Joe Benjamin [0:26] He’s the Founder & CEO of youngStartup Ventures. Founded in 1999, the company was built on the dream of assisting entrepreneurs in building successful enterprises. During this time, youngStartup has connected hundreds of emerging startups with VCs, corporate investors, angel investors, and investment bankers. Its annual conferences in NYC, New England, and California are hubs for investors to connect with CEOs of early stage and emerging startups. Simon Chou [17:42] He is...
Aug 24, 2023•57 min
Matthew May [8:00] Matthew May is the President of Acuity Accounting, a virtual accounting solution for entrepreneurs backed by the expertise of CFOs. This is twenty-first century accounting, built on the latest technology and managed by a dedicated team of accounting experts. They are the most certified cloud accounting experts in the nation. Acuity also launched a process-based, remote accounting solution which is offered at guaranteed fixed monthly pricing. Matthew runs the sales and marketin...
Aug 23, 2023•54 min
Lisa Gable Lisa Gable has served four U.S. presidents and two governors, counseled Fortune 500 CEOs, and represented global public-private partnerships and nonprofits with an end goal of moving organizations to higher levels of performance. She’s the CEO of FARE, whose mission is to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments. Mark Cushing Animal Policy Group Founder and CEO Mark Cushing, Esq. is the...
Aug 22, 2023•55 min
Jacob Rothman He was a member of MIT’s varsity baseball team when he herniated a disc in his back while doing a warm-up set of squats. He believes he could have avoided injury if he had lifted the weight properly, but he couldn’t always have a strength coach looking over his shoulder, so he & some fellow MIT student-athletes – Nate Rodman and Jordan Lucier – decided to build a coach of their own, a digital version that could visually monitor every lift. Dr. Otto Janke Dr. Otto Janke has been...
Aug 21, 2023•58 min
Nadav Goshen As the CEO of MakerBot, Nadav led the company's turnaround in 2016 and transformed the company into a global 3D printing innovator. Today, MakerBot serves the largest install base of 3D printers worldwide and runs the largest 3D design community in the world. Andrea D’Agostini Businesses come to him with the desire to solve their fit-to-market analysis, marketing structure and sales process. Then, he and his “agency” install a sales team and sales training, and in turn, scale the bu...
Aug 20, 2023•50 min
General Robert Spalding Brigadier General (ret.) Robert Spalding is the founder and CEO of SEMPRE, a technology company committed to securing America's critical infrastructure. General Spalding previously served as the senior director of strategy at the National Security Council and is the chief architect of our current national security strategy. While at the NSC, he learned that the US is critically vulnerable regarding our network infrastructure. Evan Nierman Evan Nierman is a crisis manageme...
Aug 19, 2023•47 min
Zach Hirsch As a Senior in high school, Zach was the most accurate sports handicapper in the world in 2019. He picked an unprecedented one hundred percent of all his F.B.S. college football games, including the S.E.C. Championship, the College Football Semi-Final Game, and the National Championship Game. Overall Zach was correct on twenty-one out of twenty-one picks for the season. Matthew Newman and Kareem Grimes Newman is also the founder of The Brand Pillars, L.L.C., a 7-figure, experiential ...
Aug 18, 2023•48 min
Brendan Keegan [0:00] He’s chairman, CEO & president of the board for Merchants Fleet, the fastest-growing fleet technology company in North America. He also is the author of three books, including Fearlessly 4ward (a series of exercises for activating your life across the 12 dimensions most critical to personal & professional success), and bFearless (which provides the motivation and inspiration you need to live and lead with maximum conviction and courage) Dr. Waqaas Al-Siddiq [17:36] ...
Aug 17, 2023•49 min
Dylan Menter [0:00] In his 20s he focused on achieving an education, elite-fitness, and obtaining his dream job. At 28, he came to a realization... He’d spent the last decade acquiring the skills necessary to be competitive in a professional climate, obsessed over "winning.” He left Space-X in 2019 to begin reverse engineering his future self. That version of him was doing what he loved, something that would not only test his physical and mental endurance but challenge every last bit of his tech...
Aug 16, 2023•52 min
Luke Pardue His report includes Insights on new business creation with race and gender breakdowns, Details on the reason for starting a new business during COVID, the expectation of failure or success within the year, and the findings point to the urgency of additional support for these new business owners who are not eligible for PPP loans or other federal pandemic assistance (due to being founded after Feb 15, 2020). Steve Cadigan Cadigan is one of the foremost authorities on the Future of Wor...
