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The future of Talent Acquisition | Gautam Sinha
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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Investing multiple unicorns, hooked products & becoming Indestructible.
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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A Conversation on Acting with Kevin Costner in “Yellowstone” and More | Adam Johnson
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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Olympic skateboarding & surfing, action sports business and culture, and helping deserving athletes
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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Building 10 Businesses, Growing $100 Million of Revenue & The Power of Digital Marketing with Patrick Dillon
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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Finding the Edge in Business: Ian deQueiroz Shares His Story and Journey
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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Measuring Your  Environmental Footprint | Kentaro Kawamori
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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UGG Boots: Hear How Brian Smith Made it Happen
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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Bringing Business Analytics to Life with Reed & Jess Larsen
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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How Svitlana Miller Innovates to Lead & Succeed
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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Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Advice | Larry Gadea
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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How to Tap Into Sports, Entertainment & Real Estate | Andrew Farah
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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Inventing the Future | Matthew Gallagher
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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Hear How Leadership and Innovation Helped Dre Baldwin Reach Success
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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$1 Billion Defense Contract Winning Navy SEAL | Sam Havelock
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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From Starving Musician to Successful CEO | Ryan Bartlett
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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Wrike: The Power of Collaborative Work | Andrew Filev
March 28, 2023

Wrike: The Power of Collaborative Work | Andrew Filev

Discover the incredible story of Andrew Filev, the founder and CEO of Wrike, a collaborative work management platform that has been consistently recognized for its excellent product, growth, and top-rated work environment. Wi...

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The Art of Greenlighting Films with Jeremy Wall
March 27, 2023

The Art of Greenlighting Films with Jeremy Wall

Jeremy Wall is an accomplished independent film producer who has arranged production financing of $60MM for feature films, and produced commercially successful films. He has worked with talented actors and directors and has r...

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What It Takes to Win Funding | Managing Director of Techstars Austin Amos Schwartzfarb
March 24, 2023

What It Takes to Win Funding | Managing Director of Techstars Austin …

Get inspired by the amazing successes of Amos Schwartzfarb! Learn how he turned a mail-order company into a successful e-commerce business, competed nationally in Adventure Racing, and made over 70 seed stage investments as t...

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Leadership Secrets from an Award-Winning Hollywood Director | Mitch Davis
March 23, 2023

Leadership Secrets from an Award-Winning Hollywood Director | Mitch D…

Be inspired by the incredible story of Mitch Davis, an Emmy-nominated producer and filmmaker who has worked on Academy Award-winning films like “Dead Poets Society” and “Rocketeer”, and has created six feature films of his ow...

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Strengthening Trade and Economic Ties | Sylvain Fabi, Canada's Consul General
March 22, 2023

Strengthening Trade and Economic Ties | Sylvain Fabi, Canada's Consul…

Discover the business strategies and personal traits of Canada's Consul General in the U.S. Mountain West Region, Mr. Fabi. Listen in as he shares his professional journey that has taken him from Ottawa to Moscow, Havana, San...

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Raising $118M and Becoming CEO of the Year | Cydni Tetro
March 21, 2023

Raising $118M and Becoming CEO of the Year | Cydni Tetro

Cydni Tetro is an innovator, leader and advocate for STEM. She's the CEO of the quickly growing enterprise Brandless, the largest fundraise led by a woman in Silicon Slopes. Hear her story about how she used technology, stori...

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Simplifying healthcare with Vital CEO Aaron Patzer
March 20, 2023

Simplifying healthcare with Vital CEO Aaron Patzer

Aaron Patzer is a successful entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Vital, a modern hospital software that simplifies patient engagement and communication in emergency and inpatient settings. His previous ventures include the sa...

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Harnessing the Power of Uncertainty | Mark Lenhard
March 17, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Uncertainty | Mark Lenhard

Be inspired by the incredible journeys of innovative leaders and entrepreneurs! In the latest episode of the Leadership and Innovation Podcast, host Jess Larsen interviews the seasoned leader passionate about building incredi...

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