Marco Benitez Determined to make a difference, Marco co-founded ROOK, initially focused on wearable tech for fitness, but quickly expanded into healthcare and insurance. Partnering with Jonas Dücker, he used his deep industry knowledge to create ROOK's API, which harmonizes data from various wearables to serve personalized wellness and healthcare needs. Marco's mission with ROOK is deeply personal—he believes health data has the power to improve lives, but only if it's accurate, standardized, an...
Mar 19, 2025•37 min
Dr. Kary Oberbrunner Dr. Kary Oberbrunner is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of over a dozen books. As the CEO of Igniting Souls and Blockchain Life, he specializes in helping authors, entrepreneurs, and influencers publish, protect, and promote their intellectual property, turning it into multiple streams of income. In addition to his successful career as a novelist, screenwriter, and inventor, Kary has been featured in major media outlets like Entrepreneur, CBS, Fox News...
Mar 18, 2025•35 min
Qi Cao Qi is the founder & CEO of Chargeblast, which he bootstrapped to $2bn+ protected annual volumes and over 2,000 merchant clients in 1.5 years. The inspiration for Chargeblast came from his prior AI EdTech business as students often charged back their subscriptions. Prior to being a full-time entrepreneur, he was a long/short hedge fund analyst at Point72 covering enterprise software and multi-industrial stocks. He started his career in biotech management consulting for biopharma compan...
Mar 17, 2025•43 min
Shawn Fry Shawn Fry is a highly experienced Business Transformation Coach with over 24 years of expertise in driving operational excellence and business transformations across manufacturing and global supply chains. Having worked with industry leaders like GE, Honeywell, Boeing, and Toyota, he has led diverse teams and impacted operations in over 60 facilities across 17 countries. Shawn’s background spans Manufacturing, Business Management, and Global Leadership, making him a sought-after expert...
Mar 13, 2025•32 min
Jon Richards Jon Richards is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of NOMATIC, a successful brand he started 10 years ago with his cousin, Jacob Durham. NOMATIC has raised over $16 million through 15 crowdfunding campaigns, and Jon has a strong passion for helping other entrepreneurs achieve success. In 2016, he launched a digital marketing agency that specialized in crowdfunding, offering advice and strategies to clients. Jon has been recognized for his achievements, being featured in Forbes...
Mar 13, 2025•27 min
Athena Brownson Athena Brownson is a leading luxury realtor in Denver, known for her sharp insight and commitment to clients across a broad spectrum, from first-time homebuyers to high-profile figures like Denver Nuggets players. Born and raised in Colorado, Athena’s deep connection to the state is reflected in her unique approach to real estate, blending her experience as a competitive skier with her expertise in Denver’s luxury property market. She offers her clients an unmatched understanding...
Mar 12, 2025•29 min
Jim Cichanski Jim, the founder and CHRO of Flex HR, has over 30 years of experience in human resources, working in senior roles across various companies, including Fortune 50 firms and high-growth businesses. He has expertise in industries like high tech, manufacturing, and services, with a focus on organizational process improvement, labor laws, business integration, and cost reduction. Jim has managed HR operations in 32 countries, overseeing company transitions from 30 to 67,000 employees and...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min
Lori Rogers Chef Lori, a celebrity chef and cookbook author, combined her Southern Alabama roots and Northern California upbringing to create a unique product: Jam Vino, a line of gourmet wine-infused jams. Drawing from the traditions of jam-making and wine-making, she crafted an entirely new category of jam, using just five simple, all-natural ingredients. Jam Vino is vegan-friendly, gluten-free, kid-friendly (as the alcohol cooks off), and packed with antioxidants. The jam comes in three luxur...
Mar 11, 2025•28 min
Chandler Stroud Chandler is a wife, mother of two, and seasoned marketing professional with nearly 20 years of experience working with some of the world’s largest brands, including Amex, Kraft Heinz, and Dannon. Despite outward success, she struggled with anxiety, irritability, exhaustion, and a sense that something was missing. It wasn’t until discovering a book during a work trip that Chandler began exploring how past traumas were impacting her present life. This sparked her journey of self-di...
Mar 10, 2025•35 min
Larry Chester Larry Chester, the founder of BackOffice Simplified, has over 25 years of experience as a corporate CFO, where he became adept at finding back-office solutions for his employers. After transitioning to building a fractional CFO business, CFO Simplified, he observed the rapid rise of fractional workers. He realized that while these individuals had technical expertise, many lacked the knowledge or time to manage the back-office functions essential to running their own businesses effe...
