The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

In this episode of ‘Innovation & Leadership’, Jess Larsen and co-host Terrell Maze welcome former MLB player Brant Walker shares his journey from the baseball diamond to private equity operations. Discover the key lessons he learned during his transition and how his experience as a professional athlete has shaped his leadership style in the business world,Discover the parallels between leading a sports team and managing a business, and learn how to apply these principles to your own career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Shiner, CEO of 1Password, shares insights from the company's impressive $620 million fundraising journey. He discusses the significance of human-centered design in password management, enhancing security while promoting usability. Shiner reveals the strategies behind attracting top-tier investors and the importance of robust security measures. Listeners gain valuable lessons on navigating growth, building relationships with high-profile investors, and identifying billion-dollar opportunities, all through the lens of 1Password's success.

On this episode of the Mini-series ‘Hollywood Explained,seasoned producers Laura Walker Lee and Andy Horowitz share their playbook for thriving in Hollywood's new normal. Learn about the key strategies they employ to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the industry, from developing compelling content to building strong relationships with talent and studios. Discover the importance of adaptability, creativity, and resilience in an ever-changing landscape. Gain practical insights and tips for aspiring producers and investors looking to make their mark in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what it takes to build a top M&A firm from scratch? Jordan Wagner shares the incredible story behind growing Exit Group to over $5 billion in closed deals. Discover the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned on his entrepreneurial journey and learn how customer concentration, recurring revenue, and management team impact the multiples you can command when selling your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Implementing AI in an organization is no easy feat. Today’s guest on ‘Innovation & Leadership’, Robb Wilson, who has worked with Fortune 500 companies on their AI strategies, shares lessons learned from the trenches. Discover common pitfalls to avoid, best practices for AI adoption, and how to foster a culture of innovation. Learn how to start small, iterate rapidly, and scale successfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess Larsen welcomes co-host Laura Walker Lee and guest Wolf Ruzicka, Chairman of EastBanc Technologies, reveals how his company helped transform The Washington Post from a legacy media company into a software powerhouse. Learn the step-by-step process they used and how it can be applied to enterprises in any industry looking to own their digital destiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, get an inside look at how IdeaScale uses generative AI across multiple business functions as we join Jess Larsen and the CEO of IdeaScale. Nick shares specific tactics like training prompts that you can implement today to start seeing efficiency gains and discusses how to leverage metrics to guide a business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go behind the scenes of Trevor Blake's biotech companies as he discusses his mission to develop cancer treatments with reduced side effects at lower costs. Learn about the challenges and breakthroughs in his work to make a positive impact, how he sold his biotech company for over $100 million and his unique "hub model" that leverages vendors and contractors can help you grow your business faster and more efficiently.$500 discount code for Jess Larsen Show On Innovation and Leadership listeners. Use code JessL at www.trevorgblake.com/beginTo learn more about Trevor:https://www.trevorgblake.com/https://www.facebook.com/trevorgblaketgbhttps://www.facebook.com/TrevorGBlakehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/successwithbalancehttps://www.instagram.com/trevorgblaketgb/https://twitter.com/@TrevorGBlakehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorgblake/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jess Larsen in an insightful discussion with Rob Finlay, a seasoned expert in commercial real estate and Proptech, as he unveils key strategies from his vast experience and his new book "Beyond the Building." Rob shares his journey from founding and exiting five significant Proptech companies to leading Thirty Capital, a company with a diversified real estate portfolio. Rob emphasizes the importance of generating 'Alpha' through unique insights and operational excellence, adapting to the challenges of rising interest rates and inflation, and the pivotal role of data analytics in differentiating properties in the competitive real estate market. Discover how leveraging technology and adopting a customer-centric approach can revolutionize property management, investment, and operational success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of Celebrity Cruises' groundbreaking Edge Series ships. Host Jess Larsen welcomes former President & CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo reveals how this $1 billion per ship investment revolutionized the brand and the industry. From infinite verandas to magic carpets, learn about the innovative features that have set a new standard in modern luxury cruising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices