Episodes

What does it take to lead a company from startup to multi-billion dollar success? SailPoint's Mark McClain has been on that journey, adapting his leadership style as the company grew 1000x. Hear his hard-won wisdom on maintai...

Join Liz Centoni, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, as she shares her insights on leveraging AI to revolutionize customer experience. Discover how Cisco is utilizing generative AI, machine learning, and co-creation ...

The field of aging research is undergoing a revolution, and the Buck Institute is at the forefront of this transformative movement. In this captivating interview, Dr. Eric Verdin shares insights into the groundbreaking discov...

Discover how Bayer's Leaps Venture Capital arm is transforming the biotech landscape by investing in cutting-edge therapies and technologies. Lucio Iannone, a leading investor at Leaps, shares insights into their unique appro...

Join us as Matt McCall, a seasoned venture capitalist, reveals the stories behind his most successful investments, including Coinbase, Facebook, and DollarShaveClub. Discover the key factors that led to these billion-dollar e...

From billion-dollar tech deals to Tony-winning musicals, Phil Kenny shares his unique journey from lawyer to Broadway producer. Hear how he applies his business acumen to the world of theater and what it takes to bring a hit ...

In this insightful podcast episode, Dr. Jeff Karp shares powerful strategies to tap into your brain's neuroplasticity and rewire it for success. Discover how small changes in your daily life can lead to significant improvemen...

What can we learn from an investor who has deployed over $100 million into longevity-focused biotech startups? Alex Colville shares his biggest takeaways, from the importance of founder-market fit to the need to challenge ass...

Leading a 10,000-strong workforce is no easy feat. In this episode, Graig Paglieri shares his experience as CEO of Randstad Technologies Group U.S. and provides valuable strategies for driving growth and transformation within a large organization. Learn how to maintain focus, adapt to market dynami…

Join Paul Epstein, a 15-year NFL and NBA executive, as he shares the counterintuitive approach of prioritizing standards over goals. Discover the three non-negotiable standards that powered his teams to outperform expectations, and learn how to instill a culture of work ethic, positivity, and coach…

Launching a venture capital fund is no easy feat, but Coolwater Capital has cracked the code. In this episode, Winter Mead, Founder of Coolwater Capital, reveals the three core components of their Fund Launch Program, designed to help emerging managers get their funds off the ground. From setting u…

Ziprent & Zip Stay CEO Arvand Sabetian is on a mission to transform the property management industry through a tech-enabled, service-first approach. Learn how his companies are leveraging technology to deliver a better experi...

What does it take to be an effective leader in a rapidly growing company? Mark McClain, CEO of SailPoint Technologies, reveals the core leadership principles that have helped him steer his company to over $600 million in revenue. Gain valuable insights on building a strong team, maintaining a healt…

Explore the potential of AI in enterprise software with Duncan Angove, CEO of Blue Yonder. Understand how an AI-first mindset, combined with machine learning and robotics, is transforming supply chain operations. Discover rea...

Discover how Ryan Garland, CEO of Paradyme Companies, has built a successful private equity real estate firm by prioritizing long-lasting relationships and a service-based mindset. Learn the key strategies he employs to navig...

In this episode, Spenser Skates, CEO of Amplitude, reveals how product analytics provide a window into user behavior, enabling companies to create better digital experiences. Discover the insights that helped Amplitude grow to a $1.4 billion market cap and learn how you can leverage analytics to dr…

Go behind the scenes of how Gary Kusin systematically built Babbage's, which later became GameStop, into a market leader and how Gary led a major turnaround of Kinko's, taking EBITDA from -$11M to +$180M in just 3 years. Lear...

Raising money for longevity research can be a daunting task, especially for founders without a traditional biotech background. Akshay Sanghavi shares his experiences and insights on overcoming these challenges and securing funding for Yuvan Research.

One of the key principles of the venture mindset is the ability to say no to seemingly good opportunities in order to maintain flexibility. In this episode, Stanford professor Ilya Strebulaev explains why venture capitalists turn down over 100 deals for every investment they make and how this appro…

In this episode, Dave Batstone shares his insights on the potential of hydrogen as a clean and efficient fuel source for vehicles. Discover how companies like Hydro Energy are working to convert existing diesel engines to run on hydrogen, reducing carbon emissions by up to 50%. Learn about the chal…

On today’s episode of Innovation & Leadership, Jess welcomes Yushiro Kato, founder and CEO of CaDDi See how CaDDi’s innovative software is transforming the procurement process in the manufacturing industry. By focusing on the needs of procurement officers, such as cost reduction and supplier consol…

The Buck Institute, a pioneer in aging research, is uncovering how ketones impact healthspan. Dr. Brianna Stubbs, a world-champion athlete turned researcher, shares insights on how these molecules are more than just an energy...

Discover how Brant Pinvidic transformed his life from feeling stifled in Canada to achieving remarkable success in the U.S. entertainment industry. Learn the secrets behind his journey and how to present your ideas with clari...

What does it take to succeed in Hollywood? In this inspiring episode, Justin Bursch shares the personal qualities and mindset that have helped him thrive in the movie industry. From persistence and passion to finding your nic...