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Aug. 4, 2023

Goldman Sachs' Learning Transformation | James Fulton

In this episode of Innovation and Leadership, we sit down with James Fulton, Chief Learning Officer at Goldman Sachs. Join us as we explore the intricate world of global talent development, leadership, and learning at one of ...

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Aug. 3, 2023

The Woman Who Transformed Howdy into a $100 Million Empire | Jacqueli…

Witness the incredible rise of Howdy as Jacqueline Samira reveals her strategic moves that turned a 2018 startup into a powerhouse that conquered the market dynamics by 2021, even amidst the challenges brought on by the pande...

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Aug. 1, 2023

Cybersecurity for the Future | Jeff Hudson, Venafi

This episode of The Jess Larsen Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in cybersecurity, technology innovation, and the impact of machine identities on the security and integrity of businesses worldwide. Don't miss this ...

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July 28, 2023

Empowering Leadership in Healthcare Hiring | Cathy Henesey, AdventHea…

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Jess Larsen Show! Join hosts Gautam Sinha and Jess Larsen as they sit down with Cathy Henesy, the VP of Talent Acquisition at AdventHealth. Cathy's extensive experience and expertis...

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July 26, 2023

The Message Inside Every Film | Kyra Sedgwick

On this episode of Innovation Leadership, Jess Larsen is joined by co-host Lindsay Hadley and actress and director Kyra Sedgwick to talk about the journey on finding the meaning behind the proccess of creating a movie and und...

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July 25, 2023

Music & Tech | The Journey of Peter Schroeder

On this episode of Innovation and Leadership, Jess Larsen welcomes Peter Schroeder - Platinum and Gold Records Seller and also CEO and Founder of Telzio a multi-million dollar company on the telecommunication business. Learn ...

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July 21, 2023

Sports Principles on Business Success | Jason Clement, Sports Facilit…

Ever wondered how sports can teach us life skills and aid in our personal growth? On the latest episode of Innovation and Leadership, join host Jess Larsen and CEO of Sports Facilities Companies, Jason Clement, on a conversat...

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July 20, 2023

Breaking Barriers & Shaping the Future of Defense | Dr. Alison Hawks

New episode alert! In this talk, get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Dr. Alison Hawks making her mark in the defense industry, with host Jess Larsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

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July 19, 2023

Storytelling Inside Marketing | Tyler Bourns, Dragonfly Energy

In this episode of Innovation & Leadership, Jess Larsen chats with Tyler Bourns, CMO of Dragonfly Energy, about his unique journey from movie director 🎥 to lithium-ion battery industry leader. Explore the importance of passio...

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July 18, 2023

Actors & Writers Strike, what does it mean for Hollywood? | Producer …

As SAG-AFTRA joins the writers strike, Hollywood faces its biggest challenge in over 60 years. But in practical terms, what does this actually mean to the movie business? Join host Jess Larsen followed by movie producer Andy ...

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July 15, 2023

Tips from the FBI's top Hostage Negotiator | Chris Voss

Host Jess Larsen is joined by Ret. FBI International Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss, author of the book ‘Never Split the Difference’. In the conversation, Chris dives inside the work of hostage negotiators and shines a ligh...

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July 13, 2023

$54 Billion Bank, Financing Movies and more | Roksana Ciurysek-Gedir

In this episode of Innovation and Leadership, Jess Larsen and co-host Laura Walker Lee had the opportunity to talk to the polish financier, artist and film producer Roksana Ciurysek-Gedir. In this special talk, Roksana gives ...

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July 10, 2023

The Road to $1 Billion on Cybersecurity | Brian Murphy

Tune in to the latest episode of the Innovation & Leadership podcast, featuring Brian Murphy, CEO of ReliaQuest, a leading cybersecurity platform! Discover the key to successful entrepreneurship, the importance of listening t...

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July 7, 2023

From BMX to Selling his Biz for a $100 Million

Unleash your inner entrepreneur with Ross Hamilton's incredible story on the Innovation & Leadership podcast! 🎧 Host Jess Larsen chats with the author, podcaster, and entrepreneur about his $100 million business success and h...

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July 5, 2023

The Success of 'Autio' & Partnering with Kevin Costner | Woody Sears

Tune into the latest episode of Innovation & Leadership with Jess Larsen, featuring Woody Sears, co-founder of the revolutionary storytelling app, Autio. 🚀 Dive into the world of geolocated audio-based stories that bring to l...

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July 4, 2023

Writers Strike + Producing Dark Knight, Suicide Squad, American Hustl…

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July 1, 2023

Conversation with Film Director Stephen Gyllenhaal

Learn about the journey of film director Stephen Gyllenhaal, his upbringing in a religious community, and the inspiration he drew from art to overcome challenges and become the successful filmmaker he is today! Plus, hear abo...

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June 29, 2023

Becoming Japan’s youngest billionaire, buying into the New York Yanke…

Dive into the world of innovation and leadership with our latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Swimmy Minami! 🌟 In this dynamic, fast-paced discussion, we explore the secrets behind Swimmy's success and how he beca...

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June 26, 2023

Seth Godin & His Incredible New Book “The Song Of Significance.”

Dive into the mind of Seth Godin through his new book, "The Song of Significance," and learn how empathy, agency, and art in the workplace can create meaningful change. He tells inspiring stories of Ray Anderson, Jacqueline N...

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June 23, 2023

Becoming a Unicorn with New Tech Helping Eliminate the Digital Divide…

In this episode, we interview Basil Alwan , CEO of Tarana Wireless , a company that's revolutionizing high-speed internet access in rural and suburban areas. Their groundbreaking broadband platform, Gigabit 1 (G1), that deliv...

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June 14, 2023

Strategies for rapid growth start-up growth with Fintech

Come listen to startup growth advice and the future of fintech in this exciting episode of the Innovation and Leadership podcast with Jess Larsen and special guest Al Periu CEO of Zilch USA. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

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June 12, 2023

From Intelligence Officer to Over $100m/yr Recurring Revenue with Nad…

Join Jess Larsen and Nadir Izrael, co-founder of the cybersecurity giant Armis, as they dive into the world of cybersecurity and discuss the importance of understanding your organization's environment and assets to maintain a...

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June 9, 2023

From running spies to running a business with Shawnee Delaney, CEO, V…

Shawnee teaches our host Jess Larsen lessons from her career within the Defense Intelligence Agency as a Clandestine Officer conducting Human Intelligence operations around the world. Ms. Delaney has also supported the Depart...

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June 7, 2023

How To Think Non-Obviously

Get an inside look at leadership and innovation strategies from Rohit Bhargava, the world's leading trend curator and creative strategist! Rohit has impacted hundreds of global brands and his book, Non-Obvious Megatrends, has...

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