Grownlearn

Business Model Transformation

Grownlearn is a dynamic and insightful podcast that delves deep into the world of business model transformation. Hosted by seasoned professionals with a passion for innovation, the podcast features engaging interviews with the foremost experts in the field. Each episode invites listeners to explore the strategies, challenges, and successes of businesses that have undergone significant transformations. From disruptive startups to established enterprises, Grownlearn provides a platform for the best minds in the industry to share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply intrigued by the ever-evolving landscape of business, Grownlearn delivers thought-provoking conversations that inspire and inform. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and discover the keys to unlocking growth and success through transformative business models.

  1. How Top Leaders Think Sébastien Page (T. Rowe Price CIO) on High-Performance Psychology & Leadership

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    How Top Leaders Think Sébastien Page (T. Rowe Price CIO) on High-Performance Psychology & Leadership

    What makes great leaders truly exceptional? In this Grownlearn episode, host Zorina Dimitrova sits down with Sébastien Page, Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price, who joins in his personal capacity to explore the psychology of leadership, emotional intelligence, and the art of building high-performing teams. From his journey as a Canadian immigrant to leading one of the world’s top investment divisions, Sébastien shares real-world insights on resilience, mindset, and leadership growth—themes drawn from his new book, The Psychology of Leadership. In it, he bridges lessons from sports psychology, personality science, and positive psychology to reveal how leaders can elevate performance in any environment. You’ll learn: ✅ How to apply emotional intelligence and resilience like elite athletes do ✅ Why introverted leaders often outperform expectations—and how to empower them ✅ The secret link between personality balance and business success ✅ What Roger Federer can teach us about handling setbacks ✅ How to build teams that combine technical skills and personality harmony for sustainable growth 💡 If you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or anyone passionate about growth, leadership, and performance, this episode will shift how you think about success and collaboration. 🎧 Discover more in Sébastien Page’s new book The Psychology of Leadership — available now on Amazon and featured throughout this conversation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist: Business Tools and Expert Advise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J1EXRVuoR-UnjoEu9mGegyh --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with GrowNLearn GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/

    35 Min.
  2. How to Lead in the Age of AI – Andrea Iorio on Human Skills & the Future of Work

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    How to Lead in the Age of AI – Andrea Iorio on Human Skills & the Future of Work

    In this episode of GrownLearn, host Zorina Dimitrova sits down with Andrea Iorio — one of Brazil’s most sought-after keynote speakers and a global authority on digital transformation, leadership, and human behavior in the age of AI. Andrea shares his groundbreaking approach to AI implementation, focusing not on the technology itself but on people, mindset, and ethics. Drawing from his roles as Head of Tinder Latin America and Chief Digital Officer at L’Oréal Brazil, he explains why most AI projects fail — and how leaders can build the skills and governance needed for long-term success. Together, Zorina and Andrea explore: Why AI success depends on human soft skills — not just data and algorithms How to create a culture of adaptability, empathy, and curiosity in business The three pillars of skill transformation from Andrea’s upcoming book Between You and AI Why behavioral change, not technical training, drives digital transformation Whether you’re a business leader, innovator, or lifelong learner, this conversation will challenge how you think about technology, leadership, and growth in the AI era. Instagram : @aiorio_br Linkedin : www.linkedin.com/in/andreaiorio/ Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Between-You-AI-Unlock-AI-Driven/dp/1394357982 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist Business Model Transformation: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J0lwEsQYIZ1wpaqJrxJYa28 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with GrowNLearn GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/

    31 Min.
  3. Why Every Founder Needs a Book Scale with Storytelling, Trust & Brand Authority with Doug Crowe

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    Why Every Founder Needs a Book Scale with Storytelling, Trust & Brand Authority with Doug Crowe

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist THE CAPITAL PLAYBOOK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J3Csa1jytu1X1JKyZ_6qTQb --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with In this episode of Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova sits down with Doug Crowe, CEO of Author Your Brand, to explore how storytelling, relationships, and strategic publishing fuel business growth. Doug reveals how his team helps CEOs and entrepreneurs create bestselling books through professional ghostwriting, brand-aligned content, and AI-assisted workflows — without losing the human touch. He shares insights on how to validate book ideas, leverage storytelling for authority, and use publishing as a gateway to speaking engagements and legacy branding. Together, Doug and Zorina unpack the evolving landscape of books, audiobooks, and digital media — offering timeless lessons on trust, authenticity, and scaling your message in a world driven by technology. GrowNLearn GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/ 🎬 Episode Chapters 01:15 - 02:30: Podcast Intro & What You’ll Learn About Scaling with Storytelling 02:30 - 04:27: Ghostwriting & Brand Alignment — How Founders Build Influence Through Books 04:27 - 07:49: AI’s Role in Business Writing — Balancing Automation with Authentic Storytelling 07:49 - 11:40: Inside the Publishing Industry — Real Insights from a Veteran Author Strategist 11:40 - 14:02: Rise of Audiobooks & The Future of Reading for Entrepreneurs 14:02 - 17:28: Book Publishing Assessment — Data-Driven Validation for Author Success 17:28 - 21:03: Book Marketing Strategies — Titles, Covers & Reader Engagement That Sell 21:03 - 24:26: Strategic Distribution — Turning Books into Branding & Growth Platforms 24:26 - 27:51: Memoir Writing & Mental Health — Why Your Story Can Heal and Inspire 27:51 - End: Final Takeaways — The Power of Relationships in Scaling Your Business and Brand