Aug 15, 2023•47 min
Wale Ogunleye Entrepreneur, educator, financial education advocate, philanthropist and former NFL leader dedicated to serving, educating, and creating a positive impact in the lives of athletes and entertainers. He played for the Miami Dolphins from 2000-2003 and was awarded the Dan Marino Team MVP Award as a Defensive End, Led the AFC in sacks in 2003, and was selected to Pro Bowl in 2003 Art Bell Art Bell is a writer and former media executive known for creating, building, and managing success...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Adrian Koehler He is a leadership engagement expert at Take New Ground, who coaches executives & entrepreneurs in the art & science of personal engagement for themselves, their teams, & their clients. “I am the cornerman for select leaders who choose both meaningful ambition and lasting positive impact on others.” He’s the co-host of two popular podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb (his wife) and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Senior Partner Dan Tocchini Azu...
Aug 13, 2023•57 min
Sam Hocking Vertis delivers dynamic insights to executives, human resources, and real estate leaders in high-growth enterprises. The Vertis Market Intelligence Platform(SM) leverages billions of data points to help business leaders create and execute their talent and location strategies precisely and confidently. Vertis’ proprietary intelligence gives customers and strategic partners unparalleled competitive advantages. Hank Moore Hank is a leading authority on business strategies, turnarounds, ...
Aug 12, 2023•56 min
Steve Battista Steve is a 2-time recipient of Sports Business Journal’s 40 under 40 award, and his creative and award-winning marketing, including “Protect This House,” “Click Clack,” And “I Will” campaigns, helped catapult Under Armour into the most recognizable sports apparel brands in the world. Gary Polk Polk is the author of two books. His initial book released in September 2019, “Why Entrepreneurs Fail (to Win)”, is widely used as a textbook in college entrepreneurship programs helping ser...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
David Williams [0:00] Team Hired is a full-service recruiting firm dedicated to finding the best candidates for the job. Their founders, Dave Williams and Tom Bianco have a combined sales revenue of over $70 million, and they attribute their success to finding and hiring the right people. Their strategy of “always be hiring” means that they have a contingency plan in place for when their hiring needs change, so there’s never any time or money lost. Diane Gayeski [15:29] Diane M. Gayeski, Ph.D. i...
Aug 10, 2023•58 min
Justin Donald [0:00] Justin's extensive entrepreneurial experience includes owning several profitable real estate-related businesses, one of the largest mobile home park portfolios in the U.S., various additional rental property portfolios, Orangetheory Fitness & KidStrong franchises, and multiple successful operating companies. One notable venture is Stellar, a residential maintenance and rehab company that Justin co-founded, that recently completed its Series B funding round, led by Alerio...
Aug 09, 2023•50 min
Dr. Eric Cole Dr. Eric Cole is a World Renowned Cybersecurity Expert with more than 30 years of network security experience, and he is a distinguished cybersecurity expert and keynote speaker who helps organizations curtail the risk of cyber threats. Robert Nickell Robert would like to promote the fact that using virtual staffing post pandemic is a trend that’s here to stay. He is the Founder and CEO of Rocket Station, the leading provider of outsourced staffing and process management for the Bu...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Spencer Hadelman Spencer has continued to add to the Advantage umbrella with e-commerce company acquisitions, including the contemporary watch brand, Voelen, which he has since successfully exited. Tapping into his golf marketing skills and personal love for the game, he also founded the e-commerce golf accessory brand, Talon Golf Co in 2020. Lesley “Les” Winston He’d like to promote: “Section 664 and Social Secharity”. He says that Section 664 and Social Secharity is a bold new way to move the ...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Nathan and Susannah Furr Their book “THE UPSIDE OF UNCERTAINTY: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown”. It is a science-backed guide for navigating and thriving through uncertainty—based on interviews and insights from world-renowned leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives. Dr. Rosina Racioppi As President and CEO of WUI, she leads initiatives to help Fortune 1000 companies cultivate the culture and talent needed to achieve greater growth and profitability. Under her d...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr
Keith Dezern Keith oversees the digital transformation agency’s East Coast expansion from its new Reston, Va., office and grows Enagagency’s enterprise technology platforms, geographic reach and verticals. “We are in the right market and in the right place – Austin is a very established tech hub, and Reston is the Silicon Valley of the East Coast. We are poised for growth,” Brian J. Esposito Brian founded EIE in New York in 2013. Wholly owned by Brian, EIE currently has 65 entities within it and...