Mar 07, 2025•36 min
David Heacock David Heacock is the Founder and CEO of Filterbuy, a leading direct-to-consumer indoor air quality company he founded in 2012. Under his leadership, Filterbuy has grown into a $200 million business, creating 1,000 jobs and serving over 7 million customers. David has expanded the company’s offerings to include high-quality air filters and HVAC solutions. Known for his focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer service, he has built a thriving, socially responsible business th...
Mar 06, 2025•35 min
Cameron George Cameron George is the founder of TRU KAVA, a brand focused on providing high-quality kava products as a natural alternative to alcohol. His journey started after battling a serious autoimmune condition that left him unable to function for almost a decade. Determined to regain his health, he spent years researching alternative therapies and exploring functional medicine. Cameron's past struggles with severe addiction to prescription drugs, which led to a breakdown and temporary psy...
Mar 06, 2025•23 min
Don Spillane Don Spillane, born and raised on the South Coast of England, served as a young detective with Scotland Yard in the 1960s and 1970s, working in the Whitechapel and Bethnal Green areas—Jack the Ripper's old territory. During his career, he investigated numerous crimes, including murders and robberies, while gaining invaluable experience from senior officers who had been involved in major cases like the Great Train and Bank of America robberies. His final arrest was of a contract kille...
Mar 05, 2025•30 min
Jake Kelfer, Jake Kelfer is the founder of Big Idea To Bestseller, a premier book publishing company that assists entrepreneurs and executives in writing, publishing, launching, and marketing nonfiction books to boost business growth and make a lasting impact. As a 4x bestselling author, motivational speaker, and investor, Jake brings high energy and enthusiasm to his work, inspiring others to create transformative books that elevate their businesses. Chris Miles Chris Miles, known as the Cash F...
Mar 04, 2025•38 min
Kate Griggs Kate Griggs is a British social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, a global charity dedicated to changing the way the world perceives dyslexia. Over the course of her career, she has campaigned tirelessly for the recognition of 'Dyslexic Thinking,' which led to it being added to the dictionary and recognized as a skill on LinkedIn, gaining 10,000 profile additions within a week. Her charity has gained high-profile support, with ambassadors such as HRH Princess ...
Mar 03, 2025•42 min
Donovan Ryckis Donovan Ryckis is the award-winning founder and CEO of Ethos Benefits, a firm that pioneers fiduciary-driven health insurance strategies for employers nationwide. Along with his wife and business partner, Chelsea, Donovan has developed an innovative approach that eliminates fraud, waste, and abuse from employer healthcare plans while increasing savings for both employers and employees. With over a decade of experience as a fiduciary, he has used transparency and common sense to br...
Feb 28, 2025•47 min
Jeffrey Chau Jeff Chau is a leading figure in the mobile esports industry, currently serving as the Global Esports Director at Razer, where he leads the brand’s esports strategy. With extensive experience in competitive esports, Jeff has been instrumental in shaping the mobile esports landscape. He founded Clan Royale League (CRL) in 2016, one of the first team-based leagues for mobile games, and helped lead Hammers Esports to a record-breaking season in Vainglory and Clash Royale. He has also o...
Feb 27, 2025•38 min
Herman Dolce, Jr. Herman Dolce, Jr. is a credit educator and the founder of Bella Sloan Enterprises, which he established in 2017. Holding a Master’s Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University and a Baccalaureate Degree in Business Communication from Temple University, Herman's company focuses on educating clients on building and structuring legal businesses, repairing personal credit, and leveraging credit for financial success. Through his credit education and mentoring program, Herman h...
Feb 27, 2025•46 min
Miles Schwartz Miles Schwartz is the CEO and co-founder of Zūm Rails, a fintech company valued at $500M, working with major players like Visa, Mastercard, and Fiserv. His entrepreneurial journey began at Salesforce, where an eye-opening ping pong match made him realize that the traditional 9-5 lifestyle wasn’t for him. Driven by a desire for something different, he joined a startup in a sales role, despite lacking experience. By focusing on tangible business results rather than time spent at the...
Feb 26, 2025•43 min
Katie Krimitsos Katie Krimitsos is the founder and CEO of the Women’s Meditation Network, a family of 20 meditation podcasts designed to help women and children find peace, presence, and purpose through guided meditations. Her podcasts collectively receive an average of 4 million downloads each month, making them a popular resource for listeners worldwide seeking stress relief, better sleep, and intentional living. Katie’s podcasts have gained such recognition that she is ranked in the top 0.1% ...
Feb 25, 2025•31 min
Terence Mauri Terence Mauri is a global authority on leadership, AI, and disruption, and the founder of the Hack Future Lab think tank. As an acclaimed author, Mauri has been at the forefront of a movement encouraging leaders to embrace the opportunities created by disruption and reimagine leadership in an AI-driven world. His innovative ideas and actionable insights have been widely recognized and featured in major publications such as The Economist, Forbes, Inc., BBC, Reuters, Business Insider...
Feb 24, 2025•36 min
Sam Naficy Sam is a highly accomplished serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience at senior executive levels in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, retail/distribution, quick-service restaurant development, and technology. He has raised over $300 million in debt and equity and has a wealth of expertise in SaaS. Currently, Sam serves as Chairman and CEO of Prodoscore Inc., a startup focused on employee productivity and data visualization. Prior to joining Prodoscore, Sam was...
Feb 21, 2025•41 min
Stacey Chillemi Stacey Chillemi is a renowned author, speaker, coach, and advocate who is deeply committed to various causes, including epilepsy. She serves on influential boards such as the Epilepsy Patient Advisory Council, supported by Sunovion Pharmaceutical and Eisai Pharmaceutical. Known for her TV appearances, Chillemi discusses topics related to health, natural healing, empowerment, epilepsy, and healthy living. She has become a dynamic figure with a remarkable track record, including be...
Feb 20, 2025•24 min
Kat O’Sullivan Kat O’Sullivan is an author, speaker, podcast host, and transition coach with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and organizations navigate change and discover new possibilities. She has worked across various sectors, including corporate, nonprofit, education, and privately owned businesses, providing guidance, tools, and support to turn seemingly impossible challenges into opportunities. Kat believes that when significant shifts occur, it's the perfect time to create...
Feb 20, 2025•40 min
Jesse "The Machine" Green Jesse Green is a world-renowned master chainsaw sculptor, highly acclaimed motivational speaker, and the star of the primetime TV series AMERICAN CHAINSAW on the National Geographic Channel. His talent and influence extend beyond the chainsaw, with notable achievements including being an honorary Doctor of Arts, a former international commercial series lead for ESPN/Disney, and the former official chainsaw sculptor for Husqvarna USA. Green is also a former national emce...
Feb 18, 2025•39 min
Carlos Whittaker Carlos Whittaker is bringing hope to humans all over the world. And he’s pretty good at it: he’s an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers who tune in daily to join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community. Jeremy Schiff Jeremy Schiff is the Founder and CEO of RecruitBot and the visionary behind Salesbot. With a BS and Ph.D. in Applied Machine Learning from UC Berkeley, Jer...
Feb 17, 2025•46 min
Alistair Gordon Alistair Gordon is a Sydney-based CEO, executive coach, master facilitator, and entrepreneur, recognized for his work with large organizations worldwide. He helps leaders and technical subject matter experts enhance their capabilities to maximize their impact and work fulfillment. With extensive experience, Alistair has worked with over 3000 technical professionals across 16 countries, guiding them in their development to increase their influence within their fields. Pattie Dale ...
Feb 14, 2025•50 min
Jason Schappert Jason Schappert successfully bootstrapped his previous business from the ground up to an impressive 8-figure sale. After exiting that venture, he is now focused on launching Moola, a new initiative aimed at empowering the next generation to achieve financial freedom. Through Moola, Schappert seeks to educate individuals on effective financial stewardship, helping them live with greater financial independence and security. Mari Parker Mari Parker, Boldr’s President and COO, is a m...
Feb 13, 2025•43 min
Joel Friedland Joel has a 40 year track record in industrial real estate. He co-founded Epic/Savage Realty Partners in 1991 where he oversaw hiring and mentoring 60 industrial real estate professionals, many of whom became his partners. His group sold the firm to an international real estate company in 2014 and Joel started Brit Properties. As an industrial real estate broker and owner, Joel has secured over 2,000 industrial property leases and sales. His greatest accomplishment is maintaining v...
Feb 13, 2025•37 min
Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D., is the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, a cutting-edge biotech company focused on improving metabolic health through microbiome-targeted products. With a strong academic background in Biochemistry and Microbiology from Johns Hopkins University, Colleen has built an impressive career in bioscience and pharmaceuticals, where she held senior leadership roles. Her expertise in managing biology teams and driving scientific innovation has ...
Feb 12, 2025•39 min
