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Walking through a forest in the Bay Area, Jeff Kirschner and his kids saw trash near a stream. His daughter pointed out that it did not belong there. Since then, Jeff and his team developed Litterati (an app dedicated to making a litter-free world) and, more significantly, an international community dedicated to cleaning the planet. In this podcast, Jeff discusses his background and Litterati's evolution. He delves into how the company uses the data and information they gather to enable both the public and the private sector to make more informed decisions and choices.

Bob Gallagher is the co-founder of consulting firm Carlisle & Gallagher. In this podcast, Bob walks through his career, going from Michigan to Charlotte and working his way through the ranks of several different firms. He discusses how he was able to build relationships and a network that enabled him to found Carlisle & Gallagher and discusses the key determinants of success for consultants. Finally, Bob offers advice for college students looking to embark on careers in consulting and other fields.

Arthur O'Connor started his career in the wine business in Australia. His journey took him across the world, traversing South America, Spain, and now northern California. In this podcast, Arthur discusses managing vineyards and lessons that he has learned throughout his career. He talks about how important mentorship has been throughout his life. Finally, Arthur provides his perspective on how the fight for gender equality makes both moral and business sense.

Tara Jasper is the founder of Sipsong Spirits, a company she founded in April 2018 based out of Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California. She decided to start Sipsong after a culmination of experiences and interests throughout her life aligned. Interested in gastronomy, taste, chemistry, and the environment, Tara ventured into gin despite living in an area known for wineries and vineyards. Although Sipsong is little more than half a year old, she covers a myriad of topics, from producing the right flavor to the broad environmental shifts influencing her community and business.

JP Hernandez is the founder and CEO of American Dream Clean, a company in Connecticut which provides employees with innovative compensation structures. Redefining "bringing home the bacon," American Dream Clean provides employees' children with educational resources and tutoring services to ensure a brighter future. This podcast covers JP's background (from Bowdoin to to the world's largest hedge fund) and what led him to start his company. The episode offers listeners a chance to follow and learn from a founder who tackles challenges head on, both personal and more broadly in his society.

Nathan Hirsch is a 28 year old serial entrepreneur who is an expert in hiring online and building eCommerce businesses. He co-founded his first eCommerce company out of his dorm room in 2009 drop shipping products on Amazon.com and built it to sell over $25 million worth of product over 5 years. While scaling, Nathan discovered the power of outsourcing and ended up building a remote army of freelancers. In 2015, Nathan co-founded and became the CEO of FreeeUp, an online hiring marketplace that allows business owners fast access to a hand-picked network of top talent freelancers in eCommerce, digital marketing, web development, and much more who have already been vetted for skill, attitude, and communication. In this episode, Nathan discusses his journey to starting FreeeUp and answers crucial questions about the new gig economy.