The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

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From Starving Musician to Successful CEO | Ryan Bartlett Mar 29, 2023

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Ryan Bartlett's inspiring journey from a "starving musician" to the founder of SEO Direct and True Classic. After two years of playing piano at restaurants, Ryan decided to switch careers and joined an SEO agency. He quickly realized the potential of driving traffic to a business's website and immersed himself in the industry. After two years of hard work, he left his job to start his own company, SEO Direct, with the mission of providing genuine care to every business he worked with. Ten years later, SEO Direct is one of LA's most reputable digital marketing agencies. Ryan also founded True Classic, a men's apparel company that produces high-quality, fitted t-shirts at a reasonable price. In 2020, they scaled the company by 3000%, and they now have a mission to build tiny homes for homeless veterans. Tune in to hear more about Ryan's journey and his dedication to trust, transparency, and value.

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Wrike: The Power of Collaborative Work | Andrew Filev Mar 28, 2023

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Discover the incredible story of Andrew Filev, the founder and CEO of Wrike, a collaborative work management platform that has been consistently recognized for its excellent product, growth, and top-rated work environment. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Andrew's insights on entrepreneurship, productivity, and the future of work have been featured in top business publications, and he's led talks at numerous conferences. Join us as we delve into Andrew's journey and discover the secrets behind Wrike's success.

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The Art of Greenlighting Films with Jeremy Wall Mar 27, 2023

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Jeremy Wall is an accomplished independent film producer who has arranged production financing of $60MM for feature films, and produced commercially successful films. He has worked with talented actors and directors and has raised funds for international film acquisition funds. Jeremy's unique skill set in finance, development, and production has led him to excel where others have failed. In this interview, co-hosted with Brad Johnson, you can learn about Jeremy's experience and how he has been able to deliver profitable films while providing valuable advice and know-how for new media companies.

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What It Takes to Win Funding | Managing Director of Techstars Austin Amos Schwartzfarb Mar 24, 2023

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Get inspired by the amazing successes of Amos Schwartzfarb! Learn how he turned a mail-order company into a successful e-commerce business, competed nationally in Adventure Racing, and made over 70 seed stage investments as the Managing Director of Techstars Austin. Join Jess Larsen in his interview with Amos as they discuss his strategies for leadership and innovation. Don't miss out on this incredible conversation and get ready to be inspired!

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Leadership Secrets from an Award-Winning Hollywood Director | Mitch Davis Mar 23, 2023

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Be inspired by the incredible story of Mitch Davis, an Emmy-nominated producer and filmmaker who has worked on Academy Award-winning films like “Dead Poets Society” and “Rocketeer”, and has created six feature films of his own. Hear how Mitch has pursued leadership and innovation throughout his career to become a successful independent filmmaker and inspiring church leader who has raised five married children and 12 grandchildren. Join Jess Larsen on the Leadership and Innovation Podcast to learn more about Mitch's remarkable story!

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Strengthening Trade and Economic Ties | Sylvain Fabi, Canada's Consul General Mar 22, 2023

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Discover the business strategies and personal traits of Canada's Consul General in the U.S. Mountain West Region, Mr. Fabi. Listen in as he shares his professional journey that has taken him from Ottawa to Moscow, Havana, Santiago, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, and learn why he is currently responsible for modernizing the Columbia River Treaty with the United States. Get inspired by his commitment to leadership, innovation, and international relations in this exclusive Leadership and Innovation Podcast interview with Jess Larsen.

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Raising $118M and Becoming CEO of the Year | Cydni Tetro Mar 21, 2023

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Cydni Tetro is an innovator, leader and advocate for STEM. She's the CEO of the quickly growing enterprise Brandless, the largest fundraise led by a woman in Silicon Slopes. Hear her story about how she used technology, stories, experience, and relationships to build successful companies, marketing and product teams that drive customer acquisition, market leadership and growth strategies. Learn how Cydni is using her platform to amplify the economic impact of women in tech and expand the talent pipeline. Learn how Cydni is leveraging her experience to make better choices simple and easy. Join Jess as she interviews Cydni Tetro on Leadership and Innovation Podcast. Tune in now!

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Simplifying healthcare with Vital CEO Aaron Patzer Mar 20, 2023

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Aaron Patzer is a successful entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Vital, a modern hospital software that simplifies patient engagement and communication in emergency and inpatient settings. His previous ventures include the sale of Mint.com to Intuit for $170 million, and Fountain.com, a video-conferencing app connecting users to experts in various fields. Patzer's expertise lies in leveraging technology to simplify complex tasks, and he continues to innovate in the healthcare industry with Vital.

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Harnessing the Power of Uncertainty | Mark Lenhard Mar 17, 2023

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Be inspired by the incredible journeys of innovative leaders and entrepreneurs! In the latest episode of the Leadership and Innovation Podcast, host Jess Larsen interviews the seasoned leader passionate about building incredible teams and scaling companies through focused, short-term execution, while staying the course on a long-term, differentiated vision. Hear about how this remarkable guest drives change through uncertainty by leveraging strong accountability and analytical decision-making. Tune in to this inspiring episode today!

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#1 Largest Crowdfunded Animated Family Series | Jordan Harmon Mar 16, 2023

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Learn the inspiring story of Jordan Harmon, entrepreneur and President of Angel Studios. Jordan was raised in a family of nine entrepreneurs and took his passion for business to the next level - creating a successful Facebook application, working as an SEO specialist and marketing manager, and co-founding DIY security company Cove. Discover the innovative business strategies and leadership experience that have taken him to the top, plus his inspiring journey, on the Leadership and Innovation Podcast with Jess Larsen. Tune in to hear from this ambitious entrepreneur and be inspired to take your career to the next level.

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