Entrepreneurs, Executives, & Eccentrics
by Scott Turman
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George Kailas on Using AI and Market Data to Level the Playing Field…
George Kailas on Using AI and Market Data to Level the Playing Field…
About this podcast
Entrepreneurs, Executives, & Eccentrics" is a new podcast exploring the world of business through in-depth interviews with a diverse range of guests, hosted by Scott Turman. From visionary entrepreneurs who have turned dreams into successful ventures, to accomplished executives shaping industries, and eccentric personalities with unique approaches to business and life, Scott navigates through their stories with a blend of curiosity and expertise. Gain valuable insights, learn from the experiences of trailblazers, and be inspired by the resilience, creativity, and unconventional wisdom of the individuals who have left an indelible mark on the business landscape. "Entrepreneurs, Executives, & Eccentrics" will grow into your go-to source for engaging narratives that celebrate the multifaceted world of leadership and innovation.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 85 episodes
- George Kailas on Using AI and Market Data to Level the Playing Field for Retail Investors · 33 minIn this episode, host Scott Turman speaks with George Kailas, CEO of Prospero.ai, about using artificial intelligence and market data to give everyday investors access to…
- From High School Idea to Skincare Startup: Audrey Ajakaye on Building Mind the Skin · 22 minIn this conversation, Scott Turman speaks with Audrey Ajakaye, CEO and founder of Mind the Skin and a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, about her journey from struggling…
- From Burnout to Leadership Coaching: Dr. Nicole Garritano on Reinvention and Growth · 33 minIn this episode, Scott Turman sits down with Dr. Nicole Garritano, a former healthcare provider and academic turned leadership coach and consultant, to discuss her journey from…
- Erica Paulson: Surprising Parallels Between Giving Birth and Building a Business · 28 minIn this conversation, Erica Paulson, doula, childbirth educator, clinical hypnotherapist, and founder of Nurture, shares how her own birth experience led her to a career…
- Reena Goodwin on PR, AI Discovery, and Why Reputation Still Drives Business Growth · 38 minReena Goodwin, founder and CEO of FACTEUR PR, shares how she built a specialized communications agency focused on women’s health, wellness, and aesthetics. She explains why…
- Dr. Sarah Crawford on Building Better Healthcare Through Entrepreneurship and Human Care · 32 minDr. Sarah Crawford, founder of Anchor Wellness Center and WAVE Physical Therapy and Pilates, shares how burnout in traditional healthcare pushed her to build a different model…
- Danielle Strachman on Investing Early, Reading Founders, and Betting on Irrational Passion · 33 minIn this conversation, Danielle Strachman, co-founder and general partner of 1517 Fund and a founding team member of the Thiel Fellowship, discusses how she identifies…
- Felicia Harris Hoss on Helping Companies Resolve Disputes Before Litigation Escalates · 25 minIn this conversation, attorney, mediator, and arbitrator Felicia Harris Hoss explains why businesses should think about dispute resolution before litigation consumes time, money…
- Gregg Majewski on Scaling Restaurant Brands Through Trust, Teams, and Discipline · 23 minIn this conversation, Gregg Majewski, CEO and founder of Craveworthy Brands, shares how he built a multi-brand restaurant platform by combining operational expertise, franchising…
- Danny Bobrow: The Persuasion Blueprint for Better Marketing and Communication · 28 minDanny Bobrow, a longtime marketing consultant, nonprofit founder, and co-founder of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, discusses how decades in dental marketing led…
- Bennett Maxwell on Turning Door-to-Door Sales into a 25-State Cookie Franchise · 32 minIn this conversation, Bennett Maxwell, chairman of Dirty Dough, shares how his background in sales, entrepreneurship, and building scalable systems helped him grow a gourmet…
- Alexis Sikorsky on Scaling Founder-Led Companies and Preparing for a Smarter Exit · 36 minIn this conversation, entrepreneur and advisor Alexis Sikorsky shares lessons from building, scaling, surviving, and ultimately selling a software company after nearly two…
- Aman Verjee on AI, Market Bubbles, and Why Today’s Tech Boom Could Create Lasting Value · 49 minIn this conversation, Aman Verjee, founder and general manager of Practical Venture Capital, discusses how history can help investors and business leaders understand financial…
- Ari S. Goldberg: How to Rethink Private Equity With a Digital Marketing Stack · 41 minIn this conversation, Ari S. Goldberg, founder and managing partner of RNMKR, shares how his early experience in New York City nightlife, digital media, sports, and entertainment…
- Pete O’Heeron on Fibroblasts, Cell Therapy, and Building What Others Overlook · 37 minIn this episode, FibroBiologics founder and CEO Pete O’Heeron shares how a career spanning hospital administration, medical devices, music, mining, and biotechnology shaped his…
- Sean Pieri on 52 Thursdays, Reconnection, and Redefining Success After Job Loss · 27 minIn this conversation, professional fundraiser and marketing executive Sean Pieri shares how an unexpected job loss led him to question his identity and redefine success. To find…
- Bob Hart on Building TruAmerica Around Renters, Risk, and Workforce Housing · 28 minIn this episode, Bob Hart, founder and CEO of TruAmerica Multifamily, explains how he built a major real estate business by focusing on workforce housing and the often-overlooked…
- David Steele on Why We Should Rethink Retirement and Build Generational Businesses · 31 minIn this conversation, David Steele, founder and CEO of One Wealth Advisors and executive chairman of Flour and Water Hospitality Group, shares why he builds businesses to last…
- Jackie Garrett on Scaling From a Kitchen Table Prototype to Retail Storefronts · 25 minIn this episode, Jackie Garrett, founder, designer, and CEO of Vilah Bloom, shares how a simple idea born from the challenges of motherhood became a thriving handbag and…
- Nicholas Allen on Scaling Legal Lead Gen with Meta Ads, Surveys, and AI Automation · 31 minIn this conversation, Nicholas Allen discusses his path from architecture to building a performance marketing agency focused on legal lead generation in the U.S. He explains how…
