

The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership
Graystoke Networks
Jess Larsen interviews exciting people and uncommonly high achievers including Billionaires, Pro Athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, Hollywood Actors like Danny Glover, New York Times Bestselling Authors, Tech Founders, Four-star Generals, World Class Musicians, Special Ops, VCs, Olympic Athletes, Non-Profit Leaders, Inventors and many more.
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Jan 3, 2025 • 44min
Unlocking Female Longevity: Redefining Menopause as a Choice | Celmatix CEO, Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim
Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim, a molecular biologist and entrepreneur, is revolutionizing women's health through her groundbreaking work at Celmatix. With an impressive educational background from the University of Texas at Austin, Cornell University, and the University of Cambridge, Dr. Beim is using her expertise to accelerate precision medicine in women's health. Learn about her journey and the impact she's making in this fascinating interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2025 • 46min
Building a $90M Venture: Pioneering Autonomous Transportation | Beep Inc. CEO, Joe Moye
Explore the future of urban mobility with Joe Moye, CEO of Beep Inc. From deploying autonomous shuttles in national parks to navigating complex regulatory landscapes, Moye offers unique insights into the transformation of public transportation and the societal impact of shared autonomous vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2024 • 40min
Building a $500M Investment Firm: Lessons from a Beverage Mogul | Ground Force Capital Managing Partner, Mark Rampolla
Mark Rampolla, Managing Partner at Ground Force Capital, shares his journey from Peace Corps volunteer to creating a billion-dollar brand. Discover how he navigated the beverage industry, sold to Coca-Cola, and then bought back his company to rebuild it even bigger. Rampolla also discusses his transition into venture capital and the exciting companies in his portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
Startups to National Defense: Bridging the Innovation Gap | Entrepreneur & Educator, Steve Blank
Steve Blank, father of the Lean Startup movement, discusses the critical need for innovation in national defense. He explores how Silicon Valley's startup mentality could revolutionize military acquisition and preparedness, highlighting the urgent need for change in the face of evolving global threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 2024 • 45min
Hollywood Dreams to Humanitarian Impact | FletChet Entertainment Producers, Chet Thomas & Darrin Fletcher
Join Chet Thomas and Darrin Fletcher, producers at FletChet Entertainment, as they share their journey from Hollywood's inner circles to creating impactful content. Discover how they're revolutionizing film education with a Hollywood metaverse and bringing forgotten heroes like Duke Kahanamoku to light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 2024 • 53min
Lessons from a Luxury Concierge | Bluefish Founder, Steve Sims
Steve Sims, founder of luxury concierge service Bluefish, shares his journey from bricklayer to rubbing shoulders with billionaires. Discover how authenticity, simple communication, and embracing failure can lead to extraordinary success in business and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 2024 • 44min
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Success | Heroic Founder, Brian Johnson & Co-Host Matt McCall
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

Dec 23, 2024 • 53min
Unlocking the Immune System to Combat Aging | Deciduous Therapeutics CEO, Robin Mansukhani
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

Dec 20, 2024 • 46min
Bootstrapping to 25M Users | Jotform Founder, Aytekin Tank
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

Dec 19, 2024 • 60min
Marine to $2.5 billion of Multifamily | Cardinal Group CEO, Alex O'Brien
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