Best Reise, The Director Podcasts (2024)

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Path Ahead Ventures – REI Dan Kihanya 24:23

3h ago24:23

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Dan Kihanya is the Director of REI’s Path Ahead Ventures, a $30 million fund aimed at supporting founders of color in the outdoor industry. Launched in 2021, this program focuses on providing resources, mentorship, and funding to help diverse entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses. They have multiple programs like Embark (for early-stage fo…

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#364 - Chico West - Getting Sober, Overcoming Trauma, & Winning 1:05:13

1h ago1:05:13

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Chico West is a LPC therapist, Coach, and consultant. He has a private practice who used to own 2 treatment programs. He works with On-site programs and for Construction companies as well as having a private practice. He has over 34 years of continuous sobriety. We discuss: Common themes around addiction Marriage Therapy and Counseling in the C-Sui…

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Figure Eight – Author Marcelo DeSantis 26:13

2d ago26:13

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Marcelo De Santis is a seasoned C-suite leader (former executive at Thoughtworks, Pirelli, and Mondelēz International), and his new book, Figure Eight, unlocks the secrets of leadership in our rapidly evolving world where technology and humanity converge. We talk about leadership in fast times, accelerating time to market, executive mountaineering …

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#363 - Jason Illian - GP & Co-Founder @ Highmount Capital - Growth Equity, Investing in Dude Perfect, Launching Koch Disruptive Technologies 1:07:50

1h ago1:07:50

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Jason is the General Partner and Co-Founder of Highmount Capital, a unique investment firm focused on growth stage and middle market investments in transformative technology and other growth-related platforms. He is the former Managing Director and founding member of Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), the venture and growth arm of Koch Industries,…

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Navigating the Road to Director with Marcus Young 25:42

8h ago25:42

25:42

Director of Asset Protection at United Supermarkets, Marcus Young, sits down with TalkLP Host Amber Bradley to discuss his 28- year career path from sacker to Director. Marcus gets into the advantages of knowing the operations side of the business and how that benefits his work in Loss Prevention. To Marcus, his team is his #1 asset and the company…

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Re-Release: Where Ideas Take Flight: Glasswing Ventures' Rudina Seseri On AI 33:11

2h ago33:11

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In this special re-release, we dive into the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence with Rudina Seseri, Managing Partner at Glasswing Ventures, as she reflects on AI investment and innovation. Rudina provides an analysis of the AI industry, addressing pressing questions on the technology's evolution and her assessment of its long-term poten…

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#362 - Steve Van Amburgh - CEO @ KDC - Developing The BEST Corporate Build-To-Suits in America 1:11:23

14d ago1:11:23

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As the CEO of KDC, Steve Van Amburgh manages the firm’s strategic planning while coordinating new business development efforts. He also oversees KDC’s acquisition and development activities. Under his leadership, KDC completed over 154 corporate build-to-suit office and industrial projects valued at over $11 billion and totaling more than 37 millio…

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Entrepreneur-Based Community Development - Raza Development Fund Natalia Rodriguez-Hilt 24:25

2h ago24:25

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Natalia Rodriguez-Hilt is the Senior Director of UnidosUS Affiliate Development and Small Business Strategies at Raza Development Fund. Natalia is a seasoned expert in economic and community development, with a passion for driving economic opportunity for entrepreneurs in underrepresented communities. We discuss how RDF unleashes unleash the power,…

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Betting On Risk Expert Mark Habersack with Resorts World 40:30

27d ago40:30

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley fangirled out for her love of all things Vegas before diving into the world of Risk Management with Resorts World’s Executive Director of Risk Management, Mark Habersack. Mark and Amber discuss his 40-year career in the industry and the strategies he used to find success. They also talk tech utilization and the buzzword of…

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25 Lessons to Unlock Corporate Innovation –Co-Founder Webex Hologram Elizabeth Bieneck 29:44

6d ago29:44

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Elizabeth Bieniek, author of Cake on Tuesdays: 25 Lessons To Unlock Corporate Innovation, shares her blueprint for executing change within complex organizations. She co-founded Webex Hologram, the industry’s first holographic collaboration system, while at Cisco and here explores the intricacies of innovation and leadership, offering valuable insig…

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#361 - Jeremiah Donati - Director of Intercollegiate Athletics @ TCU - The Business and Future of College Athletics 1:21:35

7d ago1:21:35

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Jeremiah Donati was appointed as TCU’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on December 11, 2017. Since his arrival at TCU in 2011, Donati has played a major role in enhancing the TCU student-athlete experience through donor-supported facility upgrades totaling nearly $500 million. During Donati’s tenure as athletics director, the Horned Frogs hav…

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Exciting Re-Release: Dive into Collaboration to Grow with PepsiCo & the California Milk Advisory Board 45:43

1M ago45:43

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We are thrilled to announce the re-release of one of our more popular podcast episodes, featuring a captivating conversation on collaboration and growth with industry leaders from PepsiCo and the California Milk Advisory Board. Hosted by Fred Schonenberg, founder and CEO of VentureFuel, this episode delves deep into innovative strategies and real-w…

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CIA Insider on Election Predictions, CrowdStrike Fail, and More 26:58

21d ago26:58

26:58

TalkLP Host Amber Bradley sits down with former CIA Executive & Station Chief John Franchi to talk assassination attempt, election predictions & explanations, the CrowdStrike update fail and more! Get the behind the scenes download of the hottest topics PLUS an APEX session preview – listen today! To request John Franchi’s regular email update, cli…

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#360 - Andy Weiner - President @ RockStep Capital - Investing in Shopping Malls in Secondary / Tertiary Markets at 15-25% Cap Rates 1:10:02

21d ago1:10:02

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Andy Weiner, President of RockStep Capital, started RockStep Capital Corporation in 1996. Weiner has built or acquired over 9 million square feet of shopping centers throughout the United States. Prior to founding RockStep Capital, Weiner served as Vice President of Operations for Weiner Stores, a chain of 159 family clothing stores with locations …

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Silicon Prairie and The Future of the Semiconductor Industry - GlobalWafers Co. EVP Brent Omdahl 28:12

1M ago28:12

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GlobalWafers is a global leader in semiconductor technology, providing innovative, advanced silicon wafer solutions to integrated chip manufacturers worldwide. Brent Omdahl, Executive Vice President for Government Affairs, has over 20 years of deep experience counseling U.S. firms on international market entry strategies and advising foreign firms …

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Interactive Characters & Immersive AI with Inworld AI CEO Kylan Gibbs 22:28

1M ago22:28

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In this episode, Vanessa Rosato sits down with Kylan Gibbs, CEO and Co-founder of Inworld AI. They delve into the groundbreaking work of Inworld AI, a platform that's transforming gaming and media by making virtual characters more lifelike and interactive. Kylan shares insights on the unique value proposition of Inworld, their innovative approach t…

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#359 - Michael Levy - CEO @ Crow Holdings - 2008 GFC Stories, Restructuring, View on 2024 RE Market, Life at Crow, A Man of Commerce 1:43:05

1M ago1:43:05

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Today’s episode is full of incredible career stories and deep market insights as we enter the second half of 2024. Michael Levy is the Chief Executive Officer of Crow Holdings where he is responsible for leading and overseeing the Company’s overall business strategy and activities. The firm’s operations include real estate investment management, re…

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Commercializing Emerging Tech - Yale Ventures Director of the Roberts Innovation Fund Claudia Reuter 26:47

2M ago26:47

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The Roberts Innovation Fund was launched in 2022 to provide funding, mentoring, and strategic support for Yale faculty-led projects to assist in the commercialization of breakthrough inventions that solve real-world problems. New methods to purify our water, advance quantum computing, democratize artificial intelligence, and deliver life-saving dru…

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CVC to CVP – TDK, JP Morgan Chase, LG Electronics 34:39

2M ago34:39

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Corporate Venture Capital to Corporate Venture Partnerships, we examine the evolving role of CVC, why it matters for startups and investors + trade secrets on sourcing and vetting the best startup investment opportunities. Featuring: Elias Chavarria of TDK Ventures, Min Park of J.P. Morgan Sustainable Growth Equity, and Joshua Di Frances of LG Elec…

