Best Steve Hsu Podcasts (2025)

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The Hyperlocal Hub: Growing Your Media Footprint With Josh Dunn 37:35

10h ago37:35

37:35

Josh Dunn is the Founder and CEO of Premier Media Group, a full media company with print, digital, social, and live event marketing. Since its inception in 2001, Premier Media Group has grown to include several publications, including 425 Magazine, 425 Business, South Sound Magazine, South Sound Business, and Northwest Travel & Life. Josh has been …

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Why Systems Matter More Than Goals: Insights From John Corcoran 14:50

1d ago14:50

14:50

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has be…

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Exceptional CX Meets Tech: Future-Proofing Your Agency With Steve Zehngut 51:57

5d ago51:57

51:57

Steve Zehngut is a seasoned entrepreneur and technologist with over 30 years of experience in digital strategy, technical leadership, and business development. He founded Zeek Interactive, a Huntington Beach-based digital agency specializing in web, SaaS, and mobile development, which he sold in February 2024 at a 3.5x EBITDA multiple. Steve later …

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AI for Focused Founders: Doing Less, Achieving More With Blake Underhill 39:16

7d ago39:16

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Blake Underhill is the President and Co-founder of Industrial Safety & Rescue, a Massachusetts-based company that provides specialized safety and rescue services for high-risk industrial environments. At IS&R, he oversees all financial, legal, and contractual matters, ensuring the company’s operations align with industry standards and client expect…

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Turning Ideas Into Impactful Business Growth With Brad Costanzo 39:56

12d ago39:56

39:56

Brad Costanzo is the Founder and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence AI, a consultancy that helps businesses integrate artificial intelligence to drive growth, innovation, and efficiency. With a background in investment advisory at Prudential Investments and a Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from The Wharton School, he brings a weal…

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Seeking Truth From Facts: AI, China, Tariffs, Geopolitics — #84 45:42

13d ago45:42

45:42

This episode is a co-release with the podcast Seeking Truth From Facts: https://seekingtruthfromfacts.substack.com/ (00:00) - Introduction (01:11) - China AI (02:30) - DeepSeek (04:21) - Redirecting Human Capital from finance (08:42) - US Policy and Financial Incentives (12:54) - China Meritocracy (24:24) - Trump's Tariffs and China (37:12) - Europ…

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Why Knowing Your Numbers Is the Key to Business Growth With W. Michael Hsu 36:13

14d ago36:13

36:13

W. Michael Hsu is the Founder and CEO of DeepSky, a pioneering virtual CFO firm that functions as the accounting department for entrepreneurs. He was the first professional in the US to adopt and become certified by Xero and the inaugural recipient of the Bill.com Guru Certification. Beyond DeepSky, Michael is the creator of MEASURE x HACK, a metho…

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Insights on Succession Planning and Growth With Donald Bielen 40:47

19d ago40:47

40:47

Donald Bielen is the Managing Director of Capital Eleven Advisors, an investment firm specializing in private equity, early-stage venture capital, and real estate development. Donald has completed over 300 business transitions and exit plans for clients across the United States. Before joining Capital Eleven Advisors, he led the Business Transition…

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#5 Peter Hessler - Human Cost of Chinese Progress, Gender in Egypt, Unstructured Authoritarianism 1:37:49

21d ago1:37:49

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Peter Hessler is the author of many bestselling books about China and also one about Egypt. He has been a staff writer at New Yorker and National Geographic Magazine. He was named a MacArthur fellow and his books have won numerous awards. Most importantly, Peter Hessler is one of the foreign authors who writes most empathetically and eloquently abo…

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Marketing With Meaning: Growing Purpose Driven Businesses With Tyler Kelley 30:55

21d ago30:55

30:55

Tyler Kelley is the Co-founder and Chief Strategist of SLAM! Agency, a digital marketing firm dedicated to helping purpose-driven businesses create a lasting impact. He has led campaigns for national brands, spoken alongside industry leaders like Google and Facebook, and co-hosts Innovation City, a podcast recognized by Bloomberg for spotlighting u…

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Scaling With Integrity and Impact With Brad Pedersen 43:28

26d ago43:28

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Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, and business coach with over 30 years of experience. He co-founded Pela, the creator of the world's first compostable phone case, and Lomi, a smart kitchen composter, both aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. Previously, Brad co-founded Tech 4 Kids, which later merged to fo…

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Incels, Evo Psych, and Modern Literature with ARX-Han — #83 1:25:16

27d ago1:25:16

1:25:16

Steve speaks with ARX-Han, an anonymous writer, about his book "Incel." (00:00) - Introduction (02:09) - Discussing the Novel 'Incel' (06:08) - Character Analysis and Literary Influences (13:32) - Themes of Evolutionary Psychology and Nihilism (18:38) - Historical Context and Modern Inceldom (26:18) - Impact of Dating Apps on Modern Relationships (…

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Rebel Thinking for Business Success With Rich Mulholland 38:52

28d ago38:52

38:52

Richard(Rich) Mulholland is the Founder of Missing Link, a leading presentation firm that helps business leaders create impactful and memorable presentations. With experience speaking in over 46 countries across six continents, he specializes in helping executives and speakers deliver compelling presentations that activate audiences and drive resul…

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How to Tackle Tough Tasks and Boost Productivity With John Corcoran 14:55

1M ago14:55

14:55

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has be…

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Riding the Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster With Josh Grossfeld 40:04

1M ago40:04

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Josh Grossfeld is the Co-founder of AGENCY, a communications firm specializing in branding, direct mail, and political consulting, and the Founding Partner of Goodstock & Co., an e-commerce and fundraising platform. With over two decades of experience in direct mail, media production, polling, and grassroots organizing, he has been recognized as a …

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When To Walk Away: Selling or Closing Your Business With Mike Birdsall 38:42

1M ago38:42

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Mike Birdsall is the Director of Business Development at DOXA Talent, a company dedicated to helping businesses build skilled nearshore and offshore teams. For over 30 years, he has partnered with business leaders to develop practical solutions that drive sustainable growth and long-term success. Previously, Mike co-founded Birdsell Interactive, an…

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Callum Williams: Economics, AI, and Technological Progress — #82 1:46:14

1M ago1:46:14

1:46:14

Callum Williams is a senior economics writer for The Economist. He was educated at Oxford, Harvard, and Cambridge, and is the author of The Classical School: The Birth of Economics in 20 Enlightened Lives. (00:00) - Introduction (02:07) - US-Russia Relations (03:18) - Trump and US Foreign Policy (05:30) - Sanctions and Their Impact on Russia (09:28…

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Leading Innovation and Scaling New Growth: A Conversation With Frank Mattes 30:41

1M ago30:41

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Frank Mattes is the Founder and CEO of Lean Scaleup, a firm specializing in out-of-the-box innovation and corporate new-business development. He co-created the Lean Scaleup methodology, collaborating with over 100 experts from academia and industry. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Frank has advised numerous international corporations, in…

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Cracking Investor Connections With David Rose 33:16

2M ago33:16

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David Rose is the CEO of US Expansion Partners, a firm that helps European venture-backed tech companies expand into the US. With over 20 years of leadership experience, he has served as CEO three times and participated in five venture-backed startups, achieving four successful exits. David Rose has pitched at Google Demo Day, Silicon Valley Open D…

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Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneurial Unicorn With Jen Kem 50:04

2M ago50:04

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Jen Kem is the CEO of Master Brand Institute, a company that helps entrepreneurs build influential and profitable brands. With over 20 years of experience, she has built multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses and consulted for Fortune 500 companies like Verizon and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Jen is also the creator of the Master Brand Method, a f…

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How Arzays Davani Built a $1M Luxury Interiors Business With No Industry Experience 33:35

2M ago33:35

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Arzays Davani is the CEO of The Davani Group, a luxury design firm specializing in bespoke interiors, custom furniture, and architectural features. He has grown the company into a leader in high-end craftsmanship, working with top architects and designers on multimillion-dollar projects worldwide. Arzays' career began in finance before transitionin…

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Misha Laskin, Reflection.ai — From Physics to SuperIntelligence 53:48

2M ago53:48

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Misha Laskin is CEO of Reflection.ai. He was trained in theoretical physics at Yale and Chicago before becoming an AI scientist. He made important contributions in Reinforcement Learning as a researcher at Berkeley, Google DeepMind, and on the Google Gemini project. https://x.com/MishaLaskin Steve and Misha discuss: (00:00) - Introduction (00:47) -…

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The Secrets of Law Firm Marketing Success With Brian Hansen 36:24

2M ago36:24

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Brian Hansen is the Founder and President of Rocket Pilots, a boutique digital marketing agency specializing in law firm marketing. With a background in large agencies, Brian established Rocket Pilots to provide transparent and effective digital marketing solutions for attorneys. Under his leadership, the company focuses on enhancing law firms' onl…

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Embracing Midlife: Wisdom, Growth, and Reinvention With Chip Conley 35:06

2M ago35:06

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Chip Conley is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Modern Elder Academy (MEA), the world's first "midlife wisdom school" dedicated to career and life transitions. At 26, he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality, transforming it into the second-largest boutique hotel brand in the US. In 2013, Chip joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality and Strate…

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Why Trust Matters More Than Ever: Expert Insights With David Horsager 38:32

2M ago38:32

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David Horsager is the Founder and CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, a Minnesota-based company that helps global leaders and organizations build trust. Since 1999, Trust Edge Leadership Institute has pioneered trust development through research, speaking, consulting, and training on trust and its proven impact on the bottom line. David has adv…

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Build Your Niche in Tech for Explosive Growth With Brendon Dennewill 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Brendon Dennewill is the Co-founder and CEO of Denamico, a Minneapolis-based company specializing in HubSpot CRM implementations and integrations. With a career spanning over 30 years across six countries and four languages, he has held senior management positions in the duty-free retail and commercial fishing industries, managing teams of over 200…

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Taylor Ogan, Snow Bull Capital: China's tech frontier, the view from Shenzhen, Part 2 1:25:38

2M ago1:25:38

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Taylor Ogan is Chief Executive Officer of Snow Bull Capital, based in Shenzhen, China. His firm invests in Chinese technology companies, with a focus on areas such as clean energy, AI, and automation. Part 1 of this discussion, from November 2023: https://www.manifold1.com/episodes/taylor-ogan-snow-bull-capital-chinas-tech-frontier-the-view-from-sh…

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Life After Exit: Reinventing Yourself as an Entrepreneur With Craig Swanson 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Craig Swanson is a serial entrepreneur and business coach, best known as the Co-founder of CreativeLive, an online learning platform. Currently, he operates a personal startup studio, launching a new AI project every week. Craig has a track record of partnering with influencers to build successful online education businesses, including collaboratio…

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