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Dan Demsky With a desire to make single-bag travel a reality for all, Dan launched Unbound Merino in 2016 with lifelong friends and fellow travelers, Andrew Cariboni and Dima Zelikman. After years of researching, designing and prototyping, they have created the most stylish, versatile and highest performing Merino wool clothing that’s made specifically for travel and everyday life. Vedant Gupta Vedant has now done about 1,500 star interviews and hosted shows on his Instagram Live. The stars he h...
Aug 04, 2023•52 min
Brad Poulos [00:00] He’s a successful entrepreneur, educator, & consultant who’s passionate about helping small businesses (& the individuals who manage them) achieve their full potential. He started his first business at age 14 and has never strayed far from his entrepreneurial roots, having built several successful businesses. After graduating from DeVry in 1983 with high honors, he began a 15-year stint at Telesat Canada, culminating in launching Canada’s first satellite-based interne...
Aug 03, 2023•42 min
Jim Harter [00:00] Dr. Harter is the primary researcher and author of the first large-scale, multi-organization study to investigate the relationship between work-unit employee engagement and business results, including profitability, productivity, turnover, customer engagement, safety and health. Updated periodically, this study currently covers more than 82,000 business units and includes 1.8 million employees in 230 organizations across 49 industries and in 73 countries. Harter has led more t...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Chris Kanik These applications can be used in a myriad of industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and more, allowing for a reduction in storage and transportation requirements resulting in a reduction of the world’s overall resources. Today, Chris oversees Smart Cups' 23,000 square foot manufacturing and R&D facility in Mission Viejo, CA. Major General Robert W. Mixon, Jr. Major General Robert W. Mixon, Jr. has achieved over three decades of extraordinary leadership success in diver...
Aug 01, 2023•44 min
Ari Galper His course is specifically for business owners, consultants and sales professionals, who struggle with converting potential clients into paid clients. Many focus on growing their networks, having more conversations ("numbers game"), but converting them into paying clients, remains an elusive mystery. John Wass John has over 30 years of experience in strategic marketing, supply chain innovation, and profit improvement. He brings together a deep understanding of customer value and produ...
Jul 31, 2023•59 min
Mark O’Donnell Mark is passionate about helping entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. He helps clients clarify their goals and objectives and take actionable steps to achieve them. He is a four-time Inc. 500/5000 entrepreneur with experience in high-growth organizations. Mark is only the third visionary in EOS history, following in the footsteps of Gino Wickman (former IG Live guest of David’s) and Mike Paton. Duane Cheers He started Everything Legendary after he tried to make ...
Jul 30, 2023•56 min
Allan Draper Through a dedicated approach to business analysis, Draper has contributed to the growth and development of startups in a variety of industries transforming them into multimillion dollar enterprises. Draper’s diverse industry experiences led him to become a mentor and coach to small business owners and entrepreneurs and offer business consultations, legal reviews and financial planning services. Rhonda Marshall Rhonda saw a clear consumer need and personal passion to take better care...
Jul 29, 2023•58 min
Barla Sarda His company is the largest home-grown teas & superfoods brand in India. With the help of their radical supply chain, VAHDAM eliminates unnecessary middlemen and source premium teas and superfoods from renowned gardens in India, package them garden-fresh at their avante-garde tea facility in India and bring it to customer’s doorsteps. Andrea Iervolino He would also like to discuss Iervolino Studios including their upcoming projects and his new Space 11 division for filming in spac...
Jul 28, 2023•57 min
Marshall Jones [0:00] Marshall works with renowned speakers, industry leaders and various organizations from youth development to law enforcement. Besides writing and speaking globally, he has played a narrative consultant role for two documentaries and contributes to industry strategy via think tanks. Marshall was awarded recognition (MIPAD Class of 2022) via the UN.
Jul 27, 2023•52 min
Scott Hermann [2:00 He’s one of the nation’s leading experts in credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and data breaches. He took the helm at IDIQ in 2017 with a passion to return to the roots of the credit monitoring industry and a vision to better protect and empower consumers through the active delivery of credit and identity data customized for every stage of life. With innovation and the flagship IdentityIQ® brand, IDIQ has experienced consecutive years of triple-digit growth. Under ...
Jul 27, 2023•49 min
