The Leader's Mindset

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The Leader’s Mindset is a leadership strategy podcast for executives, founders, and emerging leaders who want to think clearly, act decisively, and build high-performing teams. Hosted by Jason LeDuc, a former U.S. Air Force officer and leadership strategist, the show blends powerful interviews with practical Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) you can apply immediately. If you’re responsible for results and developing the leaders behind you, this show equips you to lead with clarity and confidence.

  1. Stop Playing With AI and Build a Strategy – Jenna Nelson on The Leader’s Mindset

    4D AGO

    Stop Playing With AI and Build a Strategy – Jenna Nelson on The Leader’s Mindset

    AI can save you hours every week, but only if you stop treating it like a toy and start treating it like a business system. In this episode of The Leader’s Mindset, Jason LeDuc sits down with Jenna Nelson (brand strategist, digital marketer, and founder of her agency) to talk about what practical AI adoption looks like in 2026 for: - Corporate leaders and HR teams - Founders and entrepreneurs - Small businesses that want efficiency without losing trust or brand voice Jenna breaks down why “just trying tools” is not a strategy, where to start if your processes are messy, and how to think about AI in a way that improves execution without becoming another bottleneck. In this conversation, you will learn: - Why AI implementation fails when there is no clear outcome or operating system - The real barriers for women founders in tech (funding gaps and capacity constraints) and where AI can help - The first two high-leverage places to apply AI in a business: - Lead intake and follow-up (stop letting leads fall through the cracks) - Repetitive internal work that drains your team’s energy - Jenna’s 3-part framework: Align → Automate → Appear - How to handle resistance to AI adoption at the founder, executive, or employee level - The difference between an AI agent, a custom GPT, and “just chatting with an LLM” - How to “train” AI like a new employee: examples, feedback loops, and regular audits A simple starting move you can use this week - Pick one workflow you are tired of doing manually and ask: 1) Is this work truly necessary? 2) If it is necessary, what parts could AI do reliably with guardrails? 3) What should stay human because it requires judgment, trust, or emotional intelligence? 💬 Question for you: Where would AI save you the most time right now: lead follow-up, internal workflows, or visibility/marketing? Drop your answer in the comments. 👍 If you want practical leadership conversations about strategy, execution, and the future of work, subscribe and share this episode with a leader or founder who is trying to figure out AI. Onward and Upward! 🚀 ✅ If you got value from this episode, do these 3 things: 1) Like this video – It helps more people find these insights. 2) Subscribe – New leadership content every week! 3) Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear this! 📌 Exclusive Leadership Programs Want to take your leadership development to the next level? 📖 Take charge of your own leadership development with our online program: https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogram If you’re a Human Resources or Learning and Development professional and have a bunch of leaders you’d like to get trained, check out our corporate Leadership Academy for Tech Managers program: https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy 📅 Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discovery Let’s create the leaders your team deserves. How to reach Jenna: Website: https://heraigency.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HerAIgency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennalnelson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heraigency How to reach Jason LeDuc: Email: info@leducleadership.com Website: https://www.leducleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership

    57 min
  2. Change Management Isn't About Announcements

    6D AGO

    Change Management Isn't About Announcements

    Change management is not an email. It is not a slide deck. It is not a perfectly worded announcement. Most change efforts stall for a simpler reason: people are not aligned. They do not understand why the change is happening, what success looks like, or how their day-to-day decisions connect to the mission. When leaders skip that alignment step, change feels like disruption. When leaders build alignment, change feels purposeful. In this Leadership TTP video, Jason LeDuc shares 3 tactics strong leaders use to create alignment during change, plus a bonus tactic that prevents “quiet failure” after the announcement. In this episode, you will learn: - Why change fails more often from poor alignment than poor communication - How to lead with the why before the what so you get commitment instead of compliance - How to communicate intent, not just instructions, so teams can adapt without constant supervision - Why change creates emotional friction (even when the logic is sound), and how to address it early - The bonus tactic: how to reinforce change with accountability so old behaviors do not quietly take overA practical way to use this immediately:Before your next change announcement, answer these three questions in plain language:- Why are we changing now? - What does success look like? - What decisions can people make without waiting on approval? If you can not answer these clearly, your team will fill in the gaps with assumptions. If you lead people, this episode is for you This is especially useful for corporate executives, people leaders, HR leaders, and training teams who are rolling out: - New strategies and operating models - Org changes and restructures - New systems, processes, or performance expectations 💬 Join the conversation:What is the biggest mistake you have seen leaders make during change? Add it in the comments.Go out there. Do great things today.Onward and Upward! 🚀Ready to Lead With Confidence? Subscribe & Stay Ahead!🎥 Watch, learn, and take action! Don’t miss more cutting-edge leadership training—hit SUBSCRIBE now!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode packed with leadership insights!📩 Share this video with someone who needs to hear it today!📌 Exclusive Leadership ProgramsWant to take your leadership development to the next level?🔥 Be the Boss You Always Wish You Had (Self-Paced Leadership Training for Tech Managers) → Enroll Now https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogram🏆 Leadership Academy (Corporate Training for Teams) → Learn More https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy📞 Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discoveryAbout Jason LeDuc:Jason LeDuc is a seasoned leader and esteemed leadership consultant, drawing from his extensive experience in the U.S. Air Force and beyond. With a passion for empowering individuals to unleash their full potential, Jason is committed to fostering a new generation of visionary leaders. Connect with Jason and embark on a journey of leadership enlightenment today!How to reach Jason LeDuc:Email: info@leducleadership.comWebsite: https://www.leducleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership

    5 min
  3. Lessons to Scale Your Startup from a Multi-Exit Founder – Michael Smith on The Leader’s Mindset

    FEB 26

    Lessons to Scale Your Startup from a Multi-Exit Founder – Michael Smith on The Leader’s Mindset

    What actually separates founders who build something real from those who stall out after a promising start?In this episode of The Leader’s Mindset, host Jason LeDuc sits down with Michael Smith, a multi-exit founder, former GM and Senior Vice President, and a proven builder who has taken companies from idea to scale—and all the way through acquisition by public organizations.This is not a hype-driven conversation about growth hacks or shortcuts.It’s a grounded, experience-based discussion about what it actually takes to build and scale a company without losing the fundamentals that keep it alive.Michael shares lessons from founding multiple startups, leading organizations of 140+ employees, and navigating exits—along with the leadership shifts required at every stage of growth.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why courage—not intelligence—is the real common trait among successful founders• How design thinking and empathy create sustainable businesses (not just good products)• The critical difference between building a product vs. building a company• Why chasing valuation too early can quietly kill long-term success• What large organizations must change to innovate without breaking themselves• How leaders should think differently when scaling from startup teams to enterprise organizations• Why delivering real customer value ultimately drives revenue, growth, and acquisition interestMichael also reflects on lessons from the dot-com collapse, explains how weak fundamentals destroy otherwise great ideas, and offers practical insight for leaders operating inside both fast-moving startups and complex enterprise environments.This conversation is especially valuable for:✔ Corporate executives and senior leaders✔ Startup founders and operators✔ HR, People Ops, and talent leaders✔ Product, innovation, and strategy teams✔ Entrepreneurs preparing for scale—or an eventual exitIf you’re serious about leadership, innovation, and building organizations that last, this episode will challenge how you think about growth and success.👉 Watch the full conversation and hear what most founders don’t realize until it’s too late.💬 Comment below:What’s harder in your experience—building the product, or building the company around it?👍 If this episode helped you think differently, share it with a leader who needs to hear it.🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, strategy, and building high-impact organizations.Onward and Upward! 🚀✅ If you got value from this episode, do these 3 things:1) Like this video – It helps more people find these insights.2) Subscribe – New leadership content every week!3) Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear this!📌 Exclusive Leadership ProgramsWant to take your leadership development to the next level?📖 Take charge of your own leadership development with our online program: https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogramIf you’re a Human Resources or Learning and Development professional and have a bunch of leaders you’d like to get trained, check out our corporate Leadership Academy for Tech Managers program: https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy📅 Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discoveryLet’s create the leaders your team deserves.How to reach Michael:Website https://www.thegovtechoperator.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rastermike/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.j.smith/How to reach Jason LeDuc:Email: info@leducleadership.comWebsite: https://www.leducleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership

    1h 2m
  4. How NOT to Grow Your Team as an Entrepreneur

    FEB 24

    How NOT to Grow Your Team as an Entrepreneur

    Most leaders believe growing a team will finally give them breathing room.More people. Less stress. More freedom.But if you grow the wrong way, the opposite happens.Instead of freedom, you inherit chaos.Instead of leverage, you create dependency.Instead of momentum, you compound problems that get harder to fix every month.Early team growth is one of the most dangerous phases in any organization—and most entrepreneurs, executives, and managers don’t realize they’re making mistakes until the damage is already done.In this Leadership TTP video, Jason LeDuc breaks down how NOT to grow your team and why simply adding headcount without structure, leadership, and clarity is one of the fastest ways to stall your business or burn out as a leader.Drawing from decades of experience working with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and fast-growing organizations, he walks through four common mistakes leaders make when scaling their teams, including:• Hiring to escape work instead of defining outcomes• Growing headcount before growing leadership capability• Avoiding structure in the name of “flexibility”• Waiting too long to address performance issuesThese mistakes don’t just slow you down—they create supervision debt, decision bottlenecks, and cultural friction that quietly drain your organization.You’ll also learn what strong leaders do differently:How they create clarity instead of confusionHow they introduce just enough structure to increase speedHow they address issues early before they become cultural problemsAnd how they scale leadership, not just peopleThis episode isn’t just for entrepreneurs.If you’re a corporate executive, people manager, training leader, HR professional, or startup founder, the lessons here apply directly to how teams succeed—or fail—at scale.Growing a team isn’t about adding people.It’s about adding clarity, leadership, and accountability at the same pace as headcount.💬 Join the conversation:What’s the biggest mistake you’ve seen leaders make when growing a team—or one you had to learn the hard way? Drop it in the comments. Your experience might help another leader avoid it.If this episode was helpful, share it with another leader who’s in a growth phase right now.Subscribe for weekly leadership tactics, techniques, and procedures designed to help you lead with intention—not react under pressure.Go out there. Do great things today.Onward and Upward! 🚀Ready to Lead With Confidence? Subscribe & Stay Ahead!🎥 Watch, learn, and take action! Don’t miss more cutting-edge leadership training—hit SUBSCRIBE now!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode packed with leadership insights!📩 Share this video with someone who needs to hear it today!📌 Exclusive Leadership ProgramsWant to take your leadership development to the next level?🔥 Be the Boss You Always Wish You Had (Self-Paced Leadership Training for Tech Managers) → Enroll Now https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogram🏆 Leadership Academy (Corporate Training for Teams) → Learn More https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy📞 Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discoveryAbout Jason LeDuc:Jason LeDuc is a seasoned leader and esteemed leadership consultant, drawing from his extensive experience in the U.S. Air Force and beyond. With a passion for empowering individuals to unleash their full potential, Jason is committed to fostering a new generation of visionary leaders. Connect with Jason and embark on a journey of leadership enlightenment today!How to reach Jason LeDuc:Email: info@leducleadership.comWebsite: https://www.leducleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership

    3 min
  5. Vegas Startup Scene February 23rd 2026 – SBIR Grants, AI Innovation & Non-Dilutive Funding

    FEB 23

    Vegas Startup Scene February 23rd 2026 – SBIR Grants, AI Innovation & Non-Dilutive Funding

