
Wes Lyons
Entrepreneur and investor building for-profit solutions to combat human trafficking through ventures like Eagle Venture / Freedom Fund, focused on scaling counter-trafficking businesses and networks.
Top 3 podcasts with Wes Lyons
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Nov 4, 2025 • 40min
Episode 350 - Building a $5B Counter-Trafficking Industry | Tim Tebow & Wes Lyons
In a compelling discussion, Tim Tebow, former athlete and humanitarian, teams up with Wes Lyons, entrepreneur and anti-trafficking advocate, to delve into innovative solutions against human trafficking. Tim shares a poignant story of rescue that sparked his mission. They explore the potential for a $5B counter-trafficking industry, emphasizing the power of combining for-profit ventures with nonprofit efforts. By 'looking again' at the value of every individual, they urge collective action against apathy, and reveal how diverse networks can lead to profound societal impact.

Nov 12, 2024 • 40min
Episode 184 - SWGP + FDI: Disrupting the Economics of Sexual Brokenness with Eagle Ventures & GameSafe
Dr. Lisa Strohman, a clinical psychologist with FBI experience and author of 'Digital Distress', discusses the alarming tactics used by the pornography industry to target children. Meanwhile, venture capitalist Wes Lyons shares innovative economic solutions to combat human trafficking. They explore the role of technology in disrupting exploitation, from AI tools to safety platforms for children. The conversation also highlights the challenges of AI and deepfakes, stressing the urgent need for collaboration among tech developers, businesses, and advocacy groups.

Oct 22, 2024 • 40min
Episode 315 - SWGP + FDE: Disrupting the Economics of Sexual Brokenness with Eagle Ventures & GameSafe
Dr. Lisa Strohman, a clinical psychologist and author focusing on online child safety, joins Wes Lyons, a venture capitalist combating human trafficking. They discuss how the pornography industry targets children through digital platforms, emphasizing the dire need for awareness and education. Wes introduces a unique economic approach to fighting trafficking, using technology to disrupt traffickers' business models. The conversation also addresses the challenges posed by AI and deepfakes, highlighting the importance of collaboration to create effective solutions.


