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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. 21 HR AGO

    Ross Buhrdorf, Jim Eckes | Office Hours #778

    Ross Buhrdorf Ross Buhrdorf is the co-founder and CEO of ZenBusiness which offers business products and services that help business owners in starting, running, and growing a business. The company has raised over $70 million from top-tier investors, drawn backing from investors like Mark Cuban, and grown to help more than 850,000 business owners. Prior to ZenBusiness, Ross was the founding CTO of HomeAway which was acquired for $3.9 billion. Jim Eckes With decades of experience in telecom, Jim Eckes is the leader of TieTechnology, where he focuses on building custom VoIP phone solutions to help businesses better serve their customers. He has built a career on creating meaningful partnerships and leveraging his expertise to bring legacy telecom systems into the future. Jim is also reinventing the customer experience by integrating telecom with AI in a way few have considered. His approach challenges long-standing industry norms, emphasizing that AI is only effective when the foundation—the phone system itself—is modern, reliable, and built to support innovation.

    30 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Erica Groussman, Thoryn Stephens, Anna Runkle | IG Live

    Erica Groussman TRUBAR, founded by Erica Groussman, has rapidly grown from a startup into a category leader in the protein bar industry, generating over $50 million in revenue in 2024 and expanding into 18,000+ retail locations including Costco, Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Erewhon, and Amazon. Known for its indulgent, clean, plant-based bars free of gluten, dairy, soy, sugar alcohols, and harmful seed oils, TRUBAR has also launched TRUBAR Kids, a school-safe snack line. Despite early challenges, including pulling the company out of $7 million in debt, Erica’s determination and vision have transformed TRUBAR into a fast-growing, innovative brand with a loyal customer base and over $1 million in monthly Amazon sales. Thoryn Stephens Thoryn Stephens is the founder of BRAIN.ONE, a leading brain fitness platform that enhances brain health through microhabits and science-backed protocols. A pioneer in neurotechnology, longevity, and analytics, he leverages data science, behavioral insights, and systems optimization to help people unlock their full potential. With over 20 years of leadership experience at companies like Amgen, Unilever Prestige, and Fox Networks, Thoryn has built a career on transforming complex data into strategies that drive growth and innovation. Trained in biotechnology with a focus on molecular and cell biology, Thoryn has published research in cardiovascular and infectious disease therapeutics, bridging scientific discovery with practical impact. Outside of his professional work, he is a passionate snowboarder, musician, and endurance athlete, often competing in Ironman triathlons or exploring the mountains. Anna Runkle Anna Runkle is the author of RE-REGULATED: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck, endorsed by experts like Dr. Nicole LePera, and the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy method, a groundbreaking approach that helps people heal trauma symptoms and transform their lives—even without professional support. With over a million followers across YouTube, her blog, courses, and coaching programs, Anna shares the same tools she used to overcome her own childhood trauma. Her method centers on simple, self-directed exercises designed to calm emotional triggers, regulate the nervous system, and break self-defeating patterns common in those impacted by trauma. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two sons, she continues to expand her mission with her upcoming book Connectability, which helps people heal hidden isolation, build real connections, and finally feel a sense of belonging.

    39 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Pankaj Patel, Gina Osborn, Ellin Sidell | Office Hours #777

    Pankaj Patel Pankaj Patel, a former Cisco executive and network engineer, is the founder of Nile, a company focused on simplifying networking for mid-size enterprises—often the most vulnerable to cyberattacks. With nearly three decades of experience in networking and a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Pankaj brings deep technical expertise to solving one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: complexity. Through Nile, his vision is to harness artificial intelligence and automation to reduce human dependence in network management and security, from routine operations to advanced cyber threat detection. Pankaj also speaks to broader themes of entrepreneurship, sharing insights on strategy and disruption as he works to challenge industry giants like Cisco and redefine the future of networking. Gina Osborn Gina Osborn, a former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent and 22-year FBI veteran, built her career investigating espionage, Asian Organized Crime, counterterrorism, and major cyberattacks, including the Sony Pictures Entertainment breach, before retiring as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Cyber and Computer Forensics in Los Angeles. Today, she is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and host of the Making Maverick Moves podcast, where she empowers leaders to navigate uncertainty, make bold decisions, and lead with confidence through times of change. Ellin Sidell Ellin Sidell is a leadership strategist and executive coach who helps leaders, professionals, and teams master influence, drive change, and accelerate growth. With senior leadership experience at Nestlé, Microsoft, and Costco, she has led strategic initiatives, built mentorship programs, and managed multi-million-dollar projects. Co-author of The Influence Advantage and a founding member of the Cialdini Institute, Ellin has trained leadership teams worldwide and holds certifications in executive coaching, neuroplasticity, DISC, project management, and habit formation, equipping her to create lasting impact for clients and organizations alike.

