How Success Happens
310 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsHow Success Happens with Robert Tuchman features some of today's brightest entrepreneurial minds talking about overcoming challenges and using them as learning experiences to create success. Tuchman a successful entrepreneur helps listeners to understand that challenges they face in business can ultimately become their successes just like the extraordinary guests of HSH.
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Lori and Scott Levine, co-founders of Scott’s Protein Balls, on Making a Homemade Snack a Successful Business
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 23.1 MBLori and Scott Levine, creators of Scott's Protein Balls, present a healthier alternative to traditional protein bars. When the founder Lori battled with breast cancer, Scott embarked on a mission to create a healthy and delicious snack she could enjoy, leading to the creation of the protein balls. Crafted from whole-grain oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, and protein powder, their nutritious balls offer a satisfying snack. Join us as we discuss the journey towards healthier living and entreprene...
Frank McCourt Jr, Founder of Project Liberty, Discusses Protection in the New Age of Tech and AI
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBFrank McCourt Jr, former CEO of McCourt Global and current owner of French Football Club Olympique de Marseille, delves into the realm of digital privacy and autonomy. We'll discuss McCourt's founding of Project Liberty, a groundbreaking endeavor dedicated to safeguarding individuals' information on the web. Project Liberty aims to empower users with greater control over their digital footprint, ensuring their data remains private and secure in an increasingly interconnected world.
Fran Maier, Founder of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, on Resilience and the Power of Timing
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 30.6 MBFran Maier is the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind BabyQuip, as seen on SharkTank, and is also the co-founder of Match.com. In this episode, Fran delves into the pivotal moments shaping her journey, including her decision to join Match.com in its early stages and the launch of BabyQuip, a platform connecting traveling families with baby gear rental services. Fran highlights the transformative power of innovation in entrepreneurship, inspiring others to push boundaries and redefine industri...
Lois Robbins, Actor and Founder of Watskin, on the Power of Passion and Persistence
February 21, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBLois Robbins is an actor and the founder of Watskin, a clothing brand that uses UPF 50+ fabrics for their designs. Known for her daytime television roles on All My Children and One Life to Live, Lois decided to create Watskin out of necessity when she learned of a cancerous cell on her face. Watskin now sells over 10 different types of sun-protective products and donates 5 percent of every purchase to the Melanoma Research Alliance.
Brian and Scott Rudolph, Co-Founders of Banza, on Building a Business with Family
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBrian and Scott Rudolph are the co-founders of Banza, a food brand that creates chickpea-based alternatives of your favorite comfort foods. Founded in 2014 by brothers Brian and Scott, Banza entered the scene with their high protein plant-based pasta products and have now expanded into pizza, rice, and waffles. Banza is now available domestically in more than 25,000 retail locations including Target, Whole Foods, and Costco.
Bobby Bitton, CEO and Co-Founder of O Positiv, on Creating Effective Women’s Health Products
January 24, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 99.9 MBBobby Bitton is the CEO and Co-Founder of O Positiv, a women’s health business that focuses on addressing health needs that have been historically overlooked. Co-founded in 2018 with Bobby’s sister Brianna, O Positiv created FLO, a science-backed all-natural, and hormone-free PMS vitamin. O Positiv now has more than 1.3 million customers and was most recently launched in Target this December. Bobby was also named on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Food and Drink.
Bryan Barletta, Founder of Sounds Profitable, on Setting A Course For the Future of Audio
January 10, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 121 MBBryan Barletta is the Founder of Sounds Profitable, a podcast and newsletter dedicated to exploring podcast advertising and monetization. With over 13 years in the ad technology space, Bryan has helped podcasters and advertisers navigate the ever-evolving landscape of audio content. He founded Sounds Profitable in 2020 after working at podcasting companies, Megaphone and Claritas. Bryan was also a part of the team that created the world’s first shakeable ad in 2009. Sponsor: While much o...
