S1 Ep317: Kevin Hart, Comedian and co founder of Gran Coramino, on the Importance of Hardwork when Chasing Success
Kevin Hart, the multi-talented comedian, actor, and entrepreneur, joins us in this episode to discuss his latest venture: Gran Coramino Tequila. Known for his relentless work ethic and unparalleled success in the entertainment industry, Kevin brings the same level of dedication and passion to his tequila brand. Realizing that his culture and community had not been properly introduced to Cristal...
21m Jul 24, 2024
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Learning as You go When Starting Your Business
Jill W. Fox is the Founder of Fox Social Media. Jill initially learned social media to keep an eye on her then-teenagers. In 2010, Jill founded the company after working with her children’s sports teams to run their social media pages and falling in love with the process. Now, Jill runs a six-figure company planning and managing social media for her clients. Her advice? Make sure you love what ...
33m Jul 11, 2024
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S1 Ep316: Stephen Lease, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodr, on How Failure Fuels Success
Stephen Lease, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodr, shares his journey from early challenges to leading a thriving company known for its stylish and affordable sunglasses. Passionate about running, Stephen saw a problem that needed fixing: affordable, quality glasses for runners. Embracing failure as a stepping stone, he turned setbacks into opportunities, driving Goodr to success. Join us as Stephen d...
39m Jul 10, 2024
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S1 Ep315: Philip Krim, Co-Founder of Casper, on How Jumping Over Hurdles and Running Through Walls Shape Great Entrepreneurs
40m Jun 26, 2024
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The Game-Changing Grant That Has Tech Startups Flocking to Wisconsin
Need funding to launch or grow your business? Meet two founders who successfully took an often-overlooked approach to fundraising: grants. Jessica Martin Eckerly, CEO and co-founder of Forward BIOLABS, and Alex Tyink, co-founder of Fork Farms, each received transformative awards from WEDC, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. And on this special episode, we find out what it took to w...
32m Jun 13, 2024
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S1 Ep314: Kwamane Liddell, Founder of Thrive Link, on Innovating Healthcare Access For a Better Future
Kwamane Liddell, Founder of Thrive Link, 2024 American Nurses Association Innovation Award Winner, shares his journey from trauma nurse to accomplished business leader and healthcare lawyer. Witnessing the impact of barriers to social determinants of health, he created ThriveLink, which empowers families to enroll in health insurance, food stamps, and discount medication programs via phone. Joi...
40m Jun 12, 2024
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S1 Ep313: Bobbi Llyod, CEO of Magnolia Bakery, on how Kindness, Humanity, and Passion Correlate with Success
Bobbi Lloyd, CEO of Magnolia Bakery, shares her journey from culinary school graduate and former chef for Calvin Klein to leading an iconic brand renowned for its amazing cupcakes and out-of-this-world banana pudding, a favorite of host Robert Tuchman. After working under former guest Danny Meyer, she saw what it took to run a successful restaurant and used her newfound insights to help create ...
41m May 29, 2024
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S1 Ep312: Adam Wexler, Founder of Prize Picks, From Doing What You Love to Loving What You Do
39m May 15, 2024
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S1 Ep311: Amy Errett, Founder of Madison Reed, on the Importance of Passion and Resilience in Entrepreneurship
Amy Errett, the visionary behind Madison Reed, shares her journey of building a successful omnichannel beauty brand specializing in the hair color space. Despite reaching the top of the Venture Capitalist industry, Amy felt a burning desire to create her own venture. Recognizing a gap in the hair color market riddled with harmful ingredients, she seized the opportunity to offer safe, high-quali...
47m May 01, 2024
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How Small Business Leaders Are Leveraging AI to Make Smarter Decisions
One in four employees are now using AI at work – a significant jump from the adoptions rates seen in 2023. So how are businesses leveraging AI in the workplace? We sit down with Christina Janzer, SVP of Research and Analytics at Slack, to discuss how businesses are embracing AI to increase productivity, make data-drive decisions, drive innovation and how Slack AI is enabling people to work smar...
46m Apr 30, 2024
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S1 Ep310: Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, Co-founders of The Skimm, on Transforming Women’s Media
Carly Zakin and Danielle Wesberg, entrepreneurs behind The Skimm, discuss creating a successful Media company. Danielle and Carly fresh out of college identified a significant gap in the media landscape, there was a lack of media outlets specifically tailored to Women. Despite Women making upwards of 90% of household financial decisions, there was a lack of content that catered to their perspec...
