🤔 What’s the best part of every business podcast? In our humble opinion, it’s the guests’ recommendations. And that’s what we talk about: the best tools, media, systems, products, and frameworks from people deep in their space of expertise. Save the trial and error and get right to What’s Good 🎙️.
Jason is the founder and CEO of SHFT Agency, a brand positioning agency helping SMBs uncover and own the unique value they bring to the market.
He's been building brand strategies for over 20 years and is known as #SassyJason for his sarcastic takes on bad branding, marketing, and sales tactics.
For the past 15 years, Rob has been working in the Learning and Development space with the world's best content. He is currently authoring a book, developing content, and coaching. Rob is well-versed in transformative content, encompassing leadership, ethics, productivity, and more
Eric is the Co-Founder of Vouch Vault & Partner at SPARK6, Champion of Human-Centered Design & Innovation, Serial Entrepreneur with a Passion for Creative Business Solutions & Social Impact and Podcast Host
Eli is the VP of data and innovation for Belle Cares, an in-home clinical foot care company. Prior to Belle, Eli was the VP of Data Science at Current Health, a company acquired by Best Buy Health for $400M. Additionally, Eli has held leadership roles at CVS, Aetna, and Novartis, and is a board member in several health-tech companies in the US and Australia. Eli holds Bachelors of Science in Geological Engineering, Geology and Geophysics from UW-Madison, a masters in Environmental Engineering from ETH Zurich, and a PhD in Chemistry and Bioengineering PhD ETH-Zurich.
Elijah Szasz is the CEO of SPARK6, which designs and builds software, apps, and. sites for Fortune 500 companies and startups. He is also the co-founder of VOUCH, a social recommendation app. He shares systems that prioritize health and family with those who also struggle with balancing the demands of entrepreneurship. He aims to trade hustle-porn culture for longevity and a home filled with love while still being successful in business.
Mose Cassaro is the Director of Venture Capital at StartUp Rutland, an early-stage venture fund and accelerator, in partnership with gener8tor, a $2B accelerator and VC fund. Nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2024, he's a NYC native who founded his first angel-backed startup at 15. An entrepreneurship graduate from Hofstra University, Mose briefly worked in investment banking before rejoining the startup world. He's been instrumental in various startups, including one currently raising their Series A
He is a lifelong learner who likes to surround himself with people who are much smarter and willing to teach. He is passionate about problem-solving and building solutions for people that enhance their lives. He is the founder of Wunup and before starting Wunup, he worked at Nike on the global digital operations team. This is when he had a tough time finding an enjoyable way to compete against their friends while having an engaging social experience when working out. In his free time, he enjoys listening to podcasts/learning about business or leadership, and watching sports or hanging out with friends/family.
Brian didn't begin his career as an entrepreneur, starting his professional journey in Big 5 Consulting before getting an MBA at the University of Michigan, but instead of taking a traditional MBA job, he joined his first startup - a Ford Motor Company Joint Venture. Three years later he cofounded a technology and digital marketing agency, built that business into an automotive industry leader, and began to cut his teeth in M&A, through those experiences, in 2022 Brian embraced the opportunity to join a friend to build Exitwise... an M&A Advisory platform that provides exit education and transaction support to fellow business owners as they navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.
Kevin Williams, with a long operating history as Global President/CEO/CxO, brings a wealth of experience in new venture management, eCommerce, and global development strategy, combined with deep expertise in artificial intelligence.
At MadBrains.ai Kevin specializes in serving as a trusted advisor on Large Language Models (LLMs) to boards, c-suite and investors educating, identifying opportunities and risks, participating in due diligence or identifying the right solution for a business challenge.
Beyond his role at MadBrains.ai, Kevin is a dedicated CEO Coach and an active Investor, particularly in early-stage ventures in MarTech, AI and consumer products. As an investor, he seeks out and supports innovative startups, particularly those at the forefront of AI and technology.
Recognized as a media primary source on topics like Amazon, eCommerce, and Counterfeiting, Kevin has been featured in Inc Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and ABC's Shark Tank. His diverse experience positions him uniquely at the intersection of AI, digital marketing, eCommerce, and venture investment.
(he lives in Park City, with his wife and two teenagers, skis a lot and rides bikes…)
Jonathan is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host living in Boulder, CO. He also works for an amazing company, InsideTracker focused on groups/enterprises (corporate wellness, protective services, pro sports). InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you live healthier and longer.
His mission with his podcast "For The Long Run" is to explore the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated, and to share their stories and insights with his audience.
Fihmiya is a Community Enthusiast! She is an infused blend of Community, Education, and Instructional Technology. She is more than just your ordinary Community Manager; is your biggest cheerleader and your go-to bridge-builder of connection, but wait, She is more! a traveler, thrill seeker, baker, and lover of all people. She loves to smile and laugh, it is one of the best ways to connect with people. Can never have enough of it!
Cameron Lee Cowan is the author of several books, the Creative Director of The Cameron Journal, a political commentator, and an observer of culture. He has a history in music, fashion, and theater.
From taking Williams-Sonoma to $5B in Sales to launching Hearst Corporation's first digital arm, Serin Silva has seen the ins and outs of the business world for over 20 years. She's now a successful intuitive coach, working with high-achieving women to help them level up their careers, move successfully through transition and thrive through uncertainty. Her approach is to meet each person where they are and without judgment, and to create a safe space for them to do their best work. Intuition plays a large role, allowing her to quickly understand the landscape, and the individual, and to build a strong connection for true progress to be made. This ancestral-given, unique approach combined with executive experience from the Fortune 500 makes her a powerful advocate and change agent for women. Women have gone onto quantum leaping to a CEO role, 2X their earnings potential and becoming a force within companies such as Patreon, Discord, Microsoft, Equitable, Lumen, Apple, Gap, Airbnb, Meta, and Genentech.
Kyle Kroeger is the founder of ViaTravelers.com, a website that promotes adventurous travel. Kyle’s love for traveling was born during a trip to Italy when he discovered his passion for exploring new places without reservations and doing so on foot – as a “street traveler” (via means street in Italian). After visiting 11 countries and 10 national parks in a year, Kyle traded in his Microsoft Office subscription for a GoPro, WordPress, and an Olympus camera. Now, Kyle runs a digital publishing business that owns and operates websites in sustainability, travel, and personal finance. Kyle and ViaTravelers have been featured in notable publications such as CNN, Forbes, and Yahoo!
Elijah Szasz is the CEO of SPARK6, which designs and builds software, apps, and. sites for Fortune 500 companies and startups. He is also the co-founder of VOUCH, a social recommendation app. He shares systems that prioritize health and family with those who also struggle with balancing the demands of entrepreneurship. He aims to trade hustle-porn culture for longevity and a home filled with love while still being successful in business.
Mohan is the Chairman and CEO of Innovative International Acquisition Corp. (IOAC), a SPAC entity that completed an IPO on the NASDAQ and raised about $230 million. He has over 25 years of experience in launching, leading, and growing innovative companies in various sectors, such as internet-based solutions, financial services, venture capital, and healthcare. He is also the author of Autobiography of an Immigrant, a book that captures his journey from India to the shores of America, detailing his life and learnings along the way. He is passionate about creating value for shareholders, customers, and society through entrepreneurial endeavors that leverage technology, creativity, and collaboration. Some of his notable achievements include founding and leading Stamps.com, the leading provider of Internet-based mailing and shipping solutions, and entering into a definitive agreement for its acquisition by Thoma Bravo for $6.6 billion; co-founding Envestnet, a leading provider of financial technology solutions for wealth management; and serving as a board member and executive chairman of several other companies, such as SecondOpinionExpert, Frientap, HouseCallsNow, and IGDS Technologies.
Danielle is an international best-selling author, speaker, and CEO of Influence Builder. She works with influencers and mission-based entrepreneurs to help them create impact, and influence powerful platforms, and multiple income streams in their business. Her clients reach multiple 7 and 8-figure business income levels, quickly and effectively, avoiding dead ends, massive gaps, and instead building strong foundations and lasting results for both them and those they serve.
Melissa is the founder of Mrs.Push, an online "Push Present" destination (A gift typically jewelry after you have a baby).
She started this business after her (and her husband's) neverending quest to find the perfect push present. Now she helps moms source their most prized pieces of jewelry.
A prolific Podcaster since 2013, Espree Devora “The Girl Who Gets It Done” is a force in the Los Angeles tech scene, founder of WeAreLATech, and championing Women in Tech globally, she’s also a founding member of the Audio Collective the hybrid live-audio creator community. Host of multiple podcasts and one of the first Clubhouse icon faces, Espree has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Harper’s Bazaar, Inc, and more. She knows the power of audio after producing and publishing over 1000 podcast episodes and speaking at everything from SXSW to USC, Red Bull to CBS. She calls podcasting ‘painting audio’. Espree cares about heart and integrity, not job titles.