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What do gang intervention programs, tech startups, and fly fishing have in common? Leadership—and a whole lot of curiosity. In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, Sarah Olivieri is joined by Dan Tocchini, a transformational leadership expert who's spent over 40 years helping founders and changemakers navigate conflict, unlock potential, and take on problems that won't leave them alone. From candid conversations to building trust through better language, Dan shares wisdom that nonprofit leaders can apply right now to lead more effectively—without burning out or backing down. Episode Highlights 03:29 Leadership Insights and Team Management 06:14 Working with Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits 10:06 Navigating Conflict and Candid Communication 17:57 Understanding Future Expectations 18:39 Mediation in Africa: A Case Study 20:46 The Power of Feeling Heard 22:10 Conflict Resolution Through Shared Concerns 26:45 Complaints as Frustrated Requests Meet the Guest Daniel Tocchini is a distinguished entrepreneur and executive with a career spanning over four decades in transformational leadership and organizational development. As the Founder and a Senior Partner at TNG, Daniel has pioneered innovative approaches to team dynamics and leadership training, emphasizing authentic engagement and candid feedback. Daniel was also a Co-Founder, executive, and Board Director for The Grid, a pioneering developer of AI technology to design, construct, and maintain dynamic websites. His expertise extends to his role as Co-Founder & Chairman of Culture ROI, where he specialized in sales and negotiation training, productivity enhancement, and fostering transformational change in corporate cultures. With a legacy of over 20,000 hours dedicated to training leaders, facilitating workshops, and mentoring executives, Daniel's impact is evident in his transformative work with companies like Virgin Hyperloop, where he also served as interim Chief of Staff. His methods are not just theoretical; they are grounded in practical application, having been honed through extensive experience with leading enterprises and NGOs alike. Daniel's commitment to leadership development is further showcased through his published works and his contributions to the field of transformational technologies and techniques. His vision and dedication to cultivating courageous leadership and resolving conflicts creatively have established him as a venerated figure in the industry. Connect with Dan: Website: https://takenewground.com/#team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_tocchini LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantocchini/ Sponsored Resource Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

What does China's race to zero-cost energy mean for AI, automation, and the future of global business? In this episode, Frazer and Ray discuss: > How China's energy strategy and AI development could reshape the future of global industries and competitive dynamics > How automation and the rise of the "robot economy" are transforming labor markets and redefining economic power > Why the future of AI and enterprise adoption will depend on controlling energy, data, and compute—and who's positioned to win — Ray Wang, a tech luminary, is the Co-Founder & Chairman of Constellation Research, a Bestselling Author, and a Keynote speaker. Renowned for his insights into digital transformation and enterprise technology, Ray's expertise stems from influential roles at Altimeter Research and Forrester Research. His bestselling books, including "Disrupting Digital Business" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," delve deep into the impact of digital technologies on business models.  

Could the key to solving sleep apnea lie in the way we naturally develop and breathe? In this episode, Kirk Huntsman unveils how Vivos Therapeutics is changing the game in sleep apnea treatment. From reshaping airways in children to eliminating the need for lifelong CPAP use in adults, Kirk shares how innovative oral appliances are tackling this billion-person health crisis.  Tune in and discover how better sleep can improve health, relationships, and quality of life! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health Resources: Connect with and follow Kirk Huntsman on LinkedIn. Vivos Therapeutics on LinkedIn and visit their website!

November 8, 2024 ~ Paul Glantz, Co-Founder & Chairman of Emagine Entertainment, joins Guy, Lloyd, and WDIV's Karen Drew at the Parade Company's Pancake Breakfast, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Sarah Hoit, Co-Founder & Chairman of SIP's Global Brain Health Initiative, is on In Your Head with Dr. Leigh Richardson! We'll dive into actionable ways everyone can support brain health, no matter your age. We'll also explore the upcoming Brain Health Innovation Olympics in September 2024 and the powerful concept of "Food as Medicine." Plus, get insights on the Retail Health Strategy and the Longevity Leadership Program at the Harvard Faculty Club. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!After the episode, visit The Brain Performance Center's website at https://thebrainperformancecenter.com/ to explore how our programs can support individual brain health needs. Whether you're seeking advice or a comprehensive consultation, our dedicated team is ready to help you achieve optimal brain performance. Phone: 214-329-9017 Tune in on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict.

Daniel Boulud is one of the world's most legendary chefs and culinary authorities. He discusses his storied career and the evolution of his renowned restaurants. From dreaming of his first restaurant at age 14 to becoming one of the world's most decorated chefs, Daniel shares his journey and the mentors who shaped his path. Daniel is renowned for his generosity as a chef, demonstrated by his work as Co-President of Citymeals on Wheels, an organization dedicated to serving meals to NY'ers in need - and Co-Founder/Chairman of Bocuse d'Or USA/Ment'or, a nonprofit that selects, trains and supports US competitors for the Bocuse d'Or international culinary competition. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with the incomparable Chef Daniel Boulud.This episode is brought to you by Fords Gin, a gin created to cocktail. (recipe heard in episode is below)Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com ***South PacificRecipe courtesy of Joe BrookeMakes 1 cocktail1 oz. Fords Gin1/2 oz. high-quality yuzu juice1/2 oz. ginger syrup2-3 shiso leaves, 1 reserved for garnishSparkling Shōchū, to top1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.2. Add the gin, yuzu juice, ginger syrup and shiso leaves and shake gently until chilled.3. Fine strain into a cocktail coupe or champagne flute, top with chilled sparkling shōchū and garnish with a shiso leaf.

My guest today is Rob Wolcott, Co-Founder & Chairman of TWIN Global. Rob is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Booth, and an Adjunct Professor in Executive Education at the Kellogg School of Management. He serves on the advisory board for the Open Innovation Lab of Norway; H-Farm, the leading digital innovation ecosystem in Italy. Wolcott is also a managing partner with Clareo, an innovation strategy consultancy serving senior executives at global corporations such as Exelon, BHP, Griffith Foods, Zurich Insurance, Owens Corning and others. The topic is his co-authored book Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Entrepreneurship vs traditional jobs Optionality and portfolio careers Digital technologies and proximity concept Innovation in supply chains Technological advancements Concentration of power in large platforms Role of dystopias and human behavior Preventive healthcare and technology Cultured meat and sustainability Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

My guest today is Rob Wolcott, Co-Founder & Chairman of TWIN Global. Rob is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Booth, and an Adjunct Professor in Executive Education at the Kellogg School of Management. He serves on the advisory board for the Open Innovation Lab of Norway; H-Farm, the leading digital innovation ecosystem in Italy. Wolcott is also a managing partner with Clareo, an innovation strategy consultancy serving senior executives at global corporations such as Exelon, BHP, Griffith Foods, Zurich Insurance, Owens Corning and others. The topic is his co-authored book Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Entrepreneurship vs traditional jobs Optionality and portfolio careers Digital technologies and proximity concept Innovation in supply chains Technological advancements Concentration of power in large platforms Role of dystopias and human behavior Preventive healthcare and technology Cultured meat and sustainability Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Vineet Rai is a co-founder & Chairman of Aavishkaar. The Aavishkaar Group is focused on developing the impact ecosystem in Asia and Africa, and manages assets in excess of USD 1 billion across equity and credit, with 6,000+ employees across India, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Kenya. We talk about - - The story how Vineet started Aavishkaar back in 2001 alongside his wife - How was "Impact Investing" founded and Aavishkaar's key role in it? - Aavishkaar being the only Indian fund that is a case study in Stanford Business School with not one, but 3 case studies done at Aavishkaar - How is "Impact investing" different from mainstream VC investing? - Relevance of impact investing in developed and developing countries - Helping the Bangladesh government seed the local investing ecosystem with a Fund of Funds model - How founders struggle with "Martyr syndrome"? & lots more Links: ⭐Sponsor: Podcast10x - End-to-end podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Aavishkaar website - https://aavishkaargroup.com/ Follow Vineet on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineet-rai-536160 Follow Vineet on X - https://x.com/Raivineet

How is AI reshaping geopolitical complexities and the competitive landscape of enterprise? In this episode, we discuss:  The complexities of AI markets, from navigating open source versus closed systems to balancing innovation and margins in AI-as-a-service models AI in Enterprise: Scaling Startups vs. Incumbent Giants The geopolitical impact of AI on Middle Eastern energy politics and China's techno-authoritarianism Ray Wang, a tech luminary, is the Co-Founder & Chairman of Constellation Research, a Bestselling Author, and a Keynote speaker. Renowned for his insights into digital transformation and enterprise technology, Ray's expertise stems from influential roles at Altimeter Research and Forrester Research. His bestselling books, including "Disrupting Digital Business" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," delve deep into the impact of digital technologies on business models.  

In this episode, Jane speaks with Simon Lehmann, the founder of AJL Atelier, about strategies for growth in property management businesses and the role of technology in this process. Simon is one of the world's foremost experts on short-term rental and vacation rental. He leads AJL Atelier, a specialized vacation rental, and business consultancy while also advising multiple companies as Board Member and Executive Chairman. A sought-after speaker, panelist, and moderator, Simon loves to broach high-level and technical topics alike, from the future trends of short-term rental to the specifics of online distribution in the top 5 OTAs. Previously, Simon was the Co-Founder & Chairman of Vacasa Europe, former President of PhocusWright, and ex-Board member of HomeAway, to name but a few. He's also an accomplished operator, having led Interhome as CEO, Hotelplan Group Deputy CEO, and Swissport as EVP. Key Takeaways:The importance of having a clearly defined strategy and planUnderstanding your customers and the necessity of managing both guest and owner relations equally. The role technology can play in helping property management businesses grow and increase efficienciesRevenue management and how this is a must in any property management businessWhat the future looks like for property managementConnect with Simon here:LinkedInConnect with Jane here:Join the membershipBook a free callWebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebook PageRemember to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and leave a review if you enjoy the show. Thank you.

