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Transforming Lives at The Other Side Academy | Dave Durocher Mar 01, 2023

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Meet Dave Durocher, a man who turned his life around after spending a total of 15 years in prison. Facing a potential 29-year sentence, he was given a chance to go to Delancey Street instead of prison. Not only did he complete his commitment, but he stayed for 8 years, became the Managing Director of Delancey's LA facility, and oversaw a 300% increase in revenue. Today, he's the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City, helping others learn life skills and become the kind of person he is today. Hear his inspiring story of redemption, hard work, and self-respect.

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The Social Entrepreneur Making a Difference | Samir Goel Feb 28, 2023

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Meet Samir Goel, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu, a fintech company advancing credit building through rent reporting and data solutions. A social entrepreneur and recipient of multiple awards, Samir co-founded Transfernation, a non-profit that uses technology to distribute excess food to underserved communities.

He has been recognized for his outstanding contributions as the 2023 Founder of the Year by AFROTECH, a member of Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020, and a recipient of several prestigious awards such as the WEF Global Shaper, Global Good Fund Fellow, and Dalai Lama Fellow. Join us as we delve into Samir's inspiring journey, his vision for the future, and the lessons he has learned along the way.

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Over 1,000 Real-World Combat Experiences | Army Special Mission Unit Operator (Ret.) Bob Keller Feb 24, 2023

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Bob Keller is a retired Master Sergeant with over 20 years of experience in U.S. Army special operations. He has served in various elite units, including the 1st Ranger Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, and U.S. Army Special Mission Unit. He has over 1,000 real-world combat experiences, making him highly sought after for his expertise. Bob is now the CEO and founder of Gamut Resolutions, where he specializes in teaching pistol and carbine courses. He teaches only what is proven to work and has a focus on saving lives by teaching target discrimination, sound tactical judgment, and precision shooting.

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True Innovation in Commercial Real Estate | Jason Fudin, CEO of Placemakr Feb 23, 2023

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Jason Fudin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Placemakr (formerly WhyHotel), based in Washington D.C. Placemakr is a venture-backed platform that operates at the intersection of hospitality and multifamily real estate.

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Meta's Director of Risk Intelligence on Staying Ahead of Emerging Trends | Saxon Knight Feb 22, 2023

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Saxon is the Director of Risk Intelligence for Meta and the founder of House of Saxons, an organization empowering sex trafficking survivors. Before joining Meta, she held various leadership positions in private industry and government, focusing on areas such as cyber threat intelligence, counterterrorism, and critical infrastructure protection. Saxon's experience includes roles at LinkedIn, Deloitte US and UK, Target Corporation, BNY Mellon, and multiple US government agencies.

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Amazing experiences with CIA Senior Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos Feb 21, 2023

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Marc Polymeropoulos is a retired Senior Intelligence Service from the Central Intelligence Agency and author of "Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA". He is available for speaking engagements and is an advisor for Spycraft. He is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and a contributor to the Washington Examiner.

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The Power of Speaking Opportunities for CEOs with Caitlin Bartley, Founder of Cred Feb 20, 2023

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Caitlin Bartley is the founder of Cred, a communications agency that connects innovative minds to speaking opportunities at conferences and events. Prior to launching Cred, she ran marketing and communication efforts at LiveRamp and worked in strategic planning at an international advertising agency. Caitlin has a BA in Economics and Studio Art from Dartmouth College and is passionate about speaking on women in leadership, building a business, and brand strategy.

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Ret. Army Special Mission Unit Operator Combat Missions in Iraq, business, being a good person and more. Feb 17, 2023

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John McPhee, otherwise known as "The Sheriff of Baghdad", is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major and world-renowned expert in Special Operations. With over 20 years of experience in the U.S. Army Special Operations, he created the S.O.B. brand to provide his knowledge to civilians, law enforcement, and militaries around the world. John is an expert in Special Activities, Limited Signature Operations, High Threat Dignitary Protective Services, Designated Marksman, Combat Marksmanship, and many other areas. He has extensively trained U.S. Special Operations forces and thousands of International Tier 1 Operators and Special Forces. In this interview, John will discuss his career in Special Operations and share his expertise in Special Activities, Operational Preparat

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Innovation Readiness Playbook | Tendayi Viki Feb 16, 2023

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Our guest for this episode is Tendayi Viki, an Associate Partner at Strategyzer, a leading innovation consultancy. Tendayi has helped numerous large companies innovate for the future while running their core business. He previously served as Director of Product Lifecycle at Pearson, where he co-designed and implemented Pearson's award-winning innovation framework. Tendayi holds a PhD in Psychology and an MBA and is the author of three books on innovation, including "The Corporate Startup" and "The Lean Product Lifecycle." He is also a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine. Join us as Tendayi shares his insights on corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, lean startup, and more, drawing from his experience working with companies such as Unilever, American Express, and Airbus.

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Understanding Misunderstood Problems | Jason Feifer Feb 14, 2023

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Jason Feifer is a renowned editor in chief at Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcast Problem Solvers. He is the author of the book Build For Tomorrow, an action plan for embracing change and adapting quickly. He also hosts a podcast of the same name, discussing the smartest solutions to our most misunderstood problems. Jason writes a newsletter about how to find opportunity in change. In this interview, Jason will discuss his experiences and share his insights on how to embrace change and find opportunity.

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