Rob Finlay warns founders: the emotional rollercoaster doesn’t stop when the deal closes. After the celebration comes isolation, blurred boundaries, and a flood of “friends” with pitches and old favors. His advice? Pause. Reflect. Make a list of people in your life who don’t have a financial interest in you.…
Rob Finlay sold his business—but what came after wasn’t champagne and clarity. It was confusion, emptiness, and a serious identity check. “People would ask me what I do, and I didn’t know.” No title, no purpose, just space—and the quiet question: Now what? His answer came through big thinkers, bigger…
Rob Finlay says the problem isn’t that kids don’t know to call 911—it’s that they hesitate. In high-risk moments, especially when partying or afraid of consequences, hesitation can be deadly. Affluent families may assume their kids are prepared. But assumptions aren’t training. #InnovationAndLeadership #RobFinlay #JessLarsen #EmergencyPreparedness #ParentingToday #DecisionMaking #YouthSafety #YouTubeShorts…
Fentanyl is showing up everywhere. Rob Finlay shares a sobering truth: kids aren’t just experimenting—they’re dying. With street drugs laced and overdoses rising, knowing how to respond isn't just for medics. It’s for everyone. #InnovationAndLeadership #RobFinlay #JessLarsen #FentanylCrisis #NarcanAwareness #PublicHealth #DrugOverdosePrevention #LeadershipInCrisis #YouTubeShorts #shortsviral
Sal Sferlazza doesn’t just talk about culture—he lives it. At NinjaOne, any employee can walk up to him and speak freely, without fear. Whether it’s traveling across the globe to listen to teams or protecting the workplace from toxic behavior, Sal’s approach is rooted in accountability, respect, and real care.…
Des Hague didn’t finish school. He got rejection after rejection trying to get into an MBA program—until he stormed into the dean’s office and demanded a shot. Why? Because when you run a $600M business in your 20s, you don’t ask for permission. You do whatever it takes. #InnovationAndLeadership #DesHague…
According to Sal Sferlazza, the leap from tens of millions to hundreds of millions isn’t about ego—it’s about signal. The best CEOs stay close to the customer, listen obsessively, and let real feedback guide the roadmap. In hypergrowth, speed matters. But trust matters more. Releasing too soon can cost everything.…
When Des Hague stepped into IHOP, it was a $4 billion brand with a big problem—stagnant sales. While competitors were growing, IHOP was stuck. His solution? Streamline distribution and slash inefficiencies, saving up to $50 million a year. #InnovationAndLeadership #DesHague #JessLarsen #IHOP #BusinessTurnaround #OperationalExcellence #MarketingStrategy #LeadershipInAction #YouTubeShorts #shorts
Des Hague took Centerplate from popcorn and hot dogs to one of the largest sports and entertainment hospitality companies in North America. Managing food, merch, marketing, and even venue ops for NFL teams, convention centers, and Ivy League stadiums—his mission was clear: deliver unforgettable experiences at scale. 140 million guests…
Des Hague left his role as President of IHOP in the middle of a financial crisis to lead a struggling company—because he saw opportunity where others saw chaos. He acquired Centerplate for under $200M and later sold it for nearly $800M. The lesson? Bet on yourself, even when it’s risky.…
Christopher Bogart, CEO of Burford Capital, knows firsthand that the toughest lessons are often the most valuable. In the early days, a high-profile fraud case shook their confidence—and landed them on the front page of The Wall Street Journal. But instead of burying the story, they turned it into a…
What separates those who succeed from those who don’t? According to Burford Capital CEO Christopher Bogart, it’s not just brilliance or hustle—it’s also timing and trust. #venturecapital #founderadvice #BurfordCapital #leadershiptruths #credibility #startupfunding #innovationandleadership #shorts
What happens when product-market fit hits and your once-tight startup suddenly starts growing fast? Delegate your brand—but do it wisely. Build a team you trust, empower them to lead, and stay connected through clear communication and smart tech. You can’t scale alone. #leadershiplessons #scalingstartups #BurfordCapital #founderadvice #businessgrowth #globalteams #innovationandleadership #shorts
What looks boring to most is often the path to mastery. David Weisburd reminds us that doing one thing for decades—refining it, compounding it—isn’t flashy, but it’s how real greatness is built. We crave novelty, but deep work wins. #InnovationAndLeadership #DavidWeisburd #JessLarsen #Mastery #Compounding #VentureCapital #DeepWork #LongGame #YouTubeShorts #shortsfunny
Burford Capital manages over $3 billion in assets—but the key to investor confidence, according to CEO Christopher Bogart, is simplification. Litigation finance might sound complex, but as he puts it, it’s no different than underwriting a real estate deal. #litigationfinance #investmentstrategy #BurfordCapital #founderstory #assetmanagement #legaltech #startupleadership #shorts
When you're betting on the next big thing, how do you know when to trust your gut—and when to listen to the room? David Weisburd says it's not about guessing the market. It's about finding founders with deep conviction, high IQ, and the courage to think from first principles. #InnovationAndLeadership…
David Weisburd shares one powerful principle: stop fixing your weaknesses and double down on what you're already great at. If you’re in the 99.1 percentile at something, your job is to focus until you reach 99.9. That’s how world-class happens—through obsession, not balance. #InnovationAndLeadership #DavidWeisburd #JessLarsen #FirstPrinciples #ComparativeEnergy #PeakPerformance #ZoneOfGenius…
Podcasting isn’t just content. It’s leverage. David Weisburd breaks down how hosting a podcast gives you the rare ability to offer value—even to billionaires. It builds deep relationships, keeps your network warm without constant outreach, and lets you ask high-stakes questions in real time. #InnovationAndLeadership #DavidWeisburd #JessLarsen #PodcastPower #VentureCapital #LongGame…
Dropped from 3rd to 11th in one mistake — then back to 2nd in under ten seconds. What does it take to recover that fast? Giles Scott, SailGP driver and double Olympic gold medalist, says it’s not about perfection — it’s about what you do next. #GilesScott #SailGP #OlympicMindset #Resilience…
How does a double Olympic gold medalist prepare for a race? Giles Scott dives into the weird and powerful rituals that keep him sharp — from a rope bracelet worn for 16 years to visualization habits built for chaos. In SailGP, every decision happens in two seconds or less. Resetting…
Being a SailGP "driver" isn’t just steering — it’s high-speed decision-making on razor-thin margins. Olympic gold medalist Giles Scott compares it to piloting a race car or fighter jet: no pedals, no brakes, but full control. One wrong move? You're off the edge. #SailGP #GilesScott #JessLarsen #Leadership #Innovation #ElitePerformance #Teamwork…
“What should young athletes focus on?” Giles Scott — Olympic sailing champion and SailGP driver — has a surprising answer: joy. Before the medals and the fame, it was just about loving the water. Giles didn’t even race for his first few years — he was too busy enjoying the…
When asked what makes her different, Eléonore Crespo—Co-Founder of Pigment—doesn’t point to titles or milestones. Instead, she rejects the idea that success is a destination. For her, real success lies in the micro-wins: a customer fully realizing the value of the product, a team executing with precision, a bold vision…
Eléonore Crespo, Co-Founder of Pigment, doesn’t lead with the label “female founder”—she leads with impact. But she’s clear-eyed about the challenges: we still lack women and diversity across the tech and startup ecosystem, and that absence affects everything from AI bias to poor decision-making at the board level. The opportunity?…
