The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

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

Noel Thomas, CEO of Dark Watch, reveals how AI is revolutionizing the fight against human trafficking. Discover how major corporations are facing multi-million dollar lawsuits and why AI-driven solutions are becoming crucial in combating modern slavery. Thomas shares his journey from touring musician to tech innovator in this eye-opening episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Walrath, CEO of Yext, shares his journey from founding Right Media to leading Yext's AI-powered search revolution. Discover how AI is disrupting Google's monopoly and transforming the way businesses connect with customers in the digital age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Ferencz, CEO of GameFam, reveals how he built a leading metaverse game developer reaching 90 million daily active users. Discover why major brands like Disney and Samsung are turning to Roblox for marketing, and learn the secrets behind GameFam's explosive growth in the competitive gaming industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the world of comedy and filmmaking with Jake Van Wagoner, the mastermind behind Studio C's success. Learn how Jake climbed the Hollywood ladder and now leads a YouTube empire while pursuing his passion for independent filmmaking. Get ready for an insider's look at the entertainment industry's challenges and triumphs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices