The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

Explore the intersection of philosophy and entrepreneurship with Brian Johnson, founder of Heroic and Co-Host Matt McCall. Learn how to navigate high-stakes business challenges, build antifragile confidence, and achieve peak performance while maintaining balance and purpose in your personal and professional life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deciduous CEO Robin Mansukhani discusses how their company is working on harnessing the immune system to treat diseases of aging. Robin explains the concept of senescent cells and how their accumulation can lead to various age-related diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, type 2 diabetes, and even dementias. He also shares insights on the potential of longevity therapeutics to revolutionize medicine by targeting multiple indications simultaneously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aytekin Tank, founder of Jotform, reveals his journey from a solo entrepreneur to leading a team of 600. Learn how he leveraged free users to drive growth, automated busywork to focus on core business, and maintained profitability for 18 years without external investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alex O'Brien as he discusses how Cardinal Group is leveraging innovation and technology to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving real estate industry. Learn about the company's approach to enhancing the customer experience, driving operational efficiency, and creating value for investors. Discover the key trends shaping the future of real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's it like being married to a fellow spy? Andrew Bustamante and his wife, both former CIA officers, discuss the unique challenges and adventures of life undercover as an intelligence duo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fabrice Grinda, co-founder of FJ Labs and seasoned angel investor, shares his fascinating journey in the startup world. He discusses the vital balance of profitability and growth for sustainable success. Grinda emphasizes customer acquisition metrics and the need for operational excellence in startup ventures. He delves into the art of storytelling in fundraising and the crucial strategies for marketplaces. Lastly, he expresses his optimism in using technology to tackle global challenges like climate change, showcasing a hopeful vision for the future.

With housing prices skyrocketing, many Americans are struggling to afford a home. Jeff Ciachurski, CEO of Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc., believes the solution lies in sustainable, smaller footprint homes. Learn about Greenbriar's innovative approach to building affordable, eco-friendly communities and how they're transforming the housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judy Werthauser, Walmart U.S. Chief People Officer, reveals the secrets behind Walmart's people-led strategy. Learn how her journey from small family businesses to leading HR at Walmart has shaped her approach to fostering employee engagement, leveraging AI in HR, and aligning people strategies with business goals in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how former FBI counterintelligence expert Robin Dreeke applies spy recruitment techniques to build trust in business and personal relationships. In this eye-opening episode, Dreeke shares invaluable insights on creating powerful connections, influencing without manipulation, and mastering the art of human behavior analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the blueprint for a $100M career with Emmy Sobieski, Amazon #1 bestselling author and former Wall Street prodigy. Emmy breaks down the three B's of wealth creation - breaking in, building equity, and breaking out - while sharing invaluable lessons from her experiences managing billions in assets and working alongside billionaires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices