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Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between.

  1. 13 HRS AGO

    Jeff Burningham, Seth Darmstadter, Dan Lazar | Office Hours #809

    Jeff Burningham Jeff Burningham is a tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and former Utah gubernatorial candidate who has built and invested in companies worth over $5 billion. He co-founded Peak Capital Partners and Peak Ventures, and currently mentors founders, teaches college courses, and hosts a podcast on human potential and entrepreneurship. Jeff’s latest book, The Last Book Written by a Human, explores how humanity can evolve with wisdom in the age of AI. As a serial entrepreneur and investor who’s launched billion-dollar businesses and run for public office, I bring a grounded yet visionary perspective on how to thrive amidst disruption. Seth Darmstadter Seth Darmstadter is a powerhouse litigator and Managing Partner at Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, known for handling high-stakes commercial disputes with sharp strategy and business insight. Based in Chicago, he’s built a reputation for resolving tough corporate conflicts and delivering fast results. Before joining Raines, he led the Chicago office of Michelman & Robinson LLP, chaired its national Class Action & Complex Litigation Practice, and served as General Counsel at Outcome Health during a major corporate crisis. He’s known for his bold approach, quick wit, and belief that success comes from work-life integration. Having managed over 1,000 “business divorces” — from startups to Fortune 500s — Seth is the go-to advisor for leaders facing high-pressure legal challenges. Dan Lazar Dan Lazar is a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and featured on Shark Tank Romania, with one successful company exit. His journey began with a love for cars and sports, evolving into a disciplined tennis career that shaped his mindset for entrepreneurship. After earning a degree in International Business, he launched and scaled a tennis academy, eventually selling it for six figures. He later ventured into property development, completing $12M in real estate projects before facing — and overcoming — major financial losses that tested his resilience. Today, Dan leads a global sports infrastructure company specializing in air domes — a venture that started as a local solution for his tennis club and has since expanded across Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East, with ambitions to build inflatable habitats for the Moon and Mars.

    35 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Eric Frankel, Neelakantha Bhanu, Jay Frank | Office Hours #808

    Eric Frankel Eric Frankel is an innovative business leader with deep experience across traditional media and emerging technologies. He is the founder and CEO of AdGreetz, a company redefining marketing for an AI-powered world by enabling brands, agencies, and platforms to create and deploy personalized, data-driven video and display ads across more than 20 ad-tech and martech channels. AdGreetz is backed by high-profile investors, including former top executives from Disney, Fox, HBO, and CBS, as well as notable figures like former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner. Before launching AdGreetz, Frankel spent over two decades at Warner Bros., where he served as President of Domestic Cable Distribution from 2000 to 2008. Neelakantha Bhanu Neelakantha Bhanu, the ‘World’s Fastest Human Calculator’ and developer of Bhanzu, a math educational platform which is designed for the 21st-century learner that empowers K-9 students to not just learn math, but to master it effectively and easily. Bhanzu was launched 18 months ago in the United States and they opened up their first physical learning center in the U.S. in the first week of September. Jay Frank Jay Frank is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and global citizen committed to creating meaningful impact through business. After years of searching for purpose, he discovered a way to align profit with purpose—using everyday transactions to help rebalance planetary inequities, one step at a time. A proud parent of two college-aged children, Jay approaches life with passion, humor, and a deep desire to move beyond talk and take real action toward the change we all seek.

    34 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Jacqueline Perez, Steven Rivera, Evva Fenison | IG Live

    Jacqueline Perez Jacqueline Perez is the founder and CEO of Kuel Life, a platform and community redefining midlife for women over 50. Through media, events, and storytelling, Jacqueline amplifies the voices of women in their second act and challenges cultural stereotypes about aging. A passionate advocate for visibility and empowerment, she inspires women to embrace midlife as a time of reinvention, purpose, and power. Steven Rivera Steven is the founder of MindfulWizard LLC, a published author, and a dedicated educator with two master’s degrees. He currently serves as a PBIS coach for the NYC Department of Education’s District 75, where he helps teachers and administrators develop behavioral support plans for some of the city’s most challenging students. His experience also includes working for three years in a juvenile detention center, where he supported incarcerated youth through mentorship and education. Evva Fenison Evva Fenison is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and founder of EvvaLution, a movement dedicated to empowering women to reinvent themselves with honesty, grit, and heart. After building and selling a multi-million-dollar company, surviving breast cancer twice, and rebuilding her life after divorce, Evva found her true purpose in inspiring others to rise. Her bestselling book and upcoming film explore themes of survival, legacy, and reinvention, blending her raw storytelling and sharp wit with hard-earned wisdom from a life of resilience and courage. For Evva, reinvention isn’t a theory—it’s her lived experience. She’s transformed pain into purpose, using her platform to help women heal, rediscover their strength, and start again.

