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What exactly is Queer Joy? How do you create it? And where can we, as gay men, unleash its power to make the biggest impact? I'm sitting down with Revry TV Co-Founder and CEO Damian Pelliccione (They/Them), who knows a thing or two about it—after all, their unapologetic Queer Joy helped land them on Goldman Sachs' Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs list. You might be thinking, Why does this matter if I'm a gay man over 40? Because representation matters. How we show...

Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future.  With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc.com, The Globe and Mail, BNN, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, he was named BC Technology Industry Association's (BCTIA) Person of the Year, and in 2016 Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.He is a Founding Partner of ego death capital, Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc.  He has been a Young Presidents Organization member since 2004 and contributes time as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab.Jeff currently sits on the boards of Core Scientific, Scoop Solar, Fedi and Breez.  Listen to my last audio podcast with Jeff BoothJeff wrote a really interesting article on Bitcoin Finding Signal In A Noisy World

NINA TANDON Nina Tandon is a remarkable person, who is currently Co-Founder and CEO of EpiBone, a biotech company that grows bone and cartilage for skeletal reconstruction which just recently completed human trials reconstructing mandibles; the lower jaw is the largest and strongest bone in the face. Her life and accomplishments are inspiring and is deeply thoughtful, multi-dimensional and extremely driven. A great episode to kick off 2025, Happy New Year to all! She grew up on Roosevelt Island on the East River in New York City, and showed interest in science as a child when, her siblings suffered from eye conditions. They were encouraged to try various science experiments: Nina took apart TVs, built giant Tinkertoy towers, played with static solved complex puzzles, and dabbled in community theatre, poetry, and sewing. She studied French, Hindi and Italian, runs marathons, and enjoys metal-smithing and being a yoga instructor. EpiBone has raised millions in investor funding and has received such distinctions as the World Economic Forum's 2015 Technology Pioneer, named one of the 100 most exciting start-ups in New York City by Business Insider. Nina has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company Magazine; an Ernst & Young Winning Women and Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, among others. Nina started her career as an electrical engineer. Then while studying abroad on a Fulbright scholarship, she worked on an electronic nose to “smell” lung cancer. This ignited her passion for healthcare and changed the course of her career. She went back to school, earning a master's in bioelectrical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and two advanced degrees from Columbia University – an MBA in healthcare entrepreneurship and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. With decades of experience as both a scientist and entrepreneur, Nina is a loud voice that raises  awareness on  the field of tissue engineering. She has done a number of TED Talks, has published in Forbes magazine, and was featured on the Netflix series “Human: The World Within". In 2022, she offered  policy perspectives at the White House Summit on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing. RELATED LINKS Epibone Wikipedia Columbia Board Visitor TED Talks Crain's Women in Health GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

Send us a textWhat can be do to stop the spread of divisiveness? How can we understand one another and seek to empathize with people who don't look like us, act like us, or even think like us? I believe this understanding is vital. One amazing veteran has founded an organization that's on the front lines of healing our fractured communities through coffee, conversation and advocacy. Join us on the S.O.S. podcast as we kick off season 3 with what this show has always represented - our service to others by talking about our most pressing issues! Jake Harriman graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and served seven and a half years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Platoon Commander in both the Infantry and Force Recon. During his military service, Jake led four operational deployments, including two combat tours in Iraq. Following his service, Jake enrolled at the Stanford Graduate School of Business to gain the business acumen he would need to follow this new direction. While at Stanford, Jake founded Nuru International to eradicate extreme poverty in the world's most unstable, vulnerable regions to help end violent extremism.Due to the desperate condition of the U.S. political system, Jake has now turned his attention to helping protect the American Democratic experiment, which he fears is on the brink of failure—a failure that would have terrible global consequences. Jake is the Founder of More Perfect Union, a veteran-led movement to heal the divide in the nation by creating meaningful connections through civics, service, and leadership. Jake has received several honors including the Unsung Hero of Compassion presented by The Dalai Lama (2014), White House Champion of Change (2014), Presidential Leadership Scholar (2015), and 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs presented by Goldman Sachs (2015). He is also a Council Member of NationSwell (2016), an Unusual VC Academy Partner (2018), and a Truman National Security Fellow (2018). Jake has been interviewed on ABC, BBC World Service, CNN, Fox Business and MSNBC's Morning Joe and received coverage in the Christian Science Monitor, Devex, Forbes, Huffington Post, The New York Times, Stanford Magazine, Fox News, and others. More Perfect Union - https://www.mpu.us/Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

David Volodzko speaks with Jeff Booth about the nature of inflation, the inevitability of Bitcoin, why other cryptocurrencies are inferior, Bitcoin's volatility, common criticisms of Bitcoin, global adoption, the possibility of a Bitcoin standard, the social benefits of Bitcoin, and more.Jeff Booth is a tech entrepreneur, founding partner of the Bitcoin venture fund ego death capital, co-founder of addy, giving the public exposure in Canadian real estate, and author of The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future. In 2016, Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, and he currently sits on the boards of Core Scientific, Scoop Solar, Fedi and Breez. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theradicalist.com/subscribe

We're so happy to have Dr. Kathy E. Magliato MD, MBA, FACS on the podcast this week. In addition to being one of the few female cardiothoracic surgeons in the world, she is also an entrepreneur, a NY Times Bestselling author, and a nationally recognized media expert on heart disease (fun fact, she helped characters on a pretty popular medical TV show). She has a wealth of knowledge and the training to back it up. Related Resources: Dr. Magliato is one of the few female cardiothoracic surgeons in the world and currently practices at Providence Saint John's Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA, where she founded a Multidisciplinary Women's Health Center. She has held prestigious roles, including Director of the Mechanical Assist Device/Artificial Heart Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and has been recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs in the US. Dr. Magliato is also Founder and CEO of Cordex Systems, which has developed a technology that actually measures the earliest warning signs of the development of heart disease. A prolific innovator and advocate for women's cardiac health, she holds 24 patents, has served as President of the American Heart Association's Western States Affiliate Board, and authored the New York Times best-selling memoir "HEART MATTERS," which was adapted into the NBC medical drama "HEARTBEAT." Connect with us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cumby Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Kathy Magliato ⁠⁠Rachel Medeiros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Liz Cumby⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Cumby Consulting:   Cumby Consulting's team of professionals deliver innovative MedTech training services for physicians, sales representatives, teaching faculty, key opinion leaders and clinical development teams. Whether you need a complete training system developed to deliver revenue sooner or a discrete training program for a specific meeting, Cumby Consulting will deliver highly strategic, efficient programs with uncompromising standards of quality.

Greg Selkoe is the Co-founder and CEO of XSET, an esports lifestyle gaming brand. Renowned for his pioneering contributions to e-commerce, entertainment, and esports, he previously founded the Boston streetwear company Karmaloop, driving it to over a billion in lifetime revenue. He also served as the President of FaZe Clan, boosting its revenue to $400 million before exiting.  An alumnus of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Y Combinator, Greg has been honored as Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, one of Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, and a Summit Series Top 35 Entrepreneurs under 35. In this episode… What does it take to revolutionize an industry not once but multiple times? How do industry pioneers turn creative concepts into lucrative ventures that resonate across generations? Greg Selkoe, a trailblazing business leader, transformed his passion for lifestyle brands into highly successful entrepreneurial ventures. From his pioneering e-commerce success with Karmaloop to his instrumental leadership at FaZe Clan and the evolution of his new venture XSET, Greg's story highlights an unrelenting pursuit of innovation. By focusing on content and celebrity partnerships, XSET has grown rapidly, creating a community-centered brand that merges gaming and lifestyle. He emphasizes the value of resilience, pivoting, and mentorship, drawing from experiences with impactful mentors. Through his revolutionary approach, Greg redefines industry boundaries, making significant strides in gaming and fashion. In this episode of the Growth Fire Podcast, Kevin Hourigan welcomes Greg Selkoe, the Co-founder and CEO of XSET, to discuss the art of pivoting in entrepreneurship. Greg shares his remarkable journey, from a creative kid with learning disabilities to a widely recognized fashion industry pioneer. He highlights the role of audience-building in XSET's development, the power of content in driving business growth, and how philanthropic work fosters a positive company culture.

In this episode, Amir hosts Healey Cypher, CEO at BoomPop and COO at Atomic. The discussion covers various aspects of being a good and successful founder, what makes an idea backable, and the differences between successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs. Healey shares his background as a serial entrepreneur and gives insights into his companies, BoomPop and Atomic. The conversation includes key considerations for making a business VC backable, understanding total addressable market size, the importance of trust in entrepreneurship, and tips on identifying your strengths and complementing them with the right team. Healey also emphasizes continuous learning and practical financial knowledge for entrepreneurs. Highlights 00:35 Background and Career Journey 01:43 The Rise of BoomPop 04:02 What Makes a Good Founder? 06:23 VC Backable Ideas vs. Lifestyle Businesses 12:05 Execution and Skill Development for Founders 18:43 Building Trust as a Founder Healey Cypher is the CEO of BoomPop, and Chief Operating Officer / Partner of Atomic. He has spent his career building and selling companies that center around great customer experience. Healey sold his last two companies: ZIVELO which he sold to Verifone in 2019 after 15 months of taking the reins as CEO, and Oak Labs, which he sold to Zivelo in 2018. Before that, Healey was the Head of Retail Innovation at eBay. Chief of Staff to the CTO of eBay, and lead all business development for milo.com  which he helped sell to ebay in 2010. He has been recognized as Silicon Valley Business Journal's “40 under 40,” WWD's “Ten of Tomorrow,” and one of Goldman Sach's “Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.” He has also done dozens of keynotes and live TV (most nerve-wracking: CNBC Closing Bell, for sure.) ---- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek. We would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)

Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur, Founding Partner at ego death capital and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future.  With a profound grasp of technology, system thinking, and design, he stands at the forefront of a shift from an outdated economic model to one designed for tomorrow.  Jeff's insights and achievements have earned him the BC Technology Industry Association's Person of the Year in 2015 and in October 2023, he was honored with induction into the prestigious BCTIA's Hall of Fame.  Furthermore, in 2016, he gained recognition from Goldman Sachs, who named him one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.  In addition to his work investing and helping entrepreneurs build on the rails of Bitcoin, he is a Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc. Jeff also actively serves on the boards of Fedi, and Breez, in addition to several advisory boards. A dedicated member of the Young Presidents Organization since 2004, he further contributes as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab. In this episode, Jeff and Patrick continue their conversation that began in 2022 about the current financial system, the decentralization and security of Bitcoin, ways to protect our capital and store value, plus the unlearning that may be required to do so. Jeff shares some digestible, simple concepts around Bitcoin, its perceived transactional inability, inflation (money manipulation), and the deflationary nature of technology. Jeff's optimism for the future includes a call to curiousity, and encouragement to open our minds and our hearts and move our time and energy into learning about the new system, the optimism therein, and the connection it creates.

Amir Orad, a seasoned CEO/entrepreneur in AI/analytics, Cyber, and FinTech, has a proven track record of scaling tech companies, including Sisense, Actimize, and Cyota, achieving 9-figure revenues, profitability, and market leadership. As CEO & Chairman of Sisense, revenue grew 17X over eight years to $150M, transitioning to native cloud SaaS and achieving profitability. Sisense serves thousands of customers, recognized as a Visionary/Leader by Gartner, G2 Crowd, and Forrester. Previously, as CEO of NICE Actimize, revenue grew 10x to $200M with over 25% operating income, transitioning to a SaaS/Subscription model. Orad co-founded Cyota, growing it to $100M in bookings in six years before its acquisition by RSA Security. With expertise in mergers and acquisitions, Orad successfully integrated four acquisitions into his companies over 20 years. He's also chaired/boarded companies like AnyWord, Yotpo, SecuriThings, Ava, and BillGuard. Starting his career as a techie, Orad holds patents and is recognized as an industry thought leader in publications like the Wall Street Journal and CNBC. Based in New York, he holds an MBA from Columbia University and a B.Sc in Computer Science and Management from Tel Aviv University, receiving accolades like EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncharted1/support

Brian Mullins is the CEO of Mind Foundry, an Oxford University company operating at the intersection of innovation, research, and usability. Brian has been at the forefront of how technology can positively change people's lives throughout his career. He has over a decade of experience in high-growth technology companies across industries such as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Robotics. He has been awarded over 100 patents, has been asked to testify as an expert before the U.S. Senate, received an Edison award for Industrial Design, was named one of the CNBC Disruptor 50, and was selected as one of Goldman Sachs “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.” The Mind Foundry platform empowers organizations with responsible AI built for high-stakes applications where decisions affect the lives of individuals or are made at the scale of populations.In this episode, we talk about: Brian's early encounters with beautyBeing a disruptive innovatorA quick crash course on AI and machine learningDebunking popular superstitions about artificial intelligence gaining consciousnessThree types of beauty: sensory beauty, beauty as a heuristic, and the beauty of understandingHow AI can solve real-world problems like addressing malaria in third-world countriesPotential concerns of artificial intelligence replacing human workCreating positive change through AITo learn more about Brian's work, you can find him at:Website: https://www.mindfoundry.ai/ Instagram: https://twitter.com/mrlaserbeam/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmullins2/ Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcastSupport the show

Today's Flashback Friday episode is from episode #439 which originally aired on 10/04/2023. Kathy Fetke is Co-CEO of RealWealth and best-selling author of Retire Rich with Rentals. She is an active real estate investor, licensed real estate agent, and former mortgage broker, specializing in helping people build multi-million dollar real estate portfolios that generate passive monthly cash flow for life.   With a passion for researching real estate market cycles, Kathy is a frequent guest expert on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Bloomberg, NPR, CBS MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal. She was also named among the “Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs” by Goldman Sachs two years in a row. Her company, RealWealth, offers free resources and cutting-edge education for beginning and experienced real estate investors. Kathy is passionate about teaching others how to create “real wealth,” which she defines as having both the time and the money to live life on your terms.  Quote:   “I shifted everything to, ‘How do I create passive income?' I'd heard about rich people who lived off of their money and I just didn't understand any of that. So I thought I would use my little radio gig to find out...and that's how RealWealth was created.”   Highlights:   6:07: How to use the resources you have to achieve passive income  9:55: Leveraging your network to learn about how to live off your investments  11:55: Kathy reflects on how much the investment real estate market has shifted  15:00: Exploring different types investment opportunities  18:45: How Kathy is navigating rising interest rates to mitigate risk  26:00 Kathy's advice on how to structure your business so you have more freedom and time  30:30: Finding investment opportunities outside of real estate 

Ann Hand is the Chairman and CEO of Super League Gaming, a NASDAQ publicly traded company and global leader in the gaming metaverse on platforms like Roblox and Minecraft. Before joining Super League, Ann was the CEO of Project Frog, a company specializing in wholesale building materials to streamline design and construction processes. Ann has garnered many accolades, including the Forbes 50 Over 50 Award and being named Ad Age Leading Women of 2022, 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, and the 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs by Fortune magazine. In this episode… The metaverse is a collaborative, immersive virtual world with the potential to revolutionize how we work, learn, and socialize. People can use this space for entertainment, playing games, shopping, and attending virtual events. Is this the next innovator in big brand marketing? It's a common myth that gaming is an unhealthy pastime appealing only to introverted young people. According to seasoned marketing executive Ann Hand, the metaverse shifts the video game landscape through eSports, activities rooted in STEM learning that offer fair, safe, and inclusive environments. Ann elaborates that companies can save money and reach new audiences by promoting their brands through the metaverse, much like advertising during the Super Bowl. Additionally, companies can conduct real-time focus groups using digital products produced in less time instead of navigating excess inventory and complex supply chain operations.  On today's episode of The Growth Fire Podcast with Kevin Hourigan, Ann Hand, Chairman and CEO of Super League Gaming, discusses how the company innovates large brand marketing. Ann talks about her career progression, how transitioning from global corporations to a small startup groomed her for her current role, and leveraging the metaverse as a marketing tool and focus group. 

John Shegerian creates profitable impact companies that make the world a better place. A serial entrepreneur responsible for co-founding Homeboy Industries, FinancialAid.com, Engage, and many other impactful organizations – Shegerian currently serves as co-founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction and electronic waste recycling company in the United States.   He's passionate about protecting the planet and has lectured globally about responsible e-waste recycling and the circular economy.   Goldman Sachs recently named Shegerian one of the “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs” at its annual Builders + Innovators Summit.   Suggested Questions:   1--You have had a successful career thus far as a social entrepreneur. From Homeboy Industries to FinancialAid.com to the largest recycler of e-waste in the country, ERI. What has that road been like and what drove you to travel it?   2-How did you decide to focus your innovation and passion for protecting the planet on recycling electronic waste, specifically?   3-How has the e-waste landscape altered and changed over the last three years during the pandemic?   4- Is e-waste still the fastest growing waste stream on the planet?   5- How much of a positive impact can companies make today by responsibly recycling their e-waste? Is there an energy savings factor?   6 -- How serious an issue is hardware hacking of discarded electronics?   7. What is the "circular economy"? When it comes to electronic waste, is the circular economy something that is truly attainable?   8. What can people and businesses do to proactively and responsibly recycle their electronics AND protect data at the end of a device's life?   9 – Tell us about your book, “The Insecurity of Everything” – what is it about?   10 -- Tell us where you see the electronic recycling industry going in the next 5-10 years

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys  2. How Jim landed in an investing career3. Nina's unique path to entrepreneurship4. State of investing landscape/outlook5. Trends, opportunities in biotech and ecosystemJim Gunton has invested in privately-held growth technology companies for more than 20 years. Before co-founding in 2001 the $80 million NJTC Venture Fund, Jim was a partner at Edison Venture Fund and a manager at Oracle Corporation in the Silicon Valley. He served formerly as a Governor of the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC).Jim earned a BS from Stanford University and an MBA with distinction from Duke University. He has served on the board of numerous private and public companies including Achieve3000, Amber Road (NYSE: AMBR), CytoSorbents (NASDAQ: CTSO), InstaMed, IntegriChain and CareGain.-----Nina Tandon is the co-founder and CEO of EpiBone, a biotech company that grows bone and cartilage for skeletal reconstruction. With decades of experience as a scientist and entrepreneur, Nina is known for her TED Talks, has published in Forbes magazine, and was featured on the Netflix series “Human: The World Within.”  Recognized for her accomplishments as a female scientist and entrepreneur, Nina was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company Magazine; an Ernst & Young Winning Woman; and Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, among other awards. Nina holds a master's in Bioelectrical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and two advanced degrees from Columbia University – an MBA and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering.#podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

This week John welcomes the one and only Brett Berish to the show for a spirited conversation about the liquor industry, branding, and betting on yourself. ​​Brett is the President & CEO of Sovereign Brands, a family-owned, international wine & spirits company headquartered in New York, which sells its portfolio of products in more than 100 countries globally. Brett and his company have developed some of the world's hottest brands, including the smash-hit Luc Belaire line of French sparkling wines, which has earned global acclaim for its exquisite taste and striking package, and is the fastest-growing French sparkling wine in the world. Sovereign's portfolio also includes Bumbu, a craft rum from Barbados that ranks among the world's most critically acclaimed rums and is already the best-selling brand in the U.S. premium rum category, as well as McQueen and the Violet Fog, a small-batch gin from Jundiai, Brazil, which was awarded a 93-point score by Wine Enthusiast. Sovereign's newest release, Villon, is revolutionizing the cognac category. Brett's past brands include Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) Champagne and D'Ussé Cognac, two of the most successful brands in the super-premium Champagne and premium Cognac categories, respectively. Brett has been profiled by Forbes, Crain's Chicago Business, and Market Watch, among others, and was recently recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at the Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit. He has also been invited to speak on popular radio shows including The Breakfast Club and Young Money Radio. Brett's self-made success has informed his company's values, culture & celebrity partnerships, culminating in Sovereign's prolific marketing campaign “Self Made Tastes Better”, which includes a series of interviews hosted by Brett alongside some of the world's biggest celebrities, from recording artists to athletes, actors, TV personalities and influencers – all of whom are also confirmed fans of Sovereign's brands. Together with a proven ability to create powerful, resonant brands, the international partnerships he has created with some of the world's finest wine and spirits producers have given Sovereign Brands an extraordinary and unique portfolio of wines and spirits. John and Brett unpack the economics of the liquor industry while swapping club stories and John's early disdain for bottle service. Brett also dives into the marketing engine of social media and how Sovereign Brands is leveraging its presence on Instagram and social outlets to outpace juggernauts like Captain Morgan and Bacardi. They debate the merits of bourbon versus scotch while Brett challenges anyone to actually blind test some of the world's highest-end whiskeys against his new Deacon blended scotch whiskey. For anyone interested in the liquor industry, or even just marketing, this episode is a peek behind the curtain to learn from the wizard himself on mastering branding and working with influencers to take your product to the next level.   Topics include: Brett's Sale of Ace of Spades to Jay Z Building Brands You Can Believe In Venture Capital Verses Bootstrap Funding The Economics of The Liquor Industry Breaking Down The Liquor Supply Chain   Connect with Brett:  Website Instagram Linkedin   Follow John: Instagram TikTok LinkedIn   2000 Percent Raise (Book)   More 2000 Percent Raise Episodes and Content   Produced by Social Chameleon

Ann Hand, Chair and CEO Super League [Nasdaq: SLGG] Bio: Ann Hand, Chair and CEO Super League [Nasdaq: SLGG] For nearly 30 years, Ann Hand has served as a market-facing executive across several industries, including gaming, sustainability and consumer retail. She has a proven track record in brand creation and turn-around at the intersection of social impact with consumer trends and technology. At her core, Ann is a retailer, operator, and builder of enduring strategic partnerships, brands and cultures. A truly dynamic leader and an industry game changer, Ann is one of the only female CEOs of a publicly traded gaming company. She currently serves as Chair and CEO of Super League, a global leader in building immersive entertainment experiences, mostly in the gaming metaverse on platforms like Roblox and Minecraft. Through Ann's visionary guidance, the company has seen record audience engagement and revenue growth, and she single-handedly navigated Super League through the pandemic, driving significant revenue in the new digital age. Having supported over 100 brands in just the last year alone, including Paramount, Mattel, Chipotle, Loreal and more, Super League engaged the company's vast network of game developers and creators to build unique immersive experiences for dozens of high profile partners, reaching over 120 million unique players a month. This, coupled with Super League's proprietary immersive media that delivers material campaign results and brand lift, Super League helps brands and partners create more phygital connections in this brave new digital world. In her tenure at Super League, Ann has become a preeminent expert in connecting with this new, immense global audience - and creating a more intuitive, blended version of one's digital and real life. Previous to Super League, Ann served as CEO of Project Frog from 2009 through 2014, a venture-backed firm whose mission is to democratize healthy, inspired buildings that are better, faster, greener, and more affordable than traditional alternatives. From 1998 through 2008, Ann served in a variety of senior executive positions with BP plc, including most notably Senior Vice President, Global Brand Marketing & Innovation from 2005 to 2008 overseeing the entire brand portfolio of B2C and B2B brands including BP, Arco, am/pm and Aral. Prior to that, she ran the Global Liquefied Gas Business Unit with $3 billion in annual revenue and over 3000 employees worldwide. Throughout her career, Ann has garnered industry recognition, including being named to AdAge's Leading Women of 2022 list, as well as the soon-to-be-announced The List, a select group of marketing, advertising and media leaders assembled by Ad Age in partnership with Meta. In addition, she has been honored as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, Top 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs by Fortune, 100 Most Creative People by Fast Company, 40 under 40 by Advertising Age, along with Grand Clios and Cannes Lions awards for her work on several integrated marketing campaigns for a variety of employers. Ann earned a BA in Economics from DePauw University and a MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, along with executive education at Cambridge, Harvard and Stanford Universities. Having spent a significant part of her career abroad in China and the UK she holds a dual US/UK citizenship, but is a proud Midwesterner at heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartmoneycircle/support

Welcome to an exhilarating episode featuring the trailblazing entrepreneur and investor, Courtney Reum. Recognized four times over as one of Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, Courtney, along with his brother Carter, co-founded M13, a revolutionary Brand Development + Venture Capital firm. M13 has made an indelible mark on the startup scene, investing in over 100 companies that are shaping the future of their respective industries, including Lyft, Pinterest, ClassPass, and Slack.   Before making waves in venture capitalism, Courtney's entrepreneurial journey took flight with the creation of VeeV, a company that earned him a place on Inc's 250 fastest growing companies. An expert in cultivating growth and fostering innovation, Courtney's insights on business and entrepreneurship are sought after across the globe.   From co-hosting the nationally syndicated TV show Hatched to being featured in Richard Branson's book, "Screw Business as Usual", Courtney's influence extends beyond the boardroom. This episode delves into Courtney's remarkable journey and unique perspective on entrepreneurship, risk, and the future of consumer behavior.   Prepare to delve deep into the world of disruptive brands and innovative investments. Here's a unique chance to learn from one of the most impactful figures in the startup ecosystem. Tune in to hear Courtney Reum's wisdom on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and spotting opportunities for growth in future consumer behavior.   Chapter Stamps:   [00:00:00] - Introduction [00:01:10] - Background and Journey of Courtney Reum [00:03:45] - Importance of Strong Support System [00:06:25] - Working with Brother, Carter Reum [00:08:43] - Discussion on Family Influence [00:10:40] - Formation of M13 and Partnership with Brother [00:13:46] - Importance of Family in Business [00:14:09] - Success Stories and Milestones from M13's Investments [00:15:16] - The Role of Feelings in Business Decisions [00:16:28] - Bias and Gut Feelings in Investing [00:17:02] - Big Risks Taken and Lessons Learned [00:19:13] - Anticipation for Future Industries [00:20:26] - Courtney's Innermost Superpower [00:21:06] - Wrapping Up and Farewell   Pullout Quotes:   Entrepreneurship is a little bit like love, better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all." "If you really feel that itch constantly, you should scratch it and try entrepreneurship. You'll probably regret not trying more than you'll regret trying." "Everything we invest in is what we call the future of consumer behavior. We're always trying to figure out where the puck is going." "We're always looking for things that are at the future of consumer behavior - the future of health, the future of commerce, the future of money, and the future of work." "The future is here, but it's not evenly distributed. We're trying to make sure we're asymmetrically ahead of where other people are looking." "My innermost superpower is being adaptive. I think to try and do some of the things we've done, you really have to be somewhat universal and chameleon-like." "We're really good at being able to connect the dots and create a company or put together a deal, and find synergy."   Socials:   Website: https://m13.co/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_Reum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyreum/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyreum/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/courtney_reum?lang=en IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5489906/     ----more---- Notice to the Super Entrepreneurs community: I invite you to join my webinar on how to scale your business and improve the quality of your life, without constantly chasing strategies and feeling stuck. If you feel like you need to progress, this webinar might just give you the direction you may need. Free Webinar     ----more---- Disclaimer: Please be aware that the opinions and perspectives conveyed in this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent the views, ideologies, or principles of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, its associated entities, or any organizations they represent or are affiliated with. We provide a platform for discussion and exploration, and the content of each episode is understood to be independent expressions from our guests, rather than a reflection of the beliefs held by the podcast or its hosts.

Get Opto's best content every day by subscribing to our FREE Newsletter: www.cmcmarkets.com/en/opto/newsletterToday, we are joined by Jeff Booth, entrepreneur, technology leader and author of the 2020 book, "The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future.”In this episode, Jeff explores the intricacies of our economic system, delving into the role of inflation, the manipulation of money, and its impact on society, highlighting the shrinking cycle of reserve currencies and the consequences of endless money printing. Jeff also walks through the transformative power of A.I. and its exponential growth, discussing its impact on jobs and the need to reimagine our economic system. The episode concludes with Jeff advocating for embracing Bitcoin as the only solution for a foundation of a new economic and financial system that is equitable, inclusive and stable. Jeff is also a founding partner of Ego Death Capital. From 1999 to 2017, Jeff led BuildDirect, a technology company revolutionising the building industry. Jeff's achievements include being named BC Technology Industry Association's 'Person of the Year' in 2015 and being listed among Goldman Sachs' '100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs' in 2016. Alongside his entrepreneurial endeavours, he holds board positions for companies like Terramera, Breez, and Fedi. Enjoy!Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the podcast. Want further Opto insights? Check out our daily newsletter: https://www.cmcmarkets.com/en-gb/opto/newsletter------------------Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.CMC Markets is an execution-only service provider. The material (whether or not it states any opinions) is for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal circumstances or objectives. Nothing in this material is (or should be considered to be) financial, investment, or other advice on which reliance should be placed. No opinion given in the material constitutes a recommendation by CMC Markets or the author that any particular investment, security, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.The material has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research. Although we are not specifically prevented from dealing before providing this material, we do not seek to take advantage of the material prior to its dissemination.CMC Markets does not endorse or offer opinions on the trading strategies used by the author. Their trading strategies do not guarantee any return and CMC Markets shall not be held responsible for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein for any loss that you may incur, either directly or indirectly, arising from any investment based on any information contained herein.

