67 episodes

Breakthrough Builders is a show about people whose passions, perspectives, instincts, and ideas fuel some of the world’s most amazing products, brands, and experiences. It’s a tribute to those who have the audacity to imagine - and the persistence to build - breakthroughs.

Join Jesse Purewal as he hosts engaging, open conversations with accomplished leaders across the fields of technology, medicine, social impact, education, sports, public affairs, and society, revealing the personal influences and professional experiences that shape the way they imagine, innovate, and invent - so you can get the inspiration and insight you’re looking for as you build your own breakthroughs.

Breakthrough Builders Jesse Purewal

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 61 Ratings

Breakthrough Builders is a show about people whose passions, perspectives, instincts, and ideas fuel some of the world’s most amazing products, brands, and experiences. It’s a tribute to those who have the audacity to imagine - and the persistence to build - breakthroughs.

Join Jesse Purewal as he hosts engaging, open conversations with accomplished leaders across the fields of technology, medicine, social impact, education, sports, public affairs, and society, revealing the personal influences and professional experiences that shape the way they imagine, innovate, and invent - so you can get the inspiration and insight you’re looking for as you build your own breakthroughs.

    Finding Balance, Seeking Truth: David Sandstrom

    Finding Balance, Seeking Truth: David Sandstrom

    David Sandstrom on how he’s building the Klarna brand to embody and express a next-generation financial services experience that is boldly different, deeply resonant, and – above all – anchored in human truth.

    • 35 min
    Craft and Curiosity: Brian Irving

    Craft and Curiosity: Brian Irving

    Brian Irving, VP of Marketing at Meta Reality Labs, on striking the right balance between optimizing for the present and communicating the possible to bring more audiences into the metaverse.

    • 30 min
    Authentic Energy: Jacob Jaber

    Authentic Energy: Jacob Jaber

    Jacob Jaber describes how a remarkable focus on community and hospitality helped Philz Coffee grow from a small bodega in San Francisco to over 70 locations nationwide.

    • 29 min
    Storytelling at Scale: Liz Jarvis-Shean

    Storytelling at Scale: Liz Jarvis-Shean

    Liz Jarvis-Shean, VP of Comms & Policy at DoorDash, on the tenets of great organizational storytelling—with lessons learned from stints at Airbnb and Tesla and years spent working with Candidate and President Barack Obama.

    • 37 min
    On Loyalty: Rob Markey

    On Loyalty: Rob Markey

    Rob Markey, Senior Partner at Bain & Company, describes the evolution of his customer-centric mission while breaking down the past, present, and future of the Net Promoter System he co-created.

    • 39 min
    Art of Inclusion: Kamala Avila-Salmon

    Art of Inclusion: Kamala Avila-Salmon

    Kamala Avila-Salmon discusses her career spent building programs and leading organizational transformations to drive representation and inclusion in music, tech, television and film.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
61 Ratings

61 Ratings

Chels-H ,

Love these stories

I love this podcast for the pure content of the guests, and the stories uncovered. So often in business promotion, you hear from the same individuals doing the same job. This podcast brings to light truly remarkable people that you don’t usually hear from, but that help push businesses forward in important ways.

BCZ0101 ,

So insightful! For change agents!

I would encourage this podcast for anyone that is a change agent and encouraging disruption. There are so many guests that have been that person in major companies and have had breakthroughs that have changed the world and the way we live. This is the podcast that will encourage you to do the same!

farrenr ,

Amazing and informative

Love the insights from the guests. One of my favorite podcasts

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