Category: Podcast
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Duane Mancini & Rich Mazzola Discuss How the Project Medtech Team Created a Life Science Consulting Powerhouse | Healthcare Series
In this dynamic episode, Duane Mancini (CEO) and Rich Mazzola (CFO), co-founders of Project MedTech, share their remarkable journey from launching a podcast during the 2020 pandemic to building a comprehensive medtech consulting ecosystem serving 80+ startups.
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The Celebrity Brand Revolution: Bilal Mekkaoui’s OuiCollab Global Expansion | Venture Capital Series
In this fascinating episode, Bilal Mekkaoui, co-founder and managing partner of OuiCollab (formerly Joby Brands), shares his remarkable journey from investment banking to celebrity-backed brand venture studio founder.
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Technology Is Your Friend: Bob Orth on Embracing Innovation in American Manufacturing | Manufacturing Series
In this captivating episode, Bob Orth shares his remarkable journey of taking over his father’s truck accessory business in 1984 and transforming it into a cutting-edge American manufacturing operation.
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Founder-Market Fit First: Kyle York’s Investment Philosophy That’s Changing Startups | Venture Capital
In this compelling episode, Kyle York, CEO and co-founder of York IE, shares his remarkable journey from middle son of five boys in New Hampshire to building a venture capital and advisory firm that’s revolutionizing startup support.
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Work-Life Balance Wins Big: How Melissa Dickerson Contributed to Genstar Capital’s Massive Growth While Raising Three Kids | Restaurant Series
In this insightful episode, Melissa Dickerson, CFO and Managing Director of Operations at Genstar Capital, shares her remarkable 27-year journey in private equity, including 21 years at Genstar where she helped grow assets under management from $300 million to $50 billion.
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Ryan Baird’s Investment Banking Revolution: Why Relationships Beat Transactions in Silicon Valley | Venture Capital Series
In this fascinating episode, Ryan Baird, Managing Partner at Baird Augustine, shares his journey from Sand Hill Road hedge fund trader to building a neo-investment bank that’s revolutionizing how companies raise $100+ million.
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Breaking Generational Patterns: How Dawn Nielsen Led Kolache Factory to 23% Growth During COVID | Manufacturing Series
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Dawn Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer at Kolache Factory, shares her raw journey from a 9-year-old scrubbing baseboards to leading a 60+ location franchise empire.
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Compassion Without Limits: Transforming Lives Through Evidence-Based Care with Emmett Highbaugh Jr. | Non-Profit Series
In this inspiring episode, Emmett T. Highbaugh Jr., Chief Program Officer at NCIA, shares his deeply personal journey into social services driven by his family’s experience with autism.
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The Problem Solver: How Kelly Alston Rose to Market President at Mills Automotive Group | Auto Industry Series
In this insightful episode, Kelly Alston, Market President at Mills Automotive Group, shares his accidental entry into the automotive industry and his journey to leadership.
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Building Community at Scale: Jennifer Jeronimo’s 5,000-Member Investment Revolution at Gaingels | Venture Capital Series
In this inspiring episode, Jennifer Jeronimo, CEO of Gangels, shares her remarkable journey from 19 years as a “fixer and builder” at JP Morgan Chase to leading a venture capital group that’s revolutionizing access to startup investments.