Imagine being the poster child for a Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a disease that most people have never heard of, while having aspirations of using your artistic and design skills to build a fabulous career. Imagine the pain that CMT would cause over an entire lifetime, both in your identity as a person and physical pain. Now imagine marrying it all together...the advocacy, the creativity and the pain, and turning it into a beautiful life. This week on episode 303 of The Launchcast , the LaunchDad sits ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 303
It's the Season 3 premiere of The Launchcast and we've spared no expense to bring you the most power-packed premiere that we've ever had! Okay, we didn't spend any money but we have 5 guests and they're all bringing the thunder as we talk about leadership on the red dot. That's right, it's part 1 of our TEDx roundtable with a room full of TEDxFarmingdale alumni who are talking about the origins of their ideas worth spreading, the journey to the TED stage and the aftermath of presenting a TEDx ta...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 301
It's the remix...actually it's the sequel of our 2 part roundtable discussion with the alumni of TEDxFarmingdale on episode 302 of The Launchcast. It's double the fun this time as we go from the five TEDx speakers of part 1 to ten alums representing the red dot on part 2. This one is a deep dive into the culture behind curtain and what it takes to successfully spread an idea...worth spreading. Things are about to get very TED-y in here. Roundtable members and their TEDx talks: Dr. Cheryl Lentz: ...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 302
It's not just Season 3 of The Launchcast, it's the beginning of a new season-long mission to show up like we've never shown up before. Take a listen to our season 3 trailer to hear what the LaunchDad's been up to since the end of season 2 and to hear how we're going to shake things up as we start part 3 of our podcast journey. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos . Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Visit http://thelaunchcast.co...
Sep 28, 2021•13 min
We're joined by the incomparable Scott Stanford on Episode 216 of The Launchcast. WWE host? Yes. Sports anchor? Yes. News anchor? Yes. Radio guy? Yes. Leader? Not according to him, but Scott and The LaunchDad dive deep (on the shallow side of deep actually) to get a deeper understanding from this incredible entertainer. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos . Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Visit http://thelaunchcast.com for m...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 216
60 episodes. 60 minutes. Bonus episode 215 of The Launchcast dives into the leadership lessons that we've learned throughout the first 60 episodes of this podcast. We've had 47 guests on this show and they have brought 47 different perspectives on leadership...this is the one where we really get into what those perspectives have taught us. We also squeeze in a quick Clubhouse segment to round out the show. Let's go! Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos . Follow @la...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 215
The word "legend" is thrown around way too often nowadays but in this case, this case being Episode 214 of The Launchcast, we have a bonafide New York LEGEND in our midst. The LaunchDad sits down with former PIX11 and Fox5 news anchor Sukanya Krishnan and talks about everything from her beginnings in broadcasting to her work during the September 11th attacks and all the way up to her new role as the cupid of television on TLC and Discovery+. We may or may not also debunk the Wikipedia rumor that...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 214
What are you made of? That's the question that fuels the fire behind the success of our guest on Episode 213 of The Launchcast, Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco. The Grant Cardone, 10x disciple has built businesses with culture and developing people at the forefront of his mission. George and C-Roc wax poetic on the anatomy of an entrepreneur and you might...just MAYBE...discover that the unconventional journey to leadership is a road more common than you'd think. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx s...
Apr 12, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 213
Put on your Mountie hats, take your moose allergy spray and don't EVER say you're "sworry" because we have Canada's favorite coach, Corrie Corrigan on Episode 212 of The Launchcast! Corrie and George have known each other for a while so get ready for some podcast interview magic as their chemistry, thoughtful conversations and unapologetic honesty shine through. There may also be some references to the Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Organized Crime crossover, for all you fans of Benso...
Apr 05, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 212
Imagine taking your favorite childhood game, like Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and turning it into a life-sized version of the game. Then imagine turning it into it a virtual setting where YOU can be the robot. Then imagine getting to do stuff like this for a living! Join The Launchcast on Episode 211 as the LaunchDad sits down with the founder of Creative Games Inc., Erick Mauro, one of the leaders in event planning in both the private and corporate world. The two childhood friends talk about exce...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 211
We're finally getting a chance to honor the late, great Frank Shankwitz in this special Launchcast Reboot. 40 years ago, sick children all over the world lay in hospital beds with no hope left in their lives...and then an Arizona Highway Patrol motorcycle officer changed the world by granting the dying wish of a 7 year old boy. Join The Launchcast Reboots on Episode 210 with a replay of our chat with Frank Shankwitz, the creator and co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation . This was a big one f...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 210
It's time for The Launchcast's own version of Shark Tank on episode 209. In this very special episode, we teamed with "Winning Entrepreneur Secrets," a room from in the "Network Like Crazy" club on the Clubhouse app to host a pitch event for entrepreneurs. Here's the deal: George and the rest of the moderators from "Winning Entrepreneur Secrets" give each speaker 30 seconds for their best business pitch and the mods in turn give them invaluable feedback on how to improve their pitch. Business an...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 209
Time for a business lesson. What happens when for-profit organizations develop a sense of mission that is akin to that of non-profits? You get a "Not Just For Profit" mentality. The Launchcast dives into a conversation on corporate giving and shares a very special talk that George delivered at Speakers Who Dare on an alternative look at the corporate giving model. We also have another Clubhouse app segment where the LaunchDad hosts a corporate giving room and talks to a few leaders about their i...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 208
Remember that time that the balancing act of juggling your life became so ridiculous that you lost all traces of sanity? Eh, Sanity is Overrated anyway, right? The Launchcast talks to Jennifer Muccioli and Rob McCaffrey on episode 207 about their podcast of the very same name, Sanity is Overrated. George talks to the crew about the journeys that led them to hosting a podcast and we talk a little podcast shop as well. We also have another Clubhouse app segment after the interview where the Launch...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 2Ep. 207
Let's get right to the point...Lisa Mateo, CBS journalist and certified personal trainer extraordinaire, sits down with George on episode 206 of The Launchcast and gives us one of our favorite interviews of all time. We talk about her journey starting in Brooklyn all the way to her triumphant "Island in Crisis" piece on PIX11 during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, and beyond. The two get super deep when they talk about what led to Lisa's health and wellness journey, but you'll have to listen t...
Feb 08, 2021•2 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 206
What if social media became more social than it's ever been before? The Launchcast makes history (we made that up) on Episode 205 with the first simulcast podcast from a meeting room in the newest social media craze, the Clubhouse app. We're joined by a few special guests as we navigate the nuances of this new platform, in real time. George also pays special tribute to former Launchcast guest Frank Shankwitz, the creator and co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, who passed away this past wee...
Feb 01, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 205
Empowerment. Episode 204 of The Launchcast is all about empowerment and George talks to one of the most empowered people he's ever met, Gary Doherty. He's the founder of Think Network, Europe's #1 empowerment platform and his relentless drive, success, failure and success again are on full display for all to see as he raps with the LaunchDad from the other side of the pond about both of their journeys. Both TEDx speakers, both TEDx organizers, both entrepreneurs, both on a mission to change the ...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 204
It's a good, old fashioned entrepreneurship interview on Episode 203 of The Launchcast. It's called "The Golden Entrepreneur" because George sits down with Dr. Bruce Golden, successful dentist, founder of Vitaminpaste, thoroughbred horse owner, serial entrepreneur...and, oh...part of the founding family of Snapple. Bruce and the LaunchDad talk leadership, business, family and a hell of a lot more. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos . Follow @launchpadceo on Faceb...
Jan 18, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 203
"If I say goodbye, the nation learns to move on; It outlives me when I'm gone; Like the scripture says: Everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree, And no one shall make them afraid. They'll be safe in the nation we've made. I wanna sit under my own vine and fig tree; A moment alone in the shade. At home in this nation we've made...One last time." This line performed by Christopher Jackson playing George Washington in Hamilton just about sums up Episode 202 of The Launchcast. After the...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 202
Season 2 of The Launchcast premieres with a very special Episode 201: The Holiday Giving Show. We spent the episode with Dana and James Battaglia, two of George's co-founders and co-board members from Shannon's Fight, and we got to talk with four other incredible non-profit organizations about their missions and how they've pivoted in 2020. We selfishly added "The One Where We Pretended We Were Oprah For An Hour" to the title because it was such a blast to do some major good for such good organi...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 201
It's Season 2 of The Launchcast and we have got quite the year in store for you. Big guests, bigger episodes and bigger dives into leadership. Check out episode 201, our holiday episode, available today. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos . Follow @launchpadceo on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Visit http://thelaunchcast.com or more show info and to download/stream the podcast Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, e...
Dec 23, 2020•5 min
It's a reboot of one of our deepest cutting interviews. Join The Launchcast on Episode 144 as we interview director, editor, and documentarian Ben Duffy. We're talking about his life as a filmmaker, his projects, and the unexpected role in leadership that he has found himself in. Trigger warning for those sensitive to mental health conversations, but MAN was this a necessary interview. Dive in, people...this is a good one. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos . Fol...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 144
We're rebooting a classic appearance when TV personality, keynote speaker, and Executive Chef Allison Fasano joined us and now you're gonna relive it on Episode 143 of The Launchcast. This pairing of the LaunchDad and the Chef is better than Ratatouille and Rioja (it's restaurant speak, go get woke). From her beginnings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn all the way to her rise through the culinary ranks and her eventual television appearances on Food Network's "Chopped" and "Beat Bobby Flay," this incre...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 143
So nice the first time, we had to reboot this one and brand it "a classic" episode. The Launchcast is coming at you with Episode 142 featuring our legendary guest and best selling author, Dr. Greg Reid . We're talking writing, servant leadership, producing a movie (that's on Netflix!), and much more. Leadership, business, life, and growth with the author of Three Feet From Gold , Wealth Made Easy , Stickability , The Tokens, and more. Oh, and Greg shares the secret to life as well. No big deal. ...
Sep 22, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 142
We're rebooting one of our favorite two-part interviews, and melding them back to one monstrous, beautiful episode. The LaunchDad chats with the legendary (and recently retired) News 12 Long Island news anchor Carol Silva, who drops truth bombs like, "damn it, there is no shame in cancer." Topics include growing up in New York, Carol's career arc (from radio to television), the voice of women, 9/11, truth in journalism, Carol’s recent health battle, retiring from News 12 Long Island on her own t...
Sep 14, 2020•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 141
It's the first Launchcast Reboot episode leading up to season 2 in a couple of months. Episode 140 comes from the December 12, 2019 interview with guest Mike Delguidice, solo singer/songwriter, vocalist/guitarist in Billy Joel's band, and New York music legend. George and Mike talk life, growth, leadership, and everything in-between. Rewatch our first episode ever with fresh content and commentary, as well as live musical performances! Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andri...
Sep 08, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 140
It's finally here. Episode 139 of The Launchcast finds the LaunchDad discussing the difference between being a leader and being an excellent leader. Excellence is what we strive for and how unique we become along the way is the key to authenticity in self. Leadership, business, life, growth and as always, more. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos . Follow @launchpadceo on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Visit http://thelaunchcast.com or more show info and to ...
Sep 01, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 139
It's time to wax poetic on the most epic mystery that can possible befall a man's life: The Fatherhood Paradox. The LaunchDad becomes a father for the third time and he goes into detail on the gift of fatherhood in Episode 138 of The Launchcast . George talks about the chaotic day when Baby A. #3 arrived in this world and why this time around, it wasn't as chaotic as he thought it would be. Leadership, business, life, growth...and diapers? Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George A...
Aug 24, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 138
The landscape of business is changing in the wake of technological innovation, culture, and the pandemic. Time to turn on the Lean, Mean, Entrepreneur Machine on Episode 137 of The Launchcast and talk to Brant Cooper. Brant travels the globe speaking with entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs about how to discover and create new value and empowering individuals to make the change they want to see in the world...but today, he talks shop on business strategy with the LaunchDad. Hosted by entrepreneur an...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Sometimes you live a normal life, doing normal things, thinking normal thoughts. No delusions of grander. Not an inkling of leadership...and then disaster strikes. On this special Episode 136 of The Launchcast we talk talk to Nikki Ruppenstein and Katerina Katolis about the leadership that follows crisis and how important it is to listen to your gut when it tells you that it's time to step up. We may possibly be talking 90s rap as well. You never know. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx spe...
Aug 10, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 136
