Best Pete Sena and David Salinas Podcasts (2024)

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We Are Taking A Summer Break 12:26

5M ago12:26

12:26

As we approach the summer, the Forward Obsessed podcast is taking a brief but much needed break from creating new entrepreneurial content for you, our incredible listeners. We're grateful for the remarkable guests who have made season three a success, and we have some amazing stuff coming down the pipeline. During this hiatus, we invite you to stay…

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Sam Parr: Founder Of The Hustle, Hampton And My First Million Podcast 1:22:43

5M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Sam Parr, the founder of The Hustle and the host of the My First Million podcast, shares his entrepreneurial journey from his humble beginnings in St. Louis, Missouri, to building and selling successful companies. Parr's early hustles, including selling whiskey online and running a hot dog stand, laid the foundation for his future endeavors. Despit…

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Hacking A Startup From Idea To Exit With Ben Lamson 1:45:46

6M ago1:45:46

1:45:46

Ben Lamson is the Head Of Revenue at Paperspace, a GPU cloud and software stack for machine learning and artificial intelligence developers, which was recently acquired by Digital Ocean. Previously, he was the co-founder and CEO of WeDidIt, a crowdfunding platform for nonprofits that was acquired by a private equity firm. Lamson's entrepreneurial j…

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Transforming Data Ownership Into A Connective Force With Aaron Lyles 1:18:56

6M ago1:18:56

1:18:56

Aaron Lyles is the Founder and CEO of CommonAlly, a company that builds two-sided marketplaces to connect organizations with hard-to-reach communities in a way that empowers people and gives them agency over their data. Aaron's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age when he started a snowboarding magazine in high school despite challenges wit…

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Founding 21Seeds Tequila With Kat Hantas 1:32:48

7M ago1:32:48

1:32:48

Kat Hantas is the co-founder of 21 Seeds, an infused tequila brand that was acquired by Diageo for $160 Million after just three years in business, being the largest exit ever by a female-founded spirits brand. Previously, Kat had a 15-year career in the film industry, working at Creative Artists Agency and as an independent producer developing hor…

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From Startup To Selling To Starbucks With Peter Thum 2:09:56

7M ago2:09:56

2:09:56

Peter Thum is the Co-Founder and CEO of Muse, an AI-powered website builder and collaboration platform. He was previously the Founder of Ethos Water, which he successfully sold to Starbucks in 2005. Thum has also founded Fonderie 47, a company that transforms AK-47 assault rifles from African war zones into high-end jewelry and accessories, and Lib…

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Changing The Game Of Alcohol Delivery With Lindsey Andrews 1:32:22

8M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Lindsey Andrews is the founder of Minibar, an on-demand alcohol delivery service that was acquired by Reserve Bar in 2021. Andrews is now the Founder and CEO of Revido, an app designed to revolutionize the way we review and recommend products and services. Andrews' entrepreneurial journey began when she and her co-founder recognized the need for a …

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The Future Of Venture Funding With Jason Kirby 1:52:56

8M ago1:52:56

1:52:56

Jason Kirby is the Founder of Thunder.VC, an AI-powered investment bank that helps startups navigate the fundraising process. Previously, he was the Co-Founder and President of Liquid Sky, a cloud gaming company acquired by Walmart in 2018, and the President and COO of Generation Esports, an esports platform for schools that raised $11 million in f…

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Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone With Jess Lynch 1:14:01

8M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

Jess Lynch is currently the Cofounder and Founding Partner at Raiz Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm using data and community to reimagine startup investing. She was previously the Cofounder and CEO of Wishroute, a scalable behavior change platform that was acquired in 2022. Throughout her journey, Jess has demonstrated remarkable resili…

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From Pioneering Facial Recognition to Apple Acquisition With Adi Eckhouse Barzilai 1:33:52

9M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

Adi Eckhouse Barzilai is the Co-Founder and CEO of RealFace, a facial recognition software company that was acquired by Apple Inc. She was previously in brand management at Procter & Gamble. As founder of RealFace, Adi helped pioneer mobile facial recognition capabilities that later became integral to Apple’s FaceID unlock feature. RealFace provide…

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Betting On Blockchain: The Future Of Sports Betting With Alex Dubin 1:41:37

9M ago1:41:37

1:41:37

Alex Dubin is the Founder and CEO of BettorOff, a sports betting platform designed to bring transparency and integrity to bettors through blockchain technology. After a few early career twists and turns, Alex Dubin leveraged a chance meeting in a poker game to pivot into sports betting just as daily fantasy sports (DFS) was taking off. He helped se…

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Breaking Barriers For Women In Tech With Beverly Parenti 1:24:33

10M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Beverly Parenti is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cofounder of The Last Mile, a nonprofit providing technology training to incarcerated individuals. She has founded and cofounded several other successful companies, including First Virtual Holdings, one of the first online payment systems, which went public in the 1990s. In the interview, Pare…

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Best Of Forward Obsessed - 2023 Holiday Recap 33:18

10M ago33:18

33:18

This year, we had 25 incredible interviews. 25 deep dives into the rollercoaster experience of building a company - taking an aha moment, nurturing it into a tangible idea for a business, building a team, getting funding, growing, failing, pivoting, growing again, failing again, exploding, and then - who knows. Every story is different - and yet, o…

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From Startup To Selling For Half A Billion With Ben Kartzman 1:39:22

11M ago1:39:22

1:39:22

Ben Kartzman is the COO of Mediaocean, a multi-billion dollar ad tech company. He was previously the CEO and co-founder of SpongeCell, an ad tech startup that was acquired by FlashTalking. Kartzman has successfully navigated multiple acquisitions and integrations throughout his career in ad tech. In this interview, Kartzman outlines his journey fro…

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From The Bronx To A 9-Figure Exit With André Swanston 1:08:47

11M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Andre Swanston is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Tru Optik, a data and analytics company focused on connected TV (CTV) and streaming media. Tru Optik was acquired by TransUnion for over $100 million when Andre was under 40 years old. Andre has an incredible backstory, growing up in the Bronx as the son of immigrants from St. Kitts and Nevis. He a…

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Working Hard Is Not Enough With Jared James 1:40:07

12M ago1:40:07

1:40:07

Jared James is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author who was previously the #1 ranked realtor in the country. He has built numerous successful companies across industries like real estate, marketing, technology, and business coaching, and is an accomplished public speaker. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jared shares insights from his j…

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The Future Of Pain Management With Arun Nijhawan 1:26:52

1y ago1:26:52

1:26:52

Arun Nijhawan is the co-founder and CEO of Menda Health, a startup using therapy to provide drug and surgery-free treatment for chronic pain. He was previously co-founder of FillMyFork, a startup focused on healthy eating that was acquired by FoodSmart. Nijhawan studied astrophysics in college before moving to Silicon Valley to participate in the p…

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Resilience, Love, And Never Giving Up With Alan Lazowski 1:09:20

1y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

Alan Lazowski is the founder and CEO of LAZ Parking, the largest privately held parking company in the United States. Alan has grown LAZ Parking from being a valet parking attendant to running over 3,600 locations and 1.5 million parking spaces across 41 states. The company manages over $2 billion in annual revenue. The interview focuses heavily on…

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Surviving The River And Building The Bridge With Wiley Cerilli 1:31:52

1y ago1:31:52

1:31:52

Wiley Cerilli is a serial entrepreneur and founder of companies like Seamless Web, SinglePlatform, and Good Uncle. He was previously the VP and General Manager of Constant Contact after they acquired his company SinglePlatform for $100 million. Throughout his career, Cerilli has experienced immense personal and professional growth, including overco…

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How To End Prison Recidivism With Chris Redlitz 1:30:22

1y ago1:30:22

1:30:22

Chris Redlitz is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Last Mile, leading a national movement across our country to provide in-prison technology education and post-incarceration mentorship to justice-involved people across the United States. Chris had previously sold a chain of running stores called Second Sole, founded and sold AdAuction.Co…

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Harnessing The Power Of “Swing” With Eric Rosow 1:09:18

1y ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Eric Rosow is the CEO and Co-founder of Diameter Health. He was previously the Founder and CEO of Premise Corporation and has extensive experience in healthcare technology and entrepreneurship. Under his leadership, Diameter Health’s innovative technology has been adopted by major health systems across the country, and was acquired by Availity in 2…

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The Future Of Networking With Yasha Filippenko 1:36:40

1y ago1:36:40

1:36:40

Yasha Filippenko is exiting founder of Sailplay, a B2C marketing automation platform, and the founder of Intch, a professional social networking platform. Born in Kazakhstan and later moving to Russia, Yasha specialized in mathematics, a path that eventually led him into the realm of technology. His tech career kicked off at Yandex, Russia's larges…

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Unleashing the Power of Video With Lucas Loeffler 1:30:34

1y ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Explore the fast-paced world of video marketing and user generated content with Lucas Loeffler, exiting founder of QuickFrame. In this interview, Lucas talks about his early years as a party-planner and rule-bender, his rapid rise and fall in the world of football, and re-discovering his identity after losing the ability to play his favorite sport.…

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From Addiction To Acquisition With Ryan Shank 1:41:08

1+ y ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Ryan Shank is the exited founder of PhoneWagon, the founder of Cameo Ventures, and the founder of ShareWillow. In this interview, dive into Ryan’s incredible entrepreneurial journey as he takes you through his early aha moments, bumpy periods of rapid growth, struggling with addiction, and finally getting his company acquired. Ryan opens up about h…

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Resilience, Innovation, And Finding Your Purpose With Gioel Molinari 2:03:30

1+ y ago2:03:30

2:03:30

Gioel Molinari is the Founder of Autostrada, a boutique automotive club and showroom in Westport, CT. He was previously the exiting Founder of ClariFi and President of Butterfly Network, a medical device company that is democratizing healthcare by making medical imaging as accessible as a stethoscope. In this episode, David Salinas and Pete Sena si…

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Co-Founding JetBlue With John Owen 1:43:51

1+ y ago1:43:51

1:43:51

John Owen is the Co-founder and formerly the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Jetblue Airlines. John is currently an Angel Investor, Venture Partner, and advisor for multiple brands. In this episode of Forward Obsessed, David and Pete speak with John Owen, co-founder of JetBlue, about his experiences in starting one of the la…

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MailChimp And The Future Of Email With Neil Bainton 1:16:46

1+ y ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Neil Bainton is the Co-Creator and COO of Mailchimp, and is currently an investor, advisor, and photographer. On this episode of Forward Obsessed, Neil Bainton discusses his unique career journey, starting with learning Russian during the Cold War and actually moving to Russia at the end of the Cold War to work for DuPont. Neil recalls Russia as an…

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The Future Of AI Language Models With Steve Shwartz 1:56:03

1+ y ago1:56:03

1:56:03

Steve Shwartz is an award winning author, angel investor, serial entrepreneur, and one of the foundational engineers behind AI technologies like natural language processing. On this episode of Forward Obsessed, we dive deep into the profitable (and tumultuous) world of Artificial Intelligence and AI Language Models. Our guest is Steve Schwartz, an …

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The Future Of Marketing With Michael Kalman 1:53:05

1+ y ago1:53:05

1:53:05

Michael Kalman is the Chief Strategy Officer for PersonalRX, Advisory Board Member for iCleanse, and was previously the founder and CEO of MediaCrossing, a digital marketing agency which sold to Kubient in 2021. Kalman is a media and digital marketing expert who has been in the industry since 1990. On this episode of Forward Obsessed, learn about h…

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The Art Of Never Giving Up With Larry Janesky 1:50:39

1+ y ago1:50:39

1:50:39

Larry Janesky is the CEO and Founder of Basement Systems, Contractor Nation, The School Of Entrepreneurship, and owns over 30 businesses across the United States. Larry is also one of the most accomplished desert motorcycle racers in the world, and has competed and won the Baja 1000 Desert race multiple times. On this episode of Forward Obsessed, w…

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The Future Of Conversational Marketing With David Cancel 2:04:59

1+ y ago2:04:59

2:04:59

David Cancel is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Drift, the world's first conversational marketing and sales technology company. David is a Bronx native who dropped out of college to pursue his career in tech. He has been part of six exits, including HubSpot, where he was the CTO responsible for revolutionizing their products and taking the co…

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The Entrepreneur’s Epilogue And Defining Success With A.J Wasserstein 1:35:16

1+ y ago1:35:16

1:35:16

A.J Wasserstein is Lecturer in the Practice of Management at the Yale School of Management, and was previously the Founder and CEO of ArchivesOne, a document storage company that sold to Iron Mountain after 17 years of operation and growth. School is in session with A.J as he recounts his experiences with choosing an industry for its ideal economic…

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Creative Science and Entrepreneurship With Dr. Ranjit Bindra 1:49:41

1+ y ago1:49:41

1:49:41

Ranjit Bindra is a serial Biotech entrepreneur and Professor of Medicine at Yale University. He is Cofounder of Cybrexa, Alphina, and B3 Therapeutics, and is the Cofounder and CEO of Modifi Bio. Dive into the world of a “creative scientist” turned entrepreneur as Ranjit recounts his early years in an entrepreneurial household, developing a passion …

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The Future Of Modern With John Edelman 1:36:24

1+ y ago1:36:24

1:36:24

John Edelman is the President and CEO of Heller, an American modern design company that makes and sells indoor/outdoor furniture and accessories. John was previously the CEO of Design Within Reach, which was sold to Herman Miller in 2014.OUTLINE: (00:00) - Intro (4:09) - Early years in an entrepreneurial home (8:13) - Advice for starting a new comp…

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Founding Junkluggers With Josh Cohen 1:22:07

1+ y ago1:22:07

1:22:07

Josh Cohen is Founder and President of Junkluggers, one of the largest franchised junk removal services in the world. Step into the world of making trash into treasure as Josh recounts having his “aha-moment” around a fire with some friends in Australia, starting a company with Bar Mitzvah money and a pickup truck called “Old Rusty,” and the windin…

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The Future Of Cannabis Beverages With Matt Melander 1:09:23

1+ y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Matt Melander was the Founder, President, and CFO at LEVIA, a cannabis beverage company that has become one of the largest brands in the cannabis edibles industry. After selling his company in 2022, Matt is now focusing on transforming the cannabis industry and developing innovative cannabinoid products. In this episode, step into Matt’s past as he…

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From Mom To Exiting Entrepreneur With Claudia Reuter 1:05:38

2y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Claudia Reuter is Director of The Roberts Innovation Fund at Yale Ventures, author of "Yes, You Can Do This!", and host of the Podcast, “The 43 Percent”. Claudia was previously the founder of SchoolChapters, which was acquired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2014. She was then the General Manager of Americas East for Techstars, one of the largest s…

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The Future Of Biotech With Kevin Rakin 1:08:25

2y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Kevin Rakin is the co-founder of HighCape Capital, a growth equity firm that finances and assists innovative life sciences companies transition from the initial stages of their business cycle into successful, thriving organizations. In this episode, we’ll take you through Kevin’s journey and how he founded multiple biotech companies and took them t…

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Best Of Forward Obsessed - 2022 Holiday Recap 22:57

2y ago22:57

22:57

What a year it has been. 20 episodes, 20 brilliant minds sharing the vast spectrum of the entrepreneurial experience. We heard about “back of the napkin” aha moments, tooth and nail bootstrapping, overcoming every form of adversity, the hardest failures and the sweetest victories. We learned priceless lessons about building partnerships, scrappy fu…

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Building Better Biotech with Kevin Rocco 1:16:45

2y ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Kevin Rocco was the Founder and CEO of Biorez, a Biotechnology company that invented a regenerative and absorbable ligament brace called the Biobrace. Biorez was acquired by Conmed in 2022 for $250 Million dollars, and Kevin is now working as VP of Bioinductive Technologies at Conmed. In this interview, get the fresh perspective of a founder that w…

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The Future Of Sustainability With Al Subbloie 1:09:49

2y ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Al Subbloie is president and CEO of Budderfly, the fastest growing Energy Efficiency as a Service company in the United States. In this episode, learn about the importance of macro-dynamics when starting a business, why fear holds most entrepreneurs back, and whether grinding hard is better than having talent. Listen to Al’s philosophy about turnin…

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Co-Founding Honest Tea With Barry Nalebuff 1:02:52

2y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Barry Nalebuff is Co-Founder of Honest tea, Kombrewcha, Real Made Foods, and Just Ice Tea. Barry is also a professor at Yale School Of Management, and has authored multiple award-winning books. In this episode, learn how Barry co-founded multiple successful food and beverage products using real economic principles. Class is in-session: Dive into co…

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Buying Weed From Women With Meg Sanders 1:02:49

2y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Meg Sanders is CEO of Canna Provisions, a chain of cannabis dispensaries in New England. She worked directly with the governor of Colorado to develop its cannabis laws, then personally led the charge by opening one of the state’s first dispensaries. Meg is now one of the biggest forces in the new Massachusetts cannabis cultivation and consumer sale…

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Building Purpose Built Ventures with Miles Lasater 1:14:13

2y ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Miles Lasater is the CEO and Founding Partner of Purpose Built Ventures. In this episode, hear from Miles on why learning to sell at a young age is so important to learn entrepreneurship, and how you can manage your time more effectively to create new habits. Miles dives into the pitfalls behind taking a company public, the real role of a start-up …

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Leading An Entrepreneurial State With Governor Ned Lamont 23:22

2y ago23:22

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Ned Lamont is the Governor of the State of Connecticut. In this episode, learn about the governor’s early years as he transitioned from running a local newspaper to founding Campus Televideo, a telecoms company that was acquired by Apogee in 2015. Hear about his pivot into politics, and how he measures success as Governor of the State of Connecticu…

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Building An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem With Matt McCooe 1:15:43

2y ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Matt McCooe is the CEO of Connecticut Innovations, a strategic venture capital firm and leading source of financing for Connecticut's technology, consumer, and life sciences companies. In this episode, learn what it takes to get funded by one of the top VCs in Connecticut. Explore what breakthrough entrepreneurs all have in common, which heuristics…

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Bootstrapping A Billion Dollar Company From A Dorm Room With Austin McChord 1:11:24

2y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Austin McChord is the CEO of Casana, a healthcare technology start-up dedicated to improving the health and wellness of patients via at-home health monitoring. Austin was previously the founder and CEO of Datto incorporated, exited that company in a $1.5 Billion acquisition, and is the Founder of Norwalk Havoc Combat Robotics. In this episode, expl…

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The Future Of Inventing Products With Chris Allen 56:44

2y ago56:44

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Chris Allen is the CEO of iCleanse, which is known for their UV-C rapid disinfection devices that clean cell phones. He was previously the Founder and CEO of iDevices, which was acquired by Hubbell Incorporated in 2017. In this episode, dive into the difficult path of inventing a new product and taking it to a global market. Learn about how Chris A…

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The Future of Building Creative Companies with Jenny Lawton 1:25:11

2y ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Jenny Lawton is the Executive Vice President of Bolster, a marketplace to connect high-growth companies with executive talent. Previously, Jenny was the Chief Innovation Officer and COO of Techstars, she was also the CEO of MakerBot Industries, a global leader in desktop 3D printing. In this episode, learn what it takes to navigate the process of a…

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The Future Of Leading Innovation with Josh Geballe 1:03:42

2+ y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Dive into the world of innovation and crisis management with Josh Geballe, Associate Provost for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Yale University. Josh was previously the COO for the State of Connecticut under Governor Ned Lamont. During Josh’s tenure as COO, he oversaw Connecticut’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, Josh reveals …

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