    32 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    Fiona Simmonds, Christian Rasmussen, Halle Eavelyn | IG Live

    Fiona Simmonds Fiona Simmonds is the co-founder of Pinkie, the first period care brand designed specifically for young girls, offering non-toxic, perfectly sized pads and thoughtful features like noise-free disposal baggies to support tweens and teens with comfort and confidence. Founded in 2022, Pinkie fills a major gap in the market where products were traditionally sized for adults. Fiona, a Vanderbilt and Wharton graduate with 15+ years in finance and operations, partnered with Sana, a Georgia Tech alum with investment banking, marketing, and PR expertise, to create the first organic pads tailored to this age group, redefining period care through innovation and empowerment. Christian Rasmussen Christian Rasmussen is the founder of MN Nice Ethnobotanicals and among the first to reintroduce Amanita muscaria mushrooms to the U.S. market. His mission stems from personal experience—after a near-fatal battle with benzodiazepine withdrawal, he discovered the healing potential of amanita. Within weeks of microdosing, he experienced a dramatic recovery, transforming what began as a personal lifeline into a larger calling. Today, Christian leads one of the most transparent and educational ethnobotanical companies in the country, dedicated to expanding access to alternative healing and reducing stigma around plant medicine. MN Nice Ethnobotanicals recently relocated from Minnesota to Los Angeles and is preparing for a full rebrand as it continues to grow its impact. Halle Eavelyn Halle Eavelyn is a transformational coach, speaker, author, and tour leader with over 30 years of experience helping women break through limiting patterns and create abundance in money, impact, joy, and freedom. She works with clients through private coaching, online programs, and global sacred journeys, including her signature Egypt Wealth Elevation Retreat. Known for her “Velvet Hammer” style and called a “Spiritual Chiropractor,” Halle is especially passionate about empowering women financially. She highlights that just 50 years ago, women did not have the same access to money as men, and she is dedicated to changing that through education and support.

    37 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Shaun Anthony McMichael, Van Hong | IG Live

    Shaun Anthony McMichael Shaun Anthony McMichael is the Pushcart-nominated author of the forthcoming novel Whistle Punk Falls (Alternative Book Press), along with the short story collection The Wild Familiar and the poetry collection Jack of All…. Since 2007, he has taught writing in classrooms, juvenile detention halls, mental health treatment centers, and homeless youth drop-ins, while editing two collections of poetry by youth impacted by trauma and mental health struggles. Based in Seattle with his wife and son, McMichael teaches English to immigrants and refugees at a public high school and runs an annual literary arts series, Shadow Work Writers. A longtime educator and writing coach for incarcerated and institutionalized populations, he brings compassion and lived experience to his writing, exploring themes of race, class, masculinity, and mental health with honesty and depth. Van Hong Van Hong, a seasoned hairstylist, and Kelly Wong, an electrical engineer, co-founded Mint Tools after recognizing how poorly designed salon equipment often caused fatigue and injury for professionals. With over 40 years of combined experience, they set out to create tools that balance beauty and functionality—blow dryers, irons, wands, and brushes that are ergonomic, durable, and tested by stylists in real salon environments. For Van, the mission is personal—having experienced firsthand the toll of long styling days, she ensures Mint Tools are built to protect stylists’ health while elevating their craft. Together, she and Kelly are reshaping the industry by designing tools made by beauty professionals, for beauty professionals, giving them the comfort and performance they deserve.

    24 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Marcy Syms, Dre London, Kelly Roach | Office Hours: The Human Experience

    Marcy Syms Marcy Syms is a social entrepreneur, former CEO of Syms Corp, and the youngest woman to lead a NYSE-listed company, where she built the nation’s first off-price retail chain. A longtime advocate for education, justice, and the arts, she serves on boards including Columbia Law School’s ERA Project, CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College, the Sy Syms School of Business, and NPR. As past Chair of the ERA Coalition/Fund for Women’s Equality, she helped secure the 38th state ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, and in 2022 was a fellow at Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative. Known for her early embrace of “servant leadership,” Marcy continues to champion respect, dignity, and human connection in the workplace through her initiative, Leading with Respect. Dre London Dre London is a British-Jamaican entrepreneur and music executive, best known for discovering Post Malone and founding London Music Group and London Entertainment Group. Since moving from Brixton to New York in 2008, he has managed artists like Tyla Yaweh and collaborated with stars such as Tyga and French Montana, earning recognition on Billboard’s Power 100 and as Variety’s Manager of the Year. Beyond music, he has expanded into business and lifestyle ventures, co-founding AUX Live, a digital live-events platform, and launching Maison No. 9 Rosé with Post Malone, which became a top-selling wine. His career reflects a blend of creative vision, business savvy, and cultural influence. Kelly Roach Kelly Roach is a former NFL cheerleader and Fortune 500 executive who became one of the only female founders in the online business space to grow her company from zero to eight figures—without debt, investors, or outside funding. She now empowers thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide to achieve financial independence and lifestyle freedom through her coaching and programs. An 11x international best-selling author, Top 20 podcast host, and philanthropist, Kelly has been featured on ABC, NBC, Fox, and Forbes. She has received numerous accolades, including #287 on the Inc. 5000 list, The Stevie Awards Woman of the Year, TITAN CEO of the Year, and Inc.’s Best in Business. Her mission is to show others that it’s possible to build sustainable success on your own terms.

    37 min

  7. 28 AUG

    Dr. Kid Parchariyanon, Paul Powell, Jay Williams | Office Hours #775

    Dr. Kid Parchariyanon Dr. Kid Parchariyanon, a former medical doctor turned entrepreneur and investor, is the founding partner of SeaX Ventures, a $100M venture capital firm investing in deep tech and climate innovation across Southeast Asia. Based in Thailand, he focuses on early-stage startups that can both cut global carbon emissions and drive economic growth, with investments spanning lab-grown meat, quantum computing, and other breakthrough technologies. Having co-founded several successful companies, including one of the region’s largest corporate innovation consultancies, Kid has been instrumental in shaping Thailand’s startup ecosystem. Today, he serves as a bridge between Southeast Asia and global capital, connecting local founders to international markets, while his transition from medicine to entrepreneurship reflects his mission to create planetary impact and economic progress through innovation. Paul Powell After taking over his family’s business, Paul Powell experienced a dramatic financial downfall—losing the millions he had earned from the sale of his successful investment practice. While it was a devastating loss at the time, Paul now considers it one of the greatest turning points of his life. That moment of hardship became the catalyst for personal transformation, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose that continues to guide his journey today. Jay Williams Jay Williams, founder and CEO of Free Bird Southern Spring Water, is reinventing hydration with a disruptive beverage brand that infuses Southern soul and bold personality into drinking water. Packaged in beer-like aluminum cans and sourced from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Free Bird makes water feel as fun and social as soda or beer, resonating at tailgates, music festivals, and community gatherings. After building a billion-dollar career in real estate, Jay boldly pivoted into consumer packaged goods with no prior experience, embodying reinvention and grit. His mission is to grow Free Bird into a nationally beloved brand that transforms hydration from a basic need into a cultural identity.

    40 min

  8. 27 AUG

    Christina Deering, Mike Koenigs, Adam Richman | IG Live

    Christina Deering Christina Deering is a globally recognized Shaman, Business Intuitive, and host of the top 10% podcast You Unlimited. Featured in Forbes and Goss Manifest, she is a pioneer in wealth energetics and emotional mastery, known for clearing more trauma in a single session than decades of traditional therapy. Christina helps spiritual entrepreneurs overcome limiting beliefs, unlock their gifts, and build 6+ figure soul-aligned businesses by blending wealth energetics, spiritual guidance, and deep emotional healing. Mike Koenigs Mike Koenigs is a serial entrepreneur with five successful exits, a 19x bestselling author, and a renowned speaker on AI, business, and entrepreneurship. Nicknamed an “Arsonist of The Mind” by Peter Diamandis and praised by Tony Robbins, he has shared stages at MIT, Abundance 360, and Tony Robbins’ events, and appeared as a judge on Entrepreneur.com’s “Elevator Pitch.” Today, Mike helps entrepreneurs design their “Next Act” by building high-impact, low-overhead businesses powered by strong personal brands and premium offers—guiding clients from exited founders to global giants like Sony, AT&T, and BMW in scaling their influence, accelerating growth, and making a lasting impact. Adam Richman Adam Richman, co-founder and co-CEO of Medium Rare, has built one of the fastest-growing entertainment companies in the U.S., known for producing major Super Bowl weekend events like Shaq’s Funhouse, Gronk Beach, SI The Party, and Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate. Based in New York, Richman has become a go-to leader for celebrity-driven fan experiences and brand activations, while also expanding into talent management—representing stars such as GORDO and DIESEL (Shaquille O’Neal). Recently featured in Fortune, Medium Rare is projected to generate $15 million from just three events, cementing Richman’s role as a key innovator in live entertainment.

    35 min
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