Episodes

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 entrepreneurial spirit. Join Jess Larsen as she talks with Jay about his journey on this new episode of Innovation and Leadership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about the power of creation on an unprecedented scale in the hiring world! Tune in to this new episode of Innovation and Leadership to find out more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discover how to become a successful leader and innovator like Nir. Tune in to hear how to build your own habit-forming product and how to control your attention to choose your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, innovation and collaboration in entertainment. Hosted by Jess Larsen, and co-host by Brad Johnsons, don't miss this amazing insight on Adam's journey and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 elevating enterprise value and unlocking the secret to his success. Get the insider scoop on Brandon's innovative approach to leadership and the crucial lessons he has on achieving long-term innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 world. Hear how he led as CEO, expanded a nationwide retail footprint and completed 3 acquisitions, plus his current project SENDY, a peer-to-peer marketplace for outdoor sports. Don’t miss this inspiring story about growing businesses in a changing world! Learn more about...

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 journey from managing a high-level analytics team to bringing his unique insights to build exceptional technology. Don't miss this inspiring interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...