Great leaders help develop game-changing brands. Kat Cole ( @KatColeATL ) knows this first-hand, having led Focus Brands as their President and COO, and now in her new role as President and COO of Athletic Greens. Her secret? She understands how to find the feedback, process it, and turn it into ideas that make teams and businesses stand out from the competition. In this episode, you'll learn the frameworks she uses to lead, opportunities she is excited about, and how to spot the best leaders. W...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 12
How will work and life change in a material way over the next 5 years? That one line, written by guest Scott Belsky ( @scottbelsky ), was enough to get hosts Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) and Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) to immediately invite the successful entrepreneur and investor onto Where It Happens. But, what started as an exploration of exploding trends turned into a conversation that resulted in, at least, three potential game-changing business ideas. If you're looking to place bets on ...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 11
Many people view Gary Vaynerchuk as a byproduct of his own energetic self-promotion. What they don't realize? Every big bet is highly calculated, and his excitement is a reflection of his absolute certainty. In this episode of Where It Happens, the serial entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of Vayner Media shares his research process for spotting trends, provides rules for getting more out of life, and breaks down why he's willing to bet that NFTs will be a success. Want more community? L...
Jan 06, 2022•38 min•Ep. 10
Web3 is here, but all of the ways it will change the way the world works is not yet fully understood. In this episode of Where It Happens, the OG of community, Alexis Ohanian ( @alexisohanian ), Founder of Reddit and Seven Seven Six joins the show to share his early lessons from Reddit, stories from Y Combinator, and why he's betting big on Web3 communities and technologies. While co-hosts Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) and Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) place their bets on the future, and explore...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 9
When things don't go your way, how do you react? On this episode of Where It Happens , former White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci ( @Scaramucci ) joins the show to discuss how to turn bad situations into opportunities, the future of live events, and why he's bullish on crypto and Web3. Also, hosts Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) and Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) discuss their meme moments and whether it's time to reinvent The World's Fair. Want more community? Learn more here...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 8
Are they really going to try to buy The X Games? On the last episode of Where It Happens, co-hosts Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) and Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) shared a plan to buy the X Games. Next thing you know, athletes and investors answered the call and wanted to bring the vision to life. In this special episode of Where It Happens, Sahil explores what’s next in order to turn this crazy idea into a reality. We also bring on a special guest, Sam Schwartzstein ( @schwartzsteins ) who help...
Dec 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 7
In a Web3 universe, anything is possible. In this episode of Where It Happens, hosts Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) and Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) put that belief to the test with an idea so big that they had to run it by someone legendary. They pitch Olympic icon Apolo Ohno ( @ApoloOhno ) on their idea to buy the X Games and how to take it to the next level. Other topics include reimagining the Olympics, Apolo's idea for an NFT Museum, and why it's important to escape your mental prison. Want...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 6
Could listening to a podcast help you fund a business? In this episode of Where It Happens, co-host Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) makes an offer you might not be able to refuse. Guest Sam Parr ( @samparr ), the founder of The Hustle , joins the show and he’s bullish on the business of Picasso, while Greg ( @gregisenberg ) and Sahil are not so sure and are willing to make a bet. Other topics discussed include the future of concierge services, the reverse test framework, and the opportunities of own...
Dec 03, 2021•49 min•Ep. 5
Jack Dorsey stepping down has created a pivotal moment in Twitter's history. Where do things go from here? Hosts Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) and Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) provide their takes on what can make Twitter take off. Part of the plan: they recommend giving the power to the people via a DAO. Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS CAPCHASE https://www.capchase.com/room Today’s show is sponsored by Capchase. Capchase is a new financing o...
Dec 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 4
Sometimes the best products don't start as products. On this episode of Where It Happens , Amanda Goetz ( @AmandaMGoetz ), founder of House of Wise, shares her amazing journey of building a community and creating products that are breaking the stigmas surrounding women's health. Hosts Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) and Sahil Bloom @sahilbloom ) explore a news concierge business and discuss the potential of the NSFW framework. Want to watch the episodes? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Wa...
Nov 18, 2021•52 min•Ep. 3
In the first episode of Where It Happens, Howard Lindzon ( @howardlindzon ) -- the man behind StockTwits and early Robinhood investor -- helps us rethink the financial industry, places big bets on Web3, and presents a new way to think about investing. And, hosts Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) and Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) provide the Where It Happens community with a task that kept Greg up all night. Want to watch the episodes? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Want more community? Learn...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 2
The problem with podcasts is the conversations are all one-sided. But, what if the conversations became interactive? Welcome to "Where It Happens" a community-based podcast hosted by Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) and Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) that puts you in the center of what's next in business and allows you to interact with the best and brightest. Want to watch the episodes? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Want more community? Learn more here....
Nov 03, 2021•4 min•Ep. 1
