Car Wow, Kota delivers a future-ready, robust approach to workplace pensions. This includes: Seamless setup: Sync HRIS & payroll to launch an occupational pension with Irish Life in a few clicks. Always compliant: Synced employee data and eligibility rules ensuring everyone stays covered by the company's Occupational Scheme. Employee engagement & understanding: Consumer-grade app where employees can access, understand and make in-app changes to their savings for retirement. Regulated & secure: Kota holds a Central Bank of Ireland intermediary licence and integrates directly with Irish Life for real-time enrolments and accurate reporting. Proven at scale: Powers benefits for Remote.com and hundreds of EU scale ups. "Thousands of Irish employers are telling us that auto enrolment is a growing concern, with little guidance from traditional brokers," added Luke Mackey, Co Founder & CEO of Kota. "Our goal is to make compliance effortless in just a few clicks, while giving employees the transparent, mobile first experience they e...

Growing a national technology and remaining connected to your customers is daunting.  However, it is what has made Co-Founder Steve Werner stay connected to the point of service, allowing Lawn Buddy and Blue Ox to iterate in real time.  Improving your product and service through customer conversations is what makes their technology optimal for other Entrepreneurs to scale. And Steven Werners commitment to optimizing Entrepreneurs' opportunity is inspiring. 

Chris Gay, Co-Founder & CEO, Evry Health

Hey everyone and welcome to another Coffee Fest live series. this time from Portland, OR 2025! We get to talk with four wonderful professionals on a host of topics from business operations, green coffee sourcing - to coffee farming and roasting at origin, as well as crafting great signature drinks! In order of appearance we have Laila Ghambari of Guilder Coffee , Emily Smith of Hacea Coffee Group, Sebastian Villamizar of Futura Coffee Roasters, and Ryan Jie Jaing of Less and More coffee.   ABOUT OUR GUESTS! Laila Ghambari has been in specialty coffee for nearly two decades, but coffee has always been more than just a career—it's in her DNA. Growing up in Seattle alongside her family's long-standing coffee company, she didn't just stumble into coffee; she was born into it. Over the years, Laila has earned the title of United States Barista Champion, served on the Barista Guild's Executive Council, led retail and education strategies for some of the biggest names in specialty coffee, and managed multi-million dollar operations with teams of 100+ across multiple markets. Now, she's channeling that experience into her own companies: Guilder (roasting & retail) and by Laila Ghambari (consulting), helping coffee businesses scale with strong leadership, operational excellence, and innovative strategy. Links:  @guildercoffee @lailaghambari    Emily Smith has been in the coffee industry for over a decade. In this time, she has held roles in retail management, green coffee quality, productivity technology, coffee roasting educator, head roaster, green buyer and as a green coffee trader. Emily has also been a part of the leadership board for the Oregon Coffee Board and Coffee Roaster's Guild. She currently works for Hacea Coffee Source, helping to strengthen collaboration between roasters and producers around the world. Over the years she has worked with hundreds of coffee roasters of all sizes to help them grow their businesses, solve tricky problems, and grow their target customer base. Links:  @haceacoffeesource   Co-Founder & CEO of Futura Coffee Roasters Business manager with over 10 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry. Throughout my career, I've co-founded and led companies across the coffee chain, from production projects and green coffee commercialization to direct-to-consumer retail. I've also had the honor of representing Colombia twice on the World Brewers Cup stage. Links:  @futuracoffeeroasters     Ryan Jie Jiang is the owner, Less and more coffee. Korean, born and raised in China. Ryan moved to the States in 2012. I've been in the specialty coffee industry for about 14 years. I started Less and More Coffee in 2021. Less and More Coffee is known for our signature drinks: Tiramisu Latte, Black Sesame Latte, Enjoyme Latte, and Ssuk Latte - all inspired by my background and culture. Links:  @lessandmorecoffee     LEARN MORE ABOUT COFFEE FEST TRADE SHOWS!  https://www.coffeefest.com/  

When Tim Vipond was asked to help rebuild Newmont Goldcorp's corporate model, the scale was daunting: “20 tabs across… each tab being many hundred rows deep,” he tells us. The model had to account for the intricate economics of mining—from extraction to refinement—and it all had to tie together in a single consolidated NAV model. It was a hands-on assignment that tested both his modeling expertise and his capacity to navigate complexity.That moment, Vipond tells us, helped shape his understanding of what finance professionals truly need: not just theory, but real-world, applied skills. It's an insight that stayed with him as he transitioned from the capital-intensive world of mining to the fast-moving e-commerce space at Shoes.com. The contrast deepened his appreciation for digital business models—and sparked the idea that would eventually become the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).Vipond didn't plan to launch a training platform. “I was passionate about it,” he tells us, recalling how he began building and teaching modeling courses on his own. A chance connection with MDA Training led to the idea of transforming in-person financial training into self-paced, online learning.Today, CFI has nearly 3 million registered students, with certifications like FMVA and FPAP tailored to match real job descriptions. The company embeds AI into courses like “Advanced Prompting for Financial Statement Analysis,” partnering with industry experts to stay current. For Vipond, the mission is clear: make high-impact learning affordable, practical, and scalable—so finance professionals can lead with confidence in a changing world.

In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Blair Welch, Co-Founder and CEO of Slate Asset Management, for a rare deep dive into one of the most influential investment firms in the world.Blair shares the origin story of Slate, how he and his brother Brady built a global powerhouse from the ground up, and the principles that guide the firm's investment strategy. With over C$23 billion in acquisitions and dispositions since its inception across North America and Europe, Slate's rise is nothing short of remarkable.From lessons learned through missteps to advice for thriving in real estate today, Blair offers honest reflections, a behind-the-scenes look at Slate's growth, and his outlook on where the commercial real estate market is headed next. This episode delivers exclusive insights you won't find anywhere else, only on The Commercial Real Estate Library.SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.comCRE LIBRARY WEBSITE: https://www.crelibrary.ca/SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBwSPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibraryTIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1PODCAST CLIPS on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

On this episode, I'm talking about returns, refunds, and the hidden layer of post-purchase experience with Fernando Pedraz, founder of Reveni.We get into why instant refunds aren't just good CX, they're good business — and how Reveni is helping brands turn a painful process into a growth lever. Fernando shares how they assess refund risk in real time, what most brands get wrong about cross-border returns, and where automation adds value without losing the human touch.We also talk about the role of AI in fraud prevention, logistics, and finance infrastructure, why the post-purchase stack is still underdeveloped, and what smart brands are doing to stay profitable in a tougher market.If you're thinking about CX beyond the buy button, or building smarter systems behind the scenes, this one's for you.This episode is brought to you by Reveni. Reveni helps eCommerce brands turn refunds into retained revenue, by making instant exchanges the default, not the exception. Learn more at Reveni.Checkout Factory here.Sign up to our newsletter here.

Dan Shipper is the co-founder and CEO of Every. With just 15 people, Every publishes a daily AI newsletter, ships multiple AI products, and operates a million-dollar-a-year consulting arm—all while their engineers write virtually zero code. It's the most radical example of AI-first operations, and Dan is a prolific writer who has become a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we build and work.Learn:1. Why Dan thinks AI won't steal jobs en masse—and may actually reshore many jobs to the U.S.2. The most underrated AI tool for non-programmers3. An inside look at Every's AI-first workflow4. Why every company needs an “AI operations lead”5. How Dan's team uses an arsenal of AI agents (Claude, Codex, “Friday,” “Charlie”) in parallel, treating each AI like a specialist with unique strengths6. Why generalists will thrive in an AI-first world, as rigid job titles blur and everyone becomes a “manager” of AI tools7. Dan's playbook for making any company AI-first—from the CEO setting the example, to hosting internal prompt-sharing sessions, to upskilling teams on AI tools—Brought to you by:CodeRabbit—Cut code review time and bugs in half. Instantly: https://www.coderabbit.ai/DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity: https://getdx.com/lennyPostHog—How developers build successful products: https://posthog.com/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-every-dan-shipper—Where to find Dan Shipper:• X: https://x.com/danshipper• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danshipper/• Podcast: https://every.to/podcast—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome and introduction(04:04) Hot takes on AI and job reshoring(07:06) The power of Claude Code for non-coders(14:35) The future of AI in business operations(18:45) AI's role in enhancing human skills(22:26) The evolution of AI tools and their applications(25:40) Building an AI-first company(29:50) Innovative AI operations and team dynamics(35:35) Dan's AI stack(41:26) Compounding engineering(48:29) The impact of AI on learning and development(50:10) Accelerating career growth with AI(51:36) Revolutionizing code review and workflow(53:07) The importance of coding knowledge(57:26) Building AI-driven products(01:02:01) Innovative fundraising strategies(01:08:45) Consulting and AI adoption in companies(01:17:01) The allocation economy and future skills(01:20:12) The value of generalists in the AI age(01:24:07) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code• Gemini CLI: https://blog.google/technology/developers/introducing-gemini-cli-open-source-ai-agent/• Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Base44: https://base44.com/• Solo founder, $80M exit, 6 months: The Base44 bootstrapped startup success story | Maor Shlomo: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-base44-bootstrapped-startup-success-story-maor-shlomo• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Plato's Argument Against Writing: https://fs.blog/an-old-argument-against-writing/• From ChatGPT to Instagram to Uber: The quiet architect behind the world's most popular products | Peter Deng: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-quiet-architect-peter-deng• Granola: https://www.granola.ai/• Tobi Lutke's post on X about context engineering: https://x.com/tobi/status/1935533422589399127• Tobi Lütke's leadership playbook: Playing infinite games, operating from first principles, and maximizing human potential (founder and CEO of Shopify): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/tobi-lutkes-leadership-playbook• Every: https://every.to/• Cora: https://www.cora.computer/• Sparkle: https://makeitsparkle.co/• Spiral: https://spiral.computer/• Lex: https://lex.page/• Nathan Baschez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbashaw/• Kate Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-lee-506768/• Katie Parrott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieparrott/• Animalz: https://www.animalz.co/• Rachel Woods on X: https://x.com/rachel_l_woods• Nityesh Agarwal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nityeshaga• Claude Opus 4: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus• Codex: https://openai.com/index/introducing-codex/• Superwhisper: https://superwhisper.com/• Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Kieran Klaassen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-klaassen/• Friday: https://www.friday.run/• Charlie: https://www.gocharlie.ai/product/ai-agents/• Avengers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)• Alex Duffy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-d/• Danny Aziz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyaziz/• Dia: https://www.diabrowser.com/• Reid Hoffman's website: https://www.reidhoffman.org/• Starting Line VC: https://www.startingline.vc/• Walleye Capital: https://walleyecapital.com/• At This $10 Billion Hedge Fund, Using AI Just Became Mandatory: https://every.to/podcast/at-this-10-billion-hedge-fund-using-ai-just-became-mandatory• Reflexive AI usage is now a baseline expectation at Shopify: https://x.com/tobi/status/1909251946235437514• Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski on Getting AI to Do the Work of 700 Customer Service Reps: https://www.sequoiacap.com/podcast/training-data-sebastian-siemiatkowski/• The Pin Factory: https://www.adamsmithworks.org/pin_factory.html• Deadwood on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/deadwood• Joel Spolsky on X: https://x.com/spolsky• Jason Fried's website: https://world.hey.com/jason• Jason Fried challenges your thinking on fundraising, goals, growth, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/jason-fried-challenges-your-thinking• Sam Harris's website: https://www.samharris.org/• Bill Simmons on X: https://x.com/billsimmons—Recommended books:• War and Peace: https://www.amazon.com/War-Peace-Vintage-Classics-Tolstoy/dp/1400079985• Anna Karenina: https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Karenina-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/0143035002• Playing and Reality: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Reality-Routledge-Classics-86/dp/0415345464• The Death of Ivan Ilyich: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Ivan-Ilyich-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/1468014315• A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Pond-Rain-Russians-Writing/dp/1984856022• The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World: https://www.amazon.com/Master-His-Emissary-Divided-Western/dp/0300245920/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

#SWAMPWATCH – In South Carolina, Newsom Tests the Presidential Waters. 90-year-old man is a competitive stair climber. Guest Amber Capone, Co-Founder/CEO of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS). California veterans urge study of 'lifesaving' psychedelic therapy.

Join me and Forrest Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Kineon - the device which helps relieve pain in as little as five minutes, for this review episode...  Methylene Blue has been big time controversial recently - just ask Paul Saladino and Dr. John Lieurance among others.  So does it boost energy, brain function, even mitochondrial health? Is it as impressive as many say it is?  Exclusive Listener Offer:

Josh Dorfman, CEO, Co-Founder and host of Super Cool, joins us this week to share his origin story and entrepreneurial journey in climate technology, influenced by his parents' business and his international experiences. From sustainable furniture to founding Planted (a company that produces carbon-negative building materials), to now Co-Founder, CEO and Host of Super Cool, Josh is passionately working to bring the climate innovations happening around the world to business and individuals for a better planet - today. We also discuss the need for storytelling in order to promote climate tech innovations and the benefits to everyone. Great conversation! Check out Super Cool! https://getsuper.cool/ Super Cool is a podcast, newsletter, and hosts curated events to spotlight climate innovators and initiatives and distill their playbooks for building the low-carbon future. Here's to building a fantastic future, on Earth and off it - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos Timestamps: 00:00 Josh Dorfman's Introduction and Podcast Setup 02:22 Josh Dorfman's Entrepreneurial Journey 13:00 Transition to Sustainability and Super Cool 25:36 Planted's Innovative Approach and Success 32:14 Super Cool and Climate Tech Innovations 38:29 AI and Energy Efficiency in Buildings 48:36 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption 54:08 Storytelling and Human Connection in Climate Advocacy 56:45 Final Thoughts and Future Directions  We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1859644348 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #Climate #AI #Technology #ClimateChange #ClimateTechnology #Earth #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #Planted #SustainableTech #Sustainability #SpaceX 

Kineon users report an 89% drop in pain in just 2–3 weeks. Too good to be true? Or the future of wearable recovery tech? In this BIOHACKER SPECIAL episode, we go deep on red light therapy, chronic pain, and the real science behind the device everyone's talking about: the Kineon MOVE+. (use TONY10 for 10% off) Join me and Forrest Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Kineon, who turned his own chronic knee pain into a mission to help millions move without it. You'll learn:

Motivity Care simplifies caregiving with secure tools, vetted resources, and expert guidance—reducing stress, time, and cost for families and employers alike.00:40- About Mim SenftMim is the co-founder and CEO of Motivity Care, a company that reduces the time cost and risks of aging and caregiving for employees and for individuals.She's also the co-founder of the Global Women 4 Wellbeing (GW4W).

In this second batch of HITEC interviews, Susan invites a new group of hotel tech leaders into the Top Floor recording booth to deliver their best Elevator Pitches—and a few unforgettable stories. From AI-powered concierges to spa booking solutions and a piano-playing manager who couldn't play piano, this episode blends industry insight with plenty of personality. Plus, you'll find out exactly how a monkey became part of a hotel's guest communication demo. Featured guests: James Hansen, Vice President of Business Development, REECO Eric Lutz, Co-Founder & CEO, OLIVE Shawn Tarter, President, RealTime Reservation Mark Cederloff, CEO, VSR Network Technologies Mike Medsker, Founder, SIV Jen Barnwell, President, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Tess McGoldrick, Senior Vice President, Travel & Hospitality, Revenue Analytics Tanya Pratt, Global Vice President, Oracle Hospitality Stephen Chen, CEO, Phunware

Myles Powell, Co-Founder & CEO, Myles Comfort Foods

Bob Elliott is the Co-Founder/CEO of Unlimited Funds, a firm disrupting the investment landscape by empowering everyday investors with sophisticated tools reserved for the world's financial elite.Unlimited uses machine learning to replicate the returns of 2&20 style high-cost alternative investments like hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity, at a low cost. Under Bob's leadership, Unlimited has democratized access to sophisticated returns through cost-effective and liquid ETFs like the $HFND, one of the fastest-growing active ETF launches of 2022.A Harvard graduate, his expertise in decoding complex financial systems is transforming the way investors and advisors approach alternative investments, making him an invaluable voice in today's economic discourse. He speaks frequently on CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and Fox Business.

When Ghost co-founders Dan Lourenco and Ryan Hughes launched their fitness and lifestyle brand in 2016, they weren't chasing headlines or quick exits. They were trying to build a company that felt like a movement.  From the outset, Ghost resonated with a younger, influencer-savvy audience drawn to its bold, candy- and snack-inspired fitness supplements – flavors like Warhead and Sour Patch Kids brought a nostalgic twist to recovery powders and wellness products. Building on this momentum, the brand expanded into energy and hydration beverages, achieving broad distribution across major U.S. and international retailers while cultivating a strong direct-to-consumer presence. In a significant endorsement of its growth and potential, Keurig Dr Pepper acquired a 60% stake in the company for $990 million in October, with plans to purchase the remaining 40% by 2028. So how did a company that deliberately avoided a traditional marketing playbook become a household name in sports nutrition and energy? In a candid conversation, Dan pulls back the curtain on Ghost's rise — from behind-the-scenes YouTube videos to blockbuster licensing deals and national shelf space. He explains why authenticity remains the brand's North Star — and why, for Ghost, that goes beyond simply being founder-led. Dan also reflects on the personal journey behind the business: how stepping away from social media helped him regain focus, and what scaling a brand taught him about leadership, growth, and staying grounded. Show notes: 0:25: Dan Lourenco, Co-Founder & CEO, Ghost – Dan talks about Ghost's mission to become a “100-year brand” built on authenticity, innovation, and community, and how, despite selling a majority stake to Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Ghost has retained its founder-led identity. He also discusses why the brand's growth has been rooted in transparency rather than traditional marketing, how differentiation lies in purposeful innovation, and why the company approaches licensing more selectively than in the past. Dan explains how Ghost's expansion into functional beverages was driven by organic customer behavior, and why he emphasizes staying nimble, preserving brand values, and maintaining a startup mindset. He also reflects on the challenges of founder wellness, learning to balance personal fulfillment with leadership, stepping back from personal social media and how he advises entrepreneurs to focus on what truly matters. Brands in this episode: Ghost, Warheads, Sour Patch Kids, Skittles, Cinnabon

Ajay Prakash, Co-Founder & CEO of Rinse shares his story getting raising $70M and how they launched to hit product-market fit! 03:06 – Ajay explains how he wasted three months pitching Series A firms for a seed round. 05:03 – Don't try to predict who will write a check — talk to everyone qualified, but do it in a tight time frame to keep momentum and focus. 06:03 – Their first capital came from a rolling friends & family round — with no set close — raising ~$500–600K before institutional funding. 07:04 – Ajay's co-founder saw declining traffic at his parents' dry cleaning store — they tested an idea within two weeks and got paying customers. 09:02 – Rinse didn't solve one big issue — it solved many small ones. That made the case for building a better, end-to-end dry cleaning experience. 12:14 – Unlike Uber's urgent need, laundry is a chronic pain. Rinse focused on reliability and consistency, not instant gratification. 15:22 – They focused their launch in three SF zip codes to manage operational complexity and ensure quality service before scaling. 16:04 – Ajay and James only began paying themselves once the $2.5M seed round closed in December 2014. 20:07 – He spent Spring 2014 chasing Series A investors with no success — a misalignment that wasted valuable time and delayed their seed raise. 29:06 – Don't let VCs drag things out with vague interest. You need clarity to survive as an early-stage startup. Rinse is creating a seamless dry cleaning & laundry experience for our customers through a combination of technology, incredible customer service, and strong back-end partnerships. www.rinse.com

Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Sarah Dusek, a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for female founders. After building and selling her first company, Under Canvas, for over $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on supporting women-led businesses in Africa. Her work has empowered over 10,000 entrepreneurs through investor-readiness programs. Sarah is also the author of Thinking Bigger: A Pitch Deck Formula For Women Who Want To Change the World, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Few & Far, a net positive travel company pioneering aerial safaris and large-scale ecological regeneration in South Africa. In this powerful episode, Sarah shares her journey from scaling a $100M company to reimagining the intersection of business, impact, and investment. She and Catherine dive into the systemic funding gap facing women entrepreneurs and how Sarah is working to close it through Enygma Ventures. They also discuss her new ventures in climate-positive travel, the importance of storytelling in pitch decks, and how building a bold, values-aligned business can truly change the world. Whether you're an investor, founder, or dreamer, this episode will inspire you to think—and act—bigger. Websites Mentioned: www.enygmaventures.com www.fewandfar.com https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com https://svwomenfoundersfund.vc www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels  

Welcome to First Block, a Notion series where founders from the world's leading companies tell us what it was like to navigate the many firsts of their startup journey — and what they learned from that experience.In this episode, we spoke with Michael Truell, Co-founder and CEO of Cursor, an AI code editor that has gone from side project to one of the fastest-growing AI tools in the developer world in under a year. Michael shares why they started with a solution in search of a problem, ignored conventional advice, and focused obsessively on product over everything else. From a 4-person founding team to hiring just one person every few months, their unorthodox path laid the foundation for breakout growth.For video, transcripts, and custom Notion Cursor templates, please visit: ⁠https://ntn.so/2yr1lw⁠To learn more about how Notion is supporting startups, please visit: ⁠https://ntn.so/9ipiek⁠Timestamps00:00: Intro02:18: The original spark and false start in mechanical engineering05:53: The pivot moment to developer tools06:45: The decision to fork VS Code08:45: Building AI-native coding tools and the balance between speed and control12:24: Cursor's explosive growth trajectory13:41: Early mistakes and lessons learned14:16: Hiring philosophy and building the first team17:08: Internal tools and operational philosophy19:01: Maintaining focus in a hyper-fast environment20:53: Advice for founders building in the AI era