Join us on an inspiring episode of Real Time with WLP! In this captivating discussion, Dr. Joan Fallon, visionary scientist as well as the Founder & CEO of biopharmaceutical company Curemark, sits down with Dorothy Czylyski, Partner & President at No Fixed Address Health (NFA Health), to unveil her life's mission of championing the health and wellbeing of children worldwide. Discover how Dr. Joan Fallon fearlessly embarked on an extraordinary path of leadership and sheds light on the transformative impact she's making by challenging the status quo. Prepare to be inspired by her passion for changing lives through reimagining innovation. ABOUT DR. JOAN FALLON Joan holds over 300 patents worldwide, has written numerous scholarly articles, and lectured extensively across the globe on pediatric developmental problems. A former Assistant Professor at Yeshiva University in the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. She holds appointments as a Senior Advisor to the Henry Crown Fellows at The Aspen Institute, as well as a Distinguished Fellow at the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Franklin & Marshall College and The Pratt Institute. She currently serves as a board member at the DREAM Charter School in Harlem, the PitCCh In Foundation started by CC and Amber Sabathia, Springboard Enterprises an internationally known venture catalyst that supports women–led growth companies and Vote Run Lead a bipartisan not-for-profit that encourages women on both sides of the aisle to run for elected office.  She served on the ADA Board of Advisors for the building of the new Yankee Stadium and has testified before Congress on the matters of business and patents.  Joan is the recipient of numerous awards including being named one of the top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020 by Goldman Sachs, 2017 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year NY in Healthcare and received the Creative Entrepreneurship Award from The New York Hall of Science in 2018. Joan also recently published her first book, Goodbye, Status Quo: Reimagining the Landscape of Innovation in January 2022. Now as a respected business leader, doctor, and academic, Joan is driven to share what she has learned and the perspectives that brought her success.

This week, Gemma sits down with Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of the biopharmaceutical company Curemark, which develops novel therapies to treat autism, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and addiction. Dr. Fallon was named one of the top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020 by Goldman Sachs, received the Creative Entrepreneurship Award from The New York Hall of Science in 2018, has lectured internationally on pediatric developmental problems, holds over 300 patents, and has even testified before congress on the gender divide in patent-holding.  She is also the author of Goodbye, Status Quo, which gives readers the tools to overcome obstacles, problem solve, and become agents of change - as individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Join us for an empowering episode of “Have You Had This Conversation,” where we unpack what it means to assert your strengths and own your wins.  Connect with us: tonenetworks.com Instagram: @tonenetworks LinkedIn: TONE Networks Resources: Learn more: Curemark LinkedIn: Dr. Joan Fallon Goodbye, Status Quo: Reimagining the Landscape of Innovation

Welcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals.  Join Matt as he dives into the world of failures and lessons.Series: Secret of #FailJohn Shegerian creates profitable impact companies that make the world a better place. Goldman Sachs recently named Shegerian one of the “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2021” at its annual Builders + Innovators Summit. He was also recently named one of the planet's “Top 100 Recycling Stars” by Recycling International Magazine. A serial entrepreneur responsible for co-founding Homeboy Industries, FinancialAid.com, Engage and many other impactful organizations – Shegerian currently serves as co-founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction and electronic waste recycling company in the United States.Get an interview on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show

David co-founded and leads AeroFarms, an award-winning certified B Corporation revolutionizing agriculture through its vertical farms and innovative technology platform. On a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity, AeroFarms provides the perfect conditions for plants to thrive, taking agriculture to a new level of precision and food safety while achieving up to 390 times greater productivity compared to field farming and using up to 95% less water and zero pesticides. Through its proprietary technology platform, AeroFarms sells great-tasting leafy green products and has developed multi-year strategic partnerships with government and major Fortune 500 companies to help uniquely solve agriculture supply chain needs.AeroFarms has been recognized as a Circular Economy 100 company, listed on Fast Company's 2019 list of Most Innovative Companies and featured on Inc. Magazine's list of the 25 Most Disruptive Companies. AeroFarms received the New Jersey Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence and ranked number one on the 2020 FoodTech 500 list, which highlighted global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection between food, technology, and sustainability. AeroFarms received the inaugural Global Sustainable Development Goal Award for Zero Hunger, was listed as one of Time Magazine's 2019 Best Inventions, and received The Ethical Corporation's 2020 Responsible Business Award in Sustainable Innovation.David dedicates his time to several local and international organizations. As a member of the World Economic Forum, David co-founded and co-chaired the Young Global Leaders Circular Economy Taskforce and was a member of the World Economic Forum Global IoT Council. David was also a member of the U.S. delegation to the B20 Sustainable Food System Taskforce, which advises the G20. In addition, David serves as Chairman of the Board of The EVERY Company, the leader in non-animal based egg proteins, manufactured through precision fermentation. He is also on the Board of Directors of Aspire, the world leader in insect proteins, and also serves as a Managing Trustee of New Jersey's Liberty Science Center, a prominent U.S. interactive science museum. David is a mentor at Endeavor, as well, where he helps impact entrepreneurs. David is the founder of Hycrete, a nano-technology company that he led between 2002 and 2009. David was previously an Adjunct Professor at the New York University Stern School of Business where he taught Entrepreneurial Finance, and was privileged to co-chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's Agriculture Transition Committee in 2017.David was honored by the Liberty Science Center as a 2019 Genius Innovator and recognized as Ernst & Young's (NJ) Entrepreneur of the Year (Food and Beverage). He was named the 2021 3BL Media Responsible CEO of the Year for a Public Benefit Corporation and one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at Goldman Sachs' 2019 Annual Builders and Innovators Summit. In 2008, the World Economic Forum recognized David as Technology Pioneer for his nanotechnology company and in 2010 as a Young Global Leader.David received his BA from UNC Chapel Hill and holds an MBA from Columbia University. He competed for the U.S. in fencing where he was a finalist at a world cup and represented the NYAC, winning three U.S. National Team Fencing Championships and two individual silver medals.  #podcast #AFewThingsPodcast

Brett R. Berish is the President & CEO of Sovereign Brands, a family-owned, international wine & spirits company headquartered in New York, which sells its portfolio of products in more than 100 countries globally. Brett and his company have developed some of the world's hottest brands, including the smash-hit Luc Belaire line of French sparkling wines, which has earned global acclaim for its exquisite taste and striking package, and is the fastest-growing French sparkling wine in the world. Sovereign's portfolio also includes Bumbu, a craft rum from Barbados that ranks among the world's most critically acclaimed rums and is already the best-selling brand in the U.S. premium rum category, as well as McQueen and the Violet Fog, a small-batch gin from Jundiai, Brazil, which was awarded a 93-point score by Wine Enthusiast. Sovereign's newest release, Villon, is revolutionizing the cognac category. Brett's past brands include Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) Champagne and D'Ussé Cognac, two of the most successful brands in the super-premium Champagne and premium Cognac categories, respectively. Mr. Berish has been profiled by Forbes, Crain's Chicago Business, and Market Watch, among others, and was recently recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at the Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit. He has also been invited to speak on popular radio shows including The Breakfast Club and Young Money Radio. Brett's self-made success has informed his company's values, culture & celebrity partnerships, culminating in Sovereign's prolific marketing campaign “Self Made Tastes Better”, which includes a series of interviews hosted by Brett alongside some of the world's biggest celebrities, from recording artists to athletes, actors, TV personalities and influencers – all of whom are also confirmed fans of Sovereign's brands. Together with a proven ability to create powerful, resonant brands, the international partnerships Mr. Berish has created with some of the world's finest wine and spirits producers have given Sovereign Brands an extraordinary and unique portfolio of wines and spirits.. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/Nwun--LtrSE #whoknewinthemoment #Sovereignbrands #BrettBerish #aceofspades

This week, Mike Massaro shares how important it is to set the narrative.  Mike's quote was, “If you don't set the narrative, the narrative is going to be set for you.” In this episode you will learn: How transitioning from a private company to a public company created an entirely new audience to communicate to and how to embrace the challenge. Making sure that you communicate in various ways so that employees feel comfortable when they are listening to your message. Understanding what motivates a team and what they ultimately want. It isn't how many times you say something, it's how many times it resonates. 24 Hour Challenge: What makes you feel fulfilled?  Write down the top three things that make you feel fulfilled both professionally and personally.  If you are not fulfilled, figure out why. The app that Mike mentions in the episode: https://bigvu.tv/ About Mike Massaro: As CEO of Flywire (Nasdaq: FLYW), Mike Massaro has grown the business from a concept into a leading payments enablement and software company. He has overseen Flywire's expansion into new regions while aligning Flywire's global team with the company's strategic direction, including the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) in May of 2021. His background spans global payments, mobile software and hardware, and e-billing at high-growth technology companies, including Carrier IQ and edocs, Inc. Mike has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, and a CEO of the Year by Comparably, among other distinctions. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Babson College. You can connect with Mike in the following ways: Website: https://www.flywire.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmassaro/ Twitter: @mpmassaro   You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/ Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future. With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc.com, The Globe and Mail, BNN, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, he was named BC Technology Industry Association's (BCTIA) Person of the Year, and in 2016 Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. He is a Founding Partner of ego death capital, Co-Founder of addy and NocNoc. He has been a Young Presidents Organization member since 2004 and contributes time as a Founding Fellow at the Creative Destruction Lab. Jeff currently sits on the boards of Scoop Solar, Terramera, Fedi and Breez.