    If you’re a founder constantly thinking about your next funding round… you might be looking in the wrong place.   This week on Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc breaks down the biggest opportunities in the Southern Nevada tech ecosystem — and why non-dilutive capital, AI infrastructure, and founder education are becoming the smartest plays in 2026.   Here’s what serious founders and tech investors need to know:   🚀 InnovateNV’s SBIR/STTR Accelerator (Starting March24)If federal funding is even remotely on your roadmap, this is a must-watch segment. Backed by UNLV’s Office of Economic Development, StartupNV, and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, InnovateNV is helping Nevadastartups navigate the federal funding maze — not just talk about it. • 5-week SBIR/STTR proposal accelerator• NSF project pitch support• Phase 0 microgrants up to $5,000• Agency fit, budgeting, and submission strategy   Deep tech founders: this is real, structuredsupport for winning government grants without giving up equity.   💰 Finance Fundamentals for Small Business (FounderEducation Matters)Before you scale, raise capital, or even apply for grants — your financial house needs to be in order. Alicia Stacey is hosting a session on entity structure, Nevada tax considerations, payroll, bookkeeping systems, and financial statement literacy. If you’re cleaning up your books before tax season or preparing for investor diligence, this matters.   🤖 Las Vegas AI Builders Meetup (Technical FoundersTake Note)Startup Vegas is teaming up with TensorWave to launch a new AI builder community — built specifically for technical founders training models, benchmarking GPUs, fine-tuning inference, and shipping AI agents into production. If you’re building in AI infrastructure, this is where you find your people.   👥 Agile Leadership & The Scrum Master RoleWe also dive into a conversation with Hoz Roushdi about what a Scrum Master actually does — and why agile leadership has been misunderstood in the corporate world.Leading without authority.Turning chaos into clarity.Holding teams accountable to the commitments they make to each other. For startup founders scaling engineering teams, this is leadership gold. 💬 Question for you: If you had to choose one growth lever for 2026 — would you prioritize:1) Non-dilutive grants (SBIR/STTR)?2) Equity Investment?3) AI product development?4) Strengthening internal operations and agile leadership?   Drop your answer in the comments and tell me why!   And if you’re serious about building in Vegas — subscribe. We cover what’s actually happening on the ground every week.   Links to every event mentioned are below.Send us your events, pitch nights, wins, and ecosystem news for next week’s rundown.   Get out there. Do great things today!   Onward and upward. 🚀     LINKS: StartupNVWebsite: https://startupnv.disco.co/ InnovateNVlink: https://startupnv.org/innovatenv/ StartupVegas Website: https://startup.vegas/ gener8torWebsite: https://www.gener8tor.com/ Governor’sOffice of Economic Development Website: https://goed.nv.gov/ VegasCrypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/ SAFeScrum Master Class: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/safe-scrum-master-class Fusion42Website: https://fusion-42.com/ Fusion42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42   Conversation with Hoz Roushdi at Tech AlleyDowntown: https://youtube.com/live/1ScNZuDGQ-4   Want to get your news or event in the rundown?Contact me here:   Email: info@leducleadership.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership Why This Episode Matters

    7 min
  6. Living a Zero Regret Life – Saahil Mehta on The Leader’s Mindset Podcast

    FEB 19

    Living a Zero Regret Life – Saahil Mehta on The Leader’s Mindset Podcast

    What if the version of “success” you’re chasing is actually costing you your health, your relationships, and your sense of purpose?In this powerful episode of The Leader’s Mindset, host Jason LeDuc sits down with Saahil Mehta—entrepreneur, executive coach, speaker, and author of Break Free—for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, burnout, people-pleasing, and what it really means to live a zero-regret life.Saahil shares how, by every external measure, he had “made it”: financial success, global travel, a luxury lifestyle, and growing businesses. But beneath the surface, unchecked stress, chronic inflammation, and a constant need to please others nearly cost him his life—culminating in a near-fatal car accident caused by extreme fatigue.This conversation goes far beyond motivation. It’s a masterclass for corporate executives, people managers, HR leaders, and founders who are navigating high performance without burning out.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why inherited definitions of success quietly sabotage leaders• How people-pleasing erodes health, clarity, and decision-making• The difference between an employee mindset and a true ownership mindset• How delegation and empowerment unlock organizational growth• Why miscommunication is one of the most dangerous leadership risks• How Saahil’s mountaineering experiences shaped his leadership philosophy• The concept of the “Seven Internal Summits”—a framework for designing a fulfilling life• A simple nightly reflection practice that reduces regret and increases clarity• Why health, boundaries, and energy management are leadership responsibilities—not luxuriesSaahil also explains why he chose not to shut down his coaching and speaking business after losing his father—despite financial pressure—and how redefining success allowed him to scale sustainably without sacrificing family or wellbeing.If you’re leading a team, building a company, or managing people while feeling stretched thin, this episode will challenge you to rethink what “winning” actually looks like—and give you practical tools to lead with intention.👉 Watch the full episode, reflect on your own definition of success, and share this with a leader who needs to hear it.💬 Question for you:Which area of your life is quietly draining your energy right now—and what would it look like to reclaim it?🔔 Subscribe to The Leader’s Mindset for weekly conversations on leadership, strategy, and personal growth.Onward and Upward! 🚀✅ If you got value from this episode, do these 3 things:1) Like this video – It helps more people find these insights.2) Subscribe – New leadership content every week!3) Share this episode with a leader who needs to hear this!📌 Exclusive Leadership ProgramsWant to take your leadership development to the next level?📖 Take charge of your own leadership development with our online program: https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogramIf you’re a Human Resources or Learning and Development professional and have a bunch of leaders you’d like to get trained, check out our corporate Leadership Academy for Tech Managers program: https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy📅 Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discoveryLet’s create the leaders your team deserves.How to reach Saahil:Website: https://www.saahilmehta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saahilmehta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saahilmehtaofficial/How to reach Jason LeDuc:Email: info@leducleadership.comWebsite: https://www.leducleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership

    57 min
  7. Coaching and Training: Why We Need Both

    FEB 17

    Coaching and Training: Why We Need Both

    Why does your organization keep spending money on training… but behavior never really changes?Most leaders assume the problem is the quality of the training itself. But that’s almost never the real issue. The truth is simpler—and more uncomfortable: training alone doesn’t change behavior.In this Leadership TTP video, leadership strategist and former U.S. Air Force officer Jason LeDuc breaks down one of the most common (and costly) leadership mistakes organizations make—treating training and coaching as if they’re the same thing, or worse, choosing one and ignoring the other.Training shares knowledge.Coaching turns knowledge into judgment, confidence, and action.When leaders rely on training without coaching, the results are predictable: short-term awareness, followed by long-term regression to old habits. In this video, Jason explains why that happens—and how high-performing organizations avoid it.You’ll learn:• Why training is essential for alignment, shared language, and standards—but not sufficient on its own• How coaching is where learning actually becomes leadership• The role reflection plays in real growth: what worked, what didn’t, and what to do differently next time• Why accountability after the classroom is the missing link in most leadership programs• How combining training and coaching creates durable behavior change, even under pressureDrawing on real-world leadership experience in high-pressure environments, Jason walks through a practical framework showing how strong leaders use training to establish clarity—and coaching to drive execution when it matters most.This isn’t theory. It’s what happens when organizations stop checking the “training complete” box and start building leaders who can actually apply what they’ve learned when stress, time pressure, and real decisions show up.If you’re responsible for leadership development, talent growth, or team performance—and you’ve ever wondered why great content isn’t producing great results—this episode will change how you think about training forever.💬 Join the conversation:Where have you seen training fall short because coaching was missing—or coaching fail without a shared foundation? Drop your perspective in the comments and let’s talk about what actually works.👍 If this helped clarify how leadership development should work, subscribe for weekly leadership insights built for real-world execution—not theory.Onward and Upward! 🚀Ready to Lead With Confidence? Subscribe & Stay Ahead!🎥 Watch, learn, and take action! Don’t miss more cutting-edge leadership training—hit SUBSCRIBE now!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode packed with leadership insights!📩 Share this video with someone who needs to hear it today!📌 Exclusive Leadership ProgramsWant to take your leadership development to the next level?🔥 Be the Boss You Always Wish You Had (Self-Paced Leadership Training for Tech Managers) → Enroll Now https://www.leducleadership.com/bethebossprogram🏆 Leadership Academy (Corporate Training for Teams) → Learn More https://www.leducleadership.com/leadershipacademy📞 Book a discovery call: https://link.marketingmoneymachine.co/widget/bookings/training-discoveryAbout Jason LeDuc:Jason LeDuc is a seasoned leader and esteemed leadership consultant, drawing from his extensive experience in the U.S. Air Force and beyond. With a passion for empowering individuals to unleash their full potential, Jason is committed to fostering a new generation of visionary leaders. Connect with Jason and embark on a journey of leadership enlightenment today!How to reach Jason LeDuc:Email: info@leducleadership.comWebsite: https://www.leducleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership

    3 min
  8. Vegas Startup Scene February 16th 2026 – Here’s What Founders & Investors Need to Know