    30 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Leah Hanes, Ph. D., Peter Freund, Brendan Boyd | Office Hours: The Human Experience

    Leah Hanes, Ph. D. Dr. Leah Hanes has led the Two Bit Circus Foundation (2BCF) since 2013, transforming it into a leading voice in the global STEAM education movement. Under her leadership, 2BCF has championed creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning for students worldwide. Her work in the field culminated in co-authoring Shaping the Future of Education with Nolan Bushnell. In addition to her ongoing leadership at 2BCF, Dr. Hanes now serves as CEO of Bushnell’s EdTech firm, ExoDexa, where she continues to pioneer new ways to engage students through interactive learning technologies. Peter Freund Peter Freund is the CEO of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), which owns and operates 45 affiliated Minor League Baseball teams across North America. Freund is known for his forward-thinking approach to modernizing the MiLB experience—driving investments in cutting-edge ballpark upgrades, digital innovation, and community engagement initiatives that strengthen the bond between teams and their cities. Under his leadership, DBH has become one of the most influential organizations in the baseball industry, redefining how Minor League teams operate, connect with fans, and serve their local communities. Brendan Boyd Brendan Boyd is a digital media entrepreneur and strategist based in Miami, Florida, with deep expertise across fashion, marketing, and real estate. Over the years, he’s built a reputation for helping entrepreneurs and business owners amplify their brands and drive growth through innovative media strategies. As a speaker, podcaster, and media monetization coach, Brendan specializes in using podcasting as a powerful tool for visibility and revenue generation—often helping clients earn $30K–$50K in a single day from live podcast events. His mission is to empower creators and business owners to harness the full potential of media to grow, scale, and make a lasting impact.

    36 min

  5. 6 NOV

    John Gafford, Emma Dunwoody, Kate Yurenda | IG Live

    John Gafford John Gafford is a luxury real estate entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the top 20 business podcast Escaping The Drift, which has over 3 million downloads. Known for his straightforward and empowering approach, he helps people break free from autopilot living and take control of their purpose and success. His upcoming book, Escaping The Drift: How to Make the World Happen For You, Not To You (Radius Book Group, November 2025), offers a bold roadmap for living with clarity, focus, and intention. A former contestant on NBC’s The Apprentice, John turned his national recognition into lasting success as the founder and CEO of Simply Vegas, one of the most successful independently owned real estate firms in the country. Emma Dunwoody Emma Dunwoody is a globally recognized Human Design expert, master coach, and behavioral specialist dedicated to helping people unlock their authentic potential. Her mission is to make this powerful system simple, practical, and accessible, empowering millions to align with their inner authority and live with purpose and flow. After struggling for nearly two decades with depression, panic disorder, and a sense of disconnection, Emma discovered Human Design and developed her unique approach—Transformational Human Design—which combines Human Design, The Gene Keys, and transformational coaching methods. Kate Yurenda Kate is a visionary film director, media producer, mindset coach, Qi Gong instructor, and speaker. She is currently releasing Keep it Real and producing Keep it Lit. Kate teaches with a fusion of Quantum healing, NLP, subconscious reprogramming, Law of Attraction, peak performance techniques, and guided meditation.

