Jordan Wagner is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Exit Group, a premier buy-side M&A firm that focuses on creating and building relationships between private businesses and investors. Listen as he reveals the key factors that impact your earnings as a founder, and learn more about it in the full…
Learn from Robb Wilson, who has worked with Fortune 500 companies on their AI strategies, and listen as he shares lessons learned from the trenches. Discover common pitfalls to avoid, best practices for AI adoption, and how to foster a culture of innovation in the full episode.
Karl Alomar shares how he found the best tips to improve his Product Market Fit at multi-billion dollar success story Digital Ocean, the struggles he faced at the beginning of his journey, and reflects on knowing his products and offers.
Dr. Dua is the visionary behind Together by Renee. Dr. Dua created Renee as an AI assistant that helps chronic disease patients and their caregivers achieve better health outcomes by managing healthcare tasks. Since 2014, Dr. Dua has served as the Chief Medical Officer of Heal, building the entire clinical…
Uncover the Secrets of Healthcare Hiring with Amanda Gallocher! Join host Jess Larsen and cohost Gautam Sinham as they explore the intricate world of talent acquisition in the healthcare sector. Discover Amanda’s two decades of expertise, her journey from career development to recruiting, and her strategies for finding the right…
Join host Jess Larsen and special guest Lloyd Roberts, co-founder of LoanPro and author of "G Cubed.” Discover the inspiring journey from auto lending to charity work, as Lloyd shares how universal principles can create positive change. Learn how you can support 'Become More' and explore Lloyd's entrepreneurial journey with…
Join Jess Larsen in an enriching dialogue with Joseph Shalaby, the visionary CEO of E Mortgage Capital, who shares the remarkable story of becoming the number one non-deployed mortgage banker in the U.S. Explore how E Mortgage Capital’s distinctive business model, combining independence and scalability, has led to unprecedented success…
Join Jess Larsen in an conversation with Steve Lucas, former CEO of Marketo and an influential figure in the tech industry. Uncover Steve's vast career journey, from pivotal roles at SAP and Salesforce.com to leading Marketo through exponential growth and its eventual sale to Adobe for $4.8 billion. Gain unique…
Join Jess Larsen as he chats with Itamar Zur, co-founder and CEO of Veho, a company revolutionizing e-commerce delivery by enhancing customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Learn about Veho's journey to a $1.6 billion valuation, fueled by over $300 million in funding and a customer-obsessed approach inspired by Amazon. This…
Tune in as Jess Larsen interviews Rob Ferguson, a seasoned former CEO and business advisor, who shares invaluable lessons from his career. Rob delves into his journey of leading companies through significant growth phases, the challenges of raising $350 million in capital, and the nuances of transitioning between public and…
Lorien Gabel, CEO of Figment, discusses the growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Learn about the role of staking infrastructure providers like Figment in enabling large token holders to participate in network security and governance. Lorien also shares his thoughts on the…
Ross Levinsohn, former CEO of Yahoo and Sports Illustrated, shares his journey from small-town New Jersey to leading iconic media brands. Discover how he navigated transformative industry shifts by hiring great teams and staying endlessly curious. Ross offers candid insights on the creator economy, work-life balance as a CEO, and…
Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of Celebrity Cruises' groundbreaking Edge Series ships. Host Jess Larsen welcomes former President & CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo reveals how this $1 billion per ship investment revolutionized the brand and the industry. From infinite verandas to magic carpets, learn about the innovative features that…
Join Jess Larsen in an insightful discussion with Rob Finlay, a seasoned expert in commercial real estate and Proptech, as he unveils key strategies from his vast experience and his new book "Beyond the Building." Rob shares his journey from founding and exiting five significant Proptech companies to leading Thirty…
Go behind the scenes of Trevor Blake's biotech companies as he discusses his mission to develop cancer treatments with reduced side effects at lower costs. Learn about the challenges and breakthroughs in his work to make a positive impact, how he sold his biotech company for over $100 million and…
On today’s episode, get an inside look at how IdeaScale uses generative AI across multiple business functions as we join Jess Larsen and the CEO of IdeaScale. Nick shares specific tactics like training prompts that you can implement today to start seeing efficiency gains and discusses how to leverage metrics…
Jess Larsen welcomes co-host Laura Walker Lee and guest Wolf Ruzicka, Chairman of EastBanc Technologies, reveals how his company helped transform The Washington Post from a legacy media company into a software powerhouse. Learn the step-by-step process they used and how it can be applied to enterprises in any industry…
Join Jess Larsen delves into the heartwarming and transformative journey of Caroline Boudreaux, founder of the Miracle Foundation. This episode uncovers how a life-changing experience in India led Caroline to redefine the child welfare system internationally. Discover the foundation’s pivot from improving orphanages to advocating for family and kinship care,…
Join Jess Larsen for an engaging conversation with Hooman Shahidi, co-founder of EVPassport, exploring how they're revolutionizing EV charging. Discover the mission, innovations, and exceptional growth journey of EVPassport, a company at the forefront of providing seamless electric vehicle charging solutions across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This in-depth discussion…
On today’s episode of Innovation Leadership, Jess Larsen is joined by Earl Foote, the visionary founder of Nexus IT. Discover the remarkable 25-year journey of Nexus IT from its nascent stages to becoming a leader in the tech industry. Earl shares the evolution of his company, the pivotal role of…
Join Jess Larsen as he engages with Michael Shapiro, who shares his journey from Chicago's trading floors to pioneering strategies in the real estate world. Michael discusses how seizing opportunities at the right time, focusing on asset management, and a unique educational approach to serving clients propelled his agencies to…
Join host Jess Larsen for a riveting conversation with Eddie Wilson, a polymath in media, real estate, and private equity. Discover how Eddie navigates the complexities of his multi-faceted career and maintains a harmonious work-life balance. Tune in to hear Eddie reveal how he introduces himself at social gatherings and…
Join Jess Larsen as he welcomes David Wardle, an esteemed figure in the film industry, to discuss the intricacies of investing in movies and navigating the business of film distribution. David shares his journey from bankruptcy lawyer to film finance specialist and now a pivotal player in distribution at Saban…
Join Jess Larsen with guest Philipp Weghmann as they explore the world of unique luxury hospitality on "Innovation and Leadership”. This episode delves into the essence of travel as a form of social currency, the shift towards valuing experiences over material goods, and how the Luxury Collection manages to marry…
