The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

Gui Costin, CEO of Dakota, reveals how he built a company that raised over $40 billion for clients. Learn his unique approach to fundraising, combining relentless cold outreach with a culture of kindness and compassion. Discover the secrets behind Dakota's success in the cutthroat world of investment services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo, shares his journey from Ukrainian refugee to leader of a $94M luxury watch empire. Discover how trust, authenticity, and customer experience drive success in the pre-owned luxury watch market, and learn valuable insights for entrepreneurs in any industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the secrets to persevering through challenges with wisdom from Hayes MacArthur and Cole Petrie. Learn how to stay committed to your goals in the face of rejection and adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ted Richane and Ruth Johnston as they discuss the ins and outs of producing documentaries with a social impact. Learn about the various funding models, from philanthropic support to equity investments, and the challenges of balancing creative vision with the needs of distributors and audiences. Gain insights into the world of documentary filmmaking and the power of storytelling to inspire change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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