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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.

Innovation and Leadership with Jess Larsen GraystokeMedia.com

    • Business
    • 4.6 • 298 Ratings

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.

    Insights from Bayer’s $1.5 Billion VC Fund | Lucio Iannone, Head of Health Venture Investments (VP) at Leaps by Bayer

    Insights from Bayer’s $1.5 Billion VC Fund | Lucio Iannone, Head of Health Venture Investments (VP) at Leaps by Bayer

    Discover how Bayer's Leaps Venture Capital arm is transforming the biotech landscape by investing in cutting-edge therapies and technologies. Lucio Iannone, a leading investor at Leaps, shares insights into their unique approach and the future of healthcare.
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    • 48 min
    What’s It Like To Be a VC Investor For One Of The Largest Family Offices in the World | Matt McCall, Founding Partner FORGE Capital

    What’s It Like To Be a VC Investor For One Of The Largest Family Offices in the World | Matt McCall, Founding Partner FORGE Capital

    Join us as Matt McCall, a seasoned venture capitalist, reveals the stories behind his most successful investments, including Coinbase, Facebook, and DollarShaveClub. Discover the key factors that led to these billion-dollar exits and learn how you can apply these insights to your own entrepreneurial journey.
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    • 43 min
    How Did He Gather 200 Broadway Theater Investors and Win Six Tony Awards | Phil Kenny, M&A Attorney & Theatre Producer

    How Did He Gather 200 Broadway Theater Investors and Win Six Tony Awards | Phil Kenny, M&A Attorney & Theatre Producer

    From billion-dollar tech deals to Tony-winning musicals, Phil Kenny shares his unique journey from lawyer to Broadway producer. Hear how he applies his business acumen to the world of theater and what it takes to bring a hit show to life.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Harvard Professor Dr. Jeff Karp Whose Multiple Companies Have Raised over $600M on His New Book LIT | Co-hosted with Greg Bailey, Chairman of Juvenescence

    Harvard Professor Dr. Jeff Karp Whose Multiple Companies Have Raised over $600M on His New Book LIT | Co-hosted with Greg Bailey, Chairman of Juvenescence

    In this insightful podcast episode, Dr. Jeff Karp shares powerful strategies to tap into your brain's neuroplasticity and rewire it for success. Discover how small changes in your daily life can lead to significant improvements in creativity, problem-solving, and overall well-being. Learn to intercept routine patterns and algorithms that limit your potential, and embrace a mindset of continuous learning and growth. Dr. Karp's new book, called LIT: Life Ignition Tools and his research at Harvard Medical School and MIT provides a scientific foundation for these life-changing techniques.
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    • 59 min
    How Could a New Longevity Medicine Create $200B Per Year in Revenue? Dr. Greg Bailey and I asked top VC Alex Colville from age1

    How Could a New Longevity Medicine Create $200B Per Year in Revenue? Dr. Greg Bailey and I asked top VC Alex Colville from age1

    What can we learn from an investor who has deployed over $100 million into longevity-focused biotech startups? Alex Colville shares his biggest takeaways, from the importance of founder-market fit to the need to challenge assumptions in a nascent field.
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    • 47 min
    What's Life Like Inside Randstad's $28B-A-Year Operations? | Graig Paglieri, CEO of Randstad Digital Americas

    What's Life Like Inside Randstad's $28B-A-Year Operations? | Graig Paglieri, CEO of Randstad Digital Americas

    Leading a 10,000-strong workforce is no easy feat. In this episode, Graig Paglieri shares his experience as CEO of Randstad Technologies Group U.S. and provides valuable strategies for driving growth and transformation within a large organization. Learn how to maintain focus, adapt to market dynamics, and lead through change.
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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
298 Ratings

298 Ratings

Amille23 ,

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.

Bill Jung ,

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!!

Lance Pederson ,

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.

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