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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S1 Ep271: Uri Levine, Co-Founder of Waze, on Learning to Fail Fast
Uri Levine is the Co-Founder of Waze, one of the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation applications. In 2013, Waze was acquired by Google for $1.1 billion and currently hosts over 140 million users. Uri was also an investor and board member of Moovit, a global public transit app acquired by Intel in 2020 for $1 billion. His new book, Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solut...
40m Dec 21, 2022
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S1 Ep270: Joana Vicente, CEO of the Sundance Institute, on Cultivating an Ecosystem for Creative Voices
Joana Vicente is the CEO of the Sundance Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting independent film and media artists. She was previously Executive Director and Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival. Joana has produced over 40 feature films which have received awards from The Cannes International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and more. She also...
35m Dec 14, 2022
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S1 Ep269: Shawne Merriman, CEO of the Lights Out Brand, on Embracing the Process
Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman is the CEO of the Lights Out Brand, an athletic performance line of clothing, shoes, and gear. Shawne played football professionally for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills, retiring in 2013. He founded the Lights On Foundation as a freshman at the University of Maryland to help provide warm clothes to the communities in need. Shawne also co-founded Lights Out ...
29m Dec 07, 2022
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Amy Friedrich, President U.S. Insurance Solutions at Principal Financial Group(R), on Building Strong Leaders
Amy Friedrich is the President of U.S. Insurance Solutions at Principal Financial Group. Amy learned the importance of leadership and partnership at a young age, and today focuses on helping businesses develop solutions to improve workplace community. In this episode of How Success Happens, Amy shares how business owners can foster better conversations in the workplace and manage their own and ...
37m Dec 01, 2022
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S1 Ep268: Alex Kinnier, Co-Founder and CEO of Upside, on Making Your Impact Worth The Effort
Alex Kinnier is the Co-Founder and CEO of Upside, a retail technology company that connects consumers with brick and mortar businesses to help communities thrive. Upside has given over $100 million in cash back to users and over $200 million in incremental profit to businesses. Alex began his career at Google, developing the agency display advertising team and leading the company’s acquisition ...
34m Nov 30, 2022
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S1 Ep267: Suzy Deering, Global CMO of Ford Motor Company, on the Power of Mindset
Suzy Deering is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of Ford Motor Company, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. She was previously the Global Chief Marketing Officer of eBay and was listed on Business Insider’s “Top 50 Most Innovative CMOs in the World” two years in a row. She now leads Ford’s eCommerce and digital strategies while supporting the company’s vision to transfor...
30m Nov 23, 2022
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S1 Ep266: Candance Nelson, Co-Founder of Sprinkles, on Transforming the Cupcake Experience
Candace Nelson is the Co-Founder of Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery and ATM. Founded in 2005, Sprinkles has sold more than 75 million cupcakes nationwide. Candace also founded Pizzana, a chain of Neo-Neopolitan restaurants, and CN2 Ventures, a venture studio that invests in young consumer businesses. In addition to entrepreneurship, Candace is executive producer and judge on Netflix...
43m Nov 16, 2022
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S1 Ep265: Dane Cook, Comedian and Actor, on Using Humor for Introspection
Dane Cook is a comedian and actor known for his comedy specials, stage presence, and observational humor. He has released five comedy specials and has appeared in movies such as “Good Luck Chuck,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and “Dan In Real Life.” He was the second comedian, to sell out Madison Square Garden. Cook’s upcoming comedy special, “Above It All,” was released this October via Moment, a ...
42m Nov 09, 2022
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S1 Ep264: Jon Patricof, CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited, on Creating Player-Driven Sports Leagues
Jon Patricof is the CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited, a new innovative network of professional sports leagues. Founded in 2020 with Jonathan Soros, Athletes Unlimited is committed to creating sports spaces from a player-led and player-driven perspective. Jon is a current board member of the Major League Soccer club, New York City FC, and was president from 2016 to 2018. He also previous...
45m Nov 02, 2022
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S1 Ep263: Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck, Co-Owners of the Boston Celtics, on Making Award-Winning Tequila
Emilia Fazzalari is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cincoro Tequila, a tequila brand co-owned by Emilia, Boston Celtics Co-Owner Wyc Grousbeck, Charlotte Hornets Owner Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers Co-Owner Jeanie Buss, and Milwaukee Bucks Co-Owner Wes Edens. Since launching in 2019, Cincoro has sold over 1.5 million bottles. Emilia is currently a Trust board member of Boston Children’s Hospital...
50m Oct 26, 2022
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S1 Ep262: Jeanie Buss, Owner and President of the Los Angeles Lakers, on Women Leading in Sports and Content
Jeanie Buss is the owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, a 17-time championship-winning basketball team in the National Basketball Association. In 2020, Jeanie became the first female controlling owner to lead an NBA team to a championship title. Jeanie is also the co-owner of Women Of Wrestling (WOW), the only all-female wrestling organization. WOW, developed in partnership with GLOW ...
35m Oct 19, 2022
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Beth Wood, Executive Vice President and CMO of Principal Financial Group(R), on Family Succession
Using her experiences working at both large corporations and small businesses, Beth Wood now strives toward providing businesses with better resources for family succession. In this episode of How Success Happens, Beth highlights how business owners can engage in succession planning by working on their business, not just in their business. This episode of How Success Happens is brought to you ...
36m Oct 13, 2022
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S1 Ep261: Caspar Coppetti, Co-Founder of On, on Sustainability in Apparel
Caspar Coppetti is the Co-Founder of On, a global sportswear brand focused on providing innovative footwear and apparel for running. Founding the company in 2010 with Olivier Bernhard, Coppetti helped develop On’s CloudTec technology which seeks to give On shoe wearers the perfect running sensation. On (NYSE: ONON) went public in 2021 and had net sales of $775 million. The company has been maki...
46m Oct 12, 2022
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S1 Ep260: Hernan Lopez, Founder of Wondery, on Elevating the Podcast Listener Experience
Hernan Lopez is the co-founder and chairperson of Danvas, a startup bringing digital art into the real world through museum-quality LED displays. Previously, Lopez was the founder and CEO of Wondery, a storytelling podcast network acquired by Amazon in 2021. Prior to founding Wondery, Hernan was President and CEO of Fox International Channels. He proudly chairs the Hernan Lopez Family Foundatio...
46m Oct 05, 2022
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S1 Ep259: Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM, on the Evolution of Technology in Sports Betting
Adam Greenblatt is the CEO of BetMGM, a sports betting and gaming entertainment company leading in the online betting space. Adam was previously the Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at Etain and helped create BetMGM during his time in the role. He was also the Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at LadbrokesCoral and Ladbrokes. Since 2012, Adam has also been the preside...
45m Sep 28, 2022
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S1 Ep258: Chris Rondeau, CEO of Planet Fitness, on Building a Fitness Franchise
Chris Rondeau is the CEO of Planet Fitness, one of the largest fitness franchises in the world built on instilling a judgment-free zone environment. Chris started at the company in 1992, working the front desk at the first location. He eventually became Chief Operating Officer in 2003 and Chief Executive Officer in 2013. Under his leadership, Chris took the company public, doubled the number of...
39m Sep 21, 2022
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S1 Ep257: Kendra Scott, Founder and Executive Chairman of Kendra Scott, on Failing Forward
51m Sep 14, 2022
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S1 Ep256: Prerna Gupta, Founder and CEO of Mysterious, and Ne-Yo on The Future of Music Through NFTs
Prerna Gupta is the Founder and CEO of Mysterious, a social media platform developed in partnership with CAA which curates short form music video NFTs. The company is currently supported by high-profile celebrities including Lebron James, Mariah Carey, and Steph Curry. Prerna previously co-founded successful mobile entertainment applications such as Smule and Hooked, which grew to a reach of ov...
