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Innovation and Leadership with Jess Larsen GraystokeMedia.com
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4.6 • 297 Ratings
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GraystokeMedia.com interviews of exciting people and uncommonly high achievers including Billionaires, Pro Athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, Hollywood Actors like Danny Glover, New York Times Bestselling Authors, Tech Founders, Four-star Generals, World Class Musicians, Special Ops, VCs, Olympic Athletes, Non-Profit Leaders, Inventors and many more.
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Financial Literacy for Athletes
In this episode of ‘Innovation & Leadership’, Jess Larsen and co-host Terrell Maze welcome former MLB player Brant Walker shares his journey from the baseball diamond to private equity operations. Discover the key lessons he learned during his transition and how his experience as a professional athlete has shaped his leadership style in the business world,Discover the parallels between leading a sports team and managing a business, and learn how to apply these principles to your own career.
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Inside 1Password's $620M Fundraise
Raising $620 million at a $6.8 billion valuation is a remarkable achievement for any company. In this episode of Innovation & Leadership, Jeff Shiner, CEO of 1Password, takes us behind the scenes of the company's record-breaking fundraise. Discover the strategies employed to attract top-tier investors, from demonstrating strong growth and profitability to leveraging strategic partnerships and celebrity endorsements. Whether you're a startup founder or an established business leader, this interview is a masterclass in successful fundraising.
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Decoding Hollywood's Power Dynamics
On this episode of the Mini-series ‘Hollywood Explained,seasoned producers Laura Walker Lee and Andy Horowitz share their playbook for thriving in Hollywood's new normal. Learn about the key strategies they employ to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the industry, from developing compelling content to building strong relationships with talent and studios. Discover the importance of adaptability, creativity, and resilience in an ever-changing landscape. Gain practical insights and tips for aspiring producers and investors looking to make their mark in Hollywood.
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How to Become an Irresistible Acquisition Target
Ever wondered what it takes to build a top M&A firm from scratch? Jordan Wagner shares the incredible story behind growing Exit Group to over $5 billion in closed deals. Discover the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned on his entrepreneurial journey and learn how customer concentration, recurring revenue, and management team impact the multiples you can command when selling your business.
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Building an Autonomous Company with AI Agents
Implementing AI in an organization is no easy feat. Today’s guest on ‘Innovation & Leadership’, Robb Wilson, who has worked with Fortune 500 companies on their AI strategies, shares lessons learned from the trenches. Discover common pitfalls to avoid, best practices for AI adoption, and how to foster a culture of innovation. Learn how to start small, iterate rapidly, and scale successfully.
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Transforming The Washington Post Into a Software Company
Jess Larsen welcomes co-host Laura Walker Lee and guest Wolf Ruzicka, Chairman of EastBanc Technologies, reveals how his company helped transform The Washington Post from a legacy media company into a software powerhouse. Learn the step-by-step process they used and how it can be applied to enterprises in any industry looking to own their digital destiny.
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Customer Reviews
Great stuff!
Jess has high performing type A individuals and asks them the right questions, the things you want to know so you can have actionable takeaways and hopefully become your best self.
Top of the Pack
After one interview I’m a believer! Jess took a tremendous idea for a podcast and ran with it to the top!! Somehow this podcast leader finds the brightest stars and the most powerful men and women to share their stories. The obvious result is these solid guys make life much better!! Thanks Jess!!
Interesting and Informative
Jess is an absolute natural at interviewing and pulling great thoughts, ideas and stories out of his guests. The diversity and caliber of the guests makes for an interesting listen. You’re sure to learn something new. Highly recommend subscribing to this one and making it a regular listen.