Heidi Messer started Collective[i] with one goal: to bring more certainty and less volatility to sales and improve the livelihoods of every single employee.According to Heidi, sellers operate at 30% productivity rates. There is no other function in a company that is as unproductive as sales. Higher productivity equals more certainty, so why not improve it. If sales improves every other department has more opportunity. In order to bring more certainty and less volatility , Collective[i] focuses on two main innovations:Automate everything possible in the sales process in order to reduce seller admin work and improve CRM accuracy;Train teams on the agile sales process in order to scale revenue.This is one of the most comprehensive interviews on the modern sales process I've ever recorded.  Highlights:01:19 All of the time that is spent trying to fix the problems in CRM, we fix so that sellers can sell, managers can coach, and everybody else has absolute transparency into what's happening. 02:23 Nobody trusts the pipeline reviews. So let's just start with a clean capture of data into the CRM and have it done automatically. Nobody has to worry about trusting it.02:36 You know that sellers operate at 30% productivity rates. There is no other function in a company that is as unproductive as sales.03:16 Instead of trying to figure out what happened, we want people to focus on adapting to what's likely to happen.04:25 What was interesting about the mid 2000s is we actually saw marketing transform from being a gut based endeavor to one that was highly scientific, very adaptive and focused on optimization.06:54 We're going to own siloed data, not just within companies, but between companies. Everybody told us it wouldn't work. I'm convinced that if you haven't heard that, you don't have a good idea.07:33 Sales is the lifeblood of companies. Our entire economy depends on sales. If you can bring more certainty to sales and less volatility, you impact the livelihoods of every single person employed by a company.08:17 There's no entrepreneur I've met who isn't a great salesperson.10:21 When you start out with a new product you have to find out what's important to their (you customer's) business? How am I going to persuade them to try this new thing? And then somehow I think what happens when you grow is you get out of that habit of thinking that way,11:12 There's a significant portion of companies that still believe sales itself is a process, meaning sales is an assembly line. It's not, it's more like a sport that needs a playbook and lots of practice.13:51 So imagine now you have to hire salespeople who sell to people who sell.15:53 You have to hire salespeople who are able to be trusted advisers. Do they have fundamental sales skills? Do they have enough knowledge that they can provide people with advice on how to move forward and not just explain something?16:58 I think there's a massive defining line that happened after COVID, and I don't think we're going back.17:49 There's a particular kind of sales leader who can sell innovation and there's a kind of sales leader who wants to sell the status quo.22:33 If you're a good founder, you pick advisors who are smarter than you. I want to hire an expert in something that I may not be an expert in.25:39 We have to do a better job of training our sales teams.27:13 We drink our own champagne.27:57 We switched to Agile.29:11 Agile sales describes an organization that's working perfectly in sync to adapt to changes that are happening real time in marketplaces.31:46 We automated everything that they were doing that was low value. So there's not a seller that spends more than 10 minutes a week in CRM. 32:37 We don't do annual sales conferences, we do quarterly, we call them ARCOS revenue kick offs. More importantly every week our sales team has at least 1 to 2 training sessions.33:57 I think it should be sellers are selling to buyers in a transparent environment. Why should anything be hidden today? There should be no opacity in business.36:49 Sports team would be crazy if they said, I'm going to give you a playbook. Go on the field without practice. 41:21 I think the average number of buyers on a buying team has gone from 8 to 12.42:38 We invested a lot in upskilling our salespeople. We invest a lot in digital. So my belief is if a website could do it, a human should not. 46:20 We hire for a growth mindset. I think a growth mindset and trainability come hand in hand. About Our Guest:Heidi Messer has been an active entrepreneur and investor in the digital economy since the commercialization of the Internet. Ms. Messer currently serves as co-Founder and Chairperson of Collective[i]™.Prior to Collective[i], Ms. Messer and her brother, Stephen Messer, co-founded LinkShare Corporation, host to one of the world's largest online affiliate networks representing the world's premier publishers and merchants on the web. The company is widely considered to be a pioneer in the world of SaaS, digital advertising and the sharing economy.Under Ms. Messer's leadership, LinkShare was recognized by Deloitte and Touche for two consecutive years as the fastest growing technology company in the New York Region. Ms. Messer served as a board member, President and Chief Operating Officer of LinkShare until its sale to Rakuten (4755:JASDAQ) for $425 million.Ms. Messer is a frequent speaker at conferences and universities around the world on artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, entrepreneurship, modern sales, marketing and the future of work. She has been cited in various publications including, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, Vogue, the NY Post, The Nikkei, Women's Wear Daily, and Chief Executive Magazine. Ms. Messer has also appeared on national television and radio programs including the Today Show, Rock Center with Brian Williams, Business Talk Radio, CNBC, Fox News, CBS Morning News and the Fox Morning Show.Ms. Messer has received several honors including being selected as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs (2012) and is a recipient of the Technology Pioneer Award during Women's Entrepreneurship Day hosted at the United Nations (2015). Ms. Messer serves on the board of Aperture Investors, the Partnership for NYC, the Partnership Fund for NYC and the Board of Trustees for New York-Presbyterian Hospital as well as the advisory board for the Johns Hopkins University Department of Physics and Astronomy. Ms. Messer is an advisor to the AXA Venture Fund and serves on the investment committee for The Equity Alliance.Ms. Messer received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude. She received her juris doctorate from Harvard Law School graduating cum laude.About Guest Company:Collective[i] (short for Collective Intelligence) helps companies around the world forecast, manage and grow revenue leveraging data, human talent and social connections. Collective[i]'s global network and application uses artificial intelligence to enable sales and other supporting functions to leverage their professional networks and intelligence that optimizes all of their sales activities and processes. Collective[i]'s mission is to enable global prosperity by helping companies and sales professionals worldwide leverage both human connections and machine generated intelligence to grow revenue.Resource Links:https://collectivei.com/Twitter: @heidimesser, @collectivei LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidimesser/ You can learn more about and connect with Alice Heiman in the links below.Website: https://AliceHeiman.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceheiman/

Abby Falik is an award-winning social entrepreneur committed to launching the generation of leaders our world needs now. In 2010 she founded Global Citizen Year, a non-profit that uses the transition after high school to teach the REAL 21st century skills: resilience, empathy, agency and leadership. As CEO, she raised and deployed over $65M in scholarships and equipped thousands of diverse, emerging leaders to change the world — for good. In 2022 she joined the Emerson Collective as an Entrepreneur in Residence to incubate new models to transform how young people learn, launch and lead. Using Global Citizen Year as a blueprint, she is on a mission to reinvent the “gap” year as an accessible, purposeful and transformative rite of passage. A recognized expert on social innovation, leadership, and the changing landscape of education, Abby has been profiled by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Abby is a frequent speaker and has been featured at forums including the Aspen Ideas Festival, the Obama Foundation Summit, the Fast Company Innovation Festival, PopTech, and The Nantucket Project. In 2018, Abby was named one of America's Top 25 Philanthropy Speakers by The Business of Giving. Fast Company named her one of the Most Creative People in Business, and Goldman Sachs has selected her as one of the 100 “Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs” four times. For her achievements as a social entrepreneur she has been recognized as an Ashoka Fellow, a MindTrust Fellow, and a Draper Richards Kaplan Entrepreneur. She currently serves on the Advisory Boards of World Learning, Teach for All, and Harvard Business School, as well as on Fast Company's Impact Council. Abby received a B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. in International Comparative Education from Stanford University. She received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. She lives in Oakland, Ca. with her husband Joel Segre and their two young sons. Social Links LinkedIn: @abbyfalik Twitter: @abbyfalik Instagram: @abbyfalik

Kathy Fettke helps people build and secure wealth through cash flowing real estate. She is a real estate developer, fund manager, and educator. She is a regular guest expert on FOX News, CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, NPR, CBS MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal, and was named among the “Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs” by Goldman Sachs two years in a row. Kathy and her husband Rich are active real estate investors in single family homes, apartments, commercial property, land development and homebuilding.- Getting into real estate- Outlook on the current economy and its impact on multifamily space-  Top 3 trends in the multifamily space- Demand for rentals in the coming months- Best and worst investing experienceConnect with KathyWebsite: https://realwealth.com/Follow Rama on socials!LinkedIn | Meta | Twitter | InstagramConnect to Rama KrishnaE-mail: info@ushacapital.comWebsite: www.ushacapital.com Register for this year's Multifamily AP360 virtual conference - multifamilyap360.com