    37 min

  6. 6 NOV

    Kerim Kfuri, Cristian Cibils Bernardes, Martin Dubin | Office Hours #806

    Kerim Kfuri Kerim Kfuri is the President and CEO of The Atlas Network, where he helps companies navigate the complexities of global supply chains in the face of shifting tariffs and trade wars. A trusted advisor to Daymond John and co-author of The New State of Supply Chain, he has launched more than 30 ventures spanning technology, retail, and real estate. With past leadership roles at NASD/FINRA, Accenture, and the SEC, Kerim brings deep expertise in both business and regulation. He is also the creator of the Seesaw Socio-Economics Theory, which helps forecast how trade policies and tariffs impact different sectors. Cristian Cibils Bernardes Cristian Cibils Bernardes, CEO and co-founder of Autograph, leads an AI-powered memories platform designed to help people capture and preserve their life stories in their own voice. Alongside co-founder Santiago Racca (CTO), Cristian created Walter, an emotionally intelligent AI biographer, who guides users through weekly phone conversations to reflect on their experiences. Autograph allows users to create lasting, voice-to-voice connections that can be shared across generations. The platform is offered as a subscription service at $30 per month, providing unlimited AI conversations, secure storage of memories, and sharing capabilities. Autograph has raised $2.6M from investors including NFX and Arielle Zuckerberg’s Long Journey Ventures, led by Cyan Banister. Martin Dubin Martin Dubin is a clinical psychologist, serial entrepreneur, and business coach who advises C-suite executives and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. He has founded multiple companies, including a multimillion-dollar healthcare business where he served as CEO, demonstrating a strong track record of leadership and innovation. As a former partner at talent firm RHR International, Dubin has worked directly with hundreds of senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, venture capital firms, and their portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance and executive coaching.

    32 min

  7. 5 NOV

    Dr. Nicholas Wright, Jeff Samuels, Albert Douer | Office Hours #805

    Dr. Nicholas Wright Dr. Nicholas Wright, MRCP, PhD, is a neuroscientist and strategist whose research bridges brain science, technology, and security. He holds positions at University College London, Georgetown University, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., where he also advises the Pentagon’s Joint Staff. With a background as a neurology doctor in London and Oxford, Dr. Wright brings a rare blend of medical expertise and policy insight to his work at the intersection of neuroscience and global affairs. Jeff Samuels Jeff Samuels joined Iterable in 2019 and currently serves as its Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in go-to-market strategy, business operations, and marketing leadership. Before joining Iterable, he served as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Cisco’s $2B+ Security business and as CMO at OpenDNS. A graduate of Columbia University, Jeff has been recognized by Business Insider as one of the top 20 executives shaping the future of marketing technology. Albert Douer Albert Douer is the Chairman and CEO of UBQ Materials, a company revolutionizing sustainability through its proprietary material, UBQ — a bio-based substitute for plastic made entirely from unsorted household waste, including organics and hard-to-recycle materials. Since its founding in 2012, UBQ has become a global leader in circular economy innovation, transforming everyday waste into a valuable resource that reduces landfill dependency and carbon emissions. UBQ has become a global leader in circular economy innovation, transforming everyday waste into a valuable resource that reduces landfill dependency and carbon emissions.

    32 min

  8. 5 NOV

    Chanel Nicole Scott, Jess Brodsky, Ken Woodward | IG Live

    Chanel Nicole Scott Chanel Nicole Scott is the Chief Marketing Officer of In The Black Network (ITBN), where she’s driving the next era of culture-led storytelling, audience engagement, and brand innovation. With over a decade of experience in marketing, digital strategy, and brand building—and an MBA to back it—Chanel has built a reputation for fusing creativity with business acumen. As the founder of a successful tech company and the visionary behind Chanel Scott Production House, she’s led national brands and launched hit media properties that connect deeply with audiences. Jess Brodsky Jess Brodsky is a former elite athlete and engineer turned business leader, now serving as Chief Commercial Officer at PlayerData, one of the fastest-growing sports performance technology companies in the UK and Ireland. Passionate about the intersection of sport and technology, she has a proven track record of scaling businesses and products, including achieving a consistent 2–3x growth rate over the past four years and an 89% win rate against competitors. At PlayerData, Jess is leading the mission to make elite performance data accessible to every athlete while empowering coaches and youth organizations to create transformative environments for development. Ken Woodward Ken Woodward's journey spans three decades of naval service and a transformative pivot to question-driven leadership. Beginning as a Submarine Radioman, Ken's 32-year Navy career evolved through teaching communications systems, contracting with the Navy, and ultimately serving as a Civil Servant acquisition professional in submarine imaging, mine warfare, and unmanned systems. In March 2025, Ken resigned from the Navy to pursue his true calling: Curated Questions, a coaching, consulting, and speaking venture that celebrates the transformative power of inquiry. This pivot represents more than a career change; it's a return to his authentic self.

    35 min
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