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[Venture Capital Series] Triaging Growth Challenges in Startups With Brett Browman

[Venture Capital Series] Triaging Growth Challenges in Startups With Brett Browman

Brett Browman is the Growth Operating Partner at Khosla Ventures, where he helps scale transformative tech companies through hands-on growth strategy and marketing. As the first growth hire at both Square and Opendoor and a former operating partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Brett brings deep experience driving customer acquisition and business growth. He’s worked closely with top startups like OpenAI, Stripe, DoorDash, and Ramp, and is known for his tactical, team-focused approach. Beyond tech, he has snowboarded on all seven continents and brings a global, adventurous mindset to company building and culture.

Building Billion-Dollar Real Estate Deals With Scott McKibben of Matterhorn Venture Partners

Building Billion-Dollar Real Estate Deals With Scott McKibben of Matterhorn Venture Partners

Scott McKibben is the CEO and Co-founder of Matterhorn Venture Partners, a Chicago-based firm that specializes in acquiring, developing, and managing value-added industrial real estate across the US. With a career spanning over 30 years, Scott has overseen more than $10.6 billion in transactions and has developed and acquired more than 80 million square feet of industrial and office properties — making a significant impact on the commercial real estate industry. A former NCAA Division I tennis player at DePaul University and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Scott brings a competitive and disciplined approach to deal-making and team building.

[AI & SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Soil Health Using AI With Adrian Ferrero

[AI & SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Soil Health Using AI With Adrian Ferrero

Adrian Ferrero is the CEO and Co-founder of Biome Makers, a leading agtech firm that merges soil microbiome science with AI to redefine soil health management in agriculture worldwide. Under Adrian’s leadership, Biome Makers grew from a bold vision into a global powerhouse, building the world’s largest soil microbiome database. His work has forged partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and earned recognition from the Spanish Government, Illumina Accelerator, and MIT Technology Review. A chance tweet led him from economics in Spain to Silicon Valley, where he set out to transform soil and crop science. Today, his pioneering efforts connect soil health to better food, higher yields, and a healthier planet — putting him at the forefront of biotechnology, AI, and agriculture.

[Venture Capital Series] Investing in Purpose-Driven Companies With Eva Yazhari

[Venture Capital Series] Investing in Purpose-Driven Companies With Eva Yazhari

Eva Yazhari is the Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, an early-stage impact venture capital firm investing in conscious leaders building businesses to solve critical challenges in emerging markets like India and East Africa. Under her leadership, the firm backs purpose-driven companies in healthcare, climate resilience, and financial inclusion in underserved markets. A former Wall Street executive, Eva leverages her institutional investment expertise to promote equitable ownership and long-term value across her portfolio. She is also the author of The Good Your Money Can Do and co-hosts The Beyond Capital Podcast, where she features mission-aligned global leaders.

[Top Agency Series] Humanizing Your Brand: Secrets Unveiled With Joshua B. Lee

[Top Agency Series] Humanizing Your Brand: Secrets Unveiled With Joshua B. Lee

Joshua B. Lee is the Founder and CEO of StandOut Authority, a company dedicated to humanizing marketing by helping entrepreneurs and executives grow their brands through the power of LinkedIn. Known as “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn,” Joshua has managed nearly $1 billion in ad spend and driven over 35 trillion online impressions, building influence for high-powered professionals in a noisy digital world. With over 20 years of experience, he has founded 16 companies, worked with platforms such as MySpace and Google, and continues to transform how professionals create genuine human connections online.

[Top Author Series] Mastering Social Media & Building Wealth Through Relationships With Matthew Loop 

[Top Author Series] Mastering Social Media & Building Wealth Through Relationships With Matthew Loop 

Dr. Matthew Loop is the President of DCincome, the world’s largest social media training company tailored for chiropractors, and the Founder of Profit 365, where he and his team help small businesses and entrepreneurs scale using social strategies. Since 2005, he has trained over 43,000 professionals in 25 countries, authored the international bestseller Social Media Made Me Rich, and spoken at renowned venues, including Harvard and NASDAQ. A former chiropractor deeply in debt, Matthew turned to social media marketing — starting on MySpace — to transform his career, eventually generating hundreds of millions in client revenue. Today, as an investor, philanthropist, bestselling author, and top‑paid social media strategist in North America, he continues to empower business owners to multiply their influence and income online.

[Private Equity Series] Unlocking Real Estate’s Best-Kept Secret With Alice Chen

[Private Equity Series] Unlocking Real Estate’s Best-Kept Secret With Alice Chen

Alice Chen is the Partner & U.S. Leader at Pender Hastings Capital, a private equity firm specializing in niche, high‑return land development and real estate strategies. A former corporate and M&A lawyer, she pivoted into private equity and has built, operated, and exited multiple businesses across international trade, financial services, CPG, and technology. Named a “Top 40 Under 40” and featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Success Magazine, Alice regularly shares her expertise through thought leadership and podcasts. She is deeply engaged in scaling U.S. land developers with strategic capital and advancing the firm’s mission to partner with founders driving long‑term value.

[Direct Response Series] How To Build a High-Performing Sales Team With Nick Loise

[Direct Response Series] How To Build a High-Performing Sales Team With Nick Loise

Nick Loise is the Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Sales Performance Team, a company dedicated to helping small and midsize businesses enhance their sales leadership, processes, and systems. With a background as a salesperson, sales leader, entrepreneur, marketing executive, and President’s Club winner, he brings a wealth of experience to his clients. Nick has authored and co-authored several books on sales and marketing, including Moving the Sales Needle in Your Business and The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Sales Team. He is also a sought-after speaker who has shared the stage with industry leaders such as Dan Kennedy, Russell Brunson, and Barbara Corcoran.

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Data Exploration for Everyone With Mike Palmer

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Data Exploration for Everyone With Mike Palmer

Mike Palmer is the CEO of Sigma Computing, a company that makes data exploration, analysis, and business intelligence accessible to all. Under his leadership, Sigma has experienced remarkable growth, going from $2 million to $100 million in IRR over three years and raising a $200 million funding round. Mike’s expertise in business transformation and customer experience has been a driving force behind Sigma’s success. He specializes in scaling enterprise solutions and driving innovation across product, marketing, and operations.

[Private Equity Series] Building Success and Diverse Leadership With Vivian Gonzalez

[Private Equity Series] Building Success and Diverse Leadership With Vivian Gonzalez

Vivian Gonzalez is the President of Park Capital Search, a global finance and accounting executive search firm that helps organizations — from private equity-backed companies to public corporations — build senior leadership teams in areas like finance, accounting, data science, and business analytics. With a focus on retained, C-suite and functional leadership assignments, Vivian spearheads senior-level placements that shape the operational health and strategic direction of client organizations. Vivian is a recognized member of CHIEF and contributes thought leadership on efficient and transformative hiring practices for today’s rapidly evolving economy.

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Retail Sustainability With Andy Ruben of Trove

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Retail Sustainability With Andy Ruben of Trove

Andy Ruben is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Trove, a re-commerce technology company that powers branded resale programs for major labels like Patagonia, Lululemon, REI, and Levi’s. Before Trove, he spent a decade at Walmart as the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, where he launched global sustainability efforts, led omnichannel and private-brand strategies, and integrated e‑commerce — including the rollout of grocery delivery.

Ruben founded Trove (originally Yerdle) in 2012 and introduced the first branded resale platform with Patagonia’s Worn Wear in 2017, helping advance the circular economy across more than 150 global brands. He advises BCG and Earthshot Ventures, serves as Lead Independent Director and ESG Committee Chair at Zevia, and has been featured on NPR, TED, and testified before Congress on sustainable business practices.

Mastering Life and Business Secrets With Mike Agugliaro of FuDog Group

Mastering Life and Business Secrets With Mike Agugliaro of FuDog Group

Mike Agugliaro is the Founder and CEO of FuDog Group, a training and coaching company specializing in personal growth and development. He blends ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and modern performance strategies to help entrepreneurs and individuals design lives rich in health, wealth, relationships, and impact. Mike is a self-made entrepreneur and martial arts expert who began his career as an electrician and scaled a home services company to $32 million in annual revenue before selling it to private equity in 2017. He then founded CEO Warrior, the largest coaching organization for home‑service businesses globally, helping clients generate over half a billion dollars in additional revenue in six countries. A sought‑after speaker, author of more than 20 books, and multi‑black‑belt martial artist, he’s on a mission to transform one million lives across 100 countries within 10 years.

[Veteran Entrepreneur Series] Empowering Veterans With Purpose & Entrepreneurship With Phil Randazzo

[Veteran Entrepreneur Series] Empowering Veterans With Purpose & Entrepreneurship With Phil Randazzo

Phil Randazzo is the Founder of American Dream U, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military service members transition into successful civilian careers or launch their businesses. Since its founding in 2003, American Dream U has provided educational programs and mentorship to over 16,000 veterans and their families, featuring guidance from top entrepreneurs and business leaders. 

Beyond his nonprofit work, Phil has authored several books, including Mission Next, Funding Your Bigger Future, and Shark Talk. As an entrepreneur, he maintains business interests across healthcare, compliance, and franchising industries. He has been recognized for his service with honors like the key to the City of Las Vegas and a commission on Nevada’s Veterans Services Commission.

[Top Agency Series] Scaling With SEO, Paid Media, and Analytics With Tyler Lane

[Top Agency Series] Scaling With SEO, Paid Media, and Analytics With Tyler Lane

Tyler Lane is the Founder and CEO of Session Interactive, a Denver-based digital marketing consultancy specializing in SEO, analytics, paid search, and content strategy for mid-market and enterprise brands. With over 13 years of experience in digital marketing, he has successfully created, launched, and evaluated SEO, content marketing, analytics, and social strategies, bringing his expertise to Session Interactive. Tyler leads a team of seasoned professionals who deliver data-driven solutions to help clients achieve measurable growth.

[SaaS Series] Unveiling Freight’s Hidden Secrets With Chadd Olesen of AVRL

[SaaS Series] Unveiling Freight’s Hidden Secrets With Chadd Olesen of AVRL

Chadd Olesen is the CEO and Co-founder of AVRL, an Austin-based automation company specializing in logistics and supply chain technology. Since launching AVRL in 2017, he has led its transformation from a natural language processing startup into a freight tech powerhouse, now automating over 60 million shipments annually. Under Chadd’s leadership, AVRL has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the US, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list. He is known for his consultative approach to automation, empowering brokers and carriers to integrate technology without sacrificing human expertise.

[Author Series] How To Handle Conflict Like a Pro With Gabe Karp

[Author Series] How To Handle Conflict Like a Pro With Gabe Karp

Gabe Karp is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and conflict management expert known for his book Don’t Get Mad at Penguins: And Other Ways to Detox the Conflict in Your Life and Business. He began his career as a trial lawyer, later becoming Executive Vice President and General Counsel at ePrize (now Merkle), where he helped grow the company into a global leader in digital promotions.

Currently, Gabe serves as an Operating Partner at Detroit Venture Partners and a Venture Partner at Lightbank, advising early-stage tech companies and serving on multiple boards. His work focuses on transforming conflict from a liability into a strategic asset, drawing from over 30 years of experience in law, business, and venture capital.

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Business Intelligence With Craig Dunham

[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Business Intelligence With Craig Dunham

Craig Dunham is the CEO of Voltron Data, a company specializing in GPU-accelerated data infrastructure for large-scale analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads. Before joining Voltron Data, he served as CEO of Lumar, a SaaS technical SEO platform, and held executive roles at Guild Education and Seismic, where he led the integration of Seismic’s acquisition of The Savo Group and drove go-to-market strategies in the financial services sector. Craig began his career in investment banking with Citi and Lehman Brothers before transitioning into technology leadership roles. He holds a MBA from Northwestern University and a BS from Hampton University.

[Sweets and Snack Series] Revolutionizing the Snacking World Against All Odds With Jake Karls

[Sweets and Snack Series] Revolutionizing the Snacking World Against All Odds With Jake Karls

Jake Karls is Co-founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, a Montreal-based functional chocolate company known for its bold transparency and viral storytelling. After early ventures in fitness and fashion, he found his niche in brand building and community engagement. Since launching Mid-Day Squares with his sister and brother-in-law, Jake has helped scale the company to produce over 90,000 bars daily and achieve multimillion-dollar revenues. Recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, he champions authenticity and emotional connection as the keys to modern entrepreneurship.

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