In this episode, Duane Mancini sits down with Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Auxilium Health, and Elyse Ball, Vice President of Programming at Bounce Innovation Hub. Fresh off Auxilium Health's exciting $1.5M oversubscribed pre-seed round and new office at Cleveland Clinic, Isaiah returns to share their journey since his first appearance in episode 147. Elyse discusses the vital role of Bounce Innovation Hub in supporting startups and how her journalism background aids in her work. Together, they delve into navigating the regional iCorp program and the JumpStart accelerator, offering invaluable advice for raising capital and maneuvering the startup landscape. Tune in to hear their insights and get a glimpse into Auxilium Health's next major milestones.Isaiah Kaiser LinkedInElyse Ball LinkedInDuane Mancini LinkedInAuxilium Health WebsiteBounce Innovation Hub WebsiteProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedIn

I sat down with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, Co-Founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist, to unpack a tough reality: why so many pharmacists earning six figures still feel broke. We dug into crushing student debt, soaring housing costs, wage stagnation—and the mindset shift needed to build real financial freedom. Tim brings clarity, strategy, and hope. This episode is sponsored by Remedichain.

What does it take to elevate a simple, everyday product into a beloved premium brand?  In this episode, I sat down with Lindsey Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO of Weezie Towels, to talk about how she's redefining the towel category with quality, intentionality, and customer delight at the core. Lindsey shares how Weezie was built from scratch with a focus on product excellence, brand storytelling, and community feedback. From launching with just a few SKUs to expanding into custom monograms and thoughtful gifting experiences, Weezie's journey is packed with lessons on scaling direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations, maintaining high standards in manufacturing, and adapting to shifting consumer expectations, while staying grounded in its purpose. Here are a few highlights from our conversation: * How Lindsey turned a gap in the towel market into a premium, design-led opportunity * The importance of obsessing over every customer touchpoint—from box to bathroom * Why feedback loops helped shape their core product line and brand evolution * Building a retail-ready experience while staying loyal to DTC roots * What it really means to lead with trust, transparency, and intuition   Join me, Ramon Vela, in listening to the full episode to hear what it takes to build a movement around conscious consumption, one bottle at a time. For more on Weezie Towels, visit:  https://weezietowels.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: REViVE Amazon Marketing Partners: https://revivemp.com/ REViVE Amazon Marketing Partners helps better-for-you CPG brands win on Amazon with niche expertise, founder-led strategy, and a true partnership model. Built by a CPG founder with a successful exit, REViVE only works with brands they believe in. Curious if Amazon is right for you? Book a Free Deep Dive Strategy Session today.

#841: Join us for a second time as we sit down with Emma Grede – British businesswoman, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, Co-Founder & CEO of Good American, Founding Partner of SKIMS, & Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge. Recognized by Forbes as one of the as one of America's Richest Self-Made Women (2022-2024) & America's Richest Self-Made Women Under 40 by Forbes (2022), Emma is a powerhouse reshaping the business world. In this episode, Emma opens up about the realities of hustle culture, the unfiltered truth behind building billion-dollar brands, & how she balances her booming career with life as a mother of four. Emma also shares how she turns bold, creative ideas into the iconic products we all know & love, & gives us an inside look at her new podcast, Aspire with Emma Grede.    To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with Emma Grede click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential   Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes.   Join us on May 17th in Los Angeles for The Dear Media Edit, a live wellness experience with your favorite hosts and top voices in health and wellness—tickets available now at DearMedia.com/events.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Visit BetterHelp.com/SKINNY to get 10% off your first month.   This episode is sponsored by Boll & Branch Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/skinny.   This episode is sponsored by ASTRAL  House Marg Summer is here. Time to stock up! Go to astraltequila.com to find Astral near you - and don't forget the limes! Please Enjoy Responsibly.   This episode is sponsored by Prolon Visit ProlonLife.com/SKINNY to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift.   This episode is sponsored by Kettle & Fire You can find Kettle & Fire in almost every grocery store, nationwide. But if you want the hookup, you can save 20% by going to Kettleandfire.com/SKINNY.   This episode is sponsored by Nowadays Visit trynowadays.com and use code SKINNY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.   Produced by Dear Media