My guest in this episode is John Shegerian. John is the serial social entrepreneur responsible for co-founding Homeboy Industries, FinancialAid.com, Engage and many other impactful organizations. He currently serves as co-founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the largest recycler of electronic waste in the US. Highlights of our conversation include hearing John describe starting his work life washing floors at the age of 10 at the dry cleaners, appreciating that all his bosses were mentors, discussing the impact of the Greed Is Good generation, and a strong encouragement to study the great leaders. John also describes a very impressive Board of Directors at ERI, including JB Straubel who is the founder of Redwood Materials and a co-founder of Tesla, the Koo family who are the founders and owners of LG Electronics, and the aluminium production giant Alcoa.  Enjoy the conversation  To find out more about ERI go to: https://eridirect.com  You can follow John on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnshegerian  You can follow ERI at:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/electronic-recyclers/ To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

Episode Description: Straight from the ready fire aim to school of hard knocks, Mick Spencer started his first business at age 22. On-the-go, a sports branded apparel business started literally in his garage and became a multi-million-dollar business challenging the status quo in a traditional market. Just when he thought he cracked it, COVID appeared and put pay to his plans of world domination, rather painfully, Mick had to call in the liquidator. Yet, even after all that he managed to get back on the horse in true troubleshooter fashion and started his latest venture Gravity Seltzer, a company which is thriving. Points of Interest: Getting started at age 21 2:09 The role of Tech 8:41 Shark Tank 9:25 Next steps & scaling up 11:47 Covid ramifications 14:30 Survival long term amid rising tensions 17:12 Difficult but amazing long-term learnings 18:24 Being a sole founder is lonely 23:49 Writing a book-start before you're ready 24:33 Bouncing back 26:10 Why I am not the CEO of Gravity Seltzer 30:00 Taking a family break 36:00 What's next? 37:00 About Mick: Mick Spencer is the Co-Founder & Chairman of high growth Seltzer brand Gravity Seltzer Co. He is also author of best seller Start Before You're Ready! Get in touch with Mick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickspencer247/ Gravity Seltzer: https://www.gravityseltzer.com/

Join hosts Karen Garnett and Brett Attebery as they welcome Pierre Koshakji, Chairman of the Board of Heroic Media and Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board of Authentic Leadership Foundation! From a different angle on impact this week, we're excited to share this inspiring conversation with our Board Chair about the incredible Virtuous Leadership and Authentic Leadership training programs we have recently completed – and how transformative they have been in each of our lives – both personally / individually and professionally / organizationally / collectively.     “Definitions are everything” – and “the definition” of virtuous and authentic leadership – to which we are all called! – is “to bring out the greatness in others”!     Learn about Alexandre Havard, the “Virtuous Leadership Pyramid”, the “Quad Chart Challenge”, the importance of understanding and maximizing our primary and secondary temperaments and signature strengths, and how each individual discovering and living out their mission and purpose will yield magnanimous impact on the world!     There's something for everyone – watch, enjoy, and share!

There is Veteran friendly, then there's Veteran centered. In this episode, Lee Kirby, Chairman & Co-founder of Salute Mission Critical, joins SMA Tilley to discuss the mission of this amazing organization and how they use the military ecosystem of precision and attention to detail by hiring Veterans and Military Spouses to perform complex tasks in mission critical environments in the high quality data center industry. Your Next Mission® video podcast with host 12th SMA (R) Jack L. Tilley features insightful conversation with subject matter experts from the military and civilian communities. It's a place where we can have frank and honest conversation, tackle tough questions, share stories, and have some fun along the way. Want to watch more of our video podcast? Please scroll through our video library right here on YouTube. You will have access to stories of Veterans, Soldiers, Servicemembers, Non-Profits and Leaders at every level to include live videos shot on location. Or visit our website at yournextmission.org for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yournextmission/message

Olivier Dubuisson has the intriguing title of – Head of Future of Working for the global pharmaceutical company Novartis. He is also the Chairman and Co-Founder of Rythmik, a global consulting firm, based in Switzerland, specialising in the future of working and employee experience. Olivier stresses that when it comes to workplace flexibility, we need to spend less time worrying about when and where our employees work, and more time on how they work. He refers to this as moving from Hybrid 1.0 to Hybrid 2.0.Our discussion also delves into the Metaverse, and using virtual reality goggles and other technology to foster collaboration and belonging in a virtual world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ron interviews industrialist and philanthropist Tony Pritzker, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Pritzker Private Capital, and Paul Carbone, Co-Founder and President of Pritzker Private Capital, on the ...

Learn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: JeffreyPfeffer.com Episode 18 –  Gary Loveman, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO SHOW NOTES: Meet Gary Loveman, the former CEO of Caesars, the large casino company, and a former senior executive at Aetna, and now running Well, a health-related startup. Gary made the remarkable transition from being a professor to running a company. He is extraordinarily thoughtful on issues of power and influence, coming in as an outsider and being exceptionally successful. In this episode you'll learn about: How Gary came from outside into an industry dominated by insiders The techniques used to get people on his side and overcome their resistance Why critical relationships have to work, and how to make them work The value in making unwanted news tolerable for each person affected by it The humility, transparency, and feedback involved in collectively reaching goals Your duty to shareholders, colleagues, employees, and customers to cultivate working relationships Being strategic and thoughtful as you interact with other people Overriding certain feelings to present yourself as the leader your organization needs to see What's required to be an effective leader of people who have limited access to you Compelling stories around Gary's determination to tell the truth under all circumstances The idea of reputation and sustaining credibility The meaning behind his famous maxim, “If you want to be liked, get a dog.” His lesson in the forced curve grading distribution at Harvard Business School GUEST BIO In 2019, Gary Loveman, Ph.D., co-founded Well, a member engagement platform built to enable every individual to achieve their best health. Well's digital platform combines the member's health history with clinical algorithms, artificial intelligence, and dynamic incentives to guide every member towards improved health and lower costs. Well's platform is supported by a team of expert healthcare professionals, and provides member support across the spectrum of healthcare needs including behavioral health, chronic condition management, health coaching and wellness, benefits and system navigation, pharmacy and telemedicine. Dr. Loveman is also Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance at Harvard Business School. He previously taught Service Management in the M.B.A. and executive education programs at the School from 1989-1998. He was named the first recipient of the School's Apgar Award for excellence and innovation in teaching. Loveman was awarded the B.A. in economics from Wesleyan University, and the Ph.D. in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was an Alfred Sloan Doctoral Dissertation Fellow. Dr. Loveman left HBS in 1998 and became Chairman, CEO and President of Caesars Entertainment Corporation. During his seventeen year tenure, Dr. Loveman oversaw a period of growth that included several major acquisitions making Caesars the largest and most diversified company in the gaming industry. In 2008, Caesars went private in a $30.7B transaction led by Apollo and TPG. He pioneered the use of cutting-edge technology and data analytics to deliver differentiated customer service and guest loyalty. Dr. Loveman also led the development of Wellness Rewards, Caesars' widely recognized, incentive-based health and wellness program for the company's 70,000 employees and their families. He was voted “Best CEO in the Hospitality Industry” for four consecutive years by the Institutional Investor magazine, was inducted into both the Hospitality and Gaming Halls of Fame and is the subject of case studies at HBS and Stanford Business School. Dr. Loveman joined Aetna in October 2015, serving as President of Consumer Health and Service, Aetna's health services business through January 2018. The Consumer Health and Services organization was responsible for helping Aetna members achieve their best health and for fostering innovative collaborations with health care providers to improve the overall quality, cost and experience for Aetna members. Dr. Loveman led the company's population health management and consumer engagement strategies, health and clinical services, care management, digital consumer health products, analytics and data science, pharmacy and marketing areas. From 2012-2015, Dr. Loveman chaired the Business Roundtable's Health & Retirement Committee, which focuses on improving the quality and affordability of the nation's health and retirement systems. He serves on the Board of Trustees at Boston Children's Hospital and the Board of Directors of the Boston Celtics, where he is a member of the ownership group. Loveman serves on the Board of several private health care companies and served previously on the Visiting Committee of the M.I.T. Department of Economics and the boards of FedEx, Tapestry and Ventas, Inc. Among Dr. Loveman's publications include five articles in the Harvard Business Review, two books (with co-authors) and more than 30 HBS case studies.   Produced by The MunnAvenuePress.com  

David Liniger, Co-Founder & Chairman of RE/MAX, might not have known he would build a global company that sells more real estate than anyone in the world, but he was determined to make it happen. Hear what this entrepreneur did to create the leading franchisor of real estate offices throughout the world, all his stories and lessons along the way plus what he sees in the future of real estate. You don't want to miss this episode for sure! Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/376 To learn more about David Liniger and RE/Max: https://www.area15ventures.com/dave-liniger https://www.facebook.com/DaveLLiniger https://www.linkedin.com/company/davelinigerofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/davelinigerofficial

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Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Anne and Phil Carlson chatted with Kyle Kazan, CEO of Glass House, one of the fastest-growing, vertically integrated cannabis companies in the U.S., with a dedicated focus on the California market.  In this episode, our hosts sat down with Kyle to learn about his personal journey into cannabis, transitioning from a career in law enforcement to cannabis entrepreneur, as well as his passion for criminal justice and drug policy reform. Kyle also dives into Glass House's competitive advantage and the sustained success his brand has had in the highly competitive California market. He also offers his thoughts on Biden's pardons, the future of interstate commerce and how Glass House is examining future expansion and growth opportunities. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Glass House CEO Kyle Kazan.   Links and mentions in the show https://www.glasshousebrands.com/ https://ir.glasshousebrands.com/ https://www.glasshousebrands.com/glass-house-farms-mama-sue/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/2022/12/22/chuck-schumer-has-only-himself-to-blame-for-marijuana-reform-failure/?sh=56d4fcfcdc20  Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Kyle Kazan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-kazan-5432a820 Kyle Kazan's Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/kylekazanceo Kyle Kazan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylekazanceo Glass House Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassHouseBR Glass House LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glass-house-brands-inc  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe and Phil Carlson of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush  Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

How to build 7 tech companies in 15 years whilst finding your center as an entrepreneur?   “I think entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to hit those walls more than other people are, because of the difficulties of building a startup, failing, and doing it again - it makes you question yourself much more than other professions will afford you to do.”   Sometimes, as much as we might hate it, doubt can be a good thing. It's not about knowing everything right from the beginning, but having the ability to ask the tough and important questions, to be willing to change and be surprised. This ability is a must, especially as a founder.   I think one of the big secrets that no one tells founders in the beginning of the way, is that the real challenging part of this journey won't be raising the funds, but will come from inside yourself. The highest walls you must break come from within. It might sound gloomy, but as Jonathan said: “Once you turn that switch of knowing you can do it - it's turned for life, and that's the key.”   Diving into everything in The Human Founder podcast episode 89 with Jonathan Ellman, Co-Founder & Chairman of Flip, קו-פאונדר ומנכ״ל Seekers    This episode is in loving memory of Micha.

November 4, 2022 ~ James Plemmons, Dickinson Wright CEO, Mary Messana, Strategic Staffing Solutions Vice-President of Communications & Community and Paul Glantz, Co-Founder & Chairman of Emagine Entertainment talk to Paul about their involvement in this year's parade.

We welcome in a Career Competitor with over 30 years of experience guiding and placing senior level leaders into roles where they can flourish. Co-Founder & Chairman of Rice Cohen INternational, Gene Rice joins the show to tell us about his career & life experiences, as well as discuss his new book Grad to Grown Up Like what you heard on this episode and curious as to how you can achieve optimal performance? Reach out to Steve Mellor at Steve@careercompetitor.com to arrange a free consultation today Gene generously provides an enormous amount of insight through stories of business and life that emphasize the important role that purpose plays in an individuals journey. In addition, the conversation reveals impactful takeaways such as: Investing enough in your identity and self to figure out the role you were born to have Showing up with an intention to be the linch pin an organization values and needs Experiencing worlds you believe you belong in before overcommitting to them Reflecting on how you have grown from one phase of work and development to the next If you are in a place in your journey where you don't have the resources to invest in a book like Gene's then be sure to reach out to him directly through LinkedIn to request a free copy!!!

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur Secrets Show Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Kurt David ... Kurt A. David helps highly-successful organizations navigate Change. Following his life as a professional basketball player, he re-created my success by discovering the keys for successfully navigating Sudden Change. These principles propelled him like a rocket into the next phases of his life as an Emmy Award Winning TV Show Host/Producer; Acclaimed Author of two books; owner of Glory Days Production, LLC which creates television shows; and Co-Founder/Chairman of PurposePoint which is a leadership development company.

April 18, 2022 ~ The Co-Founder & Chairman of Emagine Entertainment talks to Paul about the movie theater business and he says moviegoers are starting to return to the seats.

DR. ROBERT M. GOLDMAN MD, PHD, DO, FAASP.World Chairman-International Medical Commission.Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board-A4M.Founder & Chairman-International Sports Hall of Fame.Co-Founder & Chairman-World Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.President Emeritus-National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).Chairman-U.S. Sports Academy's Board of Visitors He has a 6th degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and 7th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, Chinese weapons expert, and world champion athlete with over 20 world strength records and has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Talal Tabbaa is the Co-Founder & Chairman of CoinMENA, a crypto business that was founded by Talal and his Co-Founders Dina Sam'an and Yazan Barghuthi - and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain - that aims to provide crypto based financial services such as borrowing, lending, investing and more. He joins us to discuss the business of crypto exchanges and why we need them particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region. A thought provoking and energy filled conversation about ICOs, technology infrastructure inversion, the utility of money, the emergence of private currencies, Bitcoin at $600,000 and more.You can find Talal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talaltabbaa/For more on this show visit: www.conversationswithloulou.com

Glass House Brands is a rapidly growing California-based organization that is dedicated to delivering rich cannabis experiences with respect for people, for the environment & for the community. GHB's Product line includes Glass House Farms, Mama Sue's Tinctures, & Forbidden Flowers which is a product Collaboration with Actress Bella Thorne. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Consumers want to engage with brands that are sustainable -- but there can be no sustainability without profitability. Lizee, one of the startups in the SAP.io Sustainable Futures program, enables brands to produce fewer, more durable, more sustainable goods and reach even more customers without sacrificing revenue. Tanguy Frécon, Co-Founder & Chairman at Lizee, speaks with host Tom Raftery about the real and potential benefits to retailers as they shift from a linear to circular retail economy.

Dr. Shay David is a serial entrepreneur known for previously co-founding the video enterprise Unicorn - Kaltura where he served as CTO, CRO, and GM of Media and Telecom from inception to exponential growth. Prior to Kaltura, Shay was a co-founder of Destinator Technologies, a leader in mobile GPS navigation software.  Shay founded retrain.ai to address what he finds as one of the biggest challenges of the workforce today, the skills gap. Shay and his team created a platform that analyzes jobs, occupations and skills, and recommends personalized training pathways to bridge the skills gap.

This week our quick tips for entrepreneurs come from Better Therapeutics' Co-founder & Chairman, David Perry. Get in touch with the Better Therapeutics team: info@bettertx.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon

This week, James is joined by Better Therapeutics' Co-founder & CEO, Kevin Appelbaum, and Co-founder & Chairman, David Perry. They started Better Therapeutics to change the way diabetes, heart disease and other metabolic conditions are treated by using prescription software instead of drugs to address the behaviour's that are root causes of disease. Better's prescription digital therapeutics deliver nutritional cognitive behavioural therapy that targets the cognitive structures and emotional patterns that drive disease-causing behaviours. Get in touch with the Better Therapeutics team: info@bettertx.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon

The CED discussion series, Leadership in Challenging Times, interviews business leaders about the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate. In this interview with Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee of Economic Development of The Conference Board, Noubar Afeyan, Founder & CEO of Flagship Pioneering and Co-Founder & Chairman of Moderna, talks about the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, the rapid acceleration of biotechnology, and how public/private partnerships can breed collaboration and innovation. “If you ask yourself, ‘How do you know it's going to work?' you don't even try. But if you ask yourself, ‘What do I have to believe to believe it will work, and what are all the things I'm going to bring with me to make sure I can iterate and adapt and change?' that's the thinking behind how we develop our platforms.” – Noubar Afeyan, Founder & CEO of Flagship Pioneering and Co-Founder & Chairman of Moderna

Momentor est un podcast créé par Melchior Mesnard et produit par UPCOMINGVC® ! A chaque épisode, tu découvres un jeune entrepreneur engagé qui a choisi la voie de la création d'entreprise pour avoir un impact positif sur la société et l'environnement. ✨ Envoie un email à UPCOMINGVC® ( hello@upcoming.vc ) : pour candidater à un prochain épisode de Momentor, et/ou pour lancer ton podcast avec UPCOMINGVC® sur Runway Series! - - - - Dans ce 4e épisode de Momentor, Vincent Garcia, cofondateur de Kikleo, la solution innovante qui lutte contre le gaspillage alimentaire dans les établissements de restauration collective, échange avec Antoine Hubert, Co-fondateur & CEO de l'entreprise Ynsect, membre du Next40, qui élève et transforme des insectes en ingrédients premium pour nourrir le sol, les animaux et les hommes. Ensemble, Vincent, Antoine & Melchior, parlent : De la réduction du gaspillage alimentaire De l'impact carbone de ce gaspillage De stratégie de financement early stage De passage à l'échelle De l'importance des brevets Si le projet de Vincent te plaît pour un partenariat, n'hésite pas à la contacter sur Linkedin ou par mail. Très bonne écoute! - - - - UPCOMINGVC® a lancé le podcast Runway Series en octobre 2019 et après 80+ épisodes, 80+ invités dans 6 formats différents, le podcast se transforme et s'ouvre comme plateforme de lancement pour aspirant.e.s podcasters ! Si comme Melchior Mesnard, et son podcast Momentor que nous produisons, tu as un projet de podcasts sur le Venture Capital, l'Entrepreneuriat, les Startups et l'Innovation, contacte-nous à hello@upcoming.vc ! Les podcasts Runway Series Originals, AMA VC, Human Factor, No-Code VC / Fit & Venture Talks sont produits par UPCOMINGVC® (www.upcoming.vc), imaginés, animés par Raphael Grieco. UPCOMINGVC® c'est aussi une newsletter, "Venture Notes" (venturenotes.co) qui ajoute du contexte aux podcasts & donne accès à des outils & infos uniques pour la Communauté. Finalement, UPCOMINGVC® c'est aussi un VC Game: "SUPERVALO"! Tu veux apprendre la construction d'un portefeuille de startups? Viens jouer sur upcoming.vc/supervalo!

Brian Nelson, the mastermind behind Unleashed at Stadium Bowl, owner of Grit 360, and Co-Founder/Chairman of the Board for Kindred Souls Foundation, sits down with Scott and Justin to catch up since the last time he joined the podcast in 2016. This year Unleashed at Stadium Bowl is happening on August 8th. At the event, participants run the stairs in a competitive timed event or walk (untimed). The race covers the entire Stadium Bowl, ‘weaving the stairs' by running up one staircase and down the other. Total steps climbed 814, and total descended 814 for a total of 1,628 steps. Participants can double the pain and double the glory by choosing the 2 Lap Option for a total of 3,256 steps! Registration is now open and will close on August 1st. Race entry fee is $50, $40 for those with a military ID & first responders, and $25 for anyone 8-17 years old. For more information, visit their website at: http://unleashedatstadiumbowl.org/about/ 01:46 – Scott introduces Brian, Brian talks about pivoting his business just before Covid and how long he's been in the PNW area. He talks about falling in love with the area, Justin talks about the changes around Tacoma over the years, and they talk about the amazing revitalization of the greater Tacoma area over the last 30 years. They talk about the pool halls that have opened in the area, Justin talks about his short stint in Wisconsin, and Brian talks about the importance of people being grateful for their job during this time when so many others are struggling. 21:31 – Brian talks about the safest way of running the bowl, his formula for team building, and why that formula works. He shares what people see in each other when the ego is dropped, why movies like Rocky and Rudy resonate with us, and what makes an authentic connection. He talks about the day he decided to create the race, the importance of reminding ourselves and others that there is more in them than they see, and talks about the upcoming race this year. 39:05 – Jeff pops in and gives props to Brian, Justin talks about how GCP made it through the last year, and Scott talks about how much it helped to have the podcast during Covid. Brian talks about the importance of keeping things going during Covid, ways to counter our tendencies to catastrophize, and Justin talks about the decision to have a 4th of July BBQ. Brian talks about how people are re-learning to connect, Justin talks about people re-locating to rural areas, and how Covid has forced businesses to see the benefits of employees working remotely. 57:35 – They talk about how beautiful the Stadium is, Brian talks about when he fell in love with Tacoma, and the various walks of life people are from that participate in the Unleashed Stadium Bowl. Justin jumps into Is It Tacoma, Scott and Brian make their guess on which article is from Tacoma, and Justin reveals the correct answer. They talk about how hard it is to break a car window, Justin shares where the other two pieces were from and plays the firecracker article. Thanks Brian for stopping in to give us an update on what's been going on since the last time you joined the podcast! Special Guest: Brian Nelson.

Ajay Kori is Co-Founder & Chairman of UrbanStems, a plant and flower delivery company that rewrote the book on what was traditionally a business with a reputation for a surprising number of dissatisfied customers.  He joins the latest episode of Subscriptions: Scaled podcast to talk with host Nick Fredrick about how UrbanStems has disrupted the flower delivery industry by building a business from the ground up with a laser focus on creating the best customer experience possible. This meant starting from scratch building relationships with the growers, creating their own delivery system, and controlling the entire process from receiving the orders to making the deliveries.Ajay is also transparent about the mistakes he has made along the way. He underestimated how powerful and popular subscriptions would be, not only for his business but also for many customers who appreciate sending or receiving flowers on a regular basis without having to go back to the site to re-order. Tune into this episode of Subscriptions: Scaled to hear Ajay talk about all this and more at the link in the comments below. Don't forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the show and share this episode with your network.@ajaykori@NickFredrick@UrbanStems@rebar-technologyUrbanStemsRebar Technology Ready to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.

Episode 8 - Talking Energy Show - Mike Cantrell - Author | Speaker | Oil and Energy Consultant | Owner of Pivotal Strategic Solutions Pivotal Strategic Solutions(405) 206-4444 mike@mikecantrell.net Government affairs consultantRegulatory compliance consultantPublic affairs consultantStrategy consultant Mike is an entrepreneur / consultant with demonstrated history of accomplishment in the oil & energy industry as well as the Political and Public Affairs space. Skilled in coalition building, solving difficult problems, and building oil and gas companies, Mike is a strong entrepreneurial professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Psychology from East Central University. A 40 year industry veteran, Mike sees the oil and gas industry, at least in the conventional vertical well space, as offering the greatest return on investment in the American economy. Michael (Mike) Cantrell was born and raised in Oklahoma, where his family has strong ties to the oilfield. Cantrell's grandfather was a driller in the 1920's, eventually starting his own business in the 1950's, which Cantrell's father joined a few years later. In 1968, his father shifted into the production side of the business, where Cantrell gained hands-on experience in the field, accompanying his father in business from an early age. Cantrell attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma and graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. While Cantrell was, and still is, keenly interested in psychology, he wanted a career in which he could work for himself and decided to continue on the family legacy in the petroleum industry. In 1975, Cantrell started Oklahoma Basic Economy Corporation, an Ada, Oklahoma based oil and gas exploration and production company specializing in enhancing production in more mature formations, serving as President until 2000. That year, Cantrell sold Oklahoma Basic Economy Corporation and a few months later, founded Cantrell Investments LLC, an oil and gas investment company, with assets primarily in Oklahoma., Texas and Kansas. Around that time, Cantrell decided to leave his longtime home in Oklahoma and relocated to Plano, Texas, just outside Dallas. A few short years later, in 2006, he moved back to Oklahoma. In 2009, Cantrell accepted a consulting position with Continental Resources, where he was an integral part of building the company's Government Relations Division, eventually serving as Vice President of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs. While at Continental, Cantrell maintained his oil and gas interests and upon leaving the company in March 2013, shifted his focus back to Cantrell Investments. As a longtime veteran, Cantrell notes that this industry is "an exciting place to work," crediting his dedicated employees - many of whom have been with him for years, if not decades - for their team's overall success. He also points out that it is an added benefit to have assets performing for you, and in turn generating profit, even while you sleep! Even though he has no shortage to choose from, Cantrell easily considers his greatest accomplishment to be raising two motivated children - both successful in their chosen fields - who he claims are even smarter than their dad. In fact, both his children have taken a page from their father's book in some way - his daughter is a political consultant and his son a fourth generation oilman. And though each have their own, independent companies, Cantrell has also worked closely over the years on joint ventures and projects with both his father and brother. In his free time, you will most likely find Cantrell on his Harley Davidson, whether he's traveling to the corners of the United States or just taking a quick ride. Cantrell is also very active in industry organizations, and serves on the Board of Directors of: Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, The Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, The Council for a Secure America, Citizens Bank of Ada, and is the Vice Chairman of Oklahomans for Lawsuit Reform. Additionally, Cantrell is the Chairman of the National Stripper Well Association, and is a longtime member of the Board of Directors for the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. Cantrell adds that he has sincerely enjoyed working with the Alliance, saying, "I have never felt as effective in Washington D.C. as I did when accompanying Alliance leadership" to the U.S. Capitol earlier this year. Business: Present: Chairman-Postwood Energy LLC 2000 - Present-Principal-Cantrell Investments LLC- Oil and Gas Investment Company. 3/2012 - 3/2013 - VP Government and Regulatory Affairs at Continental Resources, Inc. 4/2009 - 3/2012 - Political Affairs Consultant to Continental Resources, Inc. working on Federal and State issues. 1975 - 2000 President-Oklahoma Basic Economy Corporation, an Ada, Oklahoma based oil and gas exploration/production company. 1991 - 1999 Chairman-Oil Center Operating, Inc., an Ada, Oklahoma based oil and gas production operating company. Industry Related Association Activity: Present: Co-Chair & Board Member-Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance 4/2014 - 2016 Chairman-National Stripper Well Association. 1986 - 2017 - Director for the Council for a Secure America - A Nonprofit educational organization which is a coalition of American Oil and Gas Producers and American Friends of Israel. 2010 - 2013 On the Board of Directors for the North Dakota Petroleum Council. 2009 - 2012- Co-Founder and President Domestic Energy Producers Alliance. Nationwide collaboration of oil and gas producers ,royalty owners,and trade associations working together to influence U.S. Domestic oil and gas issues. 2009 - 2011 Chairman Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association Legislative Committee. 2009 - 2017 - On the Board of Directors for the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. 1999 2002 President, Save Domestic Oil, Inc. Nation wide coalition of Producers and Royalty Owners to enforce United States trade laws regarding oil dumping. 1990 2000 Industry Advisory Board, National Association of Royalty Owners. 1995-1997 President, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Oklahomas largest energy association with 1,200 members. 1995-1998 Executive Committee, Texas Independent Petroleum Producers and Royalty Owners Association. 1990-1995 Chairman, Environmental Committee of the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. 1992-1995 Co-Founder/Chairman, Oklahoma Energy Resources Board. The first oil check-off program in the country. A four million-dollar per year program. Two million spent annually for environmental restoration of historic oil field damage sites. Two million spent annually for public education about Oklahomas oil industry. 1989-1991 Chairman of Liaison Committee of Cooperating Oil & Gas Associations, composed of 32 State and National Oil and Gas Associations. 1987-1988 Chairman, EPA Special Task Force of Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Played a major role in keeping oil field fluids from being classified as hazardous waste under Sub-Title C of the Resource Conservation Recovery Act. 1984-1989 President, Wildcatter Club of Oklahoma Tripled membership as Membership Chairman/President. 1983-1987 Chairman, Regulatory Affairs Committee of Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. 1982-1984 Membership Committee Chairman, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Brought membership from 1,100 to 1,500 (the highest number of members in the history of the association). Serves on Board of Directors of: The Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance Citizens Bank of Ada Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association 1980-4/2017 Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence 1994-1996 Grand River Dam Authority 2004 - 2008 Leadership Oklahoma 2004 - 2006 Oklahomans for Workers Compensation Reform - Vice Chairman Oklahomans for Lawsuit Reform - Vice Chairman National/State Civic Activities: 1984 Member, Charter Class Leadership Oklahoma 1984-1987 Chairman, Pollution Enforcement Sub Committee of the Industry Advisory Committee of Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Local Civic Activities: 1989-1991 Ada Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. 1988 1990 Founder and President, Ada City School Foundation. Built endowment of $90,000 that today is close to one million dollars. Personal: Member of First Presbyterian Church of Ada Private Pilot Certified Scuba Diver Harley Rider Extraordinaire

Dave Morin is a multifaceted entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. His early career was at Apple, and he then went on to work for Mark Zukerberg at Facebook as one of the original 200 employees (employee #29!) that co-created the Facebook Platform and Facebook Connect. He built his own social media platform called Path after that (which he has since sold) and founded a venture capital firm called Offline Ventures.  Morin serves as Chairman of the Esalen Institute, the leading center for exploring and realizing human potential through experience, education, and research. He is also a Co-Founder & Chairman of Sunrise, a foundation whose mission is to cure depression, reduce suffering, and understand the brain, and he serves as Co-Owner and Board Member of Dwell, the award-winning, category-defining digital media and magazine company serving the global community of architecture and design. Dave is a father, yogi, skier, mountain biker and overall great human. CONNECT WITH DAVE ONLINE: www.linkedin.com/in/davemorinwww.facebook.com/davemorinwww.medium.com/@davemorinwww.angel.co/u/davemorin Michael's album ‘Work Hard And Be Nice' is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-nice Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com/ The ‘Stay Human' podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for MediaRowIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network (Dan Wise, COO)Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing (Video and Audio) by: Janelle MeagerAdditional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

Dave Morin is a multifaceted entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. His early career was at Apple, and he then went on to work for Mark Zukerberg at Facebook as one of the original 200 employees (employee #29!) that co-created the Facebook Platform and Facebook Connect. He built his own social media platform called Path after that (which he has since sold) and founded a venture capital firm called Offline Ventures.  Morin serves as Chairman of the Esalen Institute, the leading center for exploring and realizing human potential through experience, education, and research. He is also a Co-Founder & Chairman of Sunrise, a foundation whose mission is to cure depression, reduce suffering, and understand the brain, and he serves as Co-Owner and Board Member of Dwell, the award-winning, category-defining digital media and magazine company serving the global community of architecture and design. Dave is a father, yogi, skier, mountain biker and overall great human. CONNECT WITH DAVE ONLINE: www.linkedin.com/in/davemorinwww.facebook.com/davemorinwww.medium.com/@davemorinwww.angel.co/u/davemorin Michael’s album ‘Work Hard And Be Nice’ is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-nice Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com/ The ‘Stay Human’ podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for MediaRowIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network (Dan Wise, COO)Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing (Video and Audio) by: Janelle MeagerAdditional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV

Jorge A. Plasencia is co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Republica Havas, one of America's leading creative, media, and communications agencies. Since launching the agency in 2006, he has provided strategic, brand, communications, and growth counsel to Fortune 500 and blue-chip companies. One of Inc. magazine's fastest-growing companies in America, Republica joined forces with Havas Group, a subsidiary of Paris-based Vivendi, in 2018. Since its founding, the agency grew to become the No. 1 U.S. independent multicultural agency and was named an Agency of the Year and a Top Place to Work. Prior to Republica, Jorge was corporate vice president and operating manager of Univision Radio, and Vice President at Estefan Enterprises, Inc., where he was responsible for corporate business strategy, marketing, and communications.

On the cusp of Earth Day 2021, we’re joined by Caue Suplicy, the founder and chairman of Barnana, which markets premium snacks made from upcycled bananas.  Founded in 2012, Barnana uses slightly overripe bananas that would otherwise be discarded to produce dried banana bites, tortilla chips and cookie brittle, which are sold at major retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Safeway.. Meanwhile, as a founding member of the Upcycled Food Association, Barnana is leveraging its experience to support new and emerging upcycled CPG concepts.  In an interview featured in this episode, Suplicy spoke about the company’s development and evolution, including how the company analyzed consumer demand to better understand how to market and promote the brand/product. He also explained the company’s strategy for sourcing and utilizing sales data, why hiring from within has benefited the brand and how he has navigated the industry as an immigrant founder. Show notes:  0:38: What Millennials Really Think About Sustainability, Gluten-Free Faves & RayFC -- BevNET reporter Brad Avery made a guest appearance in the the opening banter, which included a discussion about how millennials perceive sustainably-minded brands, how the team is gearing up for BevNET & NOSH Virtually Live, Ray’s embrace of gluten-free brands (along with a chicken sandwich cheat) and interesting products that have tickled our fancy of late. 26:02: Interview: Caue Suplicy, Co-Founder/Chairman, Barnana -- Suplicy spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about Barnana’s recent label revamp and new mascot and how it ties into the company’s partnership with EarthDay.org. He also discussed Barnana's recent alignment with almond-based dip brand Bitchin’ Sauce, how the company’s first intern became a co-founder and the elements of its simple and easily understood message about mission and values. Later, Suplicy explained how Barnana’s consumer research strategy has evolved, how data impacted its selling story and pitch to retailers, being mindful about when to launch new products and how his Brazilian heritage factored into the company’s development. Brands in this episode: Barnana, ReGrained, Forager, Uglies Snacks, Imperfect Foods, PathWater, Coca-Cola, Rudi’s Bakery, Egglife, OMG...It’s Gluten Free, ZenB, Wet Hydration, Vegan Rob’s, Pirate’s Booty, NUGGS, Raisels, Akeso Water, Death Wish Coffee, Bitchin’ Sauce, Zico

We discussed a number of things including: 1. Martin's entrepreneurial story2. His leadership insights - how can entrepreneurs become better leaders? 3. Insights about ecosystem development 4. What can cities, regions and countries learn from his experience As founder and 20 year CEO of TriNet [NYSE: TNET], Martin was a beneficiary of Silicon Valley‘s entrepreneur supportive ecosystem in ways he didn't fully appreciate until returning to live in his home area of Upstate New York. That region's low rate of startup formation prompted him to launch not for profit Upstate Venture Connect in 2010 helping high growth company founders connect with people and resources needed for success. UVC's organically built network of more than 17,000 people have helped accelerate startup formation, funding and growth across a broad geography encompassing 7 metro areas. In 2018 he founded non profit Entrepreneurs Across Borders to identify, curate and connect emerging entrepreneurs in impoverished areas with resources needed to create jobs, sustainable livelihoods and equitable growth, beginning with Jamaica as the pilot country. In addition to not for profit leadership and serving on TriNet's Board, Mr. Babinec is Founder/Managing Director of UpVentures Capital and Co-Founder/Chairman of StartFast Venture Accelerator which together have combined for more than 75 seed stage investments in emerging technology companies. He is a graduate of Shippensburg University and past recipient of SVBJ Silicon Valley Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Did you know that a high percentage of missed school days in emerging markets are due to dental problems caused by poor dental care practices? Or, that 90 percent of global health problems, including COVID-19, would be solved if all of us washed our hands seven times a day?  In this podcast, Thomas Serval, CEO of Baracoda Group, discusses how health issues can be prevented through daily care and wellness practices. His company is creating new smart objects for the bathroom—mirrors, bathmats, toothbrushes, and so on—connected by an open operating system, CareOS. The smart bathroom ecosystem Baracoda and its partners are developing is privacy-first, but the data and insights generated can help people proactively prevent diseases and support better health practices over the long-term.  We talk about Thomas’ 17 years of experience at CES, where Baracoda has consistently introduced award-winning daily healthtech innovations. This year marks the fifth year in a row of garnering CES Innovation Awards. At this year’s virtual event, Baracoda unveiled the Themis smart mirror, named a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree. Themis provides a privacy-first wide range of health and wellness capabilities: skin analysis, product recommendations, makeup and beard tutorials, daily temperature checks, smart alerts, fertility cycle reminders, and more—all in a compact form factor with a 10-inch screen at an accessible price. The company also showcased Baracoda BBalance, the smart bathroom mat that checks weight, balance, and posture—also a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree.  Not many people think of the bathroom as the hub of preventative health practices, but this enlightening podcast will change your mind. New connected objects can help you spot suspicious moles that might signal skin cancer, check your temperature and heart rate, and determine whether or not you are brushing your teeth effectively.  Learn more about Baracoda’s daily healthtech innovations, the company’s strategy, and the impact it could have on your health through better daily care—all in the privacy of your bathroom.  Thomas Serval, Co-Founder Chairman and CEO - Baracoda Former senior executive at Microsoft and Google. A graduate of the Ecole Normale Supérieure, and of the Ecole Nationale de la Statistique et de l’Administration Economique (ENSAE), Thomas filed his first patent - a Bluetooth barcode scanner - in 2000, and co-founded Baracoda the following year. Thomas is a serial entrepreneur and a visionary leader. He transforms large companies, as much as the daily life of consumers, through his disruptive innovations. Thomas is a board member of Arte and Younited Credit.

Dooner and The Dude are LIVE from the North American Supply Chain Summit with Bob Farrell, Chairman and CEO, GlobalTranz; Shannon Curier, Director of Philanthropy and Development, St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund; Frank Kenney, Director, Market Strategy, Cleo; Drew McElroy, Co-Founder & Chairman, TransfixWatchApple PodcastSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

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Mac Lackey is an entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six successful companies. Mac is also the Founder of ExitDNA, the Co-Founder/Chairman of ISL, and an active board member and advisor for a plethora of startup companies.  Mac mentors and supports other entrepreneurs through his exclusive coaching programs with ExitDNA and The FĒNX. He has been featured in many publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, CNN, and more. In this episode… Do you want to create, build, and sell your very own company? Are you looking for the best tips and tricks to lead you through the messy process of exit planning? Guess what: you're in the right place! Mac Lackey is an entrepreneur and mentor with more than 25 years of experience in building and selling successful companies. After selling his very first business for 8 figures in the 1990s, Mac decided to build a career around the idea of exit planning. Since that very first sale, Mac has successfully created, built, and sold 5 other companies—all while maintaining a family life and mentoring other like-minded entrepreneurs along the way! So, what is his secret to success? In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Mac Lackey, renowned entrepreneur and Founder of ExitDNA, to discuss the ins and outs of Mac's exit planning experiences. Listen in as Mac reveals the strategic decisions behind his first 8-figure exit, how to build value into your company before selling, and the secrets to attracting strategic buyers. Stay tuned!

Walter Driver is the co-founder, Chairman, and co-CEO of Scopely, one of the fastest-growing mobile game companies globally. Walter joins us to discuss the art of understanding weaknesses and surrounding yourself with people that compliment your skillsets. We talk about the importance of confidence and the power of storytelling when it comes to selling your ideas, and how he envisions a future where we more closely interact and foster deeper connections with the entertainment we consume. Scopely creates and publishes a highly-diverse portfolio of top-grossing, immersive game experiences, including the award-winning MARVEL Strike Force, Scrabble® GO, Star Trek™ Fleet Command, and YAHTZEE® With Buddies, among others. Fueled by a world-class team, Scopely leverages its proprietary technology platforms to bring directed-by-consumer, interactive experiences to audiences worldwide. Under Walter's leadership, the company has achieved more than $1B in lifetime revenue and attracted more than $450M in financing from leading venture capital firms, tech luminaries, and cultural icons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Scott Absher, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of ShiftPixy, talks about how the movement towards part-time labor and the growth of the gig economy are providing solutions for employers across all industries, as well as some of the unique benefits that the ShiftPixy platform offers its users.Absher and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about topics such as how ShiftPixy’s technology promotes elevated engagement with employees, why the old rule of thumb about staying away from part-time labor no longer applies, and why business operators should look at their human capital in terms of what they have access to instead of what they “own”.

