The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

Andrew, the CEO and Founder of Illumio, is a leading expert in network security and compliance management. He is responsible for Illumio's overall strategy, vision, and funding, and has extensive experience in start-up funding, product management, marketing, operations, and sales. Andrew is a frequent participant in industry events and publications, and holds a degree from Washington University, where he was the first undergraduate student to win the Olin Cup business plan competition. Join us as we learn from his expertise in building successful start-ups and securing networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a Boston-based meat brand that offers high-quality, humanely raised meat to consumers across the US. Initially founded as a hobby in 2015, ButcherBox quickly gained popularity as a solution to the lack of access to high-quality, humanely raised protein. Tune in to hear more about Mike's journey, the values behind ButcherBox, and how the company is changing the way people think about their meat consumption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony is the CEO and founder of Oyster, a global employment platform that empowers companies to easily hire, pay, and care for team members anywhere in the world. With a passion for distributed work, Tony joins Jess to share his insights and expertise on the future of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Dave Durocher, a man who turned his life around after spending a total of 15 years in prison. Facing a potential 29-year sentence, he was given a chance to go to Delancey Street instead of prison. Not only did he complete his commitment, but he stayed for 8 years, became the Managing Director of Delancey's LA facility, and oversaw a 300% increase in revenue. Today, he's the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City, helping others learn life skills and become the kind of person he is today. Hear his inspiring story of redemption, hard work, and self-respect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Samir Goel, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu, a fintech company advancing credit building through rent reporting and data solutions. A social entrepreneur and recipient of multiple awards, Samir co-founded Transfernation, a non-profit that uses technology to distribute excess food to underserved communities. He has been recognized for his outstanding contributions as the 2023 Founder of the Year by AFROTECH, a member of Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020, and a recipient of several prestigious awards such as the WEF Global Shaper, Global Good Fund Fellow, and Dalai Lama Fellow. Join us as we delve into Samir's inspiring journey, his vision for the future, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Keller is a retired Master Sergeant with over 20 years of experience in U.S. Army special operations. He has served in various elite units, including the 1st Ranger Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, and U.S. Army Special Mission Unit. He has over 1,000 real-world combat experiences, making him highly sought after for his expertise. Bob is now the CEO and founder of Gamut Resolutions, where he specializes in teaching pistol and carbine courses. He teaches only what is proven to work and has a focus on saving lives by teaching target discrimination, sound tactical judgment, and precision shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Fudin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Placemakr (formerly WhyHotel), based in Washington D.C. Placemakr is a venture-backed platform that operates at the intersection of hospitality and multifamily real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saxon is the Director of Risk Intelligence for Meta and the founder of House of Saxons, an organization empowering sex trafficking survivors. Before joining Meta, she held various leadership positions in private industry and government, focusing on areas such as cyber threat intelligence, counterterrorism, and critical infrastructure protection. Saxon's experience includes roles at LinkedIn, Deloitte US and UK, Target Corporation, BNY Mellon, and multiple US government agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Polymeropoulos is a retired Senior Intelligence Service from the Central Intelligence Agency and author of "Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA". He is available for speaking engagements and is an advisor for Spycraft. He is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and a contributor to the Washington Examiner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin Bartley is the founder of Cred, a communications agency that connects innovative minds to speaking opportunities at conferences and events. Prior to launching Cred, she ran marketing and communication efforts at LiveRamp and worked in strategic planning at an international advertising agency. Caitlin has a BA in Economics and Studio Art from Dartmouth College and is passionate about speaking on women in leadership, building a business, and brand strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices