The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

Robyn Kirkham, former CIA agent and co-founder of Red Five Security, shares her extraordinary journey from intelligence work to business success and personal growth. Discover insights on human intelligence in law enforcement, building iconic brands, and the importance of mental health in this captivating episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze, shares his journey from a blank map to a billion-dollar exit. Discover the power of crowdsourcing, the importance of product-market fit, and why falling in love with the problem is the key to entrepreneurial success. Levine's insights will inspire both seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Leach, CEO of Media RED, shares his journey from TV production to building a storytelling empire. Discover how he transformed startups into multi-million dollar brands and why storytelling is crucial for business success in today's market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug and Lifelines, shares her journey from Wall Street to building a $950 million toy empire. Discover how she overcame depression, created 5,000 toys, and transitioned into the mental wellness space with powerful insights on entrepreneurship and finding meaning in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Kirkham, a 28-year Green Beret veteran, shares his journey from Special Forces to inventing life-saving tools and founding Mustang Medicine. Discover how this warrior is now battling a new enemy: mental health struggles in veterans and first responders, using innovative techniques inspired by his military experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russ D'Sa, CEO of LiveKit, shares his journey from Twitter and 23andMe to building the infrastructure powering AI voice interactions. Discover insights on startup pivots, fundraising strategies, and the future of human-AI communication in this captivating episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Jorgenson, CEO of Scribe Media, shares his journey from bestselling author to revolutionizing the publishing industry. Discover how he's empowering authors to retain creative control and financial upside, while also investing in deep tech startups shaping our future. Learn the secrets behind his success and his vision for a 2050 solar punk utopia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marco Zappacosta, CEO of Thumbtack, shares his 16-year journey building a $3.2B company. Discover insights on long-term vision, remote work strategies, and the power of persistence in revolutionizing the home services industry. Learn how Thumbtack navigated challenges to become a leading digital marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Elting, co-founder of TransPerfect, shares her journey from starting a business in her NYU dorm room to building a $1 billion empire. Discover the power of bootstrapping, sales excellence, and maintaining integrity in business as Elting reveals her strategies for long-term success and sustainable growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Steele, CEO of One Wealth Advisors, shares his journey from humble beginnings to managing over $1 billion in assets. Discover how his background in hospitality and commitment to client relationships led to success in wealth management and entrepreneurship across multiple industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices