Episodes

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 and acumen towards helping and inspiring others. Hear about the challenges and lessons he’s faced in his career, and get a peek into the mind of a person whose commitment to helping people is unmatched! #leadership #innovation" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

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 and insights into business systems, business analytics, and overseas manufacturing. Plus, learn how he works with Friends and Family to manage a growing portfolio of investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 founded To Ukraine with Love, which has spurred an incredible movement to aid Ukranians in need by securing homes and other necessities during these difficult times. Tune in to the Innovation and Leadership Podcast to hear her insight and strategies and the amazing impact of ...

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 leadership and innovation, and how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world. Don't miss out on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 understand how his approach to leadership and innovation has impacted today's businesses. Don't miss the full interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 style and innovative strategies. Tune in to the Leadership and Innovation podcast to gain valuable lessons on how to lead and create impactful change in organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 help those around him reach their full potential. Tune in to gain insight on how to inspire innovation within leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 initiatives with $1Bn in defense contracts. Now he's the Chief Executive Officer of SOFX Inc and the founder of SOFX Media and SOFX Talent. Learn more about Sam's success stories on the Leadership and Innovation Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

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 realized the potential of driving traffic to a business's website and immersed himself in the industry. After two years of hard work, he left his job to start his own company, SEO Direct, with the mission of providing genuine care to every business he worked with. Ten years ...

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. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Andrew's insights on entrepreneurship, productivity, and the future of work have been featured in top business publications, and he's led talks at numerous conferences. Join us as we delve into Andrew's journey and dis...

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 raised funds for international film acquisition funds. Jeremy's unique skill set in finance, development, and production has led him to excel where others have failed. In this interview, co-hosted with Brad Johnson, you can learn about Jeremy's experience and how he has been ...

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 the Managing Director of Techstars Austin. Join Jess Larsen in his interview with Amos as they discuss his strategies for leadership and innovation. Don't miss out on this incredible conversation and get ready to be inspired! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

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 own. Hear how Mitch has pursued leadership and innovation throughout his career to become a successful independent filmmaker and inspiring church leader who has raised five married children and 12 grandchildren. Join Jess Larsen on the Leadership and Innovation Podcast to lear...

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, Santiago, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, and learn why he is currently responsible for modernizing the Columbia River Treaty with the United States. Get inspired by his commitment to leadership, innovation, and international relations in this exclusive Leadership and Innovation Podc...

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, stories, experience, and relationships to build successful companies, marketing and product teams that drive customer acquisition, market leadership and growth strategies. Learn how Cydni is using her platform to amplify the economic impact of women in tech and expand the talent ...

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 sale of Mint.com to Intuit for $170 million, and Fountain.com, a video-conferencing app connecting users to experts in various fields. Patzer's expertise lies in leveraging technology to simplify complex tasks, and he continues to innovate in the healthcare industry with Vital...

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 incredible teams and scaling companies through focused, short-term execution, while staying the course on a long-term, differentiated vision. Hear about how this remarkable guest drives change through uncertainty by leveraging strong accountability and analytical decision-making. T...

Learn the inspiring story of Jordan Harmon, entrepreneur and President of Angel Studios. Jordan was raised in a family of nine entrepreneurs and took his passion for business to the next level - creating a successful Facebook application, working as an SEO specialist and marketing manager, and co-founding DIY security company Cove. Discover the innovative business strategies and leadership experience that have taken him to the top, plus his inspiring journey, on the Leadership and Innovation Pod...

Meet Fred Voccola, the CEO of Kaseya, the leading provider of unified IT management and security software for managed service providers (MSPs) and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Fred is a proven leader who has successfully driven growth and innovation in multiple companies. In this interview, he shares his insights on the IT industry, the role of MSPs, and the future of Kaseya and its family of brands, which includes Datto, U...

Unlock the secrets to revolutionary innovation and leadership with the Leadership and Innovation Podcast. Our guest, Paolo Tiramani, is the CEO of Boxabl, a multi-billion dollar technology company with dozens of patented innovations. Get the inside scoop on what it takes to co-found and lead such an incredibly successful venture, and learn how Boxabl is revolutionizing building construction and providing affordable housing solutions. Tune in to unlock the keys to success with the Leadership and ...

Adam Hansen is the founder of Geneial, a company that aims to relieve human suffering through precision medicine. Geneial provides private liquidity for biomedical data, contributing to innovation in entrepreneurship, research, and product development. Adam believes in interdisciplinary collaboration and uses his diverse skill set to solve complex problems. His expertise spans across computational biology, genomics, digital health, clinical informatics, data science, web development, business ma...

Larry is the Co-Founder of ZIP, the leading global Buy Now, Pay Later company that simplifies how people pay that has created a community of over 7 million active customers globally and 97,500 merchants worldwide who trust them as their payment choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Pulizzi is a content marketing legend and founder of multiple startups. He's the bestselling author of seven books, including Content Inc. and Epic Content Marketing, and is best known for launching the Content Marketing Institute and Content Marketing World event. In addition to his work in content marketing, Joe also runs The Tilt, a newsletter and training program to help content creators become content entrepreneurs. The Tilt offers practical advice, the latest news, and inspiring creato...

Dave's inspiring journey involves scaling seven successful businesses that have generated over ONE BILLION dollars collectively for over 1000 clients, including major brands and Fortune 100 companies like Target, Time magazine, and American Express. With a mission to employ over 200,000 people, he merges conscious capitalism with an unconventional marketing approach that aims to revolutionize the way we reward good talent, investing in people rather than paid advertising. Learn more about your...