Ryan Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences; the Chief Community Officer of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform; and a principal at A3C Conference and Festival. Ryan and his business partner opened The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, and have since expanded nationally. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. This partnership represents a historic move as one of the few black-on-black M&A transactions at scale and was recognized as one of the most influential Deals of Year in 2022 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. A native to Atlanta, Ryan is currently an active board member of several Atlanta civic and community organizations. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sach's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, one of the country's most influential African-Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, one of Atlanta's 500 most powerful by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend, and has received Atlanta's highest honor, The Phoenix Award. A trusted speaker, Ryan regularly moderates conversations with thought leaders and he has given many keynote presentations to notable corporations, conferences and universities. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times, Revolt, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center where he proudly serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides happily in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two children. Follow Cam on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/ Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks III Produced / Directed By: David Ricks III https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Associate Producer: Briana Lawrence Camera: Jervius Pittman Joshua Dennard Vashon Revils Photography Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production Assistant: Jos Rivera Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences; the Chief Community Officer of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform; and a principal at A3C Conference and Festival. Ryan and his business partner opened The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, and have since expanded nationally. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. This partnership represents a historic move as one of the few black-on-black M&A transactions at scale and was recognized as one of the most influential Deals of Year in 2022 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. A native to Atlanta, Ryan is currently an active board member of several Atlanta civic and community organizations. He has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sach's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, one of the country's most influential African-Americans in The Root 100 and the Ebony Power 100, one of Atlanta's 500 most powerful by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend, and has received Atlanta's highest honor, The Phoenix Award. A trusted speaker, Ryan regularly moderates conversations with thought leaders and he has given many keynote presentations to notable corporations, conferences and universities. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times, Revolt, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center where he proudly serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides happily in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two children. Follow Cam on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/ Executive Producer: Cam Newton David Ricks III Produced / Directed By: David Ricks III https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/ Production Manager: Ashe Kennedy Associate Producer: Briana Lawrence Camera: Jervius Pittman Joshua Dennard Vashon Revils Photography Amani Billups Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes Production Assistant: Jos Rivera Production: Iconic Saga http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram

Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark, is a visionary scientist who has dedicated her life's work to championing the health and wellbeing of children. Her recent book Goodbye, Status Quo, equips readers with the tools to be agents of change: as entrepreneurs, leaders, and individuals. The book, which blends her own entrepreneurial experiences and scientific observations to give readers informative and actionable advice, was inspired by Joan's personal fascination with change. Joan's never ending curiosity is why Curemark continues to pave the way to develop novel therapies to treat serious diseases for which there are limited treatment options. The pipeline includes a phase III clinical-stage research program for Autism, and programs focused on Parkinson's Disease, schizophrenia, and addiction.   Joan holds over 300 patents worldwide, has written numerous scholarly articles and lectured extensively across the globe on pediatric developmental problems. Currently she holds appointments as a Senior Advisor to the Henry Crown Fellows at The Aspen Institute, as well as a Distinguished Fellow at the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Franklin & Marshall College, The Pratt Institute, the DREAM Charter School in Harlem, and Vote Run Lead, a bipartisan not-for-profit that encourages women on both sides of the aisle to run for elected office.   Joan was recently named one of the top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020 by Goldman Sachs. She has also been awarded 2017 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year New York in Healthcare and received the Creative Entrepreneurship Award from The New York Hall of Science in 2018. Read the show notes on Arcbound's Podcast Page: https://arcbound.com/podcasts/    Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Arcbound.com Services/Work with Us: https://arcbound.com/work-with-us/ About: https://arcbound.com/about/ Founders Corner: https://arcbound.com/category/founders-corner/ Connect: https://arcbound.com/connect/

What are the common characteristics of every successful person at your company? Think of those characteristics and write them down as standard operating procedures. This is critically important because when we operate under the same frequency, pace, and purpose… growth happens. But this can change instantly when a new person is added to the team.  Too often we hastily add a person to the mix without understanding how they really operate on a daily basis. Assuming that they will be the answer to all of our current challenges because of the skills they are bringing to the table.  There is nothing more critical to hiring success than aligning people first, and skills second. This means investing the time to dig deeper into your interview process. Understanding not just what a person accomplished but the details of exactly how it was done and why it was approached in that manner. Guest Bio:  Allan Jones is at the helm of Bambee, a new type of business built on the innovative premise that every small business should have a dedicated HR Manager. This concept was derived from Jones' previous experiences working with—and growing up around—small business owners. In 2021, Goldman Sachs celebrated Allan Jones as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at its Builders + Innovators Summit. For three years running, Forbes has named Bambee a top startup employer in the U.S., and in 2022 it announced Bambee as a Top 5 Company in Los Angeles. TODAY WE DISCUSS Understanding your company's unique characteristics How to implement critical characteristics into your interviewing & hiring process Challenge? Getting people who fit a special suite of characteristics Infinite characteristics that are valuable How do you narrow it down to 8? Being honest about who you are Characteristics of leadership values Mastery of communication Broad outcome objectivity: don't care where the right answer comes from Urgency & greatness in tandem Separate leadership & team values High potency friction Hired leader that doesn't fit, Courage to make a change Scoring system & scorecard Why is this important to the company? Looking at blemishes before celebrating wins Continuous loop of how can we be better Continuous improvement is just part o the game 200+ employees  Not afraid to say “not every person is right for the company” Companies are Olympic sports teams, not govt service agencies Rick's Nuggets: How people operate within your company Core values drive the operating characteristics Adding a player to the game, not an ass to a seat How do we solve the problem?  Identify that the problem exists Building leadership personas Hired multiple executives and 50% did not work out Right after fundraising Practices did not scale CEO can not make hiring decisions for the company  He is not the only sign-off anymore.  Interview Structure Hiring committees  Only leaders sit on the committee Master of communication Cliff notes version of who you are personally & professionally Go to the resume Listening skills along with speaking Eliminated Leadership savior complex Problems would be solved by our next hire Company already had great people Never let a problem go unowned Realization that already had an A+ executive team From savior to draft pick 90% success rate Rick's Nuggets: Values drive characteristics Interviewing processStructured & designed to gather evidence to support the correct decision Assign interview questions for people alignment Follow up with what & how questions  Key Takeaways that the Audience can plug into their business today! (Value): Offsite with sr leadership & build leadership personas' As a founder ask yourself “ your unique role in the hiring failure” Set up screening committees Make sure you are aligned Guest Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allandjones/ Company: https://www.bambee.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bambee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAllanJones Twitter: https://twitter.com/BambeeHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bambeeHQ/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzJhkTm7baY&t=1s Host Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-girard-07722/ Company: https://www.stridesearch.com/ Podcast: https://www.hirepowerradio.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEJm9RoCfu8y7AJpaxkxqQ Authored:  "Healing Career Wounds"  https://amzn.to/3tGbtre Startup: www.intertru.ai HireOS® inquiry: rick@stridesearch.com Show Sponsor: www.stridesearch.com www.intertru.ai

Stack the Deck for FemTech: https://www.bit.ly/3eCE0LEWebsite: https://www.femtechfocus.orgPodcast Link: https://link.chtbl.com/FemTechFocusSocial HandlesLinkedin: @FemTech Focus @Brittany BarretoTwitter: @Femtech_Focus @DrBrittBInstagram: @FemTechFocus @DrBrittanyBarretoFacebook: @FemTech Focus @Dr. Brittany BarretoFemTech Focus Bio:FemTech Focus is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded to bring awareness externally and internally for the FemTech industry and to empower the key stakeholders including entrepreneurs, investors, physicians, governments, and biopharma with resources and research to elevate women's health and wellness globally. Subscribe and Donate: www.femtechfocus.orgFemTech Focus Podcast Description:The FemTech Focus Podcast with Dr. Brittany Barreto is a meaningfully provocative conversational series that brings women's health experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products that are improving women, female, and girl's health and wellness, collectively known as FemTech. The podcast gives the host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness. Beatrice Dixon: When she was younger, Beatrice Dixon suffered with bacterial vaginosis for eight months. One night, an ancestor gave her the ingredients to heal herself in a dream. From that insightful dream, she created the formula for a healthy, clean feminine wash. In 2014, Dixon launched The Honey Pot Company, a plant-derived feminine hygiene line created with a goal to provide humans with vaginas, a healthy alternative to feminine care that is made with powerful and efficacious ingredients that are kind and safe for skin. The rest is history. With experience in pharmaceuticals, retail and natural foods, Dixon has the insight and expertise to bring the innovative concept of a plant-derived feminine care systemto the marketplace. Unlike mass market and conventional feminine care brands, consumers are able to get all of their feminine care needs met under one brand as The Honey Pot Company currently offers feminine washes, wipes, tampons, pads, mommy-to-be products, sexual wellness and soon-to-be additional offerings in both the feminine hygiene and feminine care segments. Today, The Honey Pot Company's products can be found online and in stores nationwide at Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Bed Bath and Beyond, Wegmans and other retailers. An empowering African American female entrepreneur, Dixon has been a recipient of the Sundial and Unilever's multimillion-dollar New Voices fund; was 1 of the first 40 women of color to raise over one million in venture capital; and has been featured in T -Pain's School of Business, BuzzFeed's Ladylike series, Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, ELLE, and ESSENCE to name a few. Most recently, Dixon was recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2021 at its Builders + Innovators Summit, Worth's Worthy 100, Forbes Top 100 Female Founders, and one of Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs ; her company won a CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women's) Beauty Creator Award in 2021, an ESSENCE Best in Black Beauty Award and a WWD Beauty Inc Wellness Award. Dixon also hosts “Your Next Move”, a Capital One Business and Inc. Magazine interview series in which she interviews other successful founders. Through her diverse background and experience, Dixon continues to make a mark in the world of natural health and retail with a truly revolutionary approach to human health and sexual wellness.@iambeadixon @thehoneypotco 

Eli de los Pinos is the founding CEO of Aura, which she has created from the ground up: She developed the company concept and has spearheaded fundraising efforts, and today, she continues to lead Aura's strategy and operations. Prior to founding Aura, she worked in Eli Lilly & Co.'s oncology business unit, where she was part of the leadership team responsible for the market launch in Europe of Alimta, a drug for the treatment of lung cancer. Earlier in her career, Eli worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the Institute of Cancer Research in London. She previously completed fellowships at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Institute of Molecular Medicine and at the Georgetown School of Medicine. Eli holds a Ph.D., magna cum laude, in Molecular Biology from the University of Barcelona and an MBA from IE Business School. She is a member of the board of overseers at the Museum of Science, Boston. Eli has also been named to Boston Business Journal's 2009 “Top 40 under 40” list; as a Mass High Tech “Woman to Watch” in 2010; as a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum in 2010; and as one of Goldman Sachs' “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs” in 2014.

