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May 11, 2023

Co-Authoring “The One Thing” with Billionaire Gary Keller

You don't want to miss this episode of the Innovation & Leadership with host Jess Larsen and guest Jay Papasan! The innovative leader and co-author of the international bestseller The ONE Thing has lessons to share on achievi...

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May 10, 2023

Goldman, VC & raising $77M and changing patients lives.

In this episode Jess Larsen sits down with Renee Ryan to discuss her life as a passionate supporter of innovation, experienced investor and deal maker. With a MBA from Columbia Business School, she has a unique insight into t...

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May 9, 2023

Combating Human Trafficking in America

Take a journey with Jess Larsen and Ashlie Bryant, a compassionate leader, visionary & strategic CEO and Co-Founder of 3Strands Global Foundation, as she shares her knowledge on innovation and implementation of successful pro...

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May 5, 2023

Growing a $400+ Million Design Business

Get inspired by Fredrik Thomassen, the revolutionary leader behind the online design industry and CEO of Superside. Join Jess Larsen on Innovation and Leadership for an in-depth interview with Fredrik on how he is using innov...

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May 2, 2023

Everything Is A Remix = Innovation Superpower

Dive into the world of Innovation and Leadership with Jess Larsen as he interviews Kirby Ferguson, an acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and speaker. Find out what sparked Ferguson's smash hit series, "Everything is a Remix," and d...

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April 27, 2023

Leading Lucid Software to a Billion Dollar Valuation: Innovative Lead…

Discover the story of Dave Grow and the organization he helped to create! Join Jess Larsen as she interviews the CEO of Lucid, Dave Grow, to discuss his remarkable rise from startup to success and the innovative strategies he...

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April 26, 2023

Jeff Hoffman: A Billionaire’s wisdom on growing Priceline/Booking.co…

Unlock the secrets of Innovation and Leadership with Jeff Hoffman, a respected entrepreneur, public speaker, and producer. Join our host, Jess Larsen, as he interviews Jeff about his success and expertise in entrepreneurship,...

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April 24, 2023

Father of 4, Entrepreneur, Investor: Jay Davis Takes Us on a Journey …

Find out how four-time father and entrepreneur Jay Davis successfully grew Pillow Cube and Creatably into startup successes. Hear his innovative strategies for leadership and how he strives to make a positive impact with his ...

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April 21, 2023

The future of Talent Acquisition | Gautam Sinha

Gautam Sinha, a pioneer of entrepreneurship and creation, joins Jess Larsen on this episode to unpack how he is pushing boundaries and creating new perspectives on the recruiting of talent. Don’t miss this insightful chat abo...

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April 20, 2023

Investing multiple unicorns, hooked products & becoming Indestructibl…

Learn actionable tips from renowned author and investor, Nir Eyal, on this episode of Innovation and Leadership with Jess Larsen. With Nir's expertise on habit-forming product technology, psychology and business, you'll disco...

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April 19, 2023

A Conversation on Acting with Kevin Costner in “Yellowstone” and More…

Join us for this insightful interview with Adam Johnson, the renowned actor, improviser, and leader. Adam will share his experiences on the set, his creative process and his thoughts on the importance of leadership, innovatio...

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April 15, 2023

Olympic skateboarding & surfing, action sports business and culture, …

Are you curious about how leaders like Brandon Lowery are impacting sports, entertainment and mixed-use real estate? Tune into this powerful interview with Jess Larsen to get a first-hand perspective on Brandon's journey to e...

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April 14, 2023

Building 10 Businesses, Growing $100 Million of Revenue & The Power o…

Building 10 Businesses, Growing $100 Million of Revenue & The Power of Digital Marketing with Patrick Dillon CEO of Wise Digital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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April 12, 2023

Finding the Edge in Business: Ian deQueiroz Shares His Story and Jour…

In this episode, Jess discusses leadership and innovation while talking to Ian deQueiroz, a born entrepreneur who started his first business at 8, and later made the first commercially produced biodegradable surfboards in the...

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April 11, 2023

Measuring Your Environmental Footprint | Kentaro Kawamori

Join Jess Larsen and special guest, Kentaro Kawamori, as they discuss how to lead with innovation and creativity in this episode of Innovation and Leadershipt. Learn from Kentaro, a seasoned innovator, as he shares his journe...

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April 10, 2023

UGG Boots: Hear How Brian Smith Made it Happen

Tune in to this amazing interview with Brian Smith, a leader in innovative thinking. Join host Jess Larsen as they discuss his inspiring journey, from his career in law to the trail he blazed in putting his business skills an...

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April 7, 2023

Bringing Business Analytics to Life with Reed & Jess Larsen

Ready to dive into the world of Leadership and Innovation? Tune in and hear Jess Larsen and Lindsay Hadley talk to Reed Quinn, the retail sales and distribution expert. In this intriguing podcast, Reed shares his knowledge an...

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April 6, 2023

How Svitlana Miller Innovates to Lead & Succeed

Join Jess Larsen as he interviews executive Svitlana Miller, an inspiring innovator and leader. Svitlana has an impressive track record for launching products and leveraging data to drive organizational success but she also f...

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April 5, 2023

Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Advice | Larry Gadea

Tune in to Innovation and Leadership and join Jess Larsen as he interviews Larry Gadea - an experienced tech executive and leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and change. Hear Larry's insights into leaders...

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April 4, 2023

How to Tap Into Sports, Entertainment & Real Estate | Andrew Farah

Learn how Andrew Farah has used his leadership and innovation to help high-growth companies drive enterprise value in the sports, entertainment, and mixed-use real estate domains. Join host Jess Larsen and Andrew to understan...

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April 3, 2023

Inventing the Future | Matthew Gallagher

Who better to learn from than Matthew Gallagher, the accomplished serial entrepreneur and CEO who's advised some of the world’s leading brands? Join Jess Larsen as he interviews Matthew to get insight into his leadership styl...

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March 31, 2023

Hear How Leadership and Innovation Helped Dre Baldwin Reach Success

Discover how leaders can empower innovation with guest Dre Baldwin on Jess Larsen's Leadership and Innovation. A strong leader, Baldwin uses his skills in problem solving, project management, and creative problem-solving to h...

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March 30, 2023

$1 Billion Defense Contract Winning Navy SEAL | Sam Havelock

Discover the strategies and tactics behind SOFX Inc's fight-evil-and-avert-suffering mission with guest Sam Havelock. During his US Special Operations career, Sam Havelock developed and implemented defense technology initiati...

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March 29, 2023

From Starving Musician to Successful CEO | Ryan Bartlett

Ryan Bartlett's inspiring journey from a "starving musician" to the founder of SEO Direct and True Classic. After two years of playing piano at restaurants, Ryan decided to switch careers and joined an SEO agency. He quickly ...

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