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https://youtu.be/FTX5vJtXXR8 Peter Griscom (@PeterGriscom) is an Operating Partner and the Chief Executive Officer of Van Dyke Acquisitions, a boutique investment firm specializing in distressed mergers and acquisitions and turnaround opportunities. With over a decade of experience in the distressed investing sector, he focuses primarily on healthcare, consumer goods, and manufacturing. In this episode, Gary, Dave, […]

https://youtu.be/KlmO7Y5YqCQ Dave Durand (@durandondemand) is currently the CEO of Leading Giants and Executive Chairman of Best Version Media, an international media company in Brookfield, Wisconsin. During Durand’s tenure as CEO, BVM was among the top 20 fastest-growing media companies in North America and the fastest-growing private company in Wisconsin of any type. In 2024, The

https://youtu.be/KIxTb3a0XXM Dr. Joel N. Myers is a proven visionary leader, founding AccuWeather in 1962 and successfully establishing it as the world’s fastest growing and most trusted source of weather forecasts and warnings as well as a global leader in digital media. He has been recognized as one of the greatest entrepreneurs in American history in

https://youtu.be/xZSc0YjqiMo Jose Herrera is the CEO and Co-Founder of Horatio. Horatio is the trusted partner for some of the fastest-growing startups and enterprises in the world. Their on-brand customer support teams help them leverage CX as a revenue generator through personalized customer experience support. As seen on INC, Forbes, and Bloomberg, as well as the 2022

https://youtu.be/LINcCG2Uxcw David Blake is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Degreed. Millions of individuals and hundreds of organizations use Degreed’s platform to discover and answer for all of their learning and skills. Prior to Degreed, he consulted on the launched a competency-based, accredited university and was a founding team member of university-admissions startup Zinch (acquired

https://youtu.be/lnfKVPskMmI Meet Joe Kahn, founder of Condado Tacos, who turned his passion for the restaurant industry into a thriving 51-store chain. In this episode, Joe shares his journey from busboy to CEO, focusing on explosive growth, maintaining a strong company culture, and innovative strategies that set Condado Tacos apart. Discover his secrets to success and

https://youtu.be/d716lLJz7H8 Stanley C. Middleman is the Founder, President & CEO of Freedom Mortgage Corporation. In today’s episode, Stan recounts his journey from starting with nothing in 1990 to leading a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. He covers his entrepreneurial challenges, innovative strategies, and the significance of small wins. Learn about effective sales and leadership principles, the critical role

https://youtu.be/rWRBDDvFCG0 Satyen Sangani (@satyx), is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alation. Discover Satyen’s journey from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, the creation of a groundbreaking data intelligence platform, and the future of AI and data across industries. Gain insights into economics, market dynamics, and valuable advice on business building and finding the right co-founder. In

https://youtu.be/YJFT2Z1T6lA Pierre Dubuc, the Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and innovative CEO of OpenClassrooms, shares his journey from starting a hobby business in middle school to creating a leading online education platform, Pierre shares his story of making education accessible and career-focused for everyone. Learn how OpenClassrooms upskills and reskills 52,000 individuals annually by bridging

https://youtu.be/lbOsXD8GWek Pat Kinsel is the founder and CEO of Proof (formerly Notarize). He shares his remarkable journey of transforming the notarization industry with cutting-edge digital solutions. Discover Pat’s background, the obstacles he overcame, and how his company tackles fraud and builds trust in high-stakes transactions. Learn how Pat’s innovative approach, from testifying in Congress to navigating