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From Chicken to Culture: Why Tumble 22 Puts People at the Heart of Growth with Laura Dunlap

Laura Dunlap shares her journey from personal struggles to leading HR at Tumble 22, revealing how inclusive culture and human connection drive success in Austin's…

Venture Capital

Sunil Rao’s Purpose-Driven VC Approach: Investing in Technologies That Empower Humans

Sunil Rao, Managing Partner at Plum Alley Ventures, shares how building businesses across 10 countries and growth mindset philosophy shaped his approach to purpose-driven venture…

Advisor

Terry Hammons’ HomeStretch Success: Helping Real Estate Agents Sell Homes Faster for Top Dollar

Terry Hammons, owner of Home Stretch franchises, shares how 20 years in corporate finance law led to building a multi-location real estate property preparation business.

Restaurant

How Post-COVID Hospitality Changed Everything: Kim Halloran’s Industry Insights

Kim Halloran, Managing Partner at Capital Grille, shares 30 years of hospitality leadership including mentorship transforming struggling employee into successful lawyer and child advocacy work.

Parks

Transforming Public Recreation: Amy McMillan’s Journey Leading Southeast Michigan’s Metroparks

Amy McMillan, CEO of Huron Clinton Metro Parks, shares her journey from special needs volunteer at 14 to leading 25,000 acres, launching equity programs teaching…

Advisor

Scaling With Private Equity: Mike Horvath’s Viking Global Partnership at Revenova

Mike Horvath, CEO of Revenova, shares journey from 2008 bankruptcy to $100M+ logistics software company through customer focus, PE partnership, and learning to say no.

Advisor

Building Great Businesses for Greater Purpose: David Beasley’s Journey from Goodyear – C12 Leadership

David Beasley shares 40 years at Goodyear including China market challenges and Blimp operations, then discovers his calling helping Christian business owners through C12 peer…

Advisor

The Power of Niche Expertise: David Sangree’s Hotel and Waterpark Appraisal Success

David Sangree, President of Hotel & Leisure Advisors, shares how 20 years of specialized hospitality appraisal expertise led to successful company sale while maintaining leadership.

Restaurant

Craig Bernstein’s Journey: From Courtside at Madison Square Garden to Founding Doc B’s Restaurants

Craig Bernstein shares journey from 10-year-old writing "Restaurant Entrepreneur" reports after Madison Square Garden floor seats to founding Doc B's honoring late father, pivoting fast-casual…

Advisor

Daniel Thomas’s Landscaping Journey: From $1 First Mows to Blue Ribbon Outdoor Acquisition

Daniel Thomas shares journey from shy 13-year-old mowing lawns to Cutting Edge Outdoors founder acquired by Blue Ribbon, achieving 90% conversion with $1 first-mow offers,…

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