Lo Bosworth, Founder of Love Wellness, on Transforming the Women’s Wellness Industry
December 27, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBLo Bosworth is the Founder of Love Wellness, a total body care company for women. Previously known for her appearances on MTV’s Laguna Beach and The Hills, Lo founded Love Wellness after her own health challenges in 2015 and aimed to create clean and safe wellness products for women. Since its founding, Love Wellness has expanded to be featured in three major national retailers, including Target, Ulta, and Walmart.
Wade Foster, Co-Founder and CEO of Zapier, on Process, Productivity and Getting the Job Done
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBWade Foster is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zapier, an automation platform that connects over 6,000 different apps to streamline workflows. Founded in 2012, Zapier currently supports over 2.2 million businesses automate their workflows, from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Only raising $1.3 million funding in 2012, Zapier has grown exponentially under Wade’s leadership and was valued at $5 billion in 2021.
Sarah Jessica Parker on Following Creative Passions
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBSarah Jessica Parker is a renowned actress and an accomplished entrepreneur, known for her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw in the hit TV series "Sex and the City." In addition to her successful acting career, Parker ventured into the wine industry, partnering with Invivo Wines to create her own collection, ‘Invivo X, SJP.’ The multi Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress also established a presence in the fashion industry with her own line of clothing and accessories, SJP by Sarah Jessi...
Joanne Wilson, Founder and CEO of Gotham and Gotham Gal Ventures, on Investing In Innovation
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBJoanne Wilson is an early-stage angel investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with over 150 companies in her investment portfolio such as Food52 and Eater. Her latest venture, Gotham, is a female-founded cannabis concept space that curates and shares one-of-a-kind products, art, and experiences that reflect New York’s rich history and influence. She currently sits on the board of The Highline and The Public Housing Community Fund in NYC.
Mike Cessario, CEO and Co-Founder of Liquid Death, on Turning a Passion Into a Business
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBMike Cessario is the CEO and Co-Founder of Liquid Death, a forward thinking healthy beverage start-up with the branding and flare of an energy drink. Pulling from his marketing and creative directing experiences, Mike turned his passion for health into a $700 million business. In just a short amount of time, he’s built the fastest growing water brand in the country, collaborating with celebrities such as Tony Hawk, Travis Barker, and Steve O.
Aerin Lauder, Founder & Creative Director of AERIN, on Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBAerin Lauder is the Founder & Creative Director of AERIN, a global luxury lifestyle brand. Granddaughter of Estée Lauder, the founder of her eponymous cosmetics brand, Aerin has been key to supporting the growth and success of the family-owned luxury giant and currently serves as the Style and Image Director for her family brand. Aerin has emerged as a distinct voice in the world of beauty, fashion, and home décor with her AERIN brand, following in the entrepreneurial footsteps of her grand...
Gary Hirshberg, Co-Founder of Stonyfield Farm, on Supporting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
October 04, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBGary Hirshberg is the CEO of the Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institutes and Co-Founder of Stonyfield Farm, the world’s leading organic yogurt producer. Gary was previously on the Boards of many organic and natural brands including Annie’s, Honest Tea, and Sweetgreen and currently continues to serve on several corporate plant based boards. He is the author of Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World, and was awarded a 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award by the US EPA.
Godard Abel, Co-Founder and CEO of G2, on Cultivating a New E-Commerce Experience
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBGodard Abel is the Co-Founder and CEO of G2, the largest and most trusted software marketplace, making B2B tech buying easy by connecting buyers to vendors based on authentic customer reviews and real-time ratings of business software and services. Previously, Godard built cloud CPQ pioneers BigMachines (acquired by Oracle) and SteelBrick (acquired by Salesforce). He is also chairman of Logik.io and ThreeKit, helping to create the next generation of configuration technology.
Col Needham, Founder and CEO of IMDb, on Cultivating Passions and Following Your Instincts
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBCol Needham is the Founder and CEO of IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows and celebrities. Col created IMDb from a personal database of movie information which he created as a teenager, combined data collected on the Internet in the late 1980s and 1990s. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Amazon’s acquisition of IMDb in 1998, one of Amazon‘s first-ever acquisitions.