It's the billion dollar question - how do you take a good company and make it great (as in, billion dollar great?).We put the question to Mark Tluszcz - Chairman of web development platform, Wix, first investor in Skype, Co-Founder / Chairman of Mangrove Capital Partners, and self made billionaire, in an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the world of investing, technology and startups.If you thought Dragons Den and Shark Tank were brutal, Mark only invests in about 5 out of 2000 ideas every year! His ability to pick a good idea and invest into a good company, has made him a leader in the technology investment space. In fact he turned a $8M investment in Wix into a $15b company as at July 2020 - (and that was up $5b since the recording of this interview in May 2020!)Join us as we break down the myths and misperceptions about the startup world and get the lowdown on:The DNA of a successful entrepreneurWhat it really takes to make it big in the start-up worldThe secrets to taking a good company and product to greatWhat every investor looks forCompetitiveness and keeping grounded in the tech world Secrets of growing a billion dollar baby (Wix) and how they made 200 employees, millionairesWhat's the next big thing in the post-Covid world

Today, we have with us Bertrand Schmitt, Co-Founder & Chairman at App Annie, a leading mobile market data and analytics platform with data on over 8 million apps and thousands of websites. App Annie is one of the most trusted names in mobile data analytics.Show Notes:1:53 Introduction to Bertrand Schmitt4:55 Early days of the mobile ecosystem and the problems within6:28 Evolution of mobile operators' role in the industry8:57 Centralization of content distribution in the mobile space9:59 Apple vs Android ecosystem10:59 Getting into the world of analytics and inspiration behind App Annie12:26 Beginning of the China Story14:55 Deciding to go into entrepreneurship in mobile analytics16:30 Mobile analytics: Global problem or local (China) problem?17:37 Perception of AppAnnie in the global market18:57 Was China a critical element of success?21:00 Experience of overseas fundraising from China25:05 What triggered the move from Beijing to San Francisco28:26 Learnings/ findings working across multiple geographical locations 32:06 Instrumental roles that made a difference to the company33:12 Critical moment of evolution in China's mobile industry/ecosystem37:00 Lessons for entrepreneursMany thanks to our guest  Bertrand Schmitt; host Oscar Ramos; producers Eva Shi and Sagar Chaudhary; editor David; organizer Chinaccelerator; and sponsor People Squared. Be sure to check out our website www.chinaccelerator.comShare, subscribe, review, enjoy!Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-china-startup-pulse/Email us: team@chinastartuppulse.com

Teddy Talks with... Des Gunewardena, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of D&D, https://www.danddlondon.com/ Join Des and your host Mario C. Bauer as they reflect on D&D journey to success in UK, France and USA. Find out what we can learn from Fine Dining Operators and how their restaurants changed the London dining landscape. To enjoy the interview as an audio-podcast, visit www.teddytalkswith.com and click the Podcast Channel. Teddy Talks is brought to you by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, the premier global developer and operator of flagship destinations. More Information: https://www.urw.com/ the premier global developer and operator of flagship destinations.

This is the second episode of a 3-part series where Chris Rising sits down with his father, Nelson Rising, Co-Founder & Chairman of Rising Realty Partners to talk about some of the biggest deals that Nelson has been involved in throughout his career. In this episode, Nelson tells us about his early career in politics, his experience on Bobby Kennedy's campaign, and how he developed Library Tower in Downtown Los Angeles.

This is the first episode of a 3-part series where Chris Rising sits down with his father, Nelson Rising, Co-Founder & Chairman of Rising Realty Partners to talk about some of the biggest deals that Nelson has been involved in throughout his career. In this episode, Nelson tells us how he developed Coto de Caza.

There’s an inherent connection between the last name Musk and Tesla. And while Kimbal Musk, brother of Elon Musk, is a founding board member of the electric car company, his focus is firmly on the future of food.  Musk is the co-founder and chairman of three companies -- The Kitchen Restaurant Group, Big Green and Square Roots -- each designed to support his overarching mission of “real food for everyone.” The ambitious goal is anchored in urban farming, food literacy projects for children and a restaurant chain focused on accessible, healthy meals and snacks.  In an interview included in this episode, Musk spoke about the roots of his mission and how each of his ventures is contributing to the advancement of the food system. Show notes:  1:07: Kimbal Musk, Co-Founder & Chairman, The Kitchen Restaurant Group/Big Green/Square Roots -- In a call with Taste Radio editor/producer Ray Latif, Musk discussed how a life-changing accident shaped his perspective on food culture, why he designed his restaurant chain Next Door American Eatery to be “everyman’s joyful restaurant” and how the company incorporates trust and authenticity into its menu. He also spoke about the critical role of taste in convincing consumers to eat healthier food, educating children about “real food” through schoolyard “learning gardens,” and how “Plant A Seed Day” is at the core of his overarching mission. Later, he explained the origins and focus of his urban farm company Square Roots, why he believes in a future where all people can access produce grown within a few miles of their homes and his involvement with electric car manufacturer Tesla and private rocket company SpaceX. Brands in this episode: Square Roots, Impossible Foods, Gotham Greens, Beyond Meat, Memphis Meats

Jaymie Scotto Cutaia, Founder and CEO of Jaymie Scotto & Associates, is proud to welcome together Infrastructure Members Lee Kirby, Co-Founder / Chairman of Salute Mission Critical, Simon Allen, Executive Director of Infrastructure Masons, and Randy Brouckman, CEO of EdgeconneX, to discuss the very important initiative of helping to transition our veterans into the infrastructure industry, thanks to Salute Mission Critical.

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Adam Torres interviews Greg Nance Co-Founder & Chairman at Moneythink in this episode. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/podcastguest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

Nick Kovacevich is the Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of KushCo Holdings, a publicly-traded company providing ancillary products and services to businesses operating in various industries, including legal cannabis and CBD. It was formerly known as Kush Bottles.Nick became CEO 5 years ago and has grown the business dramatically – from under $2M to nearly $150M in sales and the team from less than 12 to more than 250 people, as well as diversified the business into five categories and operations in multiple states and countries.  For a non-tech company, that is still tech company growth rates!Prior to KushCo, he helped co-found another successful company here, BigRentz, a leader in online commercial equipment rental.  He remains on their board today.  He also has a number of other business holdings.I have to note that he was captain of his college basketball team at Southwest Baptist University, which was a dream I always had growing up in Indiana, playing basketball.  He was also a great student there, graduating with high distinction. Like prior guests at Accelerate OC, I think he was born an entrepreneur.  He had his first business shortly after college, joining a friend (and now longtime business partner) in one called Pack My Dorm, which they successfully sold in 2010.With KushCo, Nick has become an expert on the cannabis industry, and he speaks and writes about it often in mainstream media and at events. We had a good discussion about the value of developing industry expertise as an entrepreneur.Nick and his team have a front row seat in the evolving and fast-growing cannabis industry. No matter how you feel about it, it's an exciting and dynamic industry with a lot of change in it.

In this Network Capital podcast, Ronnie Screwvala, the founder of Upgrad, discusses how to grapple with failure and reinvent oneself. He talks about the role of serendipity in his life and what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Ronnie is a first generation entrepreneur who failed his Bachelor of Commerce in college but that did not deter his intent to start up on his own at a time where there was no eco-system for PE Funding or bank debt to start ups. His first foray was Cable TV in India and for the first two years of that journey he found no takers and only advise to treat it as a failed start up and move on, but with him staying at it he was credited with having pioneered Cable TV for all of India. Entrepreneurship is about finding and seizing opportunities and moving on from failures and Ronnie saw an opportunity in toothbrush manufacturing and after many setbacks went on to build one of the largest toothbrush operations in India. The other opportunity was TV Home Shopping but it was well before its time and was a big failure, but not enough for him to question if he should stick it out as an entrepreneur. Ronnie went on to build a media and entertainment company – UTV, where post many pivots and four almost near bankruptcies and 15 years of focussed work with strong co-founders and a large team, it scaled to a size spanning all aspects of Content and Platform and then he divested UTV to The Walt Disney Co in 2012. Perception in most cases is larger than reality and so in spite of so many failures, Newsweek termed him the Jack Warner of India, Esquire rated him one of the 75 most influential people of the 21st century and Fortune as Asia’s 25 most powerful. Having lived it and seen the misconception that it’s all about quick success and that failure is to frown on - he authored a book Dream With Your Eyes Open as his commitment to champion entrepreneurship and evangelize failure. Ronnie got the term “cat with nine lives” attached to him by colleagues and peers for the number of times he had failed, but reflecting on his setbacks and counting on his main virtue that success can never be timed and staying the course is the only option, Ronnie in his second innings decided to deepen his commitment to making India a better place through a focus on two of the largest sunrise sectors - Online Education & the not for profit Rural/Social space. He is Co-Founder & Chairman of upGrad which zeros in on the massive Online Education market and the fact that Learning for every working professional is now a lifelong commitment. He, along with his wife Zarina, are the Co-Founders of The Swades Foundation, which is committed to empower one million lives in rural India every 5-7 years through a 360 degree model spanning Water, Sanitation, Health, Education and Livelihood to lift them out of poverty permanently. As a hobby and passion Ronnie loves to tell stories that must to told via movies with his new brand RSVP and he owns 3 sports teams under the brand U Mumba in Kabaddi, Volleyball and Football even though he has never played any of the sports himself.

Julien Smith has always been a forward thinker. He consistently adopted new technologies before the masses did and loved envisioning how they can create new business opportunities. In 2014 he set out to change the landscape of private workspace leveraging technology, one location at a time.

Jaymie Scotto Cutaia, Founder and CEO of Jaymie Scotto & Associates, is proud to welcome together Infrastructure Members Lee Kirby, Co-Founder / Chairman of Salute Mission Critical, Simon Allen, Executive Director of Infrastructure Masons, and Randy Brouckman, CEO of EdgeconneX, to discuss the very important initiative of helping to transition our veterans into the infrastructure industry, thanks to Salute Mission Critical. This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Jon R. Sabes, co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of our company, is a financial professional with over 20 years of experience in the fields of finance, venture capital, business development, managerial operations, and federal taxation. Since 1999, Mr. Sabes has served as Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Finance, LLC, a family investment company specializing in structured finance. Over his career, Mr. Sabes has been active in receivable financing, life insurance financing, and casualty insurance financing, structuring over $900 million in financing commitments for his related businesses.https://www.gwglife.comMr. Sabes’ experience includes co-founding and leading the development of two leading insurance-related finance companies: GWG Life, a company in the life insurance finance industry founded in 2006, and MedFinance, an innovator in casualty insurance and healthcare finance founded in 2005. Through these companies, Mr. Sabes has developed and applied financial structuring techniques, underwriting algorithms, and business modeling aspects to the insurance industry. Mr. Sabes’ education includes a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Colorado. Over his career, Mr. Sabes has held several licenses and professional association memberships including FINRA Series 7, Series 63, Minnesota State Bar Association, and American Bar Association. In addition to being an active father of three, Mr. Sabes serves on the boards of Saving Children and Building Families, and the Insurance Studies Institute. Mr. Sabes is the brother of Steven F. Sabes. Mr. Sabes has served as our Chief Executive Officer, and a director, since 2006.@gwglifehttps://www.facebook.com/gwglifehttps://www.statnews.com/2017/03/13/insurance-dna-death-prediction/Positive Phil Show is a daily show hosted by Positive Phil. Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletterhttp://eepurl.com/cluA4rListen To Our Show:Itunes Link: http://apple.co/2cBxzXsSubscribe: https://www.blubrry.com/positivephil/Stitcher Radio: http://bit.ly/2c9czHFGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/2dPZzUWhttps://www.twitter.com/askpositivephilwww.positivephilshow.comCheck Out @askpositivephilAward Winning Podcast where Positive Phil chats with today's most inspiring Thought Leaders, Pioneering Spirits. and Entrepreneurs 365 days a year.Are You Ready To Get Positive?Subscribe and listen to Positive Phil!https://www.positivephil.com  

Jon R. Sabes, co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of our company, is a financial professional with over 20 years of experience in the fields of finance, venture capital, business development, managerial operations, and federal taxation. Since 1999, Mr. Sabes has served as Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Finance, LLC, a family investment company specializing in structured finance. Over his career, Mr. Sabes has been active in receivable financing, life insurance financing, and casualty insurance financing, structuring over $900 million in financing commitments for his related businesses.https://www.gwglife.comMr. Sabes’ experience includes co-founding and leading the development of two leading insurance-related finance companies: GWG Life, a company in the life insurance finance industry founded in 2006, and MedFinance, an innovator in casualty insurance and healthcare finance founded in 2005. Through these companies, Mr. Sabes has developed and applied financial structuring techniques, underwriting algorithms, and business modeling aspects to the insurance industry. Mr. Sabes’ education includes a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Colorado. Over his career, Mr. Sabes has held several licenses and professional association memberships including FINRA Series 7, Series 63, Minnesota State Bar Association, and American Bar Association. In addition to being an active father of three, Mr. Sabes serves on the boards of Saving Children and Building Families, and the Insurance Studies Institute. Mr. Sabes is the brother of Steven F. Sabes. Mr. Sabes has served as our Chief Executive Officer, and a director, since 2006.@gwglifehttps://www.facebook.com/gwglifehttps://www.statnews.com/2017/03/13/insurance-dna-death-prediction/Positive Phil Show is a daily show hosted by Positive Phil. Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletterhttp://eepurl.com/cluA4rListen To Our Show:Itunes Link: http://apple.co/2cBxzXsSubscribe: https://www.blubrry.com/positivephil/Stitcher Radio: http://bit.ly/2c9czHFGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/2dPZzUWhttps://www.twitter.com/askpositivephilwww.positivephilshow.comCheck Out @askpositivephilAward Winning Podcast where Positive Phil chats with today's most inspiring Thought Leaders, Pioneering Spirits. and Entrepreneurs 365 days a year.Are You Ready To Get Positive?Subscribe and listen to Positive Phil!https://www.positivephil.com  

One of the longest-running team brands in the esports scene, FNATIC was founded by Australian Sam Mathews and his mother Anne, so I wanted to get a better sense of his story of the team and its journey. Sam’s a busy man so thankfully diaries were able to align and we had a great half hour chat about everything from selling a car to finance the team in the earliest days through to what the future holds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Jemma Green is changing the energy game with her business, Power Ledger. She is the Co-Founder & Chairman of Power Ledger, having started the business just three years ago. Since then the business has won Sir Richard Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge, launched projects in the US, Japan and Australia, and gone live on the Blockchain. The clarity of Jemma's vision is inspiring to say the least and her business is about enabling the transition to low cost, low carbon and resilient distributed energy markets. Listen To the Full episode: http://www.bewhatyouwant.net/the-podcast/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdA7x4vofKkYU4odM_b1sZg Power Ledger Website: www.PowerLedger.IO

In this special edition of Taste Radio, we feature highlights from interviews with a few of the leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs and who joined us on the podcast during the second half of 2018, including BodyArmor investor Kobe Bryant, Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian, “Bizarre Foods” host Andrew Zimmern, Blueprint founders Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss, America’s Test Kitchen/Milk Street creator Christopher Kimball, and AriZona Beverages co-founder and chairman Don Vultaggio. Show notes: 1:56: Interview: Angie Bastian, Co-Founder, Angie’s Boomchickapop -- We kick off the episode with Angie Bastian, who we featured in Ep. 126. Angie and her husband Dan launched Angie’s Boomchickapop in 2001 and it has evolved from a tiny operation selling kettle corn at farmers’ markets and fairs to an ubiquitous retail brand that was acquired last year by ConAgra Foods for $250 million. In the following clip, she spoke with NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg about why she believes in celebrating “the feminine with food,” and how that perspective played into a celebrated package revamp. 7:20: Interview: Christopher Kimball, Founder, Milk Street/America’s Test Kitchen -- Next up is Christopher Kimball, best known as the creator of television show “America’s Test Kitchen.” In 2015, Christopher, who also founded the magazines Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country, launched Milk Street, a company focused on instructional recipes and techniques inspired by global cuisine. In this clip, from Episode 124, he explained why he’s not a fan of the term “ethnic cooking” and shared his stance on trendy buzzwords in the food business. 13:26: Interview: Zoë Sakoutis & Erica Huss, Founders, Blueprint -- We continue with Zoë Sakoutis & Erica Huss, the founders of Blueprint, a brand that pioneered the packaged cold-pressed juice category and helped mainstream juice cleansing. In a clip from our wide-ranging interview, which we featured in Ep. 133, they explained how a phone call from former Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz accelerated BluePrint’s eventual sale to Hain Celestial. 19:58: Interview: Andrew Zimmern, Host/Co-Creator, “Bizarre Foods” -- From Blueprint to Bizarre Foods, the show, that is. Andrew Zimmern is the host and co-creator of the popular television series in which he has chowed down on stomach-churning foods like raw pig testicles, a frog’s beating heart and cobra penis. In an interview included in episode 127, Zimmern discussed the role of food as a cultural medium that unites people and why he has a bone to pick with the natural food industry. 25:22: Interview: Don Vultaggio, Co-Founder/Chairman, AriZona -- On to Don Vultaggio, co-founder and chairman of AriZona Beverages and, at height quite literally, a towering figure in the drinks industry. In this clip, pulled from Ep. 139, Don discussed the mindset of successful entrepreneurs, how the company has maintained its iconic 99 cent pricing model for 26 years and why running a business means handling all kinds of problems, even if it means mopping up blood. 30:05: Interview: Kobe Bryant, Investor, BodyArmor -- Last, but certainly not least, we have NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who is an investor in fast-growing sports drink brand BodyArmor and has an active role in its business and marketing strategy. As part of an interview featured in Ep. 137, Kobe explained how the same ambition that fueled his NBA career drives his passion for beverage. He noted that with co-founder Mike Repole leading the way, the insatiable desire to win permeates every aspect of the brand. Brands in this episode: Angie’s Boomchickapop, Blueprint, Starbucks, Evolution Fresh, AriZona Beverages, BodyArmor

As the Co-Founder/Chairman of Blue Apron, Matt Salzberg dives into how Blue Apron scaled out its supply chain for delivering hundreds of thousands of high quality meals on a weekly basis. Additionally, given his background investing at Blackstone and Bessemer Venture Partners, Matt shares what metrics he uses to gauge the health of a DTC subscription business (organic referrals, churn, lifetime value) as well as his take on the future of food.

Colin Wiel is Co-Founder Chairman, and CTO of Mynd, a full stack, tech-enabled, property management company focused on small residential (single family rentals plus small multi-family buildings).AI and JavaColin grew up in Washington D.C., went to high school in Reno, Nevada, and went to UC Berkeley where he got his BA in mechanical engineering. Straight out of college, he landed a dream job at Boeing, where he wrote algorithms for automatic control systems and developed groundbreaking new software.He had a strong entrepreneurial spirit and soon struck out on his own as an independent software consultant working with giants like Hewlett Packard, Oracle, and Netscape, where he became one of the very first Java programmers in the world.He began developing and teaching the Java curriculum for UC Berkeley and while continuing his consulting with a new focus on Java. Eventually, his consulting grew into a full-fledged firm and he brought on many students he had taught. One of their big projects was transitioning Charles Schwab's website from C to Java, which at the time it was the largest e-commerce website in the world.When he sold his business, a friend sparked his interest in the mobile home park marketplace, and he started investing in that corner of real estate.“If that idea is counter to what most people think, all the better because that's where the opportunity lies.”WaypointAs he continued investing in mobile home parks and researching the single-family home market, he realized he could make more profit there. He connected with Doug Brien who had a similar idea, and they started buying homes and renting them out, with a long-term selling strategy.People thought they were going to cap out because of the sheer amount of management and upkeep, but their profits and vision said otherwise.17:00 “We said, ‘With all due respect, we think we can build a cloud-computing, mobile computing, infrastructure. A single system of record that our people use, but also the residents use, our vendors, we're all connected… and then we can build systems on top of that to automate a lot of the functionality or just systematize what happens so that it all runs smoothly so that we're not dropping balls.'”They raised a series of funds and continued to grow Waypoint (now Invitation Homes) as the pioneers in the space. Eventually, Colony Starwood and Blackstone entered the arena, and that's when it really became a new industry. After 5 years, they went public as a REIT in a partnership with Starwood called Starwood Waypoint.“So when the big conservative, institutional investors saw that single-family rental is generating the same NOI margins as multi-family, then it was sort of ordained to be a legitimate asset class.”MyndAfter going public as Starwood Waypoint, Colin knew he wanted to strike out on his own again and be in an innovative, start-up environment.He saw how massive and fragmented it was, and how nobody was leveraging technology in the way that had revolutionized other industries. This reflection is what led him to start Mynd, and he quickly asked Doug to partner with him again.“It tends to be a full stack company that's providing a complete end to end service that's competing with the incumbents that disrupts an industry.”Property management is complex. From collecting rent, managing repairs and maintenance, to leasing vacant units, Colin saw that accounting and the flow of money were integral to the solution he wanted to create. With these priorities in mind, they began creating a software with an accounting platform from scratch, that gives a property owner a real-time transparent view of what's going on at their property in a revolutionary way.Their strategy is focused on expanding into new markets like San Diego and Seattle, by acquiring property management principals and then shifting them into their own software. This streamlines the property managers job and improves their service while giving Mynd a spokesperson in that community.Looking forward, Colin is excited to use their data to offer new products and services, like owners insurance, vacancy insurance, and financing products to renters in a much more efficient way.For Colin, giving renters a better experience isn't just about good business, it's about human dignity. He is confident that by helping renters have a better experience, Mynd is helping society transition from a renters society to an owners society.When he's not thinking of innovative new ideas, Colin has a philanthropic partnership with Wildlife Works Carbon to protect the Panama Rainforest.AdviceReal estate is known for being a slow-moving industry. However, if you are young, nimble, and willing to take a chance, there is a huge opportunity to innovate the space.

