Episodes

Venture capital isn’t luck — it’s math. Jess Larsen sits down with Jamie Rhode, Partner at ScreenDoor, to reveal how elite allocators consistently hit 3× returns and 20–25% CAGR over decades. They break down 42 years of VC da...

Julie Wainwright transformed the stigma around “used” luxury into a movement worth over a billion dollars. The founder of The RealReal, reveals the story behind the luxury resale empire that changed how the world shops for se...

What do Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft all have in common? They’ve all relied on Glenn Gow’s expertise. Having coached over 20 CEOs, advised Fortune 500 companies, Glenn joins Jess Larsen to talk about the brain science o...

Biotech might produce the world’s next trillion-dollar company—and Simba Gill and Steve Ledger are betting on it. Join Jess Larsen as he explores how Serina Therapeutics’ drug optimization platform could reshape the future of...

Great business isn’t about math alone — it’s about understanding people. Blair LaCorte explains why his biggest lessons came from watching human behavior: investors chasing momentum, CEOs blinded by ego, or leaders too afraid...

Michael Episcope started his career on the chaotic trading floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, twice ranked as one of the top 100 traders in the world. But when automation disrupted his industry, he pivoted. With his ow...

What do millionaires and billionaires know that the average person doesn’t? That it only takes one lawsuit to wipe out a lifetime of work. In this episode, Jess Larsen sits down with Hillel Presser, attorney and founder of Th...

From record-breaking $160M sales to becoming a real estate media empire, Ryan Serhant has redefined what it means to lead with confidence. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the mindset, systems, and self-belief behind his suc...

What does it take to lead a team where decisions happen at 60 mph and trust can’t wait? SailGP Canada Team Coach Billy Gooderham shares the highs and heartbreaks of racing, including recovering from a devastating crash, stayi...

Mark Gerson has built businesses, launched global charities, and written books proving the Torah’s practical power. In this episode of The Jess Larsen Show, he unpacks the wisdom behind rest, generosity, and mission-driven le...

Jess Larsen and guest co-host Dr. Greg Bailey sit down with world-class sailor Paul Campbell-James (aka CJ), wing trimmer for the Canadian SailGP team, to talk about the speed, strategy, and stakes behind one of the most cutt...

Jess Larsen sits down with real estate innovator and PropTech entrepreneur Rob Finlay to dive into his new book, Beyond the Building. They explore why top-performing real estate operators are thinking more like tech founders—...

Sal Sferlazza, CEO of Ninja One, discusses the challenges of managing a company experiencing rapid growth. Learn how to balance the needs of long-term employees with the influx of new talent, maintain product quality, and mak...

Learn how Des Hague integrated philanthropy into his business ventures, raising millions of dollars for various causes and initiatives. He shares the story behind his partnership with Juma Ventures, which provided employment ...

As the pioneer in litigation finance, Burford Capital has a unique perspective on the industry's future. CEO Christopher Bogart discusses the potential financial shakeout in mass tort litigation funding and shares his predict...

Discover the insider strategies and mindset that allowed David Weisburd, a seasoned venture capitalist, to turn a $7 million investment into a staggering $500 million exit. In this exclusive interview, David shares his unique...

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Giles Scott discusses his remarkable journey from youth sailor to SailGP driver. Hear about the experiences, decisions, and lessons learned that have shaped Scott's career and made him one of th...

What does it take to build a truly customer-centric company? Eléonore Crespo, CEO of Pigment, reveals her strategies for putting customers at the heart of everything they do. From regular check-ins and surveys to quarterly bu...

Can generosity be a competitive advantage in business? In this thought-provoking episode, entrepreneur Ajay Nwosu shares how adopting an abundance mindset and helping others has propelled his success across various industries. From creating a groundbreaking sport to managing a $100 million impact i…

In this episode, Alex Dean, co-founder of Divvy and Tandem, shares his journey of building Divvy from a small startup to a company that sold for $2.6 billion. He discusses the key principles that led to Divvy's success and ho...

In this episode, Frank Rodriguez challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding budgets. Discover his unique approach to measuring progress and success in business, and learn why focusing on year-over-year growth is more effe...

Embark on an inspiring journey with Alastair Callender as he shares his story from learning to sail as a young boy in England to becoming a trusted advisor to billionaires in the world of superyachts. Learn about the mentors ...

In this episode, we trace Kimberly Flynn's career path from her early days at Morgan Stanley to her role in helping raise $13 billion for innovative products at Nuveen. Discover the lessons she learned along the way and how t...

Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Annie Haeger, a world-class sailor who overcame Olympic disappointment to become a trailblazer in the thrilling world of SailGP. Discover how Annie's resilience, passion, and com...