Episodes

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...

Welcome to the inspiring story of Future Family, a company founded by Claire Tomkins, who struggled with fertility treatment and the journey to start a family. She recognized the challenges and difficulties faced by women and couples in accessing affordable and easy-to-use fertility care, and Future Family was born as the first company to bring together financing, technology, and concierge care in an online platform. Their mission is to make fertility care accessible and affordable to all, comb...

Andrew, the CEO and Founder of Illumio, is a leading expert in network security and compliance management. He is responsible for Illumio's overall strategy, vision, and funding, and has extensive experience in start-up funding, product management, marketing, operations, and sales. Andrew is a frequent participant in industry events and publications, and holds a degree from Washington University, where he was the first undergraduate student to win the Olin Cup business plan competition. Join us a...

Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a Boston-based meat brand that offers high-quality, humanely raised meat to consumers across the US. Initially founded as a hobby in 2015, ButcherBox quickly gained popularity as a solution to the lack of access to high-quality, humanely raised protein. Tune in to hear more about Mike's journey, the values behind ButcherBox, and how the company is changing the way people think about their meat consumption. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Tony is the CEO and founder of Oyster, a global employment platform that empowers companies to easily hire, pay, and care for team members anywhere in the world. With a passion for distributed work, Tony joins Jess to share his insights and expertise on the future of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Dave Durocher, a man who turned his life around after spending a total of 15 years in prison. Facing a potential 29-year sentence, he was given a chance to go to Delancey Street instead of prison. Not only did he complete his commitment, but he stayed for 8 years, became the Managing Director of Delancey's LA facility, and oversaw a 300% increase in revenue. Today, he's the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City, helping others learn life skills and become the kind o...

Meet Samir Goel, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu, a fintech company advancing credit building through rent reporting and data solutions. A social entrepreneur and recipient of multiple awards, Samir co-founded Transfernation, a non-profit that uses technology to distribute excess food to underserved communities. He has been recognized for his outstanding contributions as the 2023 Founder of the Year by AFROTECH, a member of Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020, and a recipient of several prestigious ...

Bob Keller is a retired Master Sergeant with over 20 years of experience in U.S. Army special operations. He has served in various elite units, including the 1st Ranger Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, and U.S. Army Special Mission Unit. He has over 1,000 real-world combat experiences, making him highly sought after for his expertise. Bob is now the CEO and founder of Gamut Resolutions, where he specializes in teaching pistol and carbine courses. He teaches only what is proven to work and h...

Jason Fudin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Placemakr (formerly WhyHotel), based in Washington D.C. Placemakr is a venture-backed platform that operates at the intersection of hospitality and multifamily real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saxon is the Director of Risk Intelligence for Meta and the founder of House of Saxons, an organization empowering sex trafficking survivors. Before joining Meta, she held various leadership positions in private industry and government, focusing on areas such as cyber threat intelligence, counterterrorism, and critical infrastructure protection. Saxon's experience includes roles at LinkedIn, Deloitte US and UK, Target Corporation, BNY Mellon, and multiple US government agencies. Learn more abou...

Marc Polymeropoulos is a retired Senior Intelligence Service from the Central Intelligence Agency and author of "Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA". He is available for speaking engagements and is an advisor for Spycraft. He is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and a contributor to the Washington Examiner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin Bartley is the founder of Cred, a communications agency that connects innovative minds to speaking opportunities at conferences and events. Prior to launching Cred, she ran marketing and communication efforts at LiveRamp and worked in strategic planning at an international advertising agency. Caitlin has a BA in Economics and Studio Art from Dartmouth College and is passionate about speaking on women in leadership, building a business, and brand strategy. Learn more about your ad choice...

John McPhee, otherwise known as "The Sheriff of Baghdad", is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major and world-renowned expert in Special Operations. With over 20 years of experience in the U.S. Army Special Operations, he created the S.O.B. brand to provide his knowledge to civilians, law enforcement, and militaries around the world. John is an expert in Special Activities, Limited Signature Operations, High Threat Dignitary Protective Services, Designated Marksman, Combat Marksmanship, and many oth...

Our guest for this episode is Tendayi Viki, an Associate Partner at Strategyzer, a leading innovation consultancy. Tendayi has helped numerous large companies innovate for the future while running their core business. He previously served as Director of Product Lifecycle at Pearson, where he co-designed and implemented Pearson's award-winning innovation framework. Tendayi holds a PhD in Psychology and an MBA and is the author of three books on innovation, including "The Corporate Startup" and "T...

Jason Feifer is a renowned editor in chief at Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcast Problem Solvers. He is the author of the book Build For Tomorrow, an action plan for embracing change and adapting quickly. He also hosts a podcast of the same name, discussing the smartest solutions to our most misunderstood problems. Jason writes a newsletter about how to find opportunity in change. In this interview, Jason will discuss his experiences and share his insights on how to embrace change and...

Impacta VC helps impact startups achieve their purpose and grow their venture capital. They provide mentorship, co-investors and limited partners to help startups multiply their investments and create a positive impact in the world. Their team and partners share our common vision of a better world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Peek is the co-founder and CEO of Delphia, a data-driven consumer insights platform with a vision of unlocking financial prosperity for people. Using a proprietary algorithm, Delphia enables people to invest their data as an asset and make stock selections based on predictions up to seven financial quarters in the future. Delphia's AI investment strategy aims to outperform the market, giving members the opportunity to benefit from their data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...