    FEB 16

    Vegas Startup Scene February 16th 2026 – Here’s What Founders & Investors Need to Know

    Las Vegas is becoming one of the most connected and opportunity-rich startup ecosystems in the country.   In this week’s Vegas Startup Scene, host Jason LeDuc breaks down everything happening across the Southern Nevada tech and entrepreneur community for the week of February 16th, 2026 — from live pitch events and accelerator deadlinesto blockchain meetups and advanced energy cohorts. If you're a startup founder, angel investor, venture capitalist, or tech entrepreneur looking for deal flow, partnerships, or visibility, this episode is your weekly strategic advantage.   StartupNV recently hosted its Pitch Room at the International Innovation Center, where founders pitched for feedback (not funding) — a powerful reminder that refining your pitch before facing investors can dramatically increase your odds ofclosing capital. Companies including Maintrix AI, Hesh QTRS, Product of Grace, and Mach-AI received advisor-level scrutiny designed to pressure-test their business models and messaging.   Downtown Tech Alley returns February 21st at its new Third Street Vegas location — proving once again that the Vegas startup community adapts, pivots, and executes. As Josh Leavitt shared on the livestream, Tech Alley has never missed a month in over four years — a testament to a resilient, community-run ecosystem. That consistency matters for founders building visibility and investors tracking emerging companies.   Tech Alley Henderson follows on February 25th with a pitch competition in collaboration with UNLV Office of Economic Development, America’s SBDC, AWS, Softchoice, and Elevate Las Vegas — exactly the kind of cross-sector partnerships thataccelerate innovation in regional markets   If you're in advanced energy systems, next-gen batteries, or critical minerals circularity, applications are due February 22nd for Generator’s gBETA Electrified Nevada cohort.   Zero Labs is also accepting applications for Cohort Eight, running July 5–7 in Las Vegas   Beyond the headline events, we cover: • Vegas Crypto Group’s Multi-Chain Mondays• Web3 Wednesdays at Loaded Empanadas• Fusion 42’s Pitch Kung Fu• Founder Huddle weekly sessions• Veteran Entrepreneur Series workshops   Here’s the bigger takeaway: the Las Vegas startup ecosystem is no longer just networking events. It’s structured feedback loops, accelerator pipelines, SAFE agreement discussions, founder forums, crypto communities, and investor-ready pitchdevelopment happening weekly.   If you’re building a startup in Nevada — or looking to invest in one — proximity and participation matter. Ecosystems reward consistency.   💬 Question for you: If you're a founder, what’s your biggest obstacle right now — capital, customers, or clarity in your pitch? If you're an investor, what sectors in Vegas are you watching most closely in 2026?   Drop your answer in the comments!   If this breakdown saved you time or helped you spot an opportunity, subscribe to the channel. We’re building this to become the go-to weekly intelligence briefing for startup founders and tech investors in Las Vegas. Links to every event mentioned are below.Send us your events, pitch nights, wins, and ecosystem news for next week’s rundown.   Get out there. Do great things today!   Onward and Upward. 🚀   LINKS: Governor’s Office of Economic Development Website: https://goed.nv.gov/ StartupNV Website: https://startupnv.disco.co/ Vegas Crypto Group: https://www.meetup.com/vegas-crypto-group/ Fusion42 Website: https://fusion-42.com/ Fusion 42 Events: https://lu.ma/Fusion-42   Conversation with Josh Leavitt at Tech Alley Downtown: https://www.youtube.com/live/6U9W58D6KQ8?si=PuVxWK62WGTKT9DQ   Want to get your news or event in the rundown?Contact me here:   Email: info@leducleadership.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leduc-3469823/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leducleadership

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The Leader’s Mindset is a leadership strategy podcast for executives, founders, and emerging leaders who want to think clearly, act decisively, and build high-performing teams. Hosted by Jason LeDuc, a former U.S. Air Force officer and leadership strategist, the show blends powerful interviews with practical Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) you can apply immediately. If you’re responsible for results and developing the leaders behind you, this show equips you to lead with clarity and confidence.

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  • Creator
    LeDuc Leadership & Media Group
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
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    Clean
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    © LeDuc Leadership & Media Group
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