My guest today is entrepreneur and author of "The Price of Tomorrow," Jeff Booth. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc.com, The Globe and Mail, BNN, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2015, he was named BC Technology Industry Association's (BCTIA) Person of the Year, and in 2016 Goldman Sachs named him among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. We cover: Lessons from entrepreneurship  The connection between inflation and inequality Is there a connection between a deflationary economic environment and the degrowth movement? How can climate change be solved through a system that must grow forever? Ego Death Capital Selgin's tweet: will Bitcoin lead to a severe recession? A credit system on a Bitcoin standard? Manipulation of money is the root of all evil https://thepriceoftomorrow.com/ We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/  

Ann Hand serves as CEO and Chairman of Super League Gaming {Nasdaq: SLGG}. She brings to her current role over 25 years of experience as a market-facing executive across several industries, including consumer retail and sustainability. Throughout her career, Ann has been honored with multiple awards and industry recognition, including “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs” by Goldman Sachs, “Top 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs” by Fortune, “100 Most Creative People” by Fast Company, “40 under 40” by Advertising Age, along with Grand Clios and Cannes Lions for integrated marketing campaigns she developed and executed. Ms. Hand earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from DePauw University, an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, and completed executive education at Cambridge, Harvard and Stanford Universities.

Meg is the co-founder of ADAY, a sustainable capsule clothing brand named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. She is also one of Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, having started her career with Goldman as an Investment Banker before joining Poshmark as one of their first 50 employees as a Senior Product Manager. She is Oxford educated with an MBA from Stanford University. Meg is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and a business coach for athletes and gyms. Moreover, Meg identifies as queer, British-Chinese and a digital nomad. She is also an angel investor and mentor to many communities and individuals advancing AAPI, LGBTQ+, and third culture interests. This episode was edited by Michelle Hsieh. ___________________________ L I S T E N E R S U R V E Y: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here P A R T N E R S mentioned in this episode: - Aurate: Get 20% off your first purchase with code abg at auratenewyork.com/abg - European Wax Center: Get your first wax FREE at your local European Wax Center - Green Chef: Get $130 off and free shipping with code abg130 at greenchef.com/abg130 - Ritual: Get 10% off your first 3 months at ritual.com/ABG - The Jordan Harbinger Show: Search "The Jordan Harbinger Show" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, or go to jordanharbinger.com/subscribe - ZocDoc: Get the app for FREE at zocdoc.com/ABG S H O U T O U T ! - Give a shoutout on the podcast here. S U B S C R I B E T O U S ! - @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook - More about us at asianbossgirl.com E – M A I L U S ! - hello@asianbossgirl.com S U P P O R T U S ! - merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com - donation: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   ➡️ About The Guest⁣ Abby Falik is an award-winning social entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Global Citizen Year — a nonprofit using the power of a global immersion between high school and college to unlock curiosity, conviction, and courage in our next-generation leaders.  A recognized expert on social innovation, leadership, and the changing landscape of education, Abby has been profiled by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.   Abby is a frequent speaker and has been featured at forums including the Aspen Ideas Festival, the Obama Foundation Summit, the Fast Company Innovation Festival, PopTech, and The Nantucket Project.   In 2018, Abby was named one of America's Top 25 Philanthropy Speakers by The Business of Giving. In 2019 she was named one of Goldman Sachs' Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs for the third consecutive year, and in 2016 Fast Company named her one of the Most Creative People in Business. For her achievements as a social entrepreneur, she has been recognized as an Ashoka Fellow, a MindTrust Fellow, and a Draper Richards Kaplan Entrepreneur.  ➡️ Show Links https://twitter.com/abbyfalik/    https://www.instagram.com/abbyfalik/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyfalik/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors HUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ SWAG - https://swag.com/success (Promo Code: Success10) ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro 03:44 - Abby Falik's origin story  05:05 - What was the first thing that Abby Falik did that gives a positive impact on social media? 06:40 - What was the concept behind Global Citizen Year? 10:13 - What is Abby Falik's opinion on the current education system? 13:38 - How does Abby Falik teach entrepreneurship? 15:20 - What is social entrepreneurship? 17:48 - How does Abby Falik measure the impact of social entrepreneurship? 18:49 - How does Abby Falik convince the investors? 20:10 - How do we get that level of investors to follow the framework that Abby Falik has made? 23:32 - What is Abby Falik's advice for somebody who is about to start a company? 26:45 - What does the quote "how can we change the world from inside out" mean? 28:15 - What are the leadership lessons of Abby Falik for getting people on board with what she thinks? 37:09 - What are Abby Falik's thoughts about leadership and who can be a leader? 39:59 - Where do people connect with Abby Falik and what are some of her career insights? 42:05 - What was the biggest challenge Abby Falik had and how did she overcome it? 43:30 - Who is the mentor of Abby Falik? 44:21 - A book or a podcast recommendation of Abby Falik  44:55 - What would Abby Falik tell her 20-year-old self? 45:03 - What does success mean to Abby Falik? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Joan Fallon is the Founder of Curemark, a biopharmaceuticals company focused on treatment for serious diseases. Some of their work includes programs for Parkinsin's Disease, schizophrenia and a program for Autism in phase III of clinical trials. She holds over 300 patents around the world and focuses on children's wellbeing and life-threatening pediatric conditions. In addition, she has been named one of the top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020 by Goldman Sachs and received the Creative Entrepreneurship Award from The New York Hall of Science in 2018.   In today's episode, Dr. Fallon and host Shay Beider discuss being a leader and an entrepreneur. She describes how she has balanced kindness and authenticity when it can be taken advantage of as a weakness. She talks about how to utilize uncertainty and positively embrace change both personally and professionally. Dr. Fallon discusses some of her goals with Curemark to address patients more, and break down the traditions that medicine has. She describes the individualized process of healing and the importance of looking at situations from different perspectives.   Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing    Show Notes: Find out more about Curemark Heart of Giving Podcast guest Joan's article on “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a CEO” Read “Goodbye, Status Quo: Reimagining the Landscape of Innovation” here   This podcast was created by Integrative Touch, which is working to change the way people experience healthcare. A leader in the field of pediatric integrative medicine, the organization supports families whose children have any type of special health or medical need. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year in hospitals and communities and offers unique Telehealth programs to families and healthcare providers during this challenging time. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, individuals are able to receive wellness education and integrative medical services at little or no cost

“If anybody's gonna ‘F' this up, I want it to be me. You gotta trust your gut.” Sovereign Brands CEO Brett Berish is all about going with your gut feeling on things. He came to understand that after a lot of failure. But he says everything to him now is about failing and learning from it. He says it's a powerful thing! He shares with Jeanne how he built his brand of innovative and unique wine and spirits by being true to himself; why sometimes not having a plan is a good plan; why being uncomfortable makes you work harder; why you can't care about anybody else and find your fearless authenticity; and why he believes you can't buy cool.About Brett: Brett Berish is the President & CEO of Sovereign Brands, a family-owned, international wine & spirits company headquartered in New York. Brett and his company have developed some of the world's hottest brands, including the smash-hit Luc Belaire line of French sparkling wines, Bumbu, a craft rum from Barbados, as well as McQueen and the Violet Fog, a small-batch gin from Brazil, and Sovereign's newest release, Villon. Brett's past brands include Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) Champagne and D'Ussé Cognac. Brett has been profiled by Forbes, Crain's Chicago Business, and Market Watch, among others, and was recently recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at the Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit. He has also been invited to speak on popular radio shows including The Breakfast Club and Young Money Radio. Brett's self-made success has informed his company's values, culture & celebrity partnerships, culminating in Sovereign's prolific marketing campaign “Self Made Tastes Better”, which includes interviews hosted by Brett with some of the world's biggest celebrities – all of whom are also confirmed fans of Sovereign's brands.Instagram: @brettberishceoWebsite: brettberish.com

We all want to experience freedom, joy, confidence. Many of us also want to keep it simple. When you bring all those desires together, along with burning desire to carve your own path, you meet a woman named Meg He - a clothing brand innovator, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and a queer, British-Chinese digital nomad. She's here keeping it real simple about living her life uncloseted. About Meg Meg He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Aday, a sustainable capsule clothing brand designed for outfit repeating, so you can do more with less. Aday sources innovative super fabrics and partners only with factories who put people + planet first. Aday has been named one of the Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies and Meg has been named one of Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, Forbes 30 under 30 and Gaingels 100. She's also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and World medallist. Connect With Meg https://www.meghe.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/thisisaday/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/meg.he/?hl=en (Instagram) https://twitter.com/meghe (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghe (LinkedIn) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2RBmUxZ ()https://bit.ly/2UxP9zN ()   https://spoti.fi/2JpvCfg ()https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/the-coming-out-lounge ()   http://tun.in/pjtKR ()https://bit.ly/30kT4kL ()   https://bit.ly/2FVH55j ()  

