EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Dr. Gil Blander is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Inside Tracker, a health analytics company. Inside Tracker analyzes the key biomarkers related to health and performance and offers the user advice and guidance on optimizing their health. At 12 years old, Dr. Blander’s aunt passed away, which prompted him to ask himself: Why won’t I live forever? What can I do to allow a human to live longer? These questions kick-started his journey and with a PhD in biology, Dr. Gil Blander puts his knowledge and expertise to work in improving people’s lives.  Links Inside Tracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/ Dr. Gil Blander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilblander/

Daniel Dubois is an active angel investor and a “champion for entrepreneurship.” He has invested 20 million and has sold two venture-backed companies, ShareShed and Guiides, to Leavetown. He is also the co-founder of Key, a fin-tech company whose mission is to make real estate more accessible. In this episode, Daniel goes over his experience as an angel investor, his journey in building and selling two successful businesses, and his insight into what investors are looking for. Listen in! Links Key: https://www.lifeatkey.com/ Daniel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmdubois/

Dan Faggella is the founder of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research, a market research and publishing company that focuses on the use of AI in business. Dan has spoken about AI to the United Nations, World Bank, and Interpol, to name a few. This episode tackles some hard-hitting topics, such as the origins of artificial intelligence, the state of the technology in 2023, and its potential impacts on society moving forward. Dan and Dave discuss ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Microsoft’s AI-enhanced Bing, AI relationships, and much more in this exciting episode. This description was written with ChatGPT. Just kidding.  Links Emerj: https://emerj.com/

Nick Sonnenberg is the founder and CEO of Leverage, an “operational efficiency consultancy that is reinventing the way work gets done.” In this episode, Nick shares some of his expertise on improving efficiency in your organization. He emphasizes three key areas to optimize: Communication, Planning, and Resources. Nick is also a Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His latest book is “Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work.” Links Come Up for Air: https://www.comeupforair.com/ Leverage: https://www.getleverage.com/

Param Dedhia, MD returns to the EO 360° podcast this week to discuss more nutrition! Param is an internal medicine doctor and integrative medicine practitioner. Previously at Johns Hopkins, Param has spent the better part of 14 years in the wellness world. Listen in as he discusses nutrition and how it pertains to entrepreneurship.  Links Param’s website: https://www.param.com/

During the height of the pandemic in November 2020, an idea came to Joe Knopp in his Walsh University dorm room. He asked his roommate, Chip, “Do you think that we could solve the world water crisis?” Fast forward to today, Ripple has built 20 wells that provide communities with clean water with Joe and Chip at the helm. Ripple is a water bottle company whose mission is to solve the world’s water problem. With every 2000 bottles sold, a community in need receives a well that provides clean water. Listen in as Joe shares his experience in starting a purpose-driven company during a global pandemic, all from his small Ohio dorm room. Joe is also a 2022 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards finalist and won the Social Impact Prize for his work with Ripple. Links Ripple’s Website: https://www.wearetheripple.com/

Dr. Manuel Astruc is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist and is the author of Happiness Rules: Beat Burnout, Embrace Happiness, and Become a Better Entrepreneur. He is the founder of Your Next Act, a coaching course designed to help entrepreneurs master what he calls “mental fitness.” The goal is to optimize happiness, improve how entrepreneurs operate their business and bring joy to their lives. Listen in as Dr. Astruc shares what he’s learned on his journey as a doctor and entrepreneur. Links: Manuel Astruc: https://manuelastruc.com/ Happiness Rules: https://a.co/d/afKTYeL

David Rendall is a Certified Speaking Professional, leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. He is also the author of “The Freak Factor, Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness.” In this episode, Dave talks to Dave about what it truly means to be “weird.” Oftentimes society shuns that which may be considered weird. However, Dave is here to show that there is power in embracing one’s uniqueness. Listen in! Links Dave’s Website: https://www.drendall.com/ Dave’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daverendall/ The Freak Factor on Amazon Books: https://a.co/d/fh2na6z

Lou Elliott-Cysewski is the co-founder of Coolperx, a purpose-driven business whose mission is to transform the “toxic swag industry into a credible, brand-building force for people and the planet.” Coolperx is the first climate-neutral merchandising company in the world. Through Lou’s leadership, Coolperx has helped many clients provide more sustainable and impactful gift-giving, including Google, Microsoft, and T-Mobile. Listen in as Lou shares her insights into the corporate swag industry and how her history as a nurse influenced her decision to start this company. Links Coolperx: https://www.coolperx.com/ Lou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louelliottcysewski/

Param Dedhia, MD is a sleep expert. He’s an internal medicine doctor and integrative medicine practitioner. After a long tenure at Johns Hopkins, Param has been in the wellness world for the better part of 14 years. In this episode, he discusses the ever-important topic of sleep. He has worked with industry leaders and executives, helping them with their sleep habits to improve their performance in their business. Listen in as Param takes a deep dive into all aspects of sleep–how it works, its benefits, and how to get the best sleep possible. Links Param’s website: https://www.param.com/