Strap on your Boots

In this very special episode of Future Tech, I speak with former NASA astronaut, fighter pilot, engineer, and professor Terry J. Hart about his extraordinary journey from the Air Force and Bell Labs to piloting the Space Shuttle Challenger on the first-ever satellite repair mission. We dive into his role operating the Canadarm to capture and repair the Solar Max satellite, the intense training that prepared him for high-stakes moments in space, and the lessons he brought back to Earth about engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving under pressure. Terry also shares how his experiences now fuel his work mentoring the next generation of aerospace innovators at Lehigh University, offering rare insight into the people and preparation behind historic space missions.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with tech pioneer Nandan Nayampally, CCO of Baya Systems, about how next-generation semiconductor innovations are advancing intelligent computing. We discuss the critical role of hyper-efficient data movement in unlocking AI’s full potential, the shift beyond Moore’s Law through chiplet design, and how software-defined architectures are revolutionizing performance and speed-to-market. Nandan also dives into how these breakthroughs are accelerating progress in automotive and infrastructure AI, offering a powerful look at the future of intelligent systems.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with marketing intelligence expert Joshua Lauer about how business leaders can turn their marketing data from a confusing mess into a growth machine. With experience transforming data for 100+ clients and generating over $500K in revenue within two years, Joshua shares the biggest analytics mistakes marketers make—especially with GA4—and how to avoid them. Learn how to ditch vanity metrics, automate reporting, and build a marketing data warehouse that drives smarter, faster decisions. If you’re tired of guessing and ready to scale with clarity, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to Bobby Goodman, CEO of Mulework, about how businesses can unlock smarter growth with customized strategies that put people and performance first. Bobby shares how to identify critical gaps, align strategy with execution, and avoid the trap of following flashy trends. We dive into why innovation and customer-centric thinking are essential for long-term success, and when bringing in a consultant can create real impact. If you're ready to build a sustainable growth blueprint, this episode lays the foundation.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I chat with serial entrepreneur and futurist Benjamin Talin about why the old ways of running businesses — and even the consulting industry — are due for a major disruption. Benjamin shares how data-driven insights are transforming management by helping leaders find hidden gaps, prioritize the right levers for growth, and drive impact with limited time and resources. If you’re tired of gut-based decisions and ready to future-proof your company with smart strategy, this episode delivers the blueprint.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with Trading Lifestyle Leader Troy Noonan, also known as the Backpack Trader, about building a $10K/month trading business in just 30 minutes a day. Troy shares how he developed a simple and repeatable system that helps professionals generate consistent income without quitting their day jobs or watching charts all day. From busting trading myths to revealing real student success stories, this episode is packed with insights for anyone who wants to build financial freedom through smart, stress-free trading.Get your quick start trading boot camp worth $1,000 for 90% off by texting 775–204–7717

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with visionary DeFi innovator Martin Froehler, founder and CEO of Morpher, a blockchain-based trading platform revolutionizing how people invest. Martin shares how his background as a hedge fund quant inspired him to break the barriers of traditional finance by creating a system where users can trade stocks, crypto, and more 24/7 with zero fees and no middlemen. We dive into how Morpher is making financial markets accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world, and what this means for the future of investing, decentralization, and financial freedom.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to SME Funding Champion Ciaran Burke, COO and Co-Founder of Swoop, about how his fintech platform has transformed access to capital for over 250,000 businesses. Ciaran shares how Swoop helped unlock more than $2 billion in funding, and explains the biggest mistakes founders make when raising capital, what alternative funding really looks like, and why traditional banks are failing small businesses. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling fast, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you make smarter funding decisions and grow with confidence.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to founder and entrepreneur Tim Dwyer about how to unlock faster, more sustainable business growth by aligning with the natural rhythms of your company. Tim reveals the key phases every business goes through and why understanding your current growth cycle is critical to avoiding burnout, scaling too soon, or stalling altogether. He shares the framework behind 6x growth without hustle culture, how to use emotional and spiritual intelligence to build long-term impact, and why building legacy isn’t about what you leave behind — but what you build with intention today.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak to change agent and coach Evan Unger about how meetings can either make or break your startup’s culture. Evan reveals how most meetings are shockingly inefficient and how that wasted time impacts leadership, productivity, and team morale. He shares practical tools to transform your meetings from painful time-sinks into high-performing decision-making engines. Whether you’re leading a remote team or building your startup’s culture from scratch, this episode gives you the strategies to make every meeting count.