Constance Schwartz-Morini, Co-Founder of SMAC Entertainment, on Cutting Edge Entertainment Experiences
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBConstance Schwartz-Morini is a Co-Founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment (Sports, Media and Culture), a talent management firm, business incubator, and production company launched in 2010 with Michael Strahan. She is a producer of ABC’s “$100,000 Pyramid,” the new documentary “BS High” on HBO/MAX and “Coach Prime” on Prime Video. Constance also is a co-founder of several consumer lines, including WEAR by Erin Andrews, Michael Strahan™, and Snoop Doggie Doggs.
Shawn Green, Co-Founder of Greenfly, on Powering The Future of Fandom
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBShawn Green is the co-founder of Greenfly, a fundamentally new way for organizations and their advocates to collaborate at any scale. The Greenfly platform powers the future of fandom by automating the continuous flow of short-form digital media for sports and entertainment organizations. Previously, Shawn was a Major League Baseball player for 15 seasons and is also the author of The Way of Baseball: Finding Stillness at 95 MPH.
Leonard Brody, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Caravan, on Innovating to Build a Better World
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBLeonard Brody is the Co-Founder of Caravan, a company, in partnership with CAA, that helps the biggest celebrities build businesses that align with their brands. A highly respected entrepreneur, venture capitalist and best-selling author, Leonard is known as one of the Top 30 management thinkers in the world. He has been through one of the largest IPOs in history and has been involved in the founding and successful exit of multiple companies.
Jeff Chapin, Co-Founder of Casper Sleep, on Innovating Product in the Energy and Mattress Industries
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBJeff Chapin is the Co-Founder of Haven Energy, a home battery focused on building a more resilient energy infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of home energy storage through a two-sided marketplace model. He is also Co-Founder of Casper Sleep and served as the company’s Chief Product Officer until 2021. Jeff has dedicated his career to making an impact through design and engineering, improving on different products from mattresses to clean water systems.
Richard Stern, CEO of TuneIn, Inc., on Building a High Growth Digital Media Business
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBRichard Stern is the CEO of TuneIn, the leading live global streaming and on-demand audio service. An experienced digital consumer product executive with more than 25 years of industry experience, Richard was previously Chief Product Officer at Audible, leading the company’s global product and design organizations. Richard is also a founder in Four Daughters Entertainment, a mission-driven film and television production company devoted to inclusion and diversity in the media industry.
Craig Levine, co-CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, on Pioneering the Professional eSports Business
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBCraig Levine is the co-CEO of ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading competitive games and esports company. Craig helped lead merger of ESL Gaming and FACEIT in 2022 and previously served as the co-CEO of ESL Gaming where he led global business strategy and operations. A longtime gamer, Craig also founded one of the first North American professional esports teams, Team 3D in 2002, and co-founded the ESEA League.
Scott Simonelli , CEO and Founder of Veritonic Inc., on Cultivating Success in the Audio Market
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBScott Simonelli is the Founder and CEO of Veritonic Inc., one of the industry’s leading audio research and analytics platforms that provides marketing intelligence for sound. Veritonic are the pioneers in online testing and optimization, helping marketers make data-driven decisions about websites and user experience when they are struggling for guidance. Scott was also Vice President Sales at Optimost and played an instrumental role in the company’s acquisition by HP.
Jomaree Pinkard, CEO and Managing Director of Pronghorn, on Elevating the Spirits Industry
May 17, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBJomaree Pinkard is the CEO and Managing Director of Pronghorn, a stand-alone business established to cultivate the next generation of Black entrepreneurs, executive leaders and founders within the spirits industry through sustainable investment, incubation and recruitment. He is also the Chairman and Co-Founder of Hella Cocktail Co. an exciting brand of botanically inspired mixers and beverages that has exploded onto the cocktail and bartending scene.
Cesar Carvalho, CEO and Co-Founder of Gympass, on Shifting the Work-Life Mindset
May 03, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBCesar Carvalho is the CEO and Co-Founder of Gympass, a corporate wellness platform that gives employees access to over 50,000 wellness resources. Cesar developed the idea for Gympass while working at McKinsey & Company, where he realized the importance of employee health and well-being for productivity. Gympass currently provides resources to employees at over 10,000 companies around the world and most recently surpassed 250 million check-ins through its service.
Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, on Rebuilding the Event Ticketing Industry
April 19, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBJulia Hartz is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, a global online self-service ticketing platform. Founding the company in 2006, Julia currently leads the vision, strategy, and growth of Eventbrite. She drove Eventbrite to become the world’s largest event technology company, known for its great workplace culture. Julia has been named one of Fortune’s 40 Under 40 business leaders, Inc’s 35 under 35, and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs.
Harry Kargman, Founder and CEO of Kargo, on Innovating in Mobile Advertising
March 29, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHarry Kargman is the Founder and CEO of Kargo, an advertising company that specializes in innovative mobile campaigns for the world’s biggest brands. Since its founding in 2003, Kargo has worked with The New York Times, Hearst, NBC, and more and was recognized in 2015 by Inc. as one of the top 500 fastest-growing companies in the US. In 2016, Harry was also named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year and currently holds more than 50 patents related to Kargo’s technology.
Sophia Amoruso, Founder of Nasty Gal, on the Growing from Failure
March 22, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBSophia Amoruso is the founder of Nasty Gal, a women’s fashion company. Her New York Times best-selling autobiography, #GIRLBOSS, was adapted into a television series on Netflix in 2017. Sophia is also the founder and CEO of Business Class, a digital course for entrepreneurs looking to build successful businesses, and founder and General Partner of Trust Fund, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage consumer businesses.
Jack Belsito, Former CEO of Snapple Beverage Group, on Embracing Challenge
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBJack Belsito is one of the most prominent figures in the beverage industry. Jack was previously CEO of Snapple Beverage Group, Voss of Norway, and Health-Ade Kombucha. Under his leadership, VOSS became one of the fastest growing water businesses in the United States, with 32 consecutive quarters of growth. With over 30 years of experience, he was also President of Mott’s USA and RC Cola Company, and most recently Managing Partner at First Beverage Group.
Cameron Adams, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Canva, on the Importance of Taking Risks
March 08, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBCameron Adams is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Canva, a free online collaborative graphic design platform. Canva currently has 110 million monthly active users in over 190 countries and has helped create more than 15 billion designs. As of 2021, Canva is now valued at $40 billion. Prior to co-founding Canva, Cameron worked with Lars and Jens Rasmussen, co-founders of Google Maps, to help design Google Wave.
Irving Fain, CEO and Founder of Bowery Farming, on the Future of Food and Agriculture
March 01, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MBIrving Fain is the CEO and Founder of Bowery Farming, a modern farming company focused on innovating and advancing agricultural practices. Bowery uses smart indoor growing environments to cultivate cleaner and better quality food and uses 95% less water than farmland. Irving and Bowery have raised over $500 million since its founding. Irving was previously CEO and Co-Founder of CrowdTwist, Inc., a loyalty and analytics platform that was acquired by Oracle in 2019.
Sebastien Kopp, Co-Founder of Veja, on Transparency in Footwear Sustainability
February 22, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MBSebastien Kopp is the Co-Founder of Veja, one of the fastest growing shoe brands in the world. Founded in 2004, Veja promotes sustainability and transparency without marketing and advertising and is now found in over 60 countries. Incorporating materials such as Amazonian rubber, organic and Fair Trade cotton, and recycled plastic bottles, Sebastian and Veja look to transform the footwear space through better ecological practices.
Michael McFall, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE, on Building a Foundation for Tomorrow
February 15, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 86.9 MBMichael McFall is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE, the third-largest coffee franchise in the United States with over 300 locations. Within the company, Mike has worked in every position from barista to Co-CEO since 1996. Michael is the author of Grind, a book for founders and entrepreneurs to elevate their business strategies. Mike shares more about his experience at BIGGBY COFFEE, building the foundation of a business, and the importance of patience with results.
