Michael A. Scarpati Michael A. Scarpati, CRPC, is the visionary founder and CEO of RetireUS, a disruptive fintech platform designed to democratize financial mastery. A 2010 graduate of Saint Joseph’s Haub School of Business with a BS in Business Administration, Michael quickly advanced his expertise by earning a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation from the College for Financial Planning. Since 2010, he has specialized as an independent financial planner, developing bespoke financ...
Jul 05, 2024•35 min
Crystal Quade Growing up in rural Missouri, Crystal Quade often made the trek to help her mom prepare the diner where she worked double or triple shifts waitressing. They lived on a gravel road, and Crystal was the first in her family to graduate from high school. She worked her way through Missouri State, began her own family – and then became the Democratic Leader of the Missouri House of Representatives. Now Crystal is leading our most important fights to restore our abortion rights and champ...
Jul 03, 2024•35 min
Jonathan George Jonathan George is Founder & CEO of Unleash Your Rockstar Personal Brand Agency. His clients have over 150 million online followers branding him as "The Human Hitmaker". As an international speaker, he collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, and campuses across the US to build confident and influential personal brands in a digital age. His new book Unleash Your Rockstar | The Power of You Through Personal Branding is a #1 International Bestseller. Dan Kodner Dan Kodner...
Jun 27, 2024•43 min
Josh Chodniewicz In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship, few names resonate as powerfully as Josh Chodniewicz. Not just an entrepreneur, but a leading expert in regulations in crowdfunding, entrepreneurship and investing in startups, Josh has consistently been at the forefront of industry evolution. His brainchild, Fundify, stands tall in the startup investment landscape. It's not just another platform; it's a distinctive beacon of democratization and fairness. Historically, only wealthy, accr...
Jun 26, 2024•48 min
Faisal Abid Faisal Abid is a visionary entrepreneur whose journey is defined by an unyielding commitment to leveraging technology for groundbreaking solutions. With a remarkable 12-year tenure at Google, Faisal's expertise in Google Cloud and his role as a Google Developer Expert underscore his profound understanding of tech's transformative power. As the Co-Founder & CTO of Eirene Cremations, he's at the forefront of revolutionizing industries that have yet to fully embrace technology. Fais...
Jun 20, 2024•35 min
Daniel Ochoa Daniel Ochoa’s life took a significant turn in his early thirties. For the first three decades, he believed in a God that he had constructed in his head to rationalize his lifestyle, assuming that this belief alone made him in good standing with God. He also believed that God was much like Santa Clause, if he never commits a heinous offense that would make headline news, he would remain in good standing. However, when he encountered the true God of the Bible, everything changed. Dev...
Jun 19, 2024•36 min
Dr. Mike Merrill Mike Merrill is a physician executive and author. He is formerly the Chief Medical Officer of a small hospital in rural New York State, and the former Chief Medical Officer of Brook Health, a remote care startup. Dr. Merrill has three Master's Degrees. John Warner He is a visionary and a serial innovator who has ridden waves from scrappy startups of companies, academic centers, not-for-profits, and a government agency to the New York Stock Exchange and beyond. He is a successful...
Jun 13, 2024•45 min
Leigh Higginbotham Butler Leigh is the founder and CEO of Akina Technologies, PBC, a social enterprise that leverages new media and innovative solutions to address systemic disparities faced by Black Women. With over 20 years of experience in government affairs and public relations, Leigh has a proven track record of building and managing strategic partnerships, designing and executing effective campaigns, and generating positive media coverage for causes and organizations. Stuart Morris Stuart ...
Jun 12, 2024•52 min
Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is a pioneering force in culture development and building high-performing teams. His journey began with a personal struggle with ADHD, which ultimately led him on a profound quest for understanding how emotions drive behavior. This exploration culminated in the development of the "Last 8%" system, a transformative approach that has empowered Olympic athletes, Navy SEALs, CEOs, and Fortune 500 employees. As the president and co-founder of the Institute for Heal...
Jun 06, 2024•38 min
Russell Harvey Russell Harvey, "The Resilience Coach", is a dynamic and engaging Leadership Coach and Facilitator, Public Speaker, Managing Director, NED, Podcaster, and Radio Host. With over 20 years of experience in Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development, Russell has specialized in Resilience and VUCA for the past 18 years. He helps people reflect on their behavior and rediscover their enthusiasm, while being supportive and challenging as a coach. He encourages clients to be open...
Jun 05, 2024•39 min
David Hoffman David Hoffman was an economist in Washington, DC, before moving to Charlotte, NC, in 2005, when he founded David Hoffman Realty, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing privately held company. His business serves people from all walks of life, ranging from high-profile clients in search of multimillion-dollar estates. He is also the founder of Covenant First Mortgage and Beyond Title. William Moore William Moore is the founder of the Dallas-based biohacking clinic AdvancedYOU and the visionar...
May 30, 2024•32 min
Mosongo Moukwa Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets. Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. David Smith David Smith is the President of Garnica's North American Division and brings over 28 years...
May 29, 2024•41 min
Marley Majcher Marley Majcher, known as “The Party Goddess” and “The Profit Goddess”, and is a force to be reckoned with in LA's event planning scene. She is also the CEO of a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. She has worked with the likes of: Snoop Dogg and Britney Spears. Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra is the CEO, founder and director of Roadzen, a global InsurTech company advancing AI at the intersection of mobility and insurance. Roadzen has pioneered comp...
May 23, 2024•55 min
Peter Frintzilas Peter Frintzilas is CEO of TeamSnap, a sports management platform for coaches, administrators, players and parents and over 19,000 sports organizations across more than 100 different types of sports and activities. Peter led TeamSnap through two successful acquisitions within a year: LeagueSide and Mojo sports. Heidi Bullock Serving as the CMO of Tealium, the largest and most trusted independent customer data platform (CDP), Heidi Bullock is an experienced marketing executive wh...
May 22, 2024•47 min
Reggie James Reggie James is a distinguished expert in marketing and digital strategy, renowned for driving transformative results for organizations. With over three decades of experience, Reggie has contributed to the evolution of digital marketing and has played a pivotal role in shaping business models in today's digital-driven landscape. As the founder of Digital Clarity, Reggie leads a pioneering consultancy that empowers businesses to achieve their marketing goals. The company stands at th...
May 16, 2024•41 min
Lauren Cobello Lauren is a renowned national TV personality, 3x author, and Founder and CEO of Leverage with Media PR. With an impressive track record of success and a charismatic on-screen presence, Lauren has been a regular on national TV for over a decade and has captivated audiences on shows like the TODAY show, GMA, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, and hundreds of others. As the founder and CEO of Leverage with Media PR, Lauren has solidified her position as a leading expert in the field. Entrepreneurs...
May 15, 2024•47 min
Jason Shen Jason Shen is a former national champion gymnast and an executive coach with a focus on resilience and reinvention for entrepreneurs. As CEO of Refactor Labs, he coaches entrepreneurs and teams through crucial transitions and writes about creative risk-taking in his weekly newsletter Cultivating Resilience. Prior to Refactor Labs, Jason founded Ridejoy, a Y Combinator funded long-distance ridesharing marketplace, Headlight, a technical candidate assessment platform acquired by Woven, ...
May 10, 2024•40 min
Ron Levin Ron Levin is a socially conscious venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and amplifier of inspiring “double bottom line” enterprises and entrepreneurs through his popular Substack, The Higher Purpose Venture Capital Blog. Currently a managing partner with Alumni Ventures, the most active VC firm in the United States. Levin has been an angel investor and advisor to over a dozen startups. He was co-founder and CEO of TravelPerk, a unicorn enterprise travel management platform with thousands o...
May 10, 2024•38 min
David Dodson David Dodson is on the faculty of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he guides students in tactical execution. He teaches one of the most sought-after courses at Stanford, and in 2023 The Economist listed his course as one of the three “hottest” courses at Stanford. He is a recent recipient of the MSx Teaching Excellence Award and a six-time speaker in the graduation Last Lecture series. He has since served as a board member of more than 40 public and private c...
May 02, 2024•50 min
Melissa Llarena Melissa is an author, imagination coach, consultant, speaker, and contributor to Forbes Women articles that have garnered 4 million + views. She is also the host of Unimaginable Wellness, the podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who are also moms. Featured guests include GaryVee and Beth Comstock. Melissa holds a psychology degree from New York University, an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and a Transformational Coaching Academy certificate. John ...
May 01, 2024•42 min
Cassandra Gucwa Cassandra Gucwa is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader in the search engine optimization (SEO) industry. Driven by a desire to provide exceptional service without restrictive big agency bureaucracy, Gucwa built Menerva Digital into an agile team of 30+ SEO experts. With decades of combined experience optimizing enterprise websites, the Menerva Digital team lives and breathes SEO, working passionately to help clients achieve their goals. Brian Burke A former executive, founder...
Apr 25, 2024•32 min
Randy and Nicole McKillop Randy was a seasoned Government and Business Consultant in Pennsylvania in his previous life. But now, his focus has shifted to a cause that transcends all else: ensuring that we NEVER FORGET the tragic events of September 11th. In his pursuit to honor the memory of that fateful day, Randy is driven by a deeply personal mission—to bring recognition to his teammate, Mike Horrocks, the co-pilot of United Airlines Flight #175. Mike, along with countless others, tragically ...
Apr 24, 2024•44 min
Dr. Roger Firestien His expert views on creativity have been covered in Fast Company, Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, Inc. and The New York Times. His nine-part series on innovation is available on the OpenSesame e-learning platform. Dr. Firestien has written seven books and hundreds of articles on the creative process. He is Associate Professor Emeritus at the Center for Applied Imagination at Buffalo State University, President of Innovation Resources, Inc., a founding member of the Buffalo...
Apr 18, 2024•42 min
Dave Erickson David Erickson, co-founder of Phound, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 2001, introducing the world to cost-free teleconferencing through FreeConferenceCall.com. This innovative platform rapidly gained traction, evolving from a modestly priced domain into a globally dominant conferencing and collaboration brand. At its peak, it attracted approximately 40 million users monthly from 160 countries. He was instrumental in the development of CarrierX, WideVoice, HD Carrier, HDT...
Apr 17, 2024•38 min
Grace Hawthorne Grace Hawthorne is the author of a quick and insightful guide called Make Possibilities Happen: How to Transform Ideas into Reality (with the Stanford d.school). Hawthorne has been transforming great ideas into actual products on the market for clients like Walmart for years. She's a highly accomplished designer, entrepreneur, educator, and decade-long creativity researcher. Hawthorne is also the creator and founder of Paper Punk, a new creativity toy and tool for kids ages 6-99+...
Apr 11, 2024•38 min
Sharad Mehta Sharad Mehta is a notable figure in real estate and technology, recognized for executing over 750 real estate deals and managing a significant volume of house flipping and property management operations annually. Sharad actively invests and manages his businesses, which thrive under his direction. Sharad's entrepreneurial spirit led to the creation of REsimpli in 2016, a groundbreaking CRM designed to streamline and integrate the disparate processes in real estate investing. This so...
Apr 10, 2024•42 min
Anders Jones Anders is a young entrepreneur and early-stage tech investor, Prior to Facet, Anders founded Argyle Ventures to invest in emerging startup markets before the age of 30 and is an expert at raising money. Anders was also on the early team at LiveRamp (acquired by Acxiom for $310 million) and has been involved as an investor or advisor in many other startups in Silicon Valley. Since 2016, Andes has led Facet, a company at the forefront of redefining financial planning and challenging t...
Apr 04, 2024•39 min
Marty Abrams and Bruce Katz, Jeffrey Seder | Office Hours #597 Marty Abrams and Bruce Katz Founded in 1954 by Dave Abrams, Mego Corporation underwent a transformative shift in 1971 when Marty Abrams assumed leadership, earning him the title "father of action figures." Under Marty's direction, Mego ventured into licensed action figures, introducing iconic lines such as the World's Greatest Super Heroes, celebrity dolls, and the Micronauts toy line, known for their 8-scale figures with interchange...
Apr 03, 2024•25 min
Steve Dennis Steve is the President of SageBerry Consulting, where he has advised dozens of brands on their growth strategies. He is a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of LEADERS LEAP. He has been named a top global retail influencer by multiple organizations, and his thoughts on the future of shopping are regularly shared in his role as a Forbes Senior Contributor, as well as through other media, including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg. Kurt Long Kurt i...
Mar 28, 2024•50 min
Brittany Dolin Brittany Dolin and Nicole Dayan co-founded the Pocketbook Agency. It is an elite boutique recruitment firm in Los Angeles that specializes in bespoke administrative and support roles for both corporate and domestic environments, serving esteemed clients across a diverse range of industries, including Technology, Entertainment, Financial Services, Real Estate, Fashion, Food & Beverage, Media, and more. Paul Warren Paul was a co-host of the #1 Podcasts for SEO, "SEO is Dead and ...
Mar 27, 2024•36 min
