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John Carrington, CEO at Stem – Powering Up: Transforming the energy sector with AI (re-broadcast)
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - December 27, 2023 09:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsDuring the holiday period, we're re-sharing this very popular episode from earlier this year. If you missed it the first time, definitely check out Tom's chat with Stem's John Carrington! Extreme weather, aging grids, power storage and distribution; these are just some of the challenge...
Tom Ryan, Founder & CEO, ICR – Sleigh-ing in Business: Welcome to the Arena's Year-End Holiday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - December 20, 2023 09:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn a year of uncertainty, one thing is for sure: no one could accuse 2023 of being boring. On this short holiday episode, Tom Ryan, Founder and CEO of ICR, and host of Welcome to the Arena looks back on the highs and lows of 2023, shares some of his top episodes and favorite guests of t...
Michael Browning, Founder & CEO, Unleashed Brands – Business Jungle Gym: Scaling up with brands that help kids learn, play, and grow
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - December 13, 2023 15:55 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsAt a time when parents are fighting a losing battle against screen-time for their kids, real world, active and educational experiences are a huge draw. Today's guest is passionate about these kinds of opportunities for kids, and has built an amazing business to fill that need. We're si...
Kevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder & CCO, and Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO, J.McLaughlin – Dressed for Success: Designing a brand's future with customer-centric simplicity
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - December 06, 2023 09:30 - 35 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 Chi...
Chris Pronger, Professional Athlete, Co-Founder, The JRNY Whisky – Taking a Shot: Launching into a new market after a lifetime in the NHL
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - November 29, 2023 09:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsOn Welcome to the Arena, Tom gets to talk to some of the most impressive people around, and with today's guest, that couldn't be more true. An added bonus? Their conversation combines two things Tom is a huge fan of: the NHL and Whisky, so this is an extra special episode. Today we g...
Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão – Rare and Well-Done: Revolutionizing the Restaurant Experience with Customized Service
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - November 22, 2023 09:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsAt a time when customization and a personalized experience have become the expectation, the hospitality industry is racing to keep up with that demand. Our guest today understands that deeply, and he’s driving an innovative business model that is way ahead of the curve. We're sitting ...
Ed Garden, Founder, Garden Investments (Part 2 of 2) – Boardroom Brilliance: Investing in the Future
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - November 15, 2023 09:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIt's a huge treat to get the behind-the-scenes stories of the crucial transitions and incredible growth of some of the most iconic companies in the world. And that's why our guest today needed a two-part episode. Last week we shared the first half of my conversation with Ed Garden, Fou...
Ed Garden, Founder, Garden Investments (Part 1 of 2) – Sowing Seeds of Growth: Cultivating Success through Strategic Activist Investing
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - November 08, 2023 09:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsToday we're celebrating a big milestone for the show: It's our 100th episode of Welcome to the Arena and we're marking that huge achievement with a 2-part interview with an influential player in the investment world. Our guest today has had an incredible career and our conversation was ...
Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions – Knockout Success: Over 50 years of growth in live sports and entertainment distribution
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - November 01, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsEvery successful family business has a good story behind it, but today's guest has an extraordinary one, that's all about innovation, creativity, and loving what they do. Today we're sitting down with Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, the global leader in live sports for ...
Ross Fubini, Founder and Managing Partner, XYZ Ventures – Valuing the Vision: Fueling innovation through strategic guidance
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - October 25, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsWhen you're just starting out as a business, getting the right support during those crucial early stages plays a pivotal role in whether a good idea can reach its full potential. Today's guest has been providing that expert guidance for many years. On this episode we're sitting down wi...
Maud Brown, Partner, PAI Partners – Taking Ambition Abroad: Navigating an International Investment Landscape
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - October 20, 2023 14:13 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsEmbracing a challenge and going after the big prize is something that today's guest knows all about. We're sitting down with Maud Brown, who is a partner at PAI Partners. PAI is a private equity firm that invests in real economy businesses and manages over 25 billion in assets. Maud he...
Gary Beasley, Co-founder & CEO, Roofstock – Reshaping Rental: Using economic pressure to create real estate prosperity
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - October 11, 2023 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsSometimes the most innovative business concepts are born from immense industry stress. Today's guest created a ground-breaking platform in response to the economic pressure cooker of the 2000's. On this episode, we're sitting down with Gary Beasley, who is a co-founder and CEO of Roofs...
Chad Cardenas, Founder & CEO, The Syndicate Group – Connecting Capital: Scaling startups through strategic networking
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - October 04, 2023 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsBuilding a thriving business certainly has a lot to do with hard work, but it's just as much about having a strong network and leveraging those relationships. Today's guest has gathered incredible insights and connections in his long career to build a platform that facilitates these cr...
Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech – Fueling the Future: Transforming Pollution into Energy Solutions
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - September 27, 2023 08:30 - 31 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 a global industry problems. Today's guest is Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech. Under Jennifer’s guidance...
Keri Findley, Founder, CEO of Tacora Capital – Structured Credit Secrets: How Tacora Capital carved out a unique approach to business growth
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - September 20, 2023 08:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsWhen you're a founder, you need creative ways to grow your business. Today's guest recognized that need, and built her company on it. We're sitting down with Keri Findley, Founder and CEO of Tacora Capital. Keri has two decades of experience in structured credit investing at leading fi...
Warren de Haan, CEO of ACORE Capital – Loan Ranger: ACORE's innovative approach to commercial real estate lending in a shifting economy
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - September 13, 2023 08:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsAs the economy shifts, and interest rates rise, there's an extraordinary opportunity right now for lenders who pay attention and lean in. Today we get to sit down with Warren de Haan, Founder, Managing Partner, and CEO at ACORE Capital. ACORE is one of the largest credit managers focus...
