The Other Creatives features interviews with creatives of marginalized genders. The aim is to create artistic exposure and a collaborative community.
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Award-winning author and podcast host Laurel McHargue lives and laughs and writes in the breathtaking elevation of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. She writes about life--real and imagined--and wants to share your stories, too! Follow her on her website at www.leadvillelaurel.com, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and contact her at [email protected]. Find all of her books on Amazon, or order them from your local independent bookstore.
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Will and Neil are two brothers born and raised in the coal fields of central Appalachia. A podcast about place and perspective, they talk about life in Appalachia and venture outside the region to better understand the negative perceptions of Appalachia and find out how their culture truly compares to the rest of the World.
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Lead, build, and invest better. Join award-winning entrepreneur and investor Sarah Chen-Spellings as she travels across the globe in search of what she calls the 'unexpected leader'. Every week, we deconstruct the Billion Dollar Moves of unicorn founders & funders; many of them underestimated long before they became iconic. Many of them, unexpected leaders, just like you. This show is about unfiltered conversations about success, failure, fear, and courage in the pursuit of the next big thin ...
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Episode 175: Bonnie Moore Presents "Buried Bones"
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35:26Bonnie Moore's debut novel "BURRIED BONES: A Maggie Anderson Mystery" will leave you guessing until the end! Bonnie's history as an attorney is evident in her work.By Laurel McHargue
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Reframing Growth: How to Win in A Minority-Majority World w/ Jeffrey Bowman, Reframe AI
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47:09This week we sit down with Jeffrey L. Bowman — former Ogilvy senior partner turned founder of Reframe Consulting and Reframe AI Technologies — for a bold, unfiltered look at what it really means to future-proof your business. Jeffrey doesn’t just talk about diversity as a moral imperative; he reframes it as a growth strategy rooted in data, market …
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[REPLAY] Melinda French Gates $1Bn for Women | Erin Harkless Moore, Pivotal Ventures
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41:12Named one of Forbes’ Most Powerful Women, Melinda French Gates needs no introduction. Over the last twenty years through her work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one thing has become clear to her: If you want to lift a society up, you must invest in women. This week's replay featured Erin Harkless Moore, Senior Director of Investment for Pi…
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Episode 176: Ingrid Hu Dahl Discusses Being Biracial and Queer
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49:43Ingrid Hu Dahl has written a stunning memoir about her life as a biracial, queer woman. "Sun Shining on Morning Snow" will inform even the most skeptical reader.By Laurel McHargue
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Scaling with Purpose: Antler’s Global Thesis on Intentionality & Outlier Returns w/ Rosalind Bazany
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51:36In this episode of our mini series #MeritInMotion, we’re joined by Rosalind Bazany, Head of ESG and Impact at Antler, one of the world’s most active and selective early-stage VCs. As a pledge partner of Beyond The Billion, Antler has helped deploy capital into nearly 3,000 women through its founder residencies—without any diversity quotas. From her…
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Episode 173: Lindsay Rice Presents "BIRDENWHEEL"
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31:02Author Lindsay Rice's novel "Birdenwheel" takes readers on road trips with followers of The Grateful Dead.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 174: Robert Hughes Discusses Hypnotism for Pain Relief
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53:57Episode 174: Robert Hughes Discusses Hypnotism for Pain Relief by Laurel McHargueBy Laurel McHargue
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From Viral Videos to Brain Chips: The Future of Human-AI Evolution w/ Taryn Southern
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37:50What happens when a viral creator becomes a deep tech investor—and then starts working on brain chips? In this episode, we go beyond the hype with Taryn Southern—early YouTube pioneer, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and now a leading voice in neurotechnology and AI. From releasing the world’s first AI-generated music album to working at the frontier of …
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Why 8 in 10 LPs Still Don’t Back Women—And What Ankita’s Doing About It
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26:57Venture capital is changing—and so is India. In this episode, we dive deep with Ankita Vashistha, the trailblazing investor behind Saha Fund and Arise Ventures. From building Singapore’s first government-backed fund to leading a ₹500 Crore gender-lens powerhouse, Ankita’s story is one of grit, foresight, and redefining alpha. With 5 unicorns, 50+ i…
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The Rise of the Solo Capitalist: How One-Person Funds Are Winning Big w/ Itamar Novick, Recursive Ventures
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48:24With 25 years across engineering, operating, and venture capital, Itamar Novick knows what it takes to build billion-dollar companies—because he’s done it. From betting his life savings on Life360 (now $4.5B public) to helping 60+ startups raise Series A, Itamar shares the unfiltered playbook on solo capital, Pre-Seed power moves, and why he’s stay…
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[BITE] The Big Bet Mindset: Building Bold, Lasting Change w/ Dr. Raj Shah, The Rockefeller Foundation
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17:23Summer’s almost here—and with it, a moment to reflect on what it really takes to spark lasting, meaningful change. In a world where progress often feels slow and the stakes impossibly high, Dr. Rajiv Shah has spent his career proving that bold, system-shifting bets can work. From leading global vaccine efforts at the Gates Foundation, to reshaping …
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Episode 172: Tara Heaton Presents LIFE MINUTES
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39:59Tara Heaton's book "LIFE MINUTES" explores her life as a mother with a special-needs child, and her never-quit spirit in finding solutions.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 171_Kollin Kennedy Takes Us to Paris - 51925, 11.43 AM
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1:10:18Author, poet Kollin Kennedy talks about his recent visit to Paris and how it has influenced new poetry.By Laurel McHargue
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Breaking VC Stereotypes: Power, Privilege, and Purpose w/ Jesse Draper, Halogen Ventures
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52:17Her great-grandfather helped birth the VC industry. Her father, Tim Draper, made game-changing bets on Tesla, Hotmail, and Skype. But Jesse Draper? She’s carved her own path—first as a Nickelodeon actress, then as the creator of The Valley Girl Show, and now as the founding partner of Halogen Ventures. With over 75 female-founded companies under he…
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Leadership Redefined: Inside the Playbooks of AANHPI Founders and Funders
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21:33In this AANHPI Heritage Month special, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the real strategies behind extraordinary leaders who happen to be Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. From billion-dollar founders to high-conviction investors, this episode dives into the mindset, grit, and quiet strength that drive lasting impact—not j…
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Episode 170_robear Isenberg_WHAM BAM - 5625, 1.33 PM
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47:12Robert "robear" Isenberg discusses his book "Wham Bam" and what it was like being a naive young man in 1960s New York City.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 169_Kindness with Kathy Taylor - 5225, 7.56 PM
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46:29Author Kathy Taylor and I discuss kindness: how to define it, its linguistic roots, and how difficult it sometimes can be to demonstrate it.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 168_Carly Fauth Presents "Pray for the Bear"! - 5125, 11.50 AM
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31:38Cancer survivor Carly Fauth discusses her inspirational book "Pray for the Bear" and how she leads a positive life.By Laurel McHargue
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The LP-to-GP Journey: Rewriting VC Playbook With A Marketing Edge w/ Laurel Mintz, Fabric VC
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36:48Laurel Mintz is not your typical VC. At just 26, she stepped in to run her father’s Bassett Furniture business — managing 60 employees and learning leadership the hard way. From there, she launched Elevate My Brand, a marketing powerhouse behind hundreds of consumer brands — many of which went on to raise capital. Today, she’s rewriting the VC pl…
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[REPLAY] Pivot or Persevere? Being a Growth Company CEO w/ Jeff Maggioncalda, Former CEO of Coursera
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42:44Our guest today is none other than Jeff Maggioncalda, a visionary leader whose journey spans not just one but two groundbreaking fields. For 18 years, Jeff worked side by side with Nobel Prize winner and economist Bill Sharpe, as the founding CEO of Financial Engines, one of the earliest pioneers in the world of robo-advisors and algorithm-driven i…
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How Family Offices Are Redefining Impact: Investing in Women & the Future w/ Evan & Ariel Segal, Segal Ventures
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44:46This week, we sat down with father-daughter duo Evan and Ariel Segal of Segal Ventures, pulled back the curtain on how modern family offices can drive real impact. From investing in 94% women-led funds to creatively deploying donor-advised funds, the Segals share how they're rewriting the playbook on values-aligned investing. Tune in as they discus…
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Inside France’s €54B Climate Investment Drive w/ Raphaele Leyendecker, Techstars Sustainability Paris
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30:34In this episode, we dive into France's bold €54 billion climate investment plan with Raphaele Leyendecker, Managing Director of Techstars Sustainability Paris. As France positions itself as a leader in sustainable innovation, this massive initiative spans sectors from green energy to clean transportation. Raphaele unpacks how Techstars Sustainabili…
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The Power of Diverse Leadership in Driving Billion-Dollar Growth w/ SISTAFUND, Korelya Capital, Xtramile, & Dell Technologies
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54:06In this insightful episode, we sit down with industry leaders dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for women in the venture capital realm. From the evolving investment landscape in Europe, strategies for securing funding, and the power of diverse leadership in driving billion-dollar growth — we’ve covered it all. With firsthand accounts …
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Susan Wojcicki didn’t just lead YouTube—she shaped the digital age. From being Google’s 16th employee to orchestrating YouTube’s $1.65 billion acquisition, her vision transformed the platform into a global powerhouse. In this episode of Billion Dollar Moves CEO Series, we honor Susan’s legacy—from her groundbreaking leadership in tech to her unwave…
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Lightspeed’s $500M Bet on India’s Tech Boom w/ Shuvi Shrivastava
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29:23India’s startup ecosystem is at a tipping point. With unicorn valuations correcting and global VCs recalibrating their bets, what does the future hold? In this episode of Billion Dollar Moves, we sit down with Shuvi Shrivastava, Partner at Lightspeed, one of the world’s most influential venture firms, to unpack India’s rise, venture capital shifts,…
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From Family Offices to Private Equity Power Plays w/ Joel Sandhu, Top Tier Access
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45:39In this episode, we take you inside Europe’s private equity pilgrimage at SuperReturn in Berlin, where the biggest names in venture capital and private equity gather to shape the future of investing. Featuring Joel Sandhu, co-founder of Top-Tier Access, a platform that connects family offices with the world’s top private equity and venture capital …
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Dr. Demetria M. McNeal is a Communication Scientist with expertise in optimizing the way we interact with one another. Her book "You Don't Say" is filled with immediately useful tips on improving relationships through better communication.By Laurel McHargue
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Women, Wealth, & Innovation: Female Founders and Funders Driving the Future
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46:43In today’s world, the conversation around meritocracy and diversity remains more critical than ever. Last November at The Billion Dollar Brew (London Edition), hosted at RUSI, we tackled these pressing issues head-on with female founders and funders who are driving the future of innovation. Brought to you by Beyond The Billion, Dell Technologies an…
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CEO Series: Serena Williams, Serena Ventures
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33:00As we celebrate Black Excellence this month, Serena Williams is the perfect feature for our Billion Dollar Moves CEO Series, where we unpack the strategic plays behind the world’s most iconic leaders. Serena Williams is more than a tennis legend—she’s a blueprint for reinvention, resilience, and generational impact. With 23 Grand Slam titles, four …
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Episode 166: Carla Seyler's "A Place Unmade"
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37:14Carla Seyler's debut novel "A Place Unmade" has won multiple awards in different categories. Enjoy this visit with her.By Laurel McHargue
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The 10.8X Playbook: Scaling with Speed w/ Prasad Vanga, Anthill Ventures
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26:30India is on the move. Now the world’s fifth-largest economy, it’s on track to hit $5 trillion in GDP by 2027, fueled by over 900 million people under the age of 35. And yet, despite delivering outsized returns and capital efficiency, women-led startups still receive less than 10% of total venture funding. That’s why Beyond The Billion launched in I…
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La French Tech & Beyond: Shaping France’s 25K Startup Boom w/ Fleur Pellerin, Korelya Capital
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40:18From shaping France’s digital transformation as a government minister to leading a €750 million investment fund, Fleur Pellerin is a force to be reckoned with. In this episode, recorded in the heart of Paris, we sit down with Fleur, the founder of Korelya Capital, to explore her extraordinary journey—from her early days as an adopted child from Kor…
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The Billionaire Mindset: Robert Herjavec on Risk, Wealth & Scaling to $1B
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18:14From a small Croatian village to building billion-dollar businesses, Robert Herjavec knows what it takes to turn risk into reward. In this special episode, recorded at Biban 2024 and brought to you by Monsha’at, we dive into Robert’s journey—bootstrapping his first company from his basement, making strategic exits to giants like AT&T and Nokia, and…
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Best of 2024: Masterclass in Leadership, Innovation, and Resilience
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22:55As we step into 2025, let’s pause to reflect on the lessons that shaped us in 2024. This week on Billion Dollar Moves, we’re bringing you a curated collection of the most impactful insights from our incredible guests over the past year. From overcoming rejection and pioneering in business to purposeful investing, bold leadership, and breaking stere…
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Episode 165: How Rock Hudson Befriended Gunther Allen
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43:27Author Gunther Allen's memoir of his friendship with the legendary Rock Hudson will fascinate you. His book: Pushed Out of the Closet Without a Parachute.By Laurel McHargue
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Happy 2025, movers and shakers! We're back for the 2025 season, and let me tell you—this is not just another episode. We’re kicking off the new year and the highly anticipated return of the Billion Dollar CEO Series! You asked for it, and we’re delivering—bigger and better than ever. To launch the series, we’re deconstructing #billiondollarmoves of…
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Episode 164: Robert Isenberg's "Why Men are Suspicious of Yoga"
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38:59Robert "RoBEAR" Isenberg has quite a "storied" past, which he shares in his book "Why Men Are Suspicious of Yoga"! An informative interview about comedy, writing, and life.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 163: Kitty Arceneaux's "Dyani's Adventures"
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33:45Kitty Arceneaux shares her latest book, "Dyani's Adventures," and talks about universal themes of patience, understanding, and love.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 162: IWO JIMA, A First-Hand Account
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32:15Wes Wells, son of John Keith Wells (RIP), shares his father's life and story of his experiences leading up to and during the Battle of Iwo Jima. His book--IWO JIMA: Give Me Fifty Marines Not Afraid to Die--is available on Amazon.By Laurel McHargue
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[BITE] Redefining CVC with Intel Capital's $20B Portfolio w/ Nick Washburn, Intel Capital
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15:42This week, we're taking you back into the dynamic world of corporate venture capital with a must-listen conversation featuring Nick Washburn, Senior Managing Director at Intel Capital — one of the most prolific and impactful CVCs, with over $20 billion invested across the tech ecosystem. Why now? Gearing up for 2025 — after the rollercoaster of rec…
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Episode 161: Beverly Jenkins--Bestselling Author of Romance and Women's Fiction!
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1:03:10Chosen as USA Today's best-selling author of Romance and Women's Fiction, Beverly Jenkins talks with me about her life, her inspiration, her love of books and libraries, her work to lift up others, and her hopes for the future.By Laurel McHargue
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$150M Revenue & $500M Capital: Transforming Mobility Markets with Financial Inclusion w/ Tingting Peng, Moove
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47:56This week, we sit down with Tingting Peng, the Chief Transformation Officer of Moove, the African-born fintech tackling financial inclusion through innovative mobility solutions. With over $500 million raised in equity and debt financing, and a customer base of 30,000 drivers across global markets, Moove is redefining vehicle ownership and creating…
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[REPLAY] Rise from Failure: Living Your Purpose w/ Suneel Gupta, Best-Selling Author, Everyday Dharma
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48:34As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the habits that have shaped our journey. This week, we are revisiting an episode that dives deep into these themes with Suneel Gupta. Once labeled the "face of failure" in *The New York Times,* Suneel turned his setbacks into powerful le…
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Fishburners’ $2Bn Impact: Building Australia’s Startup Ecosystem w/ Martin Karafilis, Fishburners
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37:49This week we’re diving into the journey of Martin Karafilis, CEO of Fishburners, Australia's largest and longest-standing startup community. Since 2011, Fishburners has supported over 45,000 entrepreneurs and facilitated more than $2 billion in capital raised. In our conversation, Martin shares his insights on Australia's evolving venture landscape…
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Building Impact-Driven Hospitality: Shruti Shibulal On Balancing Profit And Purpose
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55:55Today’s episode of #BillionDollarMoves is truly special—the first-ever brother-sister co-hosted episode on this how! Sarah and Brian sit down with Shruti Shibulal, the visionary CEO of Tamara Leisure Experiences. From her roots in the Infosys legacy to building a trailblazing hospitality brand, Shruti shares her insights on scaling a purpose-driven…
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From Breaking Into Y Combinator to Reshaping A $58Bn Furniture Resale Industry w/ Reham Fagiri, AptDeco
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48:01From Breaking Into Y Combinator to Reshaping A $58Bn Furniture Resale Industry w/ Reham Fagiri, AptDeco In this episode, we’re joined by Reham Fagiri, co-founder and CEO of AptDeco, the trailblazing furniture resale platform that’s transforming a $58 billion industry. What started as Reham’s frustration with selling furniture on Craigslist has grow…
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[REPLAY] Why Serial Entrepreneurs Make Top VCs: Google & Groupon Exits; Ōura & Kickstarter Investments w/ Jyri Engeström
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59:29In this replay episode, we’re thrilled to spotlight Jyri Engeström, a serial entrepreneur whose early ventures led to successful exits to Google and Groupon. Now a General Partner at Yes VC, the fund he co-founded with Caterina Fake of Flickr, Jyri continues to shape the future of startups. He's also investing in bold new ventures alongside Petteri…
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Women, Wealth, & Legacy: Purposeful Investing in AI w/ Jack Selby, Thiel Capital
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11:35In this episode, we're diving into an engaging, power-packed conversation with Jack Selby, an investment leader of "PayPal Mafia" fame. Joining us from Beyond The Billion family office event in Singapore earlier this year, Jack brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on venture capital and film production alike. Join us as we discuss…
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Episode 160: Jeff Giles Explores the Afterlife
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48:15When a professional debunker of paranormal activity finds himself not exactly dead, things get interesting! Jeff Giles's debut novel "Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane" takes readers on a wild ride into the afterlife with thoughtful reflections and humor.By Laurel McHargue
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Episode 159_Kollin Kennedy_Poetry and Prose
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47:36Rising literary star Kollin Kennedy presents "As Time Goes By," a collection of poetry and prose.By Laurel McHargue
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