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Refreshingly candid conversations with some of today’s most humble leaders. Adam Kaufman dives into topics often left unexplored. His guests’ challenges, fears, and motivations show what it takes to become a humble leader.

18 июн.

From duPont Dynasty to Venture Capital Visionary: Ben duPont on Legacy, AI & Building the Future

Ben duPont grew up with one of the most recognizable last names in American business — but he chose to forge his own path beyond the family empire. And while most of us don't know what it's like to have our name as a brand, many of us do know what it's like to consider following our family's expectations or chart our own course. In this wide-ranging conversation, the co-founder of Yet2 and partner at Chartline Capital Partners shares how he left the duPont company to pioneer open innovation, why he’s more optimistic than ever about the future, and what’s really changing in the age of AI. Ben breaks down the key difference between the last tech wave and today.

56 мин.
7 мая

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: My Father’s Powerful AA Story

In perhaps the most personal and emotionally raw episode of Up2 ever released, host Adam Kaufman shares the full, never-before-publicly-heard 2001 AA convention speech given by his late father, Bill Kaufman. Recorded live in Myrtle Beach, SC in 2001— about one year before Bill passed away —this is more than a recovery story. It is a heartfelt confession, a stand-up comedy routine, a raw apology, and a profound testimony of hope, all wrapped into one unforgettable hour. Another Up2 guest, Special Ambassador Doug Holladay, likes to remind us that "we're all born into someone else's story." Here we learn about the story our host was born into.... This episode is for anyone who has struggled with addiction, loved someone who has, or simply needs to be reminded that no one is beyond redemption. It is funny, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring all at once.

1 ч. 19 мин.
2 апр.

From Surgeon to Silicon Valley CEO: Dr. Rene Caissie on Building Medeloop and AI Future of Medicine

In this inspiring episode of the Up2 Podcast, host Adam sits down with Dr. Rene Caissie — a former maxillofacial surgeon, department chief, and repeat entrepreneur — who left a successful medical career in Canada to found Medeloop, an AI-native platform that deploys intelligent agents on massive healthcare datasets to accelerate clinical research, discover new biomarkers, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency in hospitals and life sciences. Dr. Caissie shares his remarkable journey: building and exiting an EMR company, moving his family to Silicon Valley, studying at Stanford GSB, and now leading a fast-growing AI health tech company valued at over $100 million. He opens up about the emotional side of entrepreneurship, the importance of relationships, managing board pressure, staying grounded through extreme hobbies and family life, and why he believes AI will fundamentally transform how medicine is practiced. A must-listen for physicians, entrepreneurs, healthcare leaders, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of AI and medicine.

45 мин.
17 мар.

The Power of Kindness in Business: Lessons from Fred Koury

What does it feel like to sell your company after toiling and growing your 'baby'for more than 30 years? Fred Koury made the big decision to sell his successful Smart Business company less than a year ago, and we were fortunate to earn his trust and have him sit with us to discuss not only that exit but also what he's Up2 now. On special location at the comfy VividFront studio, tune in to get inside the impressive mind and big heart of one highly regarded human being.

49 мин.
04.09.2025

Dr. Akram Boutros: Optimism Beats Adversity!

We love talking to resilient winners. Hard drivers who take on whatever challenges come their way who find the strength to not only overcome but to achieve and grow time and again. Our guest today lives by the mantra, "There is always going to be a better tomorrow,' which is particularly impressive given he had to overcome getting hit by a truck as a teenager; being fired and lied to by the organization he built into a national model; and even a serious health diagnosis soon after. Tune in for this riveting and meaningful conversation with our super-impressive friend, former CEO and current entrepreneur, Akram Boutros, MD.

1 ч.
17.06.2025

Alex Robinson: Looking Over the Horizon on a Unicorn

Tune in to hear our impressive guest's aspirational story about life as an entrepreneur. From mowing lawns in middle school to building Juniper Square, an industry-changing technology business now more than 10 years old and global in its reach.

1 ч. 3 мин.
09.04.2025

Resilient Voices: Leadership Through Adversity

All of us face inevitable curves in the road as we navigate the journey of life. So it's valuable to learn how effective leaders deal with these challenges, for as Albert Einstein wisely observed, 'in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." These are some of our favorite segments where Up2 guests shared reflections on how they overcome challenges.

33 мин.
12.11.2024

From Courtroom to Corner Kick: The Journey of Phil Ciano, Legal Eagle Turned Sports Investment Maestro

Today's guest leaned into his fondness for business and passion for sports, building a career that began with the law and now excels in the growing world of sports private equity. Tune in for an authentic conversation with this energetic counselor driven by both his family and his heritage.

55 мин.

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Truly inspiring

23.10.2025

Maryanne A/H

Adam.. this Up2 podcast is really something amazing! Since finding out about it, I have been avidly listening to you and all your speakers. Each one of them gives us their own journey, their own lessons and their own setbacks. You have exposed your audience to such important figures in society through a human lens that is so meaningful. These are people in life that we would have never been exposed to otherwise.. that we can learn so much from! Thank you so much for inspiring us all to self-reflect and really try to motivate us, to care for others as much as we can and to prioritize what’s really important in this life!
Top Quality!

19.05.2023

Adib M.

A very inspiring podcast! It’s so refreshing to hear about leadership in the context of humility and service. Top quality interviews! Great guests, a great host, and great topics and discussions! Thanks, Adam, for a such a valuable and high quality podcast!
So inspiring and humbling!

21.02.2023

Adnan Asar

Love to hear highly accomplished people tell their stories yet describe their accomplishments with humbleness and desire to learn and grow and help fellow people and their communities. Very inspiring! Great job Adam on making the conversations truly enjoyable!
Pure Inspiration

01.11.2022

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What a beautiful thing it is to be part of the incredible world of Adam’s friends. Even if for a few minutes.

Refreshingly candid conversations with some of today’s most humble leaders. Adam Kaufman dives into topics often left unexplored. His guests’ challenges, fears, and motivations show what it takes to become a humble leader.