The first thing you'll notice about AriZona co-founder Don Vultaggio's office is that it’s immense. We’re talking the size of an average apartment and fashioned with old-school sensibilities; think lots of wood, marble and leather. The second thing you'll notice is the commercial kitchen to the left of the entrance, conveniently staffed by a private chef. The grandeur and amenities are to be expected for the office of a billionaire and one of the richest people in the world. After a few minutes of conversation with Vultaggio, however, it is easy to envision him being just as comfortable in his first office at a beer distribution company that serviced some of the grittiest neighborhoods of Brooklyn. He cut his teeth in that rough-and-tumble world, whose inhabitants are bonded by blood, sweat and tears. And in an interview included in this episode, he explained why AriZona’s success and business principles are directly tied to his early career experiences. “Work hard and be consistent,” he said. “And consistency is hard to do, because it means you’ve got to be disciplined in a direction. And you can’t give up. Because there are things that [are] successful today that we had to dig deep for.” In the following interview, Vultaggio, flanked by his two sons and AriZona co-owners Wesley and Spencer, retraced his steps from his early days as a beer distributor to the development and continuing rise of AriZona, including why he views the tea brand as “an accident.” He also discussed how the company has maintained its iconic 99 centpricing model for 26 years, why he views AriZona as “one big incubator,” the importance of over-delivering on promises, and why running a business means handling all kinds of problems, even if it means mopping up blood. Show notes: 3:07: Don Vultaggio, Co-Founder/Chairman, AriZona; Wesley & Spencer Vultaggio, Co-Owners, AriZona -- BevNET Managing Editor Ray Latif met with Don Vultaggio and his sons Wesley, AriZona’s chief creative officer, and Spencer, its CMO, at AriZona HQ on Long Island for a wide-ranging interview that covered the past, present and future of the company. Among topics of conversation: how AriZona’s focus on building efficiencies into its business model has separated it from the competition, why despite never adopting a traditional marketing strategy, the brand’s “cultural relevance is stronger than ever,” and the company’s approach to investing in better-for-you beverages. Don also explained why AriZona “is built to sell drinks, not to sell the business” and how his relationship with golf legend and AriZona partner Jack Nicklaus taught him the value of over-delivering on promises. Brands in this episode: AriZona Beverages

Be focused! An stimulating conversation with Ben Marcus, Co-Founder & Chairman of Airmap which is the world’s leading airspace services platform for unmanned aircraft. AirMap has raised over $44 million dollars with backings from venerable firms such as General Catalyst, Microsoft, Sony, Airbus, Qualcomm. From humble beginnings as a flight instructor, flight engineer, co-founding the world’s largest light business jet sales company to now contributing heavily in the conversation of drone technology throughout the United States & the world, Ben’s journey has been spectacular! An exciting episode that talks about the future of drones in our society, the positive, the negative, being driven by passion, leading an industry, and the skills that have been the backbone of his success. An episode about our exciting future and advice from Ben about skills that young people can develop today to build that future.

SVCC 2018: In Conversation With Trip Hunter (Silicon Valley Comic Con, Co-Founder / Chairman) In 2016, Trip Hunter and tech icon Steve Wozniak set out to create an event that stood apart from the herd of comic and pop culture conventions by designing a show that also showcased the brightest and best in science and technology. In the three years Silicon Valley Comic Con has been running, it has set out its stall as a unique and defining event, leading the charge for other shows to embrace the esoteric and the eclectic when it comes to its content. Here, AEISD Leonard Sultana takes time to talk to Trip about the shows history, its defining remit, the unique quality of its Special Guests and what makes SVCC stand out from other comic cons. We also talk about that very term - 'comic con' - and what it means, applied to SVCC, about what it takes to curate the guests for an event like SVCC in the broad, contemporary comic con landscape, and also where Special Guest Stan Lee sits in that guest pantheon, as well as Stan's health and current commitment to the show. Enjoy! Thanks to Trip for his generous time in conducting this interview, and also to Dan Berry and Stacy Miles in arranging it. Much appreciated!

Sanford Zuckerbrot, Co-Founder/Chairman and son, Franklin, President of Sholom & Zuckerbrot, talk about their family history, the development of their company, now a 2nd-generation, family owned business, know for conversion of underutilized properties.

Nolan Bushnell is a technology pioneer, entrepreneur and engineer. Often cited as the father of the video game industry, he is best known as the founder of Atari Corporation and Chuck E. Cheese. Currently, he is Co-Founder/Chairman at Modal VR, HearGlass Inc. and Brainrush, where he is devoting his talents to enhancing and improving the educational process by integrating the latest in brain science.  Atari was started in September 1970. Everything about it was hard. This was before the microprocessor was invented. It was a ‘paranoid’ company; it always felt like others were at their back. Mostly, there was a sense of urgency to get things to market within the shortest time possible.   It was also a very innovative culture. Perhaps the first to have a beer tap in the office! The ‘beer light’ was lit every night at 6 pm – people were encouraged to come in and share their problems and also their ideas. This informal communication style was purposeful; there were no executive parking spots. This egalitarian company had flexible hours and an open vacation policy. The emphasis was making sure the job was done, rather than where and when it was done.  Bushnell says that they tried to have a flat organizational style. The best management was by cheerleading rather than assigned tasks. Leaders would make sure the desired outcomes were clear but it allowed for each employee to become passionate about the job they wanted rather than the one they were assigned.   One of his techniques was having a plan he called ‘rotating to excellence’. This required that someone was fired every month. He acknowledges that this is difficult but if you fire the ‘worst employee’ every month, eventually you will end up with a stellar company.   Nolan mentioned that he regrets having exited from Atari when he did – believing that there were a lot of things that he could have accomplished, that fell by the wayside after he left.   What you will learn in this episode:  How less than $1000 launched the video game industry  Why the ‘Pong’ ball was square instead of round  Why Nolan will never ‘retire’  What it was like to work with Steve Jobs  How the Tiki room at Disney helped create Chuck E. Cheese  Nolan’s view of the world of technology and how things are changing  Why it is important to read science fiction 

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR: NEWBERRY CANDY Just Like Grandma Used To Make. *Subscribe @ iTunes* The Season Pass Podcast is BACK! We start our coverage of the Thea Awards/TEA Summit 2017 with a bang! Doug and Robert sit with the Co-Founder/Chairman of Modal VR, Nolan Bushnell. If Nolan's name is recognizable to you, it could be because he's the founder and creator of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese as well. Nolan discusses his career through Themed Entertainment and his newest and most exciting project, Modal VR. Recorded during the TEA Summit-Day One, at the Disneyland Hotel, April 20, 2017. Enjoy! Links: Newberry Candy Modal VR TEA Website InPark Magazine Walt Disney Birthplace  MiceChat Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2017 Season Pass Podcast  

Reno Rolle is a 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year nominee and Chairman/Co-Founder of Boku International, an award winning, USDA certified Organic, Kosher and Vegan super food company which now serves thousands of customers in 65 countries throughout the world.

Reno Rolle is a 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year nominee and Chairman/Co-Founder of Boku International, an award winning, USDA certified Organic, Kosher and Vegan super food company which now serves thousands of customers in 65 countries throughout the world.

Larisa Humphrey best selling author of “Tax Breaks of the Rich & Famous.” She's a Certified Tax Coach, and a former IRS employee. Larisa is author of 4 other books including one that's know as the tax savers bible and helps business owners tremendously called “Pay Yourself Instead of Uncle Sam.”    Iska Hain works on the Communications team at Google and is based in Mountain View, California.  Laurence Hirsch partner in the family law group at Jaburg & Wilk in Phoenix. His group specializes in complex dissolution of marriage cases with an emphasis on cases involving business valuation issues, he also has drafted and negotiated many pre and post marital agreements and participated in several high profile custody cases.   Sean Roberts Executive Vice President Strategic Marketing & Sales at BabelPay, LLC. Sean is a strong Leader and team player with a passion for success and managing a team to achieve their goals in alignment with company objectives. Proven ability to work closely with internal departments and in multiple global regions to achieve results.  Dr. Robert Goldman World Chairman-International Medical Commission, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board-A4M, Founder & Chairman-International Sports Hall of Fame, Co-Founder & Chairman-World Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President Emeritus-National Academy of Sports Medicine   

Earlier this week, Sezmi, a company that has developed a set-top box-based offering which it bills as "combining traditional TV content, movies and Internet video in a single, easy-to-use product and service," announcedthat it had secured $25 million in new funding and had launched a three-month public pilot in Los Angeles, in preparation for a nationwidelaunch next year. In this recorded episode of [itvt]'s talk radio show, "Radio [i]tvt," Sezmi co-founder, chairman and president, Phil Wiser,discusses with editor-in-chief of InteractiveTV Today, Tracy Swedlow, the company's platform, its programming partnerships and its various interactive, social and content-discovery capabilities; the company's monetization strategy and roadmap for the platform; why the company believes the platform could "replace" cable and satellite; and much more. Read our daily news and get more interviews and TV of Tomorrow Show at http://itvt.com