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Innovator Insights

Innovator Insights

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This podcast celebrates the visionaries, the risk-takers, and the disruptors who are shaping the future of consumer product innovation and e-commerce. We love to spotlight consumer product entrepreneurs, e-commerce titans, and sustainability champions to share their insights and expertise. Think you'd be a great guest on our show? Apply at https://podcast.gembah.com/podcast-guest-home-page.
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'Scaling Through Structure' is more than just a podcast; it's a strategic ally for Directors and VPs in the B2B realm who are navigating the complexities of scaling their businesses. Born from the need to address the unique challenges you face – from revamping your marketing strategies to optimizing your tech stack – this podcast is your guide to turning potential setbacks into your greatest successes. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.atakinteractive.com/pod ...
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Engineer, Founder, and Chairman of the Board at DefenderShield, Daniel DeBaun. Daniel shares his journey from a traditional engineering career in telecommunications and aerospace to entrepreneurship in electromagnetic radiation (EMF) protection. He discusses the inception of Defender Shield, sparked by pe…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the CEO and Founder of RKS Design, Ravi Sawhney. Ravi shares his nearly 50-year journey in the design industry, discussing the evolution of RKS Design and shifts in client engagement from tactical to strategic. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and human-centered design in creating impactful solutio…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the CEO of Versadesk, Chris Laudadio. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days in real estate and fitness equipment sales to founding Versadesk, a company specializing in ergonomic office furniture. Chris covers the challenges of U.S. manufacturing, the importance of customer fee…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder, Executive Leadership Coach, and HR Strategist of Marilyn Rosa Consulting Solutions, Marilyn Rosa-Green. Marilyn shares her journey into HR, emphasizing the importance of sustainable growth and employee well-being. She discusses the role of a fractional chief people officer, strategies for bridging …
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder of Bubbly-Doo, Toine Habets. Toine is a personalized children's product company. Toine shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from university projects to building a multimillion-dollar business. The discussion covers the inception of Bubbly-Doo, the challenges in achieving product-market fit…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Vice President of Products and Services at ZeroedIn Technologies, Keith Goode. Keith discusses the company's origins, growth, and product evolution, emphasizing their focus on integrating data from various HR systems to provide comprehensive insights. He highlights the challenges and strategies of working i…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder and CEO of InstaSteam, Ari Hirsch. Ari shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the creation of InstaSteam; the world's first electricity-free clothing steamer. He discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of resilience, and the strategies employed to grow hi…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Business Startup Expert, Investor, Pest Control Guru, and Business Podcaster, Allan Draper. Allan shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships, adaptability, and hiring the right talent. He discusses his "Who, not how" approach, focusing on finding the right people to solve problems…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Co-Founder and CTO of Jugl, Arun Prasad Jaganathan. Jugl is a mobile-first app for small business orders, operations, and delivery management. Arun Prasad discusses Jugl's evolution from a chat app to a task management tool, driven by user feedback. He highlights the app's unique value for non-tech-savvy SM…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the President of CelebriDucks, Craig Wolfe. Craig's journey from publishing artwork for major companies to creating CelebriDucks is a testament to the power of innovative thinking and perseverance. Living in Penn Valley, California, Craig has always run his businesses from home, emphasizing the importance of …
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Apollo 21, Danny Nathan. Apollo 21 stands out by combining elements of management consultancy, product design, and venture studio. This hybrid model allows the company to build new products, help clients from ideation to launch; launch new ventures, assist in creating and scaling new busi…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Host of LegendsNLeaders, Ben Weiss. Ben grew up in Florida and Arizona, where consumer products and the groundbreaking innovations of tech giants like Steve Jobs deeply inspired him. His family's involvement in consumer products and entrepreneurship further fueled his aspirations, setting the stage for hi…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the CEO and Founder of The Ollie World, Hindi Zeidman. Hindi's path to entrepreneurship was unconventional. As a single mom by choice living in Southern California, she faced the daunting task of balancing her personal life with her entrepreneurial ambitions. Hindi grew up in an entrepreneurial family, which …
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Tykr, Sean Tepper. While traditional brokers like Robinhood or TD Ameritrade facilitate the buying and selling of stocks, Tykr addresses a more fundamental challenge: helping investors, especially those new to the market, understand whether a stock is a good investment. With over 40,000 s…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the CEO and Founder of RKS Design, Ravi Sawhney. Ravi's journey begins in the San Fernando Valley, where his early passion for design led him to work as a model maker at just 19. His talent quickly propelled him to a position at Xerox, where he was part of the pioneering team that developed the first touchscr…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder of My Amazon Guy, Steven Pope. Amazon's vast customer base presents a lucrative opportunity for sellers, but as Stephen highlighted, it's not without its challenges. The platform's complexity demands a strategic approach and a solid understanding of its inner workings. Stephen emphasized the importa…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Expert EOS Implementer of EOS Worldwide, Mike Abercrombie. Mike introduced the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a set of simple yet powerful tools for managing and running an entrepreneurial business. EOS focuses on three core elements: vision, traction, and health. Vision is about getting your leade…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO of Harbor, Founder and Chairman of the Board at Mizzen+Main, Kevin Lavelle. Kevin's story begins in sunny Florida, where he grew up before moving to Dallas, Texas, for college. Dallas became his home, where he now lives with his wife and two kids. Outside of his business ventures, Kevin…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the President and CEO of LaBov & Beyond Marketing Communications, Barry LaBov. Barry's career trajectory is as fascinating as it is inspiring. Imagine transitioning from a rock musician and jingle writer to spearheading a full-service ad agency. That's exactly what Barry did over 40 years ago. But it wasn't jus…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder and CEO of SunSail Shades, David Hathaway. The inspiration for SunSail Shades struck David during a family vacation in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. There, he encountered a beach shade called a kaboom shade. The design intrigued him, but he couldn't find anything like it online. Sensing an oppor…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder and CEO of Outforce, Sean Languedoc. Sean's experience spans four companies in the tech industry, with ventures that have expanded into the United States from Canada. He candidly shared the wins and losses he encountered along the way. A recurring challenge was scaling a company's engineering capaci…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder of Rosbach Consulting, Travis Rosbach. Before Travis became an entrepreneurial sensation, his life was a series of high-octane jobs that would make any thrill-seeker envious. As a dive master, scuba dive instructor, boat captain, and even an airline pilot, Travis' background is as diverse as it is…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the President of SHOPX, Eric McHugh. The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and at the forefront of this revolution are NFTs. Eric has a profound understanding of the digital ecosystem, and broke down the evolution from web1 to web3, elucidating how each phase has transformed the way we int…
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Your host, Henrik Johansson, talks with the Founder of GoAtomico and GoBrixy, Kevin Brodwick. Kevin's first venture was a small software company named Akiddo, which pivoted to business fraud detection. Despite its potential, the company faced significant challenges, including a critical loss of talent to Apple Computers, leading to its closure. How…
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In the inaugural episode of Innovator Insights: From Idea to Impact, Josh Elledge speaks to the founder and CEO of Gembah and the host and creator of the show, Henrik Johansson. Henrik discusses his Swedish roots and entrepreneurial journey in the US, detailing how Gembah assists brands in efficient product development. He highlights their marketpl…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Partner and CMO of Chief Outsiders, Rob Talbot. Rob began by emphasizing the critical importance of looking beyond the surface-level marketing issues to understand the broader challenges affecting a company. He stressed that to develop a comprehensive strategy, one must focus on insights, customers, channel…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Global Credibility Expert, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Consultant, Mitchell Levy. Mitchell's journey is nothing short of remarkable. With 35 years in Silicon Valley, he has been at the forefront of innovation, founding multiple companies and even serving on the board of a NASDAQ-listed firm. His secret? A …
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder of Funnelytics, Mikael Dia. In 2018, Mikael embarked on a mission to create a tool that would transform the marketing landscape. Funnelytics was born out of the need to simplify the complex process of mapping out marketing strategies. The platform's whiteboard functionality allows marketers to visua…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the Founder of UpMyInfluence, Josh Elledge. Josh's journey with UpMyInfluence began with a vision to democratize access to influence. Josh emphasized the importance of creating valuable connections and the impact these relationships can have on a business's success. His company's growth from inception to its cu…
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Your host, Austin LaRoche, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder of FiComm Partners, Meg Carpenter. FiComm Partners' story is a remarkable tale of identifying a gap in the wealth management space and transforming it into an opportunity. Twelve years ago, Meg noticed the lack of a professional marketing function in the industry. From its humble beginnin…
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In the inaugural episode of Scaling Through Structure, the creator and host of the show, Austin LaRoche speaks to the Managing Partner of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, Hatem Dhiab. Hatem shares his multicultural background, his passion for finance, and the inception of the wealth management firm. The discussion covers the firm's g…
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