Len Liptak, Co-Founder & CEO, ProSomnus Sleep Technologies – Silent Nights: Trailblazing with life-changing sleep tech
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - September 06, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsSleep apnea affects a billion people worldwide and can cause serious medical problems, and yet its most widely prescribed therapy can be intolerable for many sufferers. My guest today has identified and jumped on a huge need for an alternative therapy. We're sitting down with Len Lipta...
Tom Schadewald, Director, Baird – Mastering the Market: Sound advice in uncertain times
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - August 30, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsAfter a couple of turbulent years, there are still a lot of unknowns in the market. But today's guest is sharing his insights based on a wealth of experience, grounded in his firm's excellent reputation. Today we're sitting down with Tom Schadewald, who is a Managing Director working ...
David Pennino, Founder & CEO, LogicSource – Procure and Conquer: Behind the Scenes of Procurement Optimization
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - August 23, 2023 08:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsFor companies with expenditures that run into the billions, strategic procurement can mean millions for the bottom line. Today we're sitting down with David Pennino, President, CEO, Board member and Founding Partner of LogicSource, a purpose-built procurement services and technology p...
Jeff Grass, Co-Founder & CEO, HUNGRY – Feeding Innovation: A visionary app for a thriving food industry
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - August 16, 2023 08:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsDuring the pandemic, there was an eruption of on-demand delivery sites and apps focused on consumer convenience. Today's guest has built a strategic service that provides flexible opportunities for both their customers and their employees. This week we sit down with Jeff Grass, Co-Foun...
Alison Lange Engel, Partner at Greycroft – From the Ground Up: Managing and maintaining business partnerships in venture capital
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - August 09, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsStarting any business is a highly complicated endeavor. In the start-up space, where stakes are higher and more competitive than ever, businesses need guidance to survive and stand out from the crowd. Today's guest draws on her vast career experience to provide expertise to businesses a...
Sarah-Marie Martin, VP, Corporate Development & Capital Markets at Uber – Drivers of Growth: Changes and challenges from investment banking to early-stage companies (re-broadcast)
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - August 02, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week we're re-sharing a really fun interview from back in April, with the unstoppable Sarah-Marie Martin. It's pretty inspiring to hear from people who climb huge heights, and then go looking for even bigger challenges. And that's exactly what today's guest did. On this episode we...
Lee Pacchia and Joan Vollero, Managing Directors of Special Situations, ICR – Mastering Crisis: Navigating High-Stakes Shifts with Legal and Communications Expertise
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - July 26, 2023 08:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsWhen it comes to high-stakes strategising for businesses undergoing challenging shifts, the incredible value of legal training mixed with communications expertise can't be overstated. Today's guests know all about that. On this episode, we welcome two of ICR's finest, Joan Vollero and ...
Gregg Nabhan, Chairman of America's Equity Capital Markets for Bank of America – Staying Afloat in the Economic Current: Navigating the post-COVID economy with financial foresight
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - July 19, 2023 08:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsIn the developing post-pandemic landscape, the discussion of a possible recession has been the latest ongoing hot topic, leaving businesses in a difficult position for decision-making. Today’s guest is sharing his expansive career knowledge to inform businesses about the reality of the ...
Vijay Manthripragada, President & CEO, Montrose Environmental Group – A Greenprint for Success: A Win-Win Formula for Business and the Earth
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - July 12, 2023 08:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsSolving today's huge environmental problems takes creativity and innovation, but it also requires businesses to build strong industry partnerships. Today's guest is doing just that. We're sitting down with Vijay Manthripragada, President, CEO and Board Member of Montrose Environmental...
Cyrus Vance, Partner, Baker McKenzie - The Prosecutor's Dilemma: Navigating tough decision-making in the legal sector
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - July 05, 2023 08:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsA great thinker once said "what is right is not always popular and what is popular is not always right." Our guest on this episode has built his legacy on difficult, but hugely influential decision-making. We're joined by Cyrus Vance Jr., best known for serving as New York County's top...
Dr. Marc Hedrick, President & CEO, Plus Therapeutics - The Plus Side: Making groundbreaking developments in cancer research
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 28, 2023 08:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsMillions of Americans with medical conditions spend years waiting for breakthrough treatments. Today's guest is making extraordinary advances in cancer treatment to significantly improve outcomes. Today we're sitting down with Dr. Marc Hedrick, President and CEO at Plus Therapeutics wh...
John Dowd, CEO of GoGreen Investments, and Chris Showalter, CEO of Life Zone Metals - Digging Deep: Unearthing the future of sustainable mining
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 21, 2023 08:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsWhen it comes to legacy industries, it's all too common for business processes to become embedded and stagnant, but with growing technological and environmental transformation across markets, there may be no choice but to change. Today's guests are teaming up to promote a technology tha...
David Katz, Founder & CSO, and Robert Jacks, President and CEO, Sparrow Pharmaceuticals – Pioneering Relief: A prescription for changing lives and healthcare
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 14, 2023 08:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsSometimes abstract thinking that can lead to real breakthroughs. The knowledge and innovative thinking of today's guests led to an life-changing solution to an ongoing 75-year puzzle. Today we sit down with David Katz and Robert Jacks; Chief Scientific Officer, and President & CEO, of S...
David Horowitz, Founder & CEO, Touchdown Ventures - Scoring Big: The power of partnerships and strategic investing
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders - June 07, 2023 08:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsBuilding partnerships and investing strategically can be key in the growth of a business. However, for big corporations, and small start-ups, creating and managing a variety of partnerships can be challenging. Today's guest created his company to help ease that process. On this episode...