Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders

George Tomeski, CEO, Helfie.ai – Paging Dr. iPhone: Using AI to help you take control of your health (Re-broadcast)

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI coverage tends to skew pretty negative, with things like energy consumption and job losses dominating the headlines. Today, we're re-running an epi...

Joe Musselman, Founder & Managing Partner, BVVC — Building Deterrence: Bolstering national security by investing in defense tech

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to defense tech, it's not enough to design the best weapons systems, you need to be able to actually build them. Today's company is inve...

Taylor Lauber, CEO, Shift4 — Removing Pain Points: Providing payment solutions for merchants, from stadiums to mom-and-pop shops

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Running a hotel can mean processing all sorts of guest transactions, from check-in, to spa treatments, to a martini in the lobby bar. One company prom...

Marco Santori, CEO, Solmate — Crypto Simplified: Giving retail investors easy access to SOL while growing the Solana network

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Heavy hitters like Larry Fink and Paul Atkins have said that tokenization is the future, but acquiring and managing tokenized assets can be a tall o...

Ken Seipel, Chairman and CEO, Citi Trends — Community Retail: Turning around a national business by refocusing on core consumers

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The African American community has long been an under-appreciated and underserved segment in retail. One clothing retailer is tailoring their offering...

Will Ulrich, Co-CEO, Presidio Petroleum — No Drilling Required: A soon-to-be public oil and gas company takes a unique approach to value creation

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For most companies in the oil industry, drilling new wells is a major part of their business strategy. Today, we're highlighting a firm that's taking ...

Julie Smolyansky, CEO, Lifeway Foods — Go With Your Gut: Behind the exploding global demand for kefir

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For thousands of years, people in Eastern Europe have been drinking Kefir, a fermented dairy drink. Now, people around the world are waking up to its ...

Mark Goldston, Executive Chairman, The Beachbody Company — Heavy Lift: A renowned turnaround executive reinvigorates one of the world's foremost fitness brands

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When a once-successful business falls on hard times, it can sometimes be hard for them to diagnose and fix the problem from within. Today's guest has ...

Anton Nicholas, CEO, ICR – Passing the Torch: Building on ICR's legacy of excellence in strategic communications

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After serving as CEO of ICR for nearly 30 years, Tom's role within the company is changing. Today, Tom sits down for a chat with his successor — the...

Tara Comonte, President and CEO, WeightWatchers – The Future of Weight Loss: Embracing medical innovation while maintaining personal connection

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

WeightWatchers became one of the most trusted brands in weight-loss by emphasizing the importance of human connection. Now, medications like GLP-1's h...

Alex Faherty, CEO and Co-Founder, Faherty Brand — Coast to Curb: A family-owned clothing brand blends beach-comfort with urban-style

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Mike Faherty built a clothing brand inspired by their origins as surfer kids on the Jersey shore, and their later years living in Manhattan. ...

Brittany Kaiser, CEO, AlphaTON Capital — A Treasury and More: TON, Telegram and the Future of Privacy

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is clamouring to integrate AI into their businesses and personal lives, but our guest today is concerned that some AI companies aren't taking...

Tim FitzGerald, CEO, The Middleby Corporation – One-Stop Shop: How one firm's platform services all of your kitchen needs

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone working in the food service industry knows the importance of operating efficiently, providing a quality product, and always prioritizing custom...

A New Year's Message from Tom

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 comes to a close, Tom provides a recap of the biggest stories in business from the past year, talks about the value ICR continues to provide f...

Patrick Horsman, CIO, BNB Plus – Building a Better DAT: How one digital asset treasury is creating real value for investors

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For those who might be newer to the space, Digital Asset Treasuries, or 'DATs' for short, can be a good way to start investing in crypto. Not all of t...

Demond Martin, CEO and Co-Founder, WellWithAll – Inclusive Capitalism: Building a business that empowers communities

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this country, health outcomes are too often dictated by your ZIP code, but one company is working very hard to fix those inequities.Demond Martin, ...

Dan Galpern, CEO, DanceOne – Making Moves: What it takes to build a global dance juggernaut (Re-Broadcast)

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, another trip down memory lane as we revisit an episode from April with Dan Galpern, the CEO of DanceOne, who's managed to harness the explo...

Adam Goldenberg, Co-founder and CEO, Fabletics – Form Fitting: How to curate individualized retail experiences (Re-Broadcast)

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're once again dipping into the archive, and revisiting an episode we released in May with Adam Goldenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Fabletic...

Gerard Barron, CEO, The Metals Company – Depth Perception: Harvesting critical minerals from the ocean floor (Re-Broadcast)

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're hopping back into the archive and revisiting an episode with Gerard Barron, the co-founder, CEO, and chairman of The Metals Company, who ...

Clemens Stockreiter, Founder and CEO, RE:CIRCLE Solutions – Waste Not, Want Not: Building data-driven circular food economies

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Across the United States, discarded food too often ends up just rotting in landfills. But one company in California is harnessing the power of data to...

Maja Vujinovic, CEO of Digital Assets, FG Nexus – Cutting Out the Middleman: How Ethereum is changing global finance (Part 2)

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Please enjoy the second part of our conversation with Maja Vujinovic where we break down staking, the evolving crypto regulatory environment, and how ...

Maja Vujinovic, CEO of Digital Assets, FG Nexus – Cutting Out the Middleman: How Ethereum is changing global finance (Part 1)

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you hear words like 'crypto', 'Ethereum' and 'Blockchain' and feel confused, you're definitely not alone. Today, we're sitting down with someone wh...

Doug Perlman, Founder and CEO, Sports Media Advisors – Cutting The Cord: Negotiating sports media rights in a post-cable world (Re-Broadcast)

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially fall, and that means we're deep into the MLB playoffs, and the NHL, NFL and NBA seasons are in full swing. With it being such an excit...

Jereme Kent, Founder and CEO of One Power Company — High Voltage: Bringing America's electrical grid into the 21st century (Re-broadcast)

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're reaching back into the archive, and re-releasing an episode from back in May with Jereme Kent, the CEO of One Power Company. Given ou...

Ed Nabrotzky, CEO and Co-Founder, Dot Ai – Connecting the Dots: How asset intelligence can boost efficiency and productivity

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you're running a large industrial operation, tracking all of the elements of your process to know where they are and what they're doing in real-t...

George Tomeski, CEO, Helfie.ai – Paging Dr. iPhone: Using AI to help you take control of your health

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:In today's medical system, getting a proper diagnosis and course of treatment can take ages, with potentially disastrous consequences for your...

Aimée Lapic, CEO, Hanna Andersson – Growing Up and Showing Up: How rewarding customer loyalty has helped this children's clothing brand stand the test of time

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Since the 1980s, beloved children's clothing brand Hanna Andersson has been delivery quality and durability to happy customers.  Now, Aimé...

John O'Donnell, Founder, Johnnie-O – Up to Par: An iconic golf clothing brand blends 'east coast prep' with 'west coast cool'

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When John O'Donnell founded Johnnie-O in 2005, his goal was to create a brand that combined East Coast prep with West Coast surf culture. 20 years lat...

Syed "Raj" Imteaz, Head of ICR's Convertible and Equity Derivatives Advisory – Convertibles Demystified: How ICR is helping clients navigate a white-hot convert market

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Issuing convertible derivatives can be a great way for companies to raise capital, but issuance can be complex and daunting. Today's guest, Syed "Raj"...

Rhonda Levene, CEO, Ziosk – Check Please: How a pioneer in pay-at-the-table technology uses innovation to boost restaurant efficiency

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ziosk's pioneering pay-at-the-table solutions mean that customers at their partner restaurants are never stuck waiting for the bill. And now they're w...

Ciaran Long, CEO, a.k.a. Brands – Dress Rehearsal: Using a 'test and repeat' strategy to adapt quickly to consumer trends

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:a.k.a. Brands have seen incredible success bringing their digitally native brands into the physical marketplace. A big part of that success co...

Steve Kislow, CEO, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Controlled Burn: Achieving consistent growth in the restaurant sector without sacrificing quality

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: There are a lot of different brands fighting for market share in the "polished" segment of the restaurant industry. To stand out, you need t...

Andy Goldberg, President & CEO, PCH Media – A Winning Strategy: Leveraging data-driven insights to evolve and thrive in a shifting landscape (Re-broadcast)

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nearly a year since we sat down with Andy Goldberg, the CEO of PCH media, to discuss how the company has successfully navigated more than 40...

Stephanie Pugliese, President and CEO, Duluth Trading – Back to Basics: How a storied workwear brand is righting the ship with a focus on customer needs

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a workwear and outdoor apparel company, it's imperative that you stay attentive to the needs of your customer, and remain nimble enough to adapt to...

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy – The Bitcoin Buy-in: Embracing a New Paradigm of Digital Capital (Re-broadcast)

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we take a brief hiatus from releasing new episodes this week, we thought it would be interesting to revisit this episode from December 2024 with Mi...

John Kiernan, President & CEO, Alico – Growing Oranges to Growing Communities: How weather and disease forced one of the nation's largest citrus producers to pivot to real estate

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In their 125 years in existence, Alico had grown to become one of America's leading citrus producers. In January 2025, owing to adverse weather events...

Gerard Barron, CEO, The Metals Company – Depth Perception: Harvesting critical minerals from the ocean floor

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration has made American reindustrialization a top priority, but to do that, the US is going to need access to an abundance of metal...

Ken Haines, CEO, Wrench Group – Climate Control: How one firm built a national home-services powerhouse

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: When your A/C breaks down in the middle of summer, you want someone at your house to fix it that same day. And one firm has been able to lev...

Michael Benstock, Chairman and CEO, Superior Group of Companies – Through Adversity with Diversity: Building recession-resilience using smart acquisitions

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investors often talk about the desire for companies to diversify. Well, you'd be hard pressed to find a firm who's done that better than the Superior ...

Christopher Ruddy, CEO, Newsmax – Breaking News: How an independent digital outlet grew into a global multimedia empire

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: At this point, most Americans will probably be familiar with the media company, Newsmax. Their political slant has garnered the company its ...

Julie Masino, President & CEO, Cracker Barrel – Leveraging Legacy: Fusing tradition with transformation to drive growth (Re-broadcast)

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back in January, we had on Julie Masino, the President and CEO of Cracker Barrel, who walked us through her strategy for transforming the brand, and g...

Dash Miller, Attitude of Gratitude – From Grief to Giving Back: How one teen is using LinkedIn to honor his brother's legacy

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dash Miller may not be a CEO, but like many of the people we feature on this show, he is a true leader, he has a vision, and he's executing on his pla...

Stuart Haselden, CEO, Arc'teryx – Built to Last: How authenticity strengthened Arc'teryx’s brand and customer loyalty (re-broadcast)

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Back in February, we were joined on the show by Stuart Haselden, CEO of outdoor apparel company, Arc'Teryx. Hearing about his retail philosop...

Andy Rothman, Founder and CEO, Sinology – Ignorance is Not Bliss: Why American firms can't just ignore China

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Given the new administration's tariff policy and the global unease we've seen in recent months, we felt it was a good time to pick the brain of someon...

Chris Constant, CEO, Getty Realty – No Vacancy: Building a real estate empire, one convenience store at a time

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you stop to fill up your car with gas, you might also pop into the store to grab a quick bite, or a gatorade, or that carton of milk you forgot t...

Adam Goldenberg, Co-founder and CEO, Fabletics – Form Fitting: How to curate individualized retail experiences

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you're shopping for clothes, there's a checklist of things you look for: you want them to look and feel good, you want them to last a long time, ...

Jereme Kent, Founder and CEO of One Power Company — High Voltage: Bringing America's electrical grid into the 21st century

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world has changed a lot in the last century, but it might surprise you to learn that the US power grid has remained pretty much the same. In this ...

Dan Galpern, CEO, DanceOne – Making Moves: What it takes to build a global dance juggernaut

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  We may not talk about them the same way we talk about basketball or baseball players, but make no mistake, dancers are elite athletes. The...

Felix Lin, CEO, HF Foods Group – Signature Dish: Growth opportunities in the booming Asian food sector

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The increasing popularity of Asian food presents many exciting business opportunities, but also some challenges. Many of these specialty restaurants a...

Jim Clemmer, CEO, AngioDynamics – To Your Health: The economics of med tech innovation

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Innovating in the field of Med Tech presents a host of unique challenges. Formulating new treatments is a long and capital-intensive process. The regu...

Sender Shamiss, Co-founder and CEO, ReturnPro – All Sales Are Final: Why returns cost retailers billions, and how one company aims to change that

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we experience buyers remorse about an item, what do we do? We return it. Either in store, or through the mail. But what happens to those products...

Doug Perlman, Founder and CEO, Sports Media Advisors – Cutting The Cord: Negotiating sports media rights in a post-cable world

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Major sporting events used to be clustered among a handful of TV channels. Now following your favourite team might require subscriptions to a whole li...

Mike Aiello, CEO and Managing Partner, Centri Business Consulting – You Can't Unring That Bell: How one firm helps companies get IPO-ready

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Putting together an IPO is no easy feat. Just getting your finances in order can be a herculean effort. Add in the laundry list of compliance requirem...

Michael Halen, Senior Restaurant Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence – I'll Take It To Go: How the restaurant industry is reshaping itself in an uncertain world

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  It's early in the 2025 reporting season, but new trends in the restaurant and foodservice space are already emerging. 2024 was a difficult...

Kevin Duffy, CEO, iFIT – The Perfect Fit: How technology is ending one-size-fits-all fitness

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  Personalization has reshaped nearly every industry, turning one-size-fits-all solutions into tailored experiences. Think self-serve kiosks...

Rahul Mewawalla, President & CEO, Mawson Infrastructure Group – Full Charge: Developing the energy and infrastructure to power the future of AI

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  The rapid rise of AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, creating both challenges and opportunities for innovation. With ...

Stuart Haselden, CEO, Arc'teryx – Built to Last: How authenticity strengthened Arc'teryx’s brand and customer loyalty

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  You’ve heard it before: "The customer is always right." For many businesses, that’s sound advice. But for premium brands, the road to ...

Kent Collier, Founder & CEO, Octus – Prioritizing Progress: How Octus built a market leader in credit intelligence by filtering out the noise

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  Getting ahead begins with a sharp focus on recognizing problems and finding better solutions than anyone else. But staying ahead requires ...

Jeff "Trip" Tripician, CEO, Meatable – A Shared Plate: Shaping a sustainable future for the meat industry through partnership

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In some industries, new players try to shake things up by breaking them down. But in sectors like food, where traditions run deep and habi...

Chuck Davis, Chairman & CEO, Prodege – Data Done Differently: Building a consumer insights platform that thrives through change

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  When it comes to running a business, data insights are invaluable, but that data has to come with meaningful action. You need to be willin...

Jay Jackson, Chairman & CEO, Abacus Life – Life by the Numbers: Turning life insurance policies into powerful financial tools

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  Innovation often starts with asking tough questions, like: What if the systems we’ve always relied on aren’t equipped to handle today'...

Mohammed Alardhi, Executive Chairman, Investcorp — Scaling New Heights: Empowering Teams to Achieve Global Success

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  In business, leadership isn’t just about taking charge — it’s about enabling others to thrive. As companies grow and stakes rise, fo...

Kate Doerge, Principal, Kate Doerge Consulting – The Branding Blueprint: Aligning Strategy, Storytelling, and Authenticity

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Branding used to be as simple as product packaging. But today, it’s woven into every touchpoint — from social media and customer service...

Julie Masino, President & CEO, Cracker Barrel – Leveraging Legacy: Fusing tradition with transformation to drive growth

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: What does it take to revitalize a legacy brand, while maintaining its identity? By balancing tradition and transformation, any company can b...

Tom Ryan, Founder & CEO, ICR – New Year, New Outlook: Welcome to the Arena's 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  This year, news cycles were dominated by American election coverage, groundbreaking advancements in AI, and distressing updates on global ...

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy – The Bitcoin Buy-in: Embracing a New Paradigm of Digital Capital

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: With a new, crypto-friendly administration incoming, 2025 may be the year we see Bitcoin integrate more fully into mainstream finance in Ame...

Arik Kaufman, Co-Founder & CEO, Steakholder Foods – Meat the Future: Leading Innovation in Plant-based Meat for a Sustainable Tomorrow

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: With a rising global population and growing urgency around sustainability, one industry under the spotlight is cultured meat. Vegan and plan...

Steve Dunn, CEO & Diana 'DB' Barnes, Chief Brand Officer, WHY Brands – Better Together: Building stronger futures with unified strategies

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In today’s market, too often brands find themselves caught up in chasing trends, losing sight of the path to long-term growth. Today’s g...

Lyndon Park, Managing Partner, Global ESG Advisory & Shareholder Activism, ICR – Boardroom Balancing Act: Governance, ESG, and Shareholder Power (re-broadcast)

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  Navigating the intricate landscape of ESG and shareholder activism requires a deep understanding of both market dynamics and investor expe...

Frantz Saintellemy, CEO, LeddarTech – Paving the Way: Revolutionizing automotive safety through unified, scalable software

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  Every industry has its trailblazers, but true innovation goes beyond just patents and profits. Today’s guest understands that collaborat...

Dale Schwartz, Founder & CEO, Pinstripes – Holistic Hospitality: Widening market appeal with curated experiences and exceptional quality

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Driven by pandemic restrictions and changing lifestyles, social isolation is on the rise in America. In response, many people are searching ...

Roshan Pujari, Founder & CEO, Stardust Power – Powering Progress: Refining lithium production with sustainable practices and American innovation

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  There's a growing call for clean energy solutions in America, and our guest today is ready to answer it. With an unpredictable geopolitica...

Christine Schindler, Co-founder & CEO, PathSpot – A Clean Sweep: Revolutionizing health and safety in hospitality (re-broadcast)

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:  On October 22, the CDC reported that an outbreak of E. coli infections was connected to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, leading t...

Sandra Campos, 3x CEO & Entrepreneur – Fashion Forward: Leading the fashion industry into the future (re-broadcast)

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Last week, we welcomed Sandra Campos back to the show to discuss her new role as CEO of PetMed Express, and her vision for the company's fut...

Sandra Campos, CEO, PetMed Express – Leading the Pack: Driving innovation in pet care through core-value realignment

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Periods of transition often come with uncertainty, but they also offer a chance for businesses to innovate and refine their direction. Under...

Jared Isaacman, Founder, Shift4 and Draken International, Part 2 of 2 – The Next Frontier: Exploring the boundaries of space and innovation (re-broadcast)

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, Jared Isaacman became the first civilian in history to carry out a spacewalk during a mission aboard the SpaceX spacecraft. We decide...

Jared Isaacman, Founder, Shift4 and Draken International, Part 1 of 2 – Shooting For The Stars: Going beyond limits for lasting impact (re-broadcast)

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, Jared Isaacman became the first civilian in history to carry out a spacewalk during a mission aboard the SpaceX spacecraft. We decide...

Alex Ibrahim, Corporate CFO, Yanolja – Globetrotter Goals: How Yanolja is upping the travel game

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As travel trends shift, and young people drive demand for simple, integrated, experience-focused journeys, its critical to respond with innovative sol...

Pete Najarian, Managing Partner, RW3 Ventures – Digital Disruption: Decoding the crypto world and revolutionizing finance through blockchain technology (re-broadcast)

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the world embraces cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and deregulated finance, there's a massive transformation on the horizon. But if you're g...

Andy Goldberg, President & CEO, PCH Media – A Winning Strategy: Leveraging data-driven insights to evolve and thrive in a shifting landscape

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Longevity in any business is something to celebrate, but when a media company can successfully evolve through several decades of seismic shifts, it's ...

Larry Connor, Managing Partner, The Connor Group (Part 2 of 2) – Leaping Into the Unknown: The power of taking unconventional risks in business and beyond

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking away from the norm will always attract skepticism, especially from industry veterans. But these risks often lead to the most significant rewa...

Larry Connor, Managing Partner, The Connor Group (Part 1 of 2) – Daring to Be Different: Disrupting industries through radical strategies

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring top talent is a proven game plan for any business, but there’s untapped power in taking risks—especially on professionals with unconvention...

Lyndon Park, Managing Partner, Global ESG Advisory & Shareholder Activism, ICR – Boardroom Balancing Act: Governance, ESG, and Shareholder Power

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the intricate landscape of ESG and shareholder activism requires a deep understanding of both market dynamics and investor expectations. Th...

Keri Findley, Founder, CEO of Tacora Capital – Structured Credit Secrets: How Tacora Capital carved out a unique approach to business growth (re-broadcast)

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you're a founder, you need creative ways to grow your business. Today's guest recognized that need, and built her company on it.We're sitting dow...

Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch Restaurants – Breaking Fast: A disruptive and innovative recipe for success in hospitality (re-broadcast)

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As today's guest will tell us, breakfasts have recently overtaken Friday dinners as the number one dining out experience of choice. So in the always-c...

Chris Schultz, CEO, VooDoo Doughnut – The Sweet Spot: Balancing expansion and identity for sustainable business growth

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the surface, successful growth in business might seem to be about rapid expansion. But that's not the right strategy for every business. Growth has...

Doug Sanders, Chairman & CEO, Heritage Grocers Group – Market Roots: Embracing diversity and unique consumer needs to expand authentically

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For industry dominators, success rarely hinges on a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. Instead, they master their market by focusing on specific demographi...

Rob Skinner, Founding Partner & Co-CEO, IEQ Capital – Trust Funded: Building team culture to cultivate client connection and loyalty

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of wealth management, working with clients is a deeply personal endeavor that requires more than just financial expertise. By looking inw...

Seth Spergel, Managing Partner, Merlin Ventures – More Than Money: Standing out in Venture Capital by investing in relationships

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Venture Capital is all about the cash — but in a crowded field, money is a commodity. To truly stand out, you have to go above and beyond for your p...

Matthew Tucker, Head of Tock – Data-Driven Dining: Optimizing the guest experience by reshaping reservations (re-broadcast)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the effort to recover from the impact of the pandemic, the hospitality industry has had a surge of innovation, ideas, and new technologies. And whi...

Chef Ming Tsai, TV Personality, Entrepreneur, & Founder, MingsBings – Bing-ing Together Tradition and Innovation: Transforming the Freezer Aisle with Health and Taste

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a landscape where standing out demands both innovation and accessibility, finding ways to connect with a broad audience is crucial. Today's guest h...

Syed “Raj” Imteaz, Partner, Head of Convertible and Equity Derivatives, ICR – Inflation Insulation: Navigating complex capital markets with advisory expertise

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the current macro environment with growing inflation and financial uncertainty, it's no wonder companies are actively seeking alternative solutions...

Charles Baker, Partner, Sidley Austin, Co-Chair Entertainment, Sports & Media – He Shoots, He Scores! : Winning strategies for the game of sports and entertainment investments (re-broadcast)

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re looking back at one of our most popular episodes of the last 6 months: our conversation with Charles Baker.Every investment comes wi...

Ajay Kochhar, President, CEO, and Co-Founder, Li-Cycle – Powering the Future: Leading the charge in sustainability through revolutionary lithium-ion recycling

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lithium-ion batteries are playing a big part in clean energy development, but making the battery itself clean and efficient will be crucial for the fu...

Fred LeFranc, Managing Partner and Co-founder, Results Thru Strategy – The Secret Ingredient: Spicing up your strategy to succeed in hospitality

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To be a great consultant, a deep understanding of an industry is table stakes, but you also have to connect with the needs of the employees that work ...

Dr. Denis Phares, Founder & CEO, Dragonfly Energy – Charging Ahead: Powering sustainability efforts through a battery breakthrough

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Outsourcing our sustainability efforts does help us get one step closer to an eco-friendly future, but to make a true impact we have to develop our ow...

Thomas Sandgaard, Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO, Zynex Medical – Electrifying the Industry: Revolutionizing chronic pain care with innovative service and solutions

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a reason it's called healthcare – care and carefulness are at the core, and if you want to be successful in the field, you've got to underst...

Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech – Fueling the Future: Transforming pollution into energy solutions (re-broadcast)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Innovation is about creation, but it's also about finding new spaces where those creations can be used. Today's guest has applied a centuries-old scie...

Kevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder & CCO, and Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO, J. McLaughlin – Dressed for Success: Designing a brand's future with customer-centric simplicity (re-broadcast)

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The sign of a strong apparel brand isn't always about covering every billboard. It's about longevity, steady growth, and speaking the customer's langu...

Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott – Bling it On: Building a Values-Driven Jewelry Empire (re-broadcast)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In business, you have to want to win. But in addition to that, simple, honest values go an incredibly long way. Today's guest leads a company that is ...