Peter Shapiro, Founder of Dayglo Presents, on Elevating The Live Music Experience
February 08, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBPeter Shapiro is the founder of Dayglo Presents, a live music and media company. Named on the 2022 Billboard Power List, Peter is one of the biggest independent concert promoters in the music industry. He owns and operates the Brooklyn Bowl music venues and The Capitol Theatre and produced Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead. Peter is also the publisher of Relix magazine and chairman of HeadCount.
Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital, on Learning through Failure
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBAnthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm specializing in hedge funds, digital assets, private equity, and more. Also known as The Mooch, Anthony also founded SALT, a global thought leadership and networking forum, and was briefly White House Communications Director. This episode is sponsored by Target Accelerators. Learn more here: https://entm.ag/targetaccelerators
Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, Owner of The Miss Universe Organization, on Transforming Passion Into A Profession
January 25, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAnne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip is the owner of The Miss Universe Organization and the CEO of JKN Global Group Public Company Limited. She is Asia’s first billionaire transwoman based in Thailand and the first woman to own The Miss Universe Organization in its 71-year history. For her accomplishments and influence in media and business, Anne has been named Women of the Year in 2022 by Bangkok Post and won the Manee Mekhala Award for the “Most Influential Person in the Thai Entertainment Indust...
Denise Woodard, Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, on Diversifying the Landscape in the Food Industry
January 18, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDenise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake, a company that offers allergy-friendly, certified gluten-free, and non-GMO foods. Founded in 2016 when Denise’s daughter was diagnosed with food allergies, Partake looks to provide healthy and delicious options for those with food restrictions. Denise is the first Black woman to raise more than $1 million publicly for a CPG Food startup. This episode is sponsored by Target Accelerators. Learn more here: https://entm.ag/targetaccelerators
Looking to Buy A Business? These Are the Top 500!
January 11, 2023 13:05 - 5 minutes - 7.62 MBSpecial announcement! Our annual Franchise 500 list is out, providing you with the best opportunities to buy a business. Which is right for you? Entrepreneur magazine Jason Feifer explains what goes into the list, and how it can benefit you. Learn more at entrepreneur.com/franchise500
James and Alexa Hirschfeld, Co-Founders of Paperless Post, on Digitizing the Invitation Experience
December 28, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBJames and Alexa Hirschfeld are the co-founders of Paperless Post, a premium invitation and event management platform. The sibling duo founded the company in 2009, looking to reimagine the experience of sending and receiving invitations. With over 175 million users, Paperless Post has sent over half a billion invitations and partnered with designers including Ladurée, Oscar de la Renta, and Duro Olowu. James and Alexa have both been named in Forbes’ “30 under 30” list.
Uri Levine, Co-Founder of Waze, on Learning to Fail Fast
December 21, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBUri Levine is the Co-Founder of Waze, one of the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation applications. In 2013, Waze was acquired by Google for $1.1 billion and currently hosts over 140 million users. Uri was also an investor and board member of Moovit, a global public transit app acquired by Intel in 2020 for $1 billion. His new book, Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution: A Handbook for Entrepreneurs, releases in January 2023.
Joana Vicente, CEO of the Sundance Institute, on Cultivating an Ecosystem for Creative Voices
December 14, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBJoana Vicente is the CEO of the Sundance Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting independent film and media artists. She was previously Executive Director and Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival. Joana has produced over 40 feature films which have received awards from The Cannes International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, and more. She also co-founded HDNet Films which produced Academy Award-nominated Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.
Shawne Merriman, CEO of the Lights Out Brand, on Embracing the Process
December 07, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBShawne “Lights Out” Merriman is the CEO of the Lights Out Brand, an athletic performance line of clothing, shoes, and gear. Shawne played football professionally for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills, retiring in 2013. He founded the Lights On Foundation as a freshman at the University of Maryland to help provide warm clothes to the communities in need. Shawne also co-founded Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, which showcases premier MMA events and streams exclusively on Fubo Sports Network.
How Are You Doing?
December 01, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MBAmy Friedrich, president of U.S. Insurance Solutions at Principal Financial Group, shares how owners can better manage their own wellness, and help employees too. This episode of How Success Happens is brought to you by Principal Financial Group. Discover insight to help support your employees and your business at principal.com/benefits. Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Plan administrative services off...
Alex Kinnier, Co-Founder and CEO of Upside, on Making Your Impact Worth The Effort
November 30, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAlex Kinnier is the Co-Founder and CEO of Upside, a retail technology company that connects consumers with brick and mortar businesses to help communities thrive. Upside has given over $100 million in cash back to users and over $200 million in incremental profit to businesses. Alex began his career at Google, developing the agency display advertising team and leading the company’s acquisition of DoubleClick. He was Opower’s Senior VP of Product and Engineering and is now a partner at Build...
Suzy Deering, Global CMO of Ford Motor Company, on the Power of Mindset
November 23, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBSuzy Deering is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of Ford Motor Company, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. She was previously the Global Chief Marketing Officer of eBay and was listed on Business Insider’s “Top 50 Most Innovative CMOs in the World” two years in a row. She now leads Ford’s eCommerce and digital strategies while supporting the company’s vision to transform electric powered vehicles with Ford Blue and Ford Model e.
Candance Nelson, Co-Founder of Sprinkles, on Transforming the Cupcake Experience
November 16, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBCandace Nelson is the Co-Founder of Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery and ATM. Founded in 2005, Sprinkles has sold more than 75 million cupcakes nationwide. Candace also founded Pizzana, a chain of Neo-Neopolitan restaurants, and CN2 Ventures, a venture studio that invests in young consumer businesses. In addition to entrepreneurship, Candace is executive producer and judge on Netflix’s “Sugar Rush” and judge on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.”
Dane Cook, Comedian and Actor, on Using Humor for Introspection
November 09, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDane Cook is a comedian and actor known for his comedy specials, stage presence, and observational humor. He has released five comedy specials and has appeared in movies such as “Good Luck Chuck,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and “Dan In Real Life.” He was the second comedian, to sell out Madison Square Garden. Cook’s upcoming comedy special, “Above It All,” was released this October via Moment, a digital platform for creators to develop unique ticketed experiences with audiences.
Jon Patricof, CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited, on Creating Player-Driven Sports Leagues
November 02, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBJon Patricof is the CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited, a new innovative network of professional sports leagues. Founded in 2020 with Jonathan Soros, Athletes Unlimited is committed to creating sports spaces from a player-led and player-driven perspective. Jon is a current board member of the Major League Soccer club, New York City FC, and was president from 2016 to 2018. He also previously was President and COO of Tribeca Enterprises, which operates the Tribeca Film Festival.
Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck, Co-Owners of the Boston Celtics, on Making Award-Winning Tequila
October 26, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBEmilia Fazzalari is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cincoro Tequila, a tequila brand co-owned by Emilia, Boston Celtics Co-Owner Wyc Grousbeck, Charlotte Hornets Owner Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers Co-Owner Jeanie Buss, and Milwaukee Bucks Co-Owner Wes Edens. Since launching in 2019, Cincoro has sold over 1.5 million bottles. Emilia is currently a Trust board member of Boston Children’s Hospital and a board member of Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari along with her husband Wyc.
Jeanie Buss, Owner and President of the Los Angeles Lakers, on Women Leading in Sports and Content
October 19, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJeanie Buss is the owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, a 17-time championship-winning basketball team in the National Basketball Association. In 2020, Jeanie became the first female controlling owner to lead an NBA team to a championship title. Jeanie is also the co-owner of Women Of Wrestling (WOW), the only all-female wrestling organization. WOW, developed in partnership with GLOW creator David McLane, premiered in syndication on September 17.