Episodes

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...

Manning is a co-founder of 1920 Group, Lithos, Malibu IQ, and Nanoholdings, and has held executive roles at two leading US public energy companies. Currently serving as the Chief of Commercial Strategy for DARPA, Manning is a leader in technology, innovation, and venture investments, and was voted one of the "Top 25 Women in Technology" in Texas. She has also served on boards and non-profits for Astrotech Corporation, the US Department of Energy, Worlds.IO, and more. Learn more about your ad ch...

Michael W. Sonnenfeldt is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political activist. He is the author of "Think BIGGER and 39 other Winning Strategies from Successful Entrepreneurs" and the President and Founder of TIGER 21, a peer membership organization for high net worth individuals. He also serves as a Board Member of Earthjustice and the President of the Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation, and is involved in several other philanthropic and political organizations. Learn more about your ...

Shane Stanley shared with us his experience, making movies like Gridiron Gang with The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, and other adventures in independent movie making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elle Lanning is the Managing Director of Camino Partners, an investment and business-building platform that partners with entrepreneurs to build lasting value with values. Their team was behind the successful growth of KIND Snacks, taking them from concept to a multi-billion-dollar platform. They now use their experience to help entrepreneurs cultivate their values of integrity, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit to drive performance. They provide close, hands-on guidance to help entreprene...

Bob Moesta is a founder, innovator and professor. He is a pioneer of the Jobs to Be Done Theory, a framework for making innovation more predictable and successful. With over 25 different methods and tools, he has helped create and launch over 3,500 products, services and businesses across various industries. Bob has studied extensively at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School, Northwestern University, and Stanford University. He is a guest lecturer at these same institutions and has experien...

Mo is a character, in a good way. He is also a co-founder of V School is a career preparation academy that offers coding and design bootcamps with a focus on practical skills and industry readiness. They have a Responsive Learning model that includes skill acquisition, on-the-job experience, and career training, as well as education, career, and logistics assistance such as housing and transportation. V School is known for their inclusive approach, with a third of staff being veterans and a thir...

In this episode, we welcome Nicole Jensen, an expert in digital marketing with years of experience at Avalaunch Media. Nicole shares her insights on project management, creative services, social media/PR, and web development. She also talks about her passion for health, fitness, and nutrition. Join us to learn from Nicole's experiences in both marketing and nutrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturn Five is a company that helps entrepreneurs launch new businesses from scratch and also helps to purchase existing successful businesses to help them grow even stronger over time. They define their success by the value they generate, the betterment of the people they serve, and the good they create beyond their own business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices