In this episode, Jess has a conversation with Dirk Van Reenen, the visionary behind the 5,500-acre Merus Adventure Park. Dirk shares his remarkable journey from overcoming business challenges and reflects on personal experiences that shaped his approach to building a community-focused adventure destination. This episode is not just about the thrill of outdoor adventures; it's a deep dive into the transformative power of nature on family dynamics, personal growth, and entrepreneurial success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Innovation and Leadership," host Jess Larsen sits down with Chase Harmer, an entrepreneur who transformed a modest $5K into a staggering $40 million per year fintech enterprise. After selling his company for over half a billion dollars, he founded an innovate charitable giving company called Wishes.inc that leverages his fintech experience to create transparency and efficiency when donating. Chase's experience's provide insights into the challenges and triumphs of building a fintech giant, and his visionary approach to transforming how we think about and contribute to charitable causes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Innovation and Leadership," Jess Larsen and co-host Ted Merz talk with Shane Snow, a best-selling author and LinkedIn expert, about the secrets of leveraging LinkedIn for professional growth. Discover how Shane grew a massive following of over 400,000 and harnessed the platform's evolving features to establish himself as a thought leader. From his unique strategy of 'invisible mentorship' to insights on content creation and newsletter success, this episode is for CEOs and professionals aiming to elevate their LinkedIn influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the world of personal development, leadership, and entrepreneurship with Dianna Kokoszka and Jess Larsen. Learn how Dianna's coaching philosophy and her focus on mindset, scripts, and dialogs helped 175,000 individuals systematize their real estate businesses. Discover the power of affirmations, breaking down dreams into actionable steps, and leveraging pleasure and pain for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jess Larsen and guest Andy Horowitz as they navigate the behind the scenes of filmmaking. From sctructuring the script with the directors, VFX supervising stunts and film budgets, learn about Hollywood's production tactics that are changing the way movies are made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Jess Larsen in an exclusive conversation with Adam Nash, the visionary CEO of Daffy.org. Dive deep into the billion-dollar success stories of Wealthfront and Daffy.org as they discuss the strategies that propelled Wealthfront from $100 million to an astonishing $4 billion in assets under management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Jess Larsen and special guest Lloyd Roberts, co-founder of LoanPro and author of "G Cubed.” Discover the inspiring journey from auto lending to charity work, as Lloyd shares how universal principles can create positive change. Learn how you can support 'Become More' and explore Lloyd's entrepreneurial journey with LoanPro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the intersection of technology, education, and accessibility in this conversation between Jess Larsen and Speechify CEO Cliff Weitzman. With 25 million users and a dedication to eliminating reading barriers, Speechify's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Join the discussion on innovation and inclusivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the visionary thinking of Christopher Lochhead and host Jess Larsen and how it can reshape industries. Discover the power of language in redefining product categories, creating new markets, and transforming businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Jess Larsen in an exclusive interview with Jonathan Siddharth, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Turing. Discover how they recently secured $140 million in funding at a remarkable $4 billion valuation. Explore their AI-powered approach to sourcing developers that's revolutionizing the tech industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices