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Seth Spergel, Managing Partner, Merlin Ventures – More Than Money: Standing out in Venture Capital by investing in relationships
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - July 10, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsVenture Capital is all about the cash — but in a crowded field, money is a commodity. To truly stand out, you have to go above and beyond for your portfolio companies. Today's guest has set themselves apart by providing exceptional support. We're sitting down with Seth Spergel, who is ...
Matthew Tucker, Head of Tock – Data-Driven Dining: Optimizing the guest experience by reshaping reservations (re-broadcast)
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - July 03, 2024 08:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn the effort to recover from the impact of the pandemic, the hospitality industry has had a surge of innovation, ideas, and new technologies. And while the boost has been essential to getting the industry back on its feet, it has also intensified the competition. Today's guest is setti...
Chef Ming Tsai, TV Personality, Entrepreneur, & Founder, MingsBings – Bing-ing Together Tradition and Innovation: Transforming the Freezer Aisle with Health and Taste
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 26, 2024 08:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn a landscape where standing out demands both innovation and accessibility, finding ways to connect with a broad audience is crucial. Today's guest has been on a career-long quest to revolutionize the culinary world by blending tradition with modernity, creating products that not only ...
Syed “Raj” Imteaz, Partner, Head of Convertible and Equity Derivatives, ICR – Inflation Insulation: Navigating complex capital markets with advisory expertise
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 19, 2024 08:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn the current macro environment with growing inflation and financial uncertainty, it's no wonder companies are actively seeking alternative solutions to safeguard their businesses. But today's guest is more than just an alternative; he's a game-changer for his clients, helping them max...
Syed “Raj” Imteaz, President, Head of Convertible and Equity Derivatives, ICR – Inflation Insulation: Navigating complex capital markets with advisory expertise
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 19, 2024 08:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn the current macro environment with growing inflation and financial uncertainty, it's no wonder companies are actively seeking alternative solutions to safeguard their businesses. But today's guest is more than just an alternative; he's a game-changer for his clients, helping them max...
Charles Baker, Partner, Sidley Austin, Co-Chair Entertainment, Sports & Media – He Shoots, He Scores! : Winning strategies for the game of sports and entertainment investments (re-broadcast)
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 12, 2024 08:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week we’re looking back at one of our most popular episodes of the last 6 months: our conversation with Charles Baker. Every investment comes with plenty of responsibility, but in a multifaceted market like sports and entertainment with varied revenue streams and worldwide integra...
Ajay Kochhar, President, CEO, and Co-Founder, Li-Cycle – Powering the Future: Leading the charge in sustainability through revolutionary lithium-ion recycling
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 05, 2024 08:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsLithium-ion batteries are playing a big part in clean energy development, but making the battery itself clean and efficient will be crucial for the future of this technology. Today's guest is right at the center of making that happen. We're sitting down with Ajay Kochhar, who is Presi...
Fred LeFranc, Managing Partner and Co-founder, Results Thru Strategy – The Secret Ingredient: Spicing up your strategy to succeed in hospitality
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - May 29, 2024 08:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsTo be a great consultant, a deep understanding of an industry is table stakes, but you also have to connect with the needs of the employees that work within it, while helping a business grow and change appropriately. It's not an easy formula to master, but today's guest has figured it o...
Dr. Denis Phares, Founder & CEO, Dragonfly Energy – Charging Ahead: Powering sustainability efforts through a battery breakthrough
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - May 22, 2024 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsOutsourcing our sustainability efforts does help us get one step closer to an eco-friendly future, but to make a true impact we have to develop our own resources and processes. Our guest today is helping to drive the green revolution right here at home. Joining us on this episode is Dr...
Thomas Sandgaard, Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO, Zynex Medical – Electrifying the Industry: Revolutionizing chronic pain care with innovative service and solutions
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - May 15, 2024 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsThere's a reason it's called healthcare – care and carefulness are at the core, and if you want to be successful in the field, you've got to understand the significance of compliance, exceptional service, and continuous expansion. Today's guest has mastered that formula. We're sitting...
Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech – Fueling the Future: Transforming pollution into energy solutions (re-broadcast)
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - May 08, 2024 08:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsInnovation is about creation, but it's also about finding new spaces where those creations can be used. Today's guest has applied a centuries-old scientific process to solve the problems of a global industry. Today's guest is Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech. Under Jennifer’s ...
Kevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder & CCO, and Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO, J. McLaughlin – Dressed for Success: Designing a brand's future with customer-centric simplicity (re-broadcast)
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - May 01, 2024 08:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsThe sign of a strong apparel brand isn't always about covering every billboard. It's about longevity, steady growth, and speaking the customer's language. And today's two guests certainly know how to do that. On this episode, we're sitting down with Kevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder and Ch...
Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott – Bling it On: Building a Values-Driven Jewelry Empire (re-broadcast)
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - April 24, 2024 08:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn business, you have to want to win. But in addition to that, simple, honest values go an incredibly long way. Today's guest leads a company that is powered by that philosophy. On this episode we get to sit down with Tom Nolan, CEO of the jewelry and accessories brand, Kendra Scott. T...
Pete Najarian, Managing Partner, RW3 Ventures – Digital Disruption: Decoding the crypto world and revolutionizing finance through blockchain technology
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - April 17, 2024 08:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsAs the world embraces cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and deregulated finance, there's a massive transformation on the horizon. But if you're going to invest in these innovations, you need to be incredibly diligent and have a deep understanding of the tech. Today's guest has both...
Morgan Brennan, Co-Anchor, CNBC's Closing Bell: Overtime – Lights, Camera, Ascend: A behind-the-scenes look at scaling the media industry's fast-paced climb
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - April 10, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsWhen it comes to climbing the ladder in any industry, being willing to try new things and seize opportunities is your fastest track to growth. Our guest today has built her impressive career and carved out her place in the industry by doing just that. Today we're sitting down with Mor...
Jake Karls, Co-Founder & Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares – Bittersweet Victory: Showcasing struggles and successes in the entrepreneurial journey
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - April 03, 2024 08:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIntroducing a new product into the extremely competitive snack market is not for the faint of heart. To succeed, you need more than a unique product; you need energy, creativity, and a bold approach. Today’s guest has all that in spades. We're sitting down with Jake Karls, who is the ...
Jake Karls, Co-Founder & Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares – Bittersweet Victory: Showcasing challenges and successes in the entrepreneurial journey
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - April 03, 2024 08:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIntroducing a new product into the extremely competitive snack market is not for the faint of heart. To succeed, you need more than a unique product; you need energy, creativity, and a bold approach. Today’s guest has all that in spades. We're sitting down with Jake Karls, who is the ...
Chris Hall, CEO and President, Personalis Inc. – A Prescription for Prosperity: Fueling medical breakthroughs with cutting-edge tech and strategic alliances
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - March 27, 2024 08:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsBig healthcare challenges demand cutting-edge healthcare products. Today's guest is building strategic partnerships to get ahead of disease and fuel the growth of their company. Today we're sitting down with Chris Hall, CEO and President of Personalis, which trades under the symbol PS...
David Bandele, CFO, Hexagon Composites – Energizing the Industry: Fueling growth by tapping into a sustainable future and a vast market
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - March 20, 2024 08:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsThere are some extraordinary opportunities for companies with the vision and commitment to get behind the energy transition, and today's guest works with one of them. We're sitting down with David Bandele, who has served as the CFO of Hexagon Composites since 2014. The company is headq...
Jared Isaacman, Founder, Shift4 and Draken International, Part 2 of 2 – The Next Frontier: Exploring the boundaries of space and innovation
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - March 13, 2024 08:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIf you've been to space and back, you're bound to have an amazing perspective about your own capabilities, and what humans can achieve. Our guest today knows all about that. On this episode, we're sharing part two of Morgan Brennan's interview with Jared Isaacman, recorded in January a...
Jared Isaacman, Founder, Shift4 and Draken International, Part 1 of 2 – Shooting For The Stars: Going beyond limits for lasting impact
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - March 06, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn business, there's success, and there's potential. Success is nice, but true greatness lies in tapping into unseen possibilities. Today's guest has harnessed their business's potential to make a lasting impact on a global scale. On this episode, we're featuring part one of a two-part...
Amol Dhargalkar, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board, Chatham Financial – Risky Business: How to strategically mitigate and manage market volatility
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - February 28, 2024 09:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsMitigating risk has never been more challenging, but today's guest leans on smart data technology, a great relationship with his clients, and over 20 years of working with his very successful firm. We’re excited to sit down today with Amol Dharkalkar, who is Managing Partner and Chairm...
Bob Wright, President & CEO of Potbelly Sandwich Works – Bread Winners: How Potbelly's sandwiches are transforming fast-casual dining
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - February 21, 2024 09:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsAt a time when everyone is paying more for a lot less, and service is in decline, today's guest is leaning in to added value, and it's paying off in spades. We're sitting down with Bob Wright, who has been President and CEO of Potbelly Corporation since July of 2020. The stock trades ...
Christine Schindler, Co-founder & CEO, PathSpot – A Clean Sweep: Revolutionizing health and safety in hospitality
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - February 14, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn an industry booming with customer-focused innovations, it's crucial not to overlook the backbone of an enterprise. Today's guest created a groundbreaking technology that prioritizes health and safety for both customers and in-house staff, that is a critical asset for hospitality busi...
Anton Nicholas, Managing Partner, ICR – Revving up Consumer Relationships: How Blue Engine Merges Creativity and Strategy in PR Communications
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - February 07, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsToday, there are countless platforms to reach consumers, but utilizing too many outlets can also fragment a brand's image. Our guest on this episode specializes in strategic brand exposure, providing clients with guidance to target consumers, and maintain a united market presence. We'r...
Matthew Tucker, Head of Tock – Data-Driven Dining: Optimizing the guest experience by reshaping reservations
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - January 31, 2024 09:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn the effort to recover from the impact of the pandemic, the hospitality industry has had a surge of innovation, ideas, and new technologies. And while the boost has been essential to getting the industry back on it's feet, it has also intensified the competition. Today's guest is sett...
Matt Frazier, Founder & CEO, Jones Street Investment Partners – A Prosperous Pursuit: Mastering a market niche, one property at a time
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - January 24, 2024 09:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsOver the last few years, the wavering economy has presented problems for virtually every market. In real estate, rising rates and inflation have challenged buyers and sellers alike. But while wading in those waters, today's guest managed to find a silver lining in their unique investmen...
Charles Baker, Partner, Sidley Austin, Co-Chair Entertainment, Sports & Media – He Shoots, He Scores! : Winning strategies for the game of sports and entertainment investments
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - January 17, 2024 09:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsEvery investment comes with plenty of responsibility, but in a multifaceted market like sports and entertainment with varied revenue streams and worldwide integration, navigating this complex landscape can be overwhelming. Today's guest is helping his clients make sure that all the base...
Maital Rasmussen, Chief Commercial Officer at Octave – Harmony in the Healthcare Ecosystem: Creating a collaborative platform to drive treatment innovations
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - January 10, 2024 09:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsProviding effective healthcare isn't just about the right treatment, it's a field with many branches, and strong relationships and communication channels are just as essential to providing patients with the care they need. Today's guest has developed a platform to bridge those gaps and ...
Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch Restaurants – Breaking Fast: A disruptive and innovative recipe for success in hospitality
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - January 03, 2024 09:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsAs today's guest will tell us, breakfasts have recently overtaken Friday dinners as the number one dining out experience of choice. So in the always-competitive hospitality industry, restaurants that do those meals particularly well are in a fantastic position. Chris Tomasso definitel...