Legends N Leaders

Ben Weiss
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Our goal is to breakdown how legends and leaders achieved their success so you can become the greatest version of yourself! The path of each individual will be discussed highlighting the steps taken towards their achievement. We desire to simplify success, making it relatable, for you to take one step forward towards achievement.

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Akshay Khanna, CEO of Jackpot.com, on the journey to make US lottery tickets purchasable online!

    Akshay has launched a new approach to buying lottery tickets, making it possible to do so on your phone in select states. The technology has caught on and Jackpot.com is increasingly becoming a significant way the lottery is participated in including via the 7-Eleven partnership the company has! Akshay talks about the benefits of the lottery system for states and how the digitization of it will improve programs for the well being of residents. He also shares what it takes to be approved in the states they operate in and how the company plans to get more approvals to scale further!

    26min

  2. HÁ 2 DIAS

    David Lee, CEO of Nex, on creating a new type of family gaming system!

    David has brought to life the Nex Playground, a gaming system that also keeps you active. It is designed for families with a suite of well known IP based games and others Nex developed, which kids love! The brilliant design of the system, making it controller free and motion based, and merging playful gaming with engaging exercise has made the Nex Playground a hit product and a top holiday purchase! David talks about how the idea came to him, what it took to build, and their sales strategy! He also shares more on what we can expect from the company later on.

    24min

  3. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Umaimah Khan, Co Founder of Opal Security, a better approach to managing sensitive corporate info!

    From starting MIT at age 16 to now revolutionizing access to information at scale in the security world, Umaimah has always been a trailblazer. Having developed skills in the technology world with exposure to cybersecurity and having an experience at a health technology venture, she realized there needed to be a better way to protect companies while enabling seamless access to info. She created Opal Security, which now has many household name clients, and optimized the way information flows with security in mind. Too often data breaches occur from lack of security related to difficult to access methods and that is why Opal Security is thriving, it is the difference in the industry. Umaimah talks about her journey as a founder, why the Opal Security approach works, and what is in store for the company!

    24min

  4. HÁ 2 DIAS

    David Roos, Partner at Core Innovation Capital, improving the financial health of America via VC!

    David focuses greatly on financial technology investments for Core with the goal to back companies that can make the system more affordable and accessible. Having now invested in multiple companies in this segment and working to identify the next big breakthroughs, he discusses how venture capital can have an impact in this space. David also touches on his fascinating journey abroad in Nigeria which lead to a deep understanding of financial sector in the region and how to improve it at a mass scale! He has cared about this space for years and now is having an immense impact.

    21min

  5. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Darren MacDonald, CEO of Tonal, on how fitness is becoming smarter with new equipment!

    The Tonal machine has taken the world by storm, with smart adjusting weight amounts, a software that understands your body, and an all in one system that is a personal trainer on demand! On top of the innovation, athletes endorsing the Tonal like LeBron James and Serena Williams helped it go from an invention to the preferred way to train at home. Darren has lead the talented team at Tonal to great heights. The brand has distribution in countless malls and also engaging in partner store experiences. When you try a Tonal, you understand that this approach to fitness is simply different and exciting! Darren talks about his journey in business leadership and fitness, how Tonal functions as a business, and the technology behind the incredible innovation!

    25min

  6. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Kevin Lavelle, CEO of Harbor, on building the perfect baby monitor with constant connectivity!

    Kevin previously founded the popular menswear line Mizzen+Main, growing the e-commerce operations out to incredible heights with a great retail presence around the US too. His experience there lead to a mastery of entrepreneurship and a confidence in Kevin that he can tackle any challenge! So for his next company, Harbor, Kevin decided to enter into a new area and one that had a big problem needing solving: child monitoring. He scoured the web looking for a baby monitor that would always be connected to you, even with the internet out, and decided he needed to build it! Harbor has already garnered incredible traction and with Kevin's skills from Mizzen+Main, it is primed for further disruption of the category! Kevin shares how his path in entrepreneurship emerged, what it took to build the perfect baby monitor, and much more!

    26min

  7. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki, on building an investment company from the ground up!

    Ross has been one of the most influential and talked about investors today. His stances on companies earnings, strategies, and more have put his insights at the forefront of important conversations time and time again. Having grown Gerber Kawasaki to a multi-billion dollar portfolio of assets, Ross has went from humble beginnings to incredible success. Through a disciplined focus on company financials, his investment philosophy is very principled. He shares many of the defining elements that helped him grow his company, how he sources the next big investments, and his outlook on the future of the economy! Ross deeply cares about making a younger generation smarter in financial management. In this episode, he shares key advice on how to begin building up your assets!

    28min

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    Keith Gelman, CEO of Talent Partnership Advisors, on the way to get celebrity deals done right!

    Keith has had over 20 years of experience in the world of entertainment connecting up and coming and established brands with influencers that fit their identities. He has had immense success with involvement in Sydney Sweeney x Bai, Snoop Dogg x Neutrogena, Kevin Costner x Green Mountain, and so many more monumental collaborations! He breaks down what it takes to secure your ideal brand partner, how to go about it in a way that will result in a mutual success, and shares the dos and do nots of the industry. Keith also talks about how the entertainment partnership scene is changing and what he expects will be the next big trends!

    25min
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Our goal is to breakdown how legends and leaders achieved their success so you can become the greatest version of yourself! The path of each individual will be discussed highlighting the steps taken towards their achievement. We desire to simplify success, making it relatable, for you to take one step forward towards achievement.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Ben Weiss
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2025
  • Episódios
    337
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Ben Weiss
  • Site do podcast
    Legends N Leaders

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