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#358 - Phillip Huffines - Co-Founder @ Huffines Communities - The Art Of Building Award-Winning Master Planned Communities 1:18:02

2M ago1:18:02

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Continuing a practice of three generations of business and community work in the Dallas area, Phillip and his twin brother, Co-Owner Donald, have developed their Land Development and Land Investing legacy by creating superior master-planned communities and multifamily community living styles. The firm has developed over 15,000 single-family homesit…

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Navigating Clean Tech Investing – Earthshot Ventures Managing Partner Mike Jackson 27:37

3M ago27:37

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Mike Jackson, Managing Partner of Earthshot Ventures. Earthshot Ventures invests in entrepreneurs making a dent in climate change. Collectively, their team has invested in 200+ startups over the last fourteen years and Mike’s investments have collectively raised over $1.1 billion in follow-on funding from Sequoia Capital, Benchmark, BlackRock, Micr…

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Prof. Emmeline Taylor Talks UK Crime Trends & Upcoming APEX Panel 38:11

3M ago38:11

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley was super excited to talk retail crime trends with Professor Emmeline Taylor, PhD, Professor of Criminology at City, University of London and Host of Retail Crime Uncovered Podcast! Emmeline and Amber talk the differences between the US and the UK in terms of crime trends. They also discuss the UK’s recent initiatives to t…

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Defending Your Reality: Cybersecurity & Gen AI with Ben Colman of Reality Defender 26:15

3M ago26:15

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Ben Colman is the founder of Reality Defender, the leading deepfake detection platform helping enterprises flag fraudulent users and content. In this episode, join us as we dive deep into the world of AI, cybersecurity, and the innovative solutions being developed to protect our reality in an increasingly digital age.…

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#357 - Dov Hertz - Founder @ DH Property Holdings, LLC - The Greatest Land Assembler New York City Has Ever Seen 1:26:31

2M ago1:26:31

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Before founding DH Property Holdings, Dov was the Executive Vice President of Acquisitions of Asset Management at Extell Development Company. During his 13+ years at Extell, Dov negotiated and supervised the acquisitions of over $20 billion of New York real estate. Dov was directly responsible for sourcing some of the most notable transactions over…

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From Setback to Success - The Role of Resilience and Strategy in Gotham FC's Rise with Yael Averbuch and Nan Vogel 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Originally recorded at our 2024 Rogue Women event earlier this spring, Fred Schonenberg, VentureFuel’s Founder and CEO dived into the heart of Gotham FC’s remarkable comeback story with Yael Averbuch West, the General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations; and Nan Vogel, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Game Day at Gotham FC. Hear how a mi…

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#356 - Larry Brogdon - Partner @ Four Sevens Oil Company - Tales From The Barnett Shale 49:53

2M ago49:53

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Larry Brogdon is a geologist and Partner with Four Sevens Oil Company with over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He has been involved in developing several major oil and gas plays, including the Barnett Shale. We discuss: - The early days of the Barnett Shale - The impact of horizontal oil wells - The role of natural gas in the w…

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Resilient, Steady, And Disciplined with Caroline Lewis, Sydney Paige Thomas, McKeever “Mac” Conwell II, and Yao Huang 45:42

3M ago45:42

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At our 2024 Rogue Women event earlier this spring, Yao Huang, founder of The Hatchery, moderated a panel discussion with venture capitalists. The panel included Caroline Lewis, Managing Partner of Rogue Women's Fund; Sydney Paige Thomas, Founder and General Partner of Symphonic Capital; and McKeever "Mac" Conwell II, Managing Partner of RareBreed V…

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#355 - Michael Fishman & Michael Baum - Shareholders of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Legal Best Practices & The Egoless Partnership 1:28:40

3M ago1:28:40

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In today’s episode I sit down with Michael Fishman & Michael Baum are Co-Chairs of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - one of the world's largest real estate practices. Their practice focuses on real estate, real estate finance, private equity and real estate fund formation. Their clients include institutional investors, investment adviso…

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Busting Myths & Getting REAL about Body Worn Cameras with REI 47:43

3M ago47:43

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley gets REAL with Brian Friedman, Director of Asset Protection & Risk Management for REI and Mike Shore, General Manager – Enterprise at AXON, about body worn cameras. Learn a little history, a little tech understanding about this SUPER hot topic in the industry right now AND learn a LOT about the REAL impact body worn camera…

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Disrupting the Food Business – The Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert 32:54

3M ago32:54

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Thoughts: 5 years from now, grocery stores will be half the size and entirely stocked with fresh products served by subject matter experts (the baker, the monger, the butcher). The back half of the store will be mini-fulfillment centers with autonomous robots packing personalized orders of your non-emotional staples and customizing your outputs bas…

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#354 - Don Tepman (@StripMallGuy) - Strip Malls, Creating Value, Leasing Strategy, X/Twitter, Charlie Munger 1:30:53

3M ago1:30:53

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Don Tepman runs a real estate fund that focuses on buying neighborhood strip centers throughout the United States and also runs the 'StripMallGuy' account on X and LinkedIn. Mr. Tepman started his career in 2002 and led his first strip center purchase in 2006. He has completed 40 purchases and raised over $150M in LP capital. We discuss: Don’s care…

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Driving Resilient Growth through Corporate- Startup Partnerships with Limor Schafman, Lizzie Naylor, Shira Averbuch, and Danielle Cohn 39:07

3M ago39:07

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At our 2024 Rogue Women event earlier this spring, Danielle Cohn, Founding Partner and CEO of The Wave Ventures, hosted a panel discussion with executives from corporate companies. The panel included Limor Schafman, Director of Operations and Programs at LG NOVA, a division of LG Electronics that collaborates with startups to develop businesses; Li…

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Are we the “No” department? 27:52

4M ago27:52

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TalkLP Host Amber Bradley and co-host NRF’s Vice President of Asset Protection & Retail Operations, David Johnston, chat with NRF’s Loss Prevention Council Chair Scott McBride, Chief Global Asset Protection Officer, CSO, Security Operations for American Eagle, about industry trends, what to expect at NRF PROTECT and what retail executives are plann…

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#353 - Chris Powers & Jason Baxter - Foster: How Fort Is Harnessing The Power of Advanced Data & Artificial Intelligence 37:57

3M ago37:57

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I couldn’t be more excited to release today’s episode that shares in great detail how Fort is thinking about and using AI. Jason and I discuss our proprietary operating system, FOS, and how we’re leveraging AI to build Fort's next chapter. We’ve been building this technology for years and now the fun really begins. Jason Baxter joined Fort in 2015,…

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What's Next Now: Building an Innovation Ecosystem 57:05

3M ago57:05

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Last week, we had an 'Ask Me Anything' session with Danielle Cohn, CEO and Founding Partner of Wave Ventures, on Building an Innovation Ecosystem for Enterprise Organizations. The discussion centers on Danielle’s leadership in a top Fortune 30 innovation function. Danielle shared insights on founding an award-winning startup platform and emphasized…

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#352 - Ryan Delk - Founder @ Primer - Fixing the Broken US Education System & Saving San Francisco 1:26:28

4M ago1:26:28

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Ryan Delk is the CEO and Founder of Primer — a platform that helps the top 1% of teachers launch Microschools in their communities. He’s spent the last decade building tech companies (like Square, Gumroad, and Omni) and was homeschooled K - 8th grade, which served as the early inspiration for Primer. We discuss: - The state of education in America …

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#351 - Preston Holland - CCO @ FLYING Finance - Private Aviation 101 1:41:44

4M ago1:41:44

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Preston Holland is the Chief Commercial Officer of FLYING Finance, which is an aircraft financing company. Before taking over the finance business, Preston ran FLYING Media Group (now known as Firecrown) as Chief Operating Officer. We discuss: When folks should consider flying privately Costs of owning a plane Chartering, jet cards, and fractional …

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