39m Sep 07, 2022
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S1 Ep255: Ryan Steelberg, Co-Founder and President of Veritone, Inc., on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Advertising
Ryan Steelberg is the Co-Founder and President of Veritone, Inc., a NASDAQ publicly traded company leading in enterprise AI software, services, and solutions. Ryan founded multiple companies with his brother, Chad; Their first company, Adforce, was founded in 1995 and acquired by CMGi in 1999 quickly after its IPO. He then served as President and CEO of Brand Affinity Technologies, Inc. and Hea...
40m Aug 31, 2022
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S1 Ep254: Dan Doctoroff, Chairman, and Founder of Target ALS, on the Power of Optimism
Dan Doctoroff is the Chairman and Founder of Target ALS, a nonprofit medical research foundation focused on finding treatment for ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dan was previously New York City’s longest-serving Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding and the former CEO and President of Bloomberg LP. He led NYC2012, New York City’s bid f...
37m Aug 24, 2022
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S1 Ep253: Dave Finocchio, Co-Founder of Bleacher Report, on Content Innovation in the Sports and Climate Change Spaces
Dave Finocchio is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Bleacher Report, a digital media company centered around all sports culture and content. Dave connected millions of sports fans with curated content on Bleacher Report’s social media platforms using innovative digital media consumption strategies. In 2012,  Bleacher Report was acquired by Turner Broadcasting for $215 million. After stepping awa...
43m Aug 17, 2022
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S1 Ep252: Meredith Berkman and Dorian Furhman, Founders of PAVe, on the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Meredith Berkman and Dorian Furhman are founders of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe). The company was founded by three concerned moms as a grassroots response to the youth vaping epidemic. Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes has become an influential advocacy and education nonprofit run and powered by passionate volunteers across the country, the national parent voice fighting the pre...
35m Aug 10, 2022
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S1 Ep251: Nell Diamond, Founder of of Hill House Home, on Products that Enhance and Celebrate Life
Nell Diamond is the Founder and CEO of Hill House Home, a digital-first lifestyle brand offering bedding, bath, baby, accessories and apparel, including their widely beloved Nap DressⓇ. Hill House Home is a digital-first lifestyle brand that brings beauty and joy to everyday rituals. With its design-centric approach, Hill House Home offers impeccable quality, and timeless, feminine styles throu...
36m Aug 03, 2022
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S1 Ep250: Benny Buller, Founder of Velo3D, on Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Benny Buller is founder of Velo3D. Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology company. The company unlocks true design freedom and enables customers in space exploration, aviation, power generation, energy, and semiconductor to innovate the future in their respective industries. Using Velo3D, these customers can now build mission-critical metal parts that were previously impossible to manufacture...
33m Jul 27, 2022
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S1 Ep249: Christopher Plowman, CEO of Insight Timer, on Leading the Meditation Movement
Christopher Plowman is the CEO of Insight Timer. Insight Timer is one of the world’s top meditation apps with the largest collection of free guided meditations (they have over 130,000 titles!) Insight Timer is the home to millions of meditators pushing a movement to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, manage stress, sleep deeply and improve happiness.
39m Jul 20, 2022
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S1 Ep248: Steve Gottlieb, Founder of Shindig and TVT Records, on Creating a Virtual Community
Steve Gottlieb is founder and CEO of Shindig, a platform for online video chat events. Prior to Shindig, Gottlieb founded the independent record label TVT Records and its publishing arm TVT Music.
39m Jul 13, 2022
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S1 Ep247: JuE Wong, CEO of Olaplex, on Driving Growth
JuE Wong is the CEO of Olaplex. Olaplex is one of the top independent haircare brands. Ms. Wong has extensive experience in scaling business and financial performance for all classes of business from emerging businesses, middle market growth organizations and established/ legacy companies. She has strategic and operating expertise in digital and technology-driven platforms of growth. Prior to j...
47m Jul 06, 2022
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S1 Ep246: David Siegel, CEO of Meetup, on Building Local Community
David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community. Prior to joining Meetup, David was CEO of Investopedia and before that, President of Seeking Alpha. He hosts the podcast Keep Connected, which is dedicated to the power of community. David’s book, Decide & Conquer, lays out the framework for decision-making that leaders can use to ensure organizati...
37m Jun 29, 2022
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