53m Apr 17, 2024
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S1 Ep308: Lori and Scott Levine, co-founders of Scott’s Protein Balls, on Making a Homemade Snack a Successful Business
35m Apr 03, 2024
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S1 Ep308: Frank McCourt Jr, Founder of Project Liberty, Discusses Protection in the New Age of Tech and AI
1hr 7m Mar 20, 2024
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S1 Ep307: Fran Maier, Founder of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, on Resilience and the Power of Timing
Fran Maier is the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind BabyQuip, as seen on SharkTank, and is also the co-founder of Match.com. In this episode, Fran delves into the pivotal moments shaping her journey, including her decision to join Match.com in its early stages and the launch of BabyQuip, a platform connecting traveling families with baby gear rental services. Fran highlights the transformative ...
46m Mar 06, 2024
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S1 Ep306: Lois Robbins, Actor and Founder of Watskin, on the Power of Passion and Persistence
Lois Robbins is an actor and the founder of Watskin, a clothing brand that uses UPF 50+ fabrics for their designs. Known for her daytime television roles on All My Children and One Life to Live, Lois decided to create Watskin out of necessity when she learned of a cancerous cell on her face. Watskin now sells over 10 different types of sun-protective products and donates 5 percent of every purc...
38m Feb 21, 2024
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S1 Ep305: Brian and Scott Rudolph, Co-Founders of Banza, on Building a Business with Family
Brian and Scott Rudolph are the co-founders of Banza, a food brand that creates chickpea-based alternatives of your favorite comfort foods. Founded in 2014 by brothers Brian and Scott, Banza entered the scene with their high protein plant-based pasta products and have now expanded into pizza, rice, and waffles. Banza is now available domestically in more than 25,000 retail locations including T...
54m Feb 07, 2024
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S1 Ep304: Bobby Bitton, CEO and Co-Founder of O Positiv, on Creating Effective Women’s Health Products
Bobby Bitton is the CEO and Co-Founder of O Positiv, a women’s health business that focuses on addressing health needs that have been historically overlooked. Co-founded in 2018 with Bobby’s sister Brianna, O Positiv created FLO, a science-backed all-natural, and hormone-free PMS vitamin. O Positiv now has more than 1.3 million customers and was most recently launched in Target this December. B...
44m Jan 24, 2024
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S1 Ep303: Bryan Barletta, Founder of Sounds Profitable, on Setting A Course For the Future of Audio
Bryan Barletta is the Founder of Sounds Profitable, a podcast and newsletter dedicated to exploring podcast advertising and monetization. With over 13 years in the ad technology space, Bryan has helped podcasters and advertisers navigate the ever-evolving landscape of audio content. He founded Sounds Profitable in 2020 after working at podcasting companies, Megaphone and Claritas. Bryan was als...
53m Jan 10, 2024
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S1 Ep302: Lo Bosworth, Founder of Love Wellness, on Transforming the Women’s Wellness Industry
Lo Bosworth is the Founder of Love Wellness, a total body care company for women. Previously known for her appearances on MTV’s Laguna Beach and The Hills, Lo founded Love Wellness after her own health challenges in 2015 and aimed to create clean and safe wellness products for women. Since its founding, Love Wellness has expanded to be featured in three major national retailers, including Targe...
54m Dec 27, 2023
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Wade Foster, Co-Founder and CEO of Zapier, on Process, Productivity and Getting the Job Done
Wade Foster is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zapier, an automation platform that connects over 6,000 different apps to streamline workflows. Founded in 2012, Zapier currently supports over 2.2 million businesses automate their workflows, from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Only raising $1.3 million funding in 2012, Zapier has grown exponentially under Wade’s leadership and was valued at $5 bill...
35m Dec 13, 2023
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S1 Ep300: Sarah Jessica Parker on Following Creative Passions
Sarah Jessica Parker is a renowned actress and an accomplished entrepreneur, known for her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw in the hit TV series "Sex and the City." In addition to her successful acting career, Parker ventured into the wine industry, partnering with Invivo Wines to create her own collection, ‘Invivo X, SJP.’ The multi Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress also established a ...
41m Nov 29, 2023
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S1 Ep299: Joanne Wilson, Founder and CEO of Gotham and Gotham Gal Ventures, on Investing In Innovation
Joanne Wilson is an early-stage angel investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with over 150 companies in her investment portfolio such as Food52 and Eater. Her latest venture, Gotham, is a female-founded cannabis concept space that’s curates and shares one-of-a-kind products, art, and experiences that reflect New York’s rich history and influence. She is also the chairperson of Hot Bread Kit...
41m Nov 15, 2023
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S1 Ep298: Mike Cessario, CEO and Co-Founder of Liquid Death, on Turning a Passion Into a Business
Mike Cessario is the CEO and Co-Founder of Liquid Death, a forward thinking canned water start-up with the branding and flare of an energy drink. Pulling from his marketing and creative directing experiences, Mike turned his passion for health into a $700 million business. In just a short amount of time, he’s built the fastest growing water brand in the country, collaborating with celebrities s...
39m Nov 01, 2023
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S1 Ep297: Aerin Lauder, Founder & Creative Director of AERIN, on Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Aerin Lauder is the Founder & Creative Director of AERIN, a global luxury lifestyle brand. Granddaughter of Estée Lauder, the founder of her eponymous cosmetics brand, Aerin has been key to supporting the growth and success of the family-owned luxury giant and currently serves as the Style and Image Director for her family brand. Aerin has emerged as a distinct voice in the world of beauty, fas...
32m Oct 18, 2023
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Gary Hirshberg, Co-Founder of Stonyfield Farm, on Supporting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Gary Hirshberg is the CEO of the Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institutes and Co-Founder of Stonyfield Farm, the world’s leading organic yogurt producer. Gary was previously on the Boards of many organic and natural brands including Annie’s, Honest Tea, and Sweetgreen and currently continues to serve on several corporate plant based boards. He is the author of Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and...
55m Oct 04, 2023
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S1 Ep295: Godard Abel, Co-Founder and CEO of G2, on Cultivating a New E-Commerce Experience
Godard Abel is the Co-Founder and CEO of G2, the largest and most trusted software marketplace, making B2B tech buying easy by connecting buyers to vendors based on authentic customer reviews and real-time ratings of business software and services. Previously, Godard built cloud CPQ pioneers BigMachines (acquired by Oracle) and SteelBrick (acquired by Salesforce). He is also chairman of Logik.i...
35m Sep 20, 2023
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S1 Ep294: Col Needham, Founder and CEO of IMDb, on Cultivating Passions and Following Your Instincts
1hr 9m Sep 06, 2023
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S1 Ep293: Constance Schwartz-Morini, Co-Founder of SMAC Entertainment, on Cutting Edge Entertainment Experiences
Constance Schwartz-Morini is a Partner and the Co-Founder of SMAC Entertainment (Sports, Media and Culture), a talent management, music, business development, and production company launched in 2010 with Michael Strahan. She produces ABC’s “$100,000 Pyramid” and has produced the highly rated Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards for the past five years. Constance also is a Partner of Wear by E...
43m Aug 23, 2023
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S1 Ep292: Shawn Green, Founder of Greenfly, on Powering The Future of Fandom
Shawn Green is the founder of Greenfly, a fundamentally new way for organizations and their advocates to collaborate at any scale. The Greenfly platform powers the future of fandom by automating the continuous flow of short-form digital media for sports and entertainment organizations. Previously, Shawn was a Major League Baseball player for 15 seasons and is also the author of The Way of Baseb...
42m Aug 09, 2023
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S1 Ep291: Leonard Brody, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Caravan, on Innovating to Build a Better World
Leonard Brody is the Co-Founder of Caravan, a company, in partnership with CAA, that helps the biggest celebrities build businesses that align with their brands. A highly respected entrepreneur, venture capitalist and best-selling author, Leonard is known as one of the Top 30 management thinkers in the world. He has been through one of the largest IPOs in history and has been involved in the fo...
41m Jul 26, 2023
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S1 Ep290: Jeff Chapin, Co Founder of Casper Sleep, on Innovating Product in the Energy and Mattres Industries
Jeff Chapin is the Co-Founder of Haven Energy, a home battery focused on building a more resilient energy infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of home energy storage through a two-sided marketplace model. He is also Co-Founder of Casper Sleep and served as the company’s Chief Product Officer until 2021. Jeff has dedicated his career to making an impact through design and engineering, im...
41m Jul 12, 2023
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S1 Ep289: Richard Stern, CEO of TuneIn, Inc., on Building a High Growth Digital Media Business
Richard Stern is the CEO of TuneIn, the leading live global streaming and on-demand audio service. An experienced digital consumer product executive with more than 25 years of industry experience, Richard was previously Chief Product Officer at Audible, leading the company’s global product and design organizations. Richard is also a founder in Four Daughters Entertainment, a mission-driven film...
58m Jun 28, 2023
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S1 Ep288: Craig Levine, co-CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, on Pioneering the Professional eSports Business
Craig Levine is the co-CEO of ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading competitive games and esports company. Craig helped lead merger of ESL Gaming and FACEIT in 2022 and previously served as the co-CEO of ESL Gaming where he led global business strategy and operations. A longtime gamer, Craig also founded one of the first North American professional esports teams, Team 3D in 2002, and co-founded t...
36m Jun 14, 2023
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S1 Ep287: Scott Simonelli , CEO and Founder of Veritonic Inc., on Cultivating Success in the Audio Market
Scott Simonelli is the Founder and CEO of Veritonic Inc., one of the industry’s leading audio research and analytics platforms that provides marketing intelligence for sound. Veritonic are the pioneers in online testing and optimization, helping marketers make data-driven decisions about websites and user experience when they are struggling for guidance. Scott was also Vice President Sales at O...
51m May 31, 2023
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S1 Ep286: Jomaree Pinkard, CEO and Managing Director of Pronghorn, on Elevating the Spirits Industry
Jomaree Pinkard is the CEO and Managing Director of Pronghorn, a stand-alone business established to cultivate the next generation of Black entrepreneurs, executive leaders and founders within the spirits industry through sustainable investment, incubation and recruitment. He is also the Chairman and Co-Founder of Hella Cocktail Co. an exciting brand of botanically inspired mixers and beverages...
39m May 17, 2023
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S1 Ep285: Cesar Carvalho, CEO and Co-Founder of Gympass, on Shifting the Work-Life Mindset
Cesar Carvalho is the CEO and Co-Founder of Gympass, a corporate wellness platform that gives employees access to over 50,000 wellness resources. Cesar developed the idea for Gympass while working at McKinsey & Company, where he realized the importance of employee health and well-being for productivity. Gympass currently provides resources to employees at over 10,000 companies around the world ...
46m May 03, 2023
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S1 Ep285: Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, on Rebuilding the Event Ticketing Industry
Julia Hartz is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, a global online self-service ticketing platform. Founding the company in 2006, Julia currently leads the vision, strategy, and growth of Eventbrite. She drove Eventbrite to become the world’s largest event technology company, known for its great workplace culture. Julia has been named one of Fortune’s 40 Under 40 business leaders, Inc’s 35 un...
44m Apr 19, 2023
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S1 Ep283: Harry Kargman, Founder and CEO of Kargo, on Innovating in Mobile Advertising
Harry Kargman is the Founder and CEO of Kargo, an advertising company that specializes in innovative mobile campaigns for the world’s biggest brands. Since its founding in 2003, Kargo has worked with The New York Times, Hearst, NBC, and more and was recognized in 2015 by Inc. as one of the top 500 fastest-growing companies in the US. In 2016, Harry was also named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year ...
44m Mar 29, 2023
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S1 Ep282: Sophia Amoruso, Founder of Nasty Gal, on the Growing from Failure
Sophia Amoruso is the founder of Nasty Gal, a women’s fashion company. Her New York Times best-selling autobiography, #GIRLBOSS, was adapted into a television series on Netflix in 2017. Sophia is also the founder and CEO of Business Class, a digital course for entrepreneurs looking to build successful businesses, and founder and General Partner of Trust Fund, a venture capital firm investing in...
55m Mar 22, 2023
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S1 Ep281: Jack Belsito, Former CEO of Snapple Beverage Group, on Embracing Challenge
Jack Belsito is one of the most prominent figures in the beverage industry. Jack was previously CEO of Snapple Beverage Group, Voss of Norway, and Health-Ade Kombucha. Under his leadership, VOSS became one of the fastest growing water businesses in the United States, with 32 consecutive quarters of growth. With over 30 years of experience, he was also President of Mott’s USA and RC Cola Company...
44m Mar 15, 2023
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S1 Ep280: Cameron Adams, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Canva, on the Importance of Taking Risks
Cameron Adams is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Canva, a free online collaborative graphic design platform. Canva currently has 110 million monthly active users in over 190 countries and has helped create more than 15 billion designs. As of 2021, Canva is now valued at $40 billion. Prior to co-founding Canva, Cameron worked with Lars and Jens Rasmussen, co-founders of Google Maps, ...
48m Mar 08, 2023
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S1 Ep279: Irving Fain, CEO and Founder of Bowery Farming, on the Future of Food and Agriculture
Irving Fain is the CEO and Founder of Bowery Farming, a modern farming company focused on innovating and advancing agricultural practices. Bowery uses smart indoor growing environments to cultivate cleaner and better quality food and uses 95% less water than farmland. Irving and Bowery have raised over $500 million since its founding. Irving was previously CEO and Co-Founder of CrowdTwist, Inc....
40m Mar 01, 2023
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S1 Ep278: Sebastien Kopp, Co-Founder of Veja, on Transparency in Footwear Sustainability
Sebastien Kopp is the Co-Founder of Veja, one of the fastest growing shoe brands in the world. Founded in 2004, Veja promotes sustainability and transparency without marketing and advertising and is now found in over 60 countries. Incorporating materials such as Amazonian rubber, organic and Fair Trade cotton, and recycled plastic bottles, Sebastian and Veja look to transform the footwear space...
40m Feb 22, 2023
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S1 Ep277: Michael McFall, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE, on Building a Foundation for Tomorrow
Michael McFall is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE, the third-largest coffee franchise in the United States with over 300 locations. Within the company, Mike has worked in every position from barista to Co-CEO since 1996. Michael is the author of Grind, a book for founders and entrepreneurs to elevate their business strategies. Mike shares more about his experience at BIGGBY COFFEE, b...
38m Feb 15, 2023
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S1 Ep276: Peter Shapiro, Founder of Dayglo Presents, on Elevating The Live Music Experience
Peter Shapiro is the founder of Dayglo Presents, a live music and media company. Named on the 2022 Billboard Power List, Peter is one of the biggest independent concert promoters in the music industry. He owns and operates the Brooklyn Bowl music venues and The Capitol Theatre and produced Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead. Peter is also the publisher of Relix magazine a...
33m Feb 08, 2023
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S1 Ep275: Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital, on Learning through Failure
Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm specializing in hedge funds, digital assets, private equity, and more. Also known as The Mooch, Anthony also founded SALT, a global thought leadership and networking forum, and was briefly White House Communications Director. This episode is sponsored by Target Accelerators. Learn m...
41m Feb 01, 2023
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S1 Ep274: Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, Owner of The Miss Universe Organization, on Transforming Passion Into A Profession
Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip is the owner of The Miss Universe Organization and the CEO of JKN Global Group Public Company Limited. She is Asia’s first billionaire transwoman based in Thailand and the first woman to own The Miss Universe Organization in its 71-year history. For her accomplishments and influence in media and business, Anne has been named Women of the Year in 2022 by Bangkok Post...
34m Jan 25, 2023
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S1 Ep273: Denise Woodard, Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, on Diversifying the Landscape in the Food Industry
Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake, a company that offers allergy-friendly, certified gluten-free, and non-GMO foods. Founded in 2016 when Denise’s daughter was diagnosed with food allergies, Partake looks to provide healthy and delicious options for those with food restrictions. Denise is the first Black woman to raise more than $1 million publicly for a CPG Food startup. This ...
33m Jan 18, 2023
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Looking to Buy A Business? These Are the Top 500!
Special announcement! Our annual Franchise 500 list is out, providing you with the best opportunities to buy a business. Which is right for you? Entrepreneur magazine Jason Feifer explains what goes into the list, and how it can benefit you. Learn more at http://entrepreneur.com/franchise500
6m Jan 11, 2023
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S1 Ep272: James and Alexa Hirschfield, Co-Founders of Paperless Post, on Digitizing the Invitation Experience
James and Alexa Hirschfield are the co-founders of Paperless Post, a premium invitation and event management platform. The sibling duo founded the company in 2009, looking to reimagine the experience of sending and receiving invitations. With over 175 million users, Paperless Post has sent over half a billion invitations and partnered with designers including Ladurée, Oscar de la Renta, and Dur...
43m Dec 28, 2022
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