Kathy Fetke is Co-CEO of RealWealth and best-selling author of Retire Rich with Rentals. She is an active real estate investor, licensed real estate agent, and former mortgage broker, specializing in helping people build multi-million dollar real estate portfolios that generate passive monthly cash flow for life.   With a passion for researching real estate market cycles, Kathy is a frequent guest expert on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Bloomberg, NPR, CBS MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal. She was also named among the “Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs” by Goldman Sachs two years in a row. Her company, RealWealth, offers free resources and cutting-edge education for beginning and experienced real estate investors. Kathy is passionate about teaching others how to create “real wealth,” which she defines as having both the time and the money to live life on your terms.  Quote:   “I shifted everything to, ‘How do I create passive income?' I'd heard about rich people who lived off of their money and I just didn't understand any of that. So I thought I would use my little radio gig to find out...and that's how RealWealth was created.”   Highlights:   6:07: How to use the resources you have to achieve passive income  9:55: Leveraging your network to learn about how to live off your investments  11:55: Kathy reflects on how much the investment real estate market has shifted  15:00: Exploring different types investment opportunities  18:45: How Kathy is navigating rising interest rates to mitigate risk  26:00 Kathy's advice on how to structure your business so you have more freedom and time  30:30: Finding investment opportunities outside of real estate  Guest Website: https://realwealth.com/  Recommended Resources: Check out our company and our investment opportunity by visiting www.SunriseCapitalInvestors.com Self Directed IRA Investment Opportunity – Click Here To Learn More About How You Can Invest With Us Through Your SDIRA Accredited Investors Click Here to learn more about partnering with me and my team on Mobile Home Park deals! Grab a free copy of my latest book “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When Purchasing their First Mobile Home Park…and how to avoid them MobileHomeParkAcademy.com Schedule your free 30 minute "no obligation" call directly with Kevin by clicking this link: https://www.timetrade.com/book/KV2D2 

By 2030, the UN predicts that 3 billion people will be living without shelter. Today's guest is doing something to combat that.Brett Hagler is a Y Combinator graduate, a published author and cancer survivor, but you may know him best for his non-profit New Story and for his impactful key note speaking.Brett started New Story at 25 years old. In the years since they have funded over 2,300 homes, built 16 communities and raised over $25M, so it's no wonder they were named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in the World four different times.Having been featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 and named one of the Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, Brett is passionate about speaking on leadership and social entrepreneurship.Today, Brett and I are talking about:Building a venture-backed non-profitIncorporating startup principles in impact entrepreneurshipAnd taking innovation to those who need itBuilding something new? Apply for the Latitud Fellowship at apply.latitud.com

Trina Spear is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of FIGS, a healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that has a current value of $4 billion.  What has grown into a spectacular success started with a simple idea and question – what if we put as much thought into healthcare apparel as we do with athletic apparel?  What if we invented apparel for healthcare professionals by selling fitted, fashionable, cool, and comfortable medical scrubs?Trina and her partner Heather Hasson began working on this idea in 2012, and a year later they were selling medical scrubs in parking lots of hospitals out of the trunk of Heather's car.  The rest is history.  In May 2021, FIGS became the first company ever to go public that was led by two female co-founders. In today's episode, Trina and Randall discuss Trina's early life and educational pursuits, how her background in investment banking and private equity prepared her to navigate life as an entrepreneur, the future of female entrepreneurship, why outsiders are better equipped to disrupt industries, and much more.Episode Topics: - Pros and cons of college- The importance of internships- Female entrepreneurship - Mentorship under Strauss Zelnick- Taking the leap to become an entrepreneur- The importance of cold calling and communication skills- FIGS' biggest mistakes- Taking FIGS public on the New York Stock Exchange- Finding funding- Direct to consumer products- The power of being underestimated- FIGS' charity initiative Threads for Threads- And other topics…Trina Spear is the Co-CEO and Co-founder of FIGS, a $4 billion healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand. Trina's many accolades include being named Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs in 2018 and 2019 and Los Angeles Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018, and in 2021 Trina made the Forbes list as one of America's wealthiest self-made women with a net worth of $600 million.  Prior to FIGS, Trina was an associate with the Blackstone Group and spent several years in investment banking and private equity at Citigroup.  She received her BA from Tufts University and her MBA from Harvard Business School.Want to Connect? Reach out to us online!Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-search-of-excellence/id1579184310Website – https://insearchofexcellencepodcast.comInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/randallkaplan/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-kaplan-05858340/

Layli Miller-Muro has been a powerful influence and an active leader in getting justice and creating change for women worldwide. She founded the Tahirih Justice Center, serving as the Chief Executive Officer for over 20 years. She has led the organization in its service to over 30,000 women and girls while promoting the further development of laws to protect women. She has received numerous honors for her work, including being named one of the “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2012” by Goldman Sachs, one of the “150 Fearless Women in the World” by Newsweek Magazine/Daily Beast, and receiving the 2008 Excellence in Chief Executive Leadership Award of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, recognizing her innovation, integrity, and leadership. She served as an attorney at the law firm of Arnold & Porter and an attorney-advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice Board of Immigration Appeals. She received her B.A. in Political Science and Anthropology from Agnes Scott College and her J.D. and M.A. in international relations from American University. 

In today's episode, we cover finding your life mission and turning it into a business with Brett Hagler. Brett is the CEO and Co-Founder of New Story, a Y Combinator graduate, and a cancer survivor recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, named one of the Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, and his company was named among Fast Company's “Most Innovative Companies in the World” four different times. It's no easy task to decide on a life mission, so what can you do figure out what yours is, why is it important to find work you're passionate about or at least interested in, and how should you handle risk-taking and failure when pursuing a business idea that goes against the grain of mainstream thinking? What to Listen For What is New Story and why should you know about it? – 2:04 How did Brett Hagler realize solving homelessness is his life mission? What can you do to figure out what your life mission is? Why you should strive to do work you're passionate about – 17:05 What hidden price do we pay for doing work we don't find interesting or exciting? How can 3D printing be used to solve homelessness around the world? What's it like going through Y-Combinator as a non-profit organization? How affordable will 3D-printed houses be and how soon will you be able to buy one? Building a base of loyal customers when starting a business – 33:50 What can you do to build a genuine connection with your customers when first starting a business that will set you apart from your competitors? How do you overcome self doubt when trying something new or experiencing success for the first time? What counterintuitive advice should you think about when starting and scaling a business if you don't want to lose your best talent to your competition? Key strategies for handling failures in business – 47:50 What are the two ways to approach risk-taking when running a business and why should you avoid one? What are some of New Story's greatest success stories? It's true that the journey to finding your life mission is not easy. But if you want to be successful, it's worth taking the time and effort to find what you are passionate about—or at very least interested in doing. When starting a business for yourself, make sure you properly connect with your customers by providing them high-quality products they can't get anywhere else. And when failure strikes (and it will), use a few key strategies to handle tough times until better days come around again. Remember, "failure is just another word for opportunity." A Word From Our Sponsors Share your vulnerabilities, victories, and questions in our 13,000-member private Facebook group at theartofcharm.com/challenge. This is a unique opportunity where everyone — both men and women — celebrate your accountability on the way to becoming the best version of yourself. Register today here! Resources from this Episode Brett Hagler's website Brett Hagler on LinkedIn Brett Hagler on Twitter Brett Hagler on Instagram New Story website New Story on YouTube New Story on Instagram Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube

This week, we chat with Jaime Schmidt who is the entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt's Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in her kitchen in Portland, Oregon in 2010. Jaime is known for modernizing natural personal care products, including the customer-favorite deodorant, and bringing them to the mainstream market. Under her leadership, Schmidt's grew into a household name lining the shelves of retailers including Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart and CVS across 30 countries. In 2017, Schmidt's partnered with CPG giant Unilever, with Jaime continuing as the brand's founder.Jaime is the co-founder of Color, an investment portfolio that specializes in the consumer product industry, retail and ecommerce, brand positioning, and M&A. She is the author of “Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms,” a personalized guide on how to put your business on the map, turning your passion into profit.She is regularly profiled in prominent press including Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes and Fast Company. Jaime is an inaugural member of the Inc. Founders Project and has also been recognized as 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, PNW Entrepreneur of the Year, Women of Influence and Executive of the Year.Follow us!Jaime: @jaimeschmidt (and on Fireside here)Schmidt's Naturals: @schmidtsnaturalsColor: @colorinvestsGoing Public: @goingpublicDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething (and on Fireside here)

We discussed a number of things including:1. His entrepreneurial journey2. How the pandemic has affected ecommerce and his company3. What he sees in the online shopping sector in the near and medium term4. Advice for entrepreneurs during this downturnChieh is Co-Founder and CEO of Boxed.com, a company that is disrupting the wholesale shopping club experience by enabling you to shop for bulk-sized items online or via mobile app and have them delivered directly to your door. Forbes Magazine has named Boxed one of the next “billion dollar startups.”Started in Huang's garage 5 years ago, Boxed now has hundreds of employees in facilities all over the United States. Since the garage, the company has sold hundreds of millions of dollars of products and has raised over a quarter billion dollars in funding to date. Huang's personal honors include being named to “Bloomberg 50”, Bloomberg Businessweek's 50 people to watch in 2018, to National Retail Federation's list of People Shaping Retail's Future, as one of Crain's 40 Under 40 and Goldman Sachs' list of “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.” In addition, Entrepreneur Magazine included Chieh on their list of “The 50 Most Daring Entrepreneurs.”You can read more about Chieh's story in People Magazine's profile of him for their “American Dream” series, tracking his growth from humble beginnings to running a fast-growing online retailer. You can also catch more of him at TED.com delivering a talk about his lifelong battle against micromanagers.

Heather Bowerman, Founder & CEO, DotLab Heather Bowerman is the founder and CEO of DotLab, a molecular diagnostics company in women's health. DotLab has been named as an “Amazing Medical Breakthrough” by Reader's Digest and as one of the “Fierce 15” companies of 2019 by FierceMedTech. Bowerman has been recognized as a Top 35 Global Innovator by the MIT Technology Review, a World Technology Award Finalist for Health & Medicine, and as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs. She was previously a consultant at McKinsey & Company and an associate in the Obama White House's Office of Science & Technology Policy, and is a graduate of the UC Berkeley College of Engineering and Harvard University.