(Almost) Reckless

A conversation with Alex Zatarain and Amy Smilovic. Alex is the Co-Founder and VP of Brand & Marketing at Eight Sleep, the world's first sleep fitness brand. Born in the United States and raised in Tijuana, Alex's multi-cultural upbringing has led her down an incredibly diverse career path culminating in the creation of Eight Sleep in 2014 with her partner, Matteo Franceschetti, now valued at over 1 billion-dollars. The discussion covers a range of topics, from the significant influence of mentors at a young age and the investor/founder relationship, to the inner-workings of running a business with your significant other. The episode was shot and produced live in the Tibi Atelier.

A conversation with Chef Fermin Nunez and Cecelia Cox, moderated by Amy Smilovic. Chef Fermin grew up in Torreón, Coahuila - his vision for Mexican cuisine in America, told through Suerte and now Este, has had an immense impact as he continues to tell the story of one of, if not the most, diverse cuisines in the world, through the medium of food, arguably its most profoundly rooted heritage. Cecelia is the Head of Brand Marketing at Google - she launched the discipline for Google in 2017 and has since released productions like Google’s original documentary series, Search On. The discussion traverses a range of intriguing subjects, from the importance of risk taking and the subjective indictors of success to defining your “proprietaries” – the skills that are uniquely your own. The episode was shot and produced live in the Este Garden in Austin, Texas.

In this engaging discussion, Samara Cohen, Chief Investment Officer at BlackRock, shares how her passions in theater and math have shaped her career in finance. Wendy Finerman, Oscar-winning producer known for Forrest Gump, emphasizes the value of authenticity over self-promotion. They explore the pitfalls of overhyped workplace skills and the importance of authentic networking. Both guests advocate for a holistic life perspective, stressing integrity and purpose above short-term gains while navigating crisis through teamwork.