    26 Min.
  4. Inside CoinTerminal’s Fundraising Revolution with Head of Sales Maximiliano Stochyk

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    Inside CoinTerminal’s Fundraising Revolution with Head of Sales Maximiliano Stochyk

    In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova sits down with Maximiliano Stochyk, an executive at CoinTerminal — a Dubai-based decentralized fundraising platform helping DeFi and Web3 founders raise millions transparently while giving retail investors a fair chance to participate. With nearly a decade in the blockchain industry, Maximiliano has helped founders raise over $25 million, scaled ChainPort from $1M to $500M TVL, and built systems that eliminate the typical barriers in early-stage crypto fundraising — no staking, no token lockups, just open-access opportunity. Together, we unpack the business growth strategies that are driving the next wave of blockchain innovation — from relationship marketing and strategic business development to building sustainable revenue models in the fast-changing Web3 landscape. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist THE CAPITAL PLAYBOOK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J3Csa1jytu1X1JKyZ_6qTQb --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with GrowNLearn GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/ 🎬 Episode Chapters 00:00 - 01:05: Podcast Intro & What You’ll Learn About Scaling in Web3 01:05 - 16:47: CoinTerminal Explained: How a Dubai DeFi Launchpad Empowers Founders & Retail Investors 16:47 - 23:01: Refundable Sales in Web3: A Smarter Fundraising Strategy for Sustainable Growth 23:01 - 27:37: Exchange Listings & Compliance: Real Costs, KYB/KYC, and Legal Insights for Blockchain Projects 27:37 - 30:42: Web3 Market Insights: Building Sustainable Crypto Projects That Last 30:42 - 34:00: NFTs Beyond the Hype: Real-World Applications and Future Trends in Digital Assets 34:00 - End: Final Takeaways & How to Partner with CoinTerminal for Fundraising Success

    35 Min.
  5. The 2025 M&A Reality Check Risk, Liquidity & What Buyers Want with Saul Cohen

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    The 2025 M&A Reality Check Risk, Liquidity & What Buyers Want with Saul Cohen

    In this episode, I sit down with Saul Cohen (Partner at The Expert Eye, ex-PwC) to unpack how small and mid-sized businesses can grow faster with mergers & acquisitions. We get real about today’s market—why interest from buyers and sellers is up, why fewer deals are closing, and how founders can still build momentum by de-risking, acquiring strategically, and planning tax-smart exits. We cover: • How to make your company buyable (and why 85% never sell) • When an add-on acquisition beats organic growth • Values & culture fit (the hidden deal killer) • Search funds, seller-supported deals, and liquidity constraints • Baby boomer exits and the coming wealth transfer • Cash vs valuation trade-offs, and practical tax & succession tips About Saul Cohen Saul is an accountant and acquisitions advisor who’s helped entrepreneurs navigate financial audits, risk, and strategic deals. At The Expert Eye, he empowers owners to go from operators to savvy investors—optimizing wealth, readiness for exit, and impactful acquisitions. If you’re a founder or operator eyeing transformation, this conversation gives you the playbook to scale intentionally. Chapters 00:01:12-00:07:40: M&A Market: Risk and Liquidity 00:07:41-00:16:09: Strategies for Attractive Business Exits 00:16:10-00:21:20: Emotional & Cultural Fit in Acquisitions 00:21:21-End: Exit Preferences, Boomer Trends & Seller-Supported Deals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist THE CAPITAL PLAYBOOK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J3Csa1jytu1X1JKyZ_6qTQb --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with GrowNLearn GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/

    31 Min.
  6. How Dakota CEO Gui Costin Turned Weekly Sales Meetings into “Dakota Live” and Deal Flow

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    How Dakota CEO Gui Costin Turned Weekly Sales Meetings into “Dakota Live” and Deal Flow

    Legendary operator and author Gui Costin (Founder & CEO, Dakota) breaks down how a failed content bet became a growth flywheel: Dakota Live—a weekly sales meeting turned show that shares real investor intel and creates trust at scale. We get into raising from RIAs, sales coaching (his 4 principles of fundraising), and the “no-policy policy” that built a high-trust culture. Gui also shares why kindness + clear expectations outperform, how hiring for culture compounds, and how to convert content into pipeline without the gimmicks. Host: Zorina Dimitrova Books referenced: Millennials Are Not Aliens, The Dakota Way, and Gui’s new leadership book Be Kind. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 Explore our curated playlist THE CAPITAL PLAYBOOK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J3Csa1jytu1X1JKyZ_6qTQb --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with GrowNLearn GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:01:12–00:07:11 — Dakota’s Pivot to Live Content 00:07:12–00:09:13 — Marketplace Momentum 00:09:14–00:14:48 — Kindness, Clarity, and the No-Policy Policy 00:14:49–00:20:06 — Data, Demos, and Who It’s For 00:20:07–00:27:30 — Mentorship that Changes Trajectories

    21 Min.
  7. How Sal Rehmetullah Built a $1B Fintech & Is Fixing Small-Biz Credit with Worth

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    How Sal Rehmetullah Built a $1B Fintech & Is Fixing Small-Biz Credit with Worth

    In this Grownlearn episode, Sal Rehmetullah (co-founder of Stax Payments and now Worth) breaks down how he and his sister Suneera scaled Stax to 500 employees and $200M ARR, sold it for $1B, and then turned their attention to the broken world of small-business credit. We dig into Worth’s AI-powered underwriting plus onboarding stack, why they don’t touch fund flows, and how they’re partnering across global data sources so banks and lenders can understand real-time business risk—think “Credit Karma for business,” but built for enterprise adoption first. Sal also gets candid about purpose post-exit, minority-led entrepreneurship, the $25M seed led by TTV Capital, and what SMB owners can do today to become more lendable. About the guest: Sal Rehmetullah is the co-founder of Stax Payments (one of the first minority-led fintech unicorns) and co-founder of Worth, which is rebuilding the financial infrastructure for SMBs with real-time compliance, onboarding, and underwriting. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/ Chapters 00:01:12-00:05:46: From Family Business to Fintech — Sal’s Early Journey & Stax Origins 00:05:47-00:09:03: The Billion-Dollar Exit & Finding Purpose After “Founder” 00:09:04-00:20:24: Worth’s Vision — Real-Time Business Credit, Data Partnerships & Actionable KPIs 00:20:25-Video End: Enterprise First, WorthScore.com, Global Coverage & Advice for SMBs + Founders

    30 Min.
  8. The AI-Powered CEO Playbook: Use AI Like a Top Strategy Consultant to Scale Fast and Lead Globally

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    The AI-Powered CEO Playbook: Use AI Like a Top Strategy Consultant to Scale Fast and Lead Globally

    On this episode of Grownlearn, Zorina sits down with Loic Potjes—Executive Coach, former Corporate & Scale-Up CEO, tech investor, and Managing Partner—who’s coached 40+ CEOs across 17 countries. We dig into what actually scales a business: a crisp 80/20 strategy, the right “engine” (your core team), and smart use of AI that goes way beyond meeting notes and automation. Loic breaks down YPO’s value (it’s growth, not “networking”), how psychometrics (Map & Match) surface your real strengths, why many founders should stop “running the machine,” and his three levels of AI—especially Strategic AI, which he uses in 90-minute workshops to unlock new markets, products, and business models without the old-school strategy-consulting price tag. Guest: Loic Potjes — Executive Coach to Scale-Up CEOs, Chairman & investor, regular media contributor, YPO member. Find Loic: DisruptiveLeap.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS 00:01:14-00:01:53: Cold open & who Loic is (DisruptiveLeap) 00:01:53-00:04:52: YPO explained: growth over networking 00:04:52-00:09:35: Coaching CEOs, ADHD, alignment & a global lens 00:09:35-00:12:29: Founder vs operator—hire your complement 00:12:29-00:15:52: Strategy ≠ ideas: 80/20 plan, GTM & the “team engine” 00:15:52-00:17:28: When results show up & decluttering the CEO calendar 00:17:28-00:19:00: Who Loic coaches: $15M–$500M scale-ups, IPO talk 00:19:00-00:20:09: Women-led scale-ups—representation reality 00:20:09-00:21:32: Same coaching bar, different cultures & contexts 00:21:32-00:24:27: Finding “greatness”: Map & Match, purpose, strengths 00:24:27-00:30:22: AI’s 3 levels; Strategic AI; 90-min workshops vs consulting 00:30:22-00:31:15: Prompts = strategy muscle; how to reach Loic 00:31:15-00:31:56: Wrap-up & key takeaways

    32 Min.

Info

Grownlearn is a dynamic and insightful podcast that delves deep into the world of business model transformation. Hosted by seasoned professionals with a passion for innovation, the podcast features engaging interviews with the foremost experts in the field. Each episode invites listeners to explore the strategies, challenges, and successes of businesses that have undergone significant transformations. From disruptive startups to established enterprises, Grownlearn provides a platform for the best minds in the industry to share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply intrigued by the ever-evolving landscape of business, Grownlearn delivers thought-provoking conversations that inspire and inform. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and discover the keys to unlocking growth and success through transformative business models.