Best Sam Rosenberg Podcasts (2025)

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Investing in Early-Stage Cybersecurity and Enterprise Software with Rain Capital Partner David Cross 24:51

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews David Cross, a venture partner at Rain Capital. David discusses his journey into venture capital, the importance of cybersecurity, the influence of AI on the industry, and key factors in evaluating startups. David emphasizes the need for passion in founders, t…

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Momentum Series: Empowering Founders to Win with Early Light Ventures Managing Partner Scott Garber 27:03

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Scott Garber, managing partner of Early Light Ventures. Scott shares his unconventional journey to venture capital, emphasizing his focus on backing hungry first-time founders in second-tier cities. He discusses the importance of founder tenacity, the nuances …

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Episode 100–The Symbol of Our Best with Mason Reber 30:06

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It’s our 100th episode! For five seasons, Penn Staters have shared their stories, inspiring past, present, and future generations. We’ve heard from alumni making an impact across every industry, and as our network surpassed 800,000 living alumni this year, we’re just getting started. To celebrate this milestone, who better to join us than the Symbo…

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Antoni Kaniowski on Venture Vuilding and the Future of Work with AI 36:09

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez sits down with Antoni Kaniowski, COO of GoodFutures, a Carnegie Mellon-affiliated venture builder focused on the future of work and AI-driven transformations. They explore how GoodFutures develops startups by quickly validating and launching AI-native solutions that address evo…

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Let's Talk PR & More Show #104: Amy Rosenberg, Veracity, on local public relations 29:11

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Sherry Goldman's guest is Amy Rosenberg, founder and president of Veracity. Sherry and Amy discuss local public relations, which is an important focus for most companies, organizations, and PR campaigns. Their conversation covers the importance of local media relations, what makes a good local story and best practices for leveraging local media to …

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Football Letter Podcast Episode: Tara Bandy ’03 23:09

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As communications chair of our Vermont Chapter, Tara Bandy ’03 keeps her lifelong Penn State connection strong as one of our volunteer leaders. She discusses the chapter's inspiring community work in response to historic flooding, the significance of Alumni Association membership, and much more. Learn more on the chapter's Facebook page. For more a…

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From Loss to Legacy: Estate Planning, Exit Strategy, & Protecting Business Owners – Sunny Erdman – Steel City Growth – Episode #30 23:29

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From Loss to Legacy: Estate Planning, Exit Strategy, & Protecting Business Owners Today’s guest is Sunny Erdman, wealth advisor, certified Exit Planning Advisor, and Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor who has spent 15+ years helping business owners protect their families, reduce tax exposure, and transition their companies with clarity instead …

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Momentum Series: Transforming Post-Acute Care with Citus Health Founder Melissa Kozak 23:36

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Melissa Kozak, founder of Citus Health. Melissa shares her journey from being a nurse to launching a successful healthcare startup. She discusses the challenges of raising capital, the importance of aligning with investors, and the value of her nursing backgro…

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The Future of Venture: Massive VC's Vision for Longevity and Impact 39:20

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Ari Newman, co-founder and managing director of Massive VC, a Boulder-based venture firm specializing in deep tech investments. They explore Massive’s unique investment thesis focused on early commercial inflection points across four critical domains: the ne…

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Let's Talk PR & More Show #103: Samantha Flynn, Junipr Public Relations, on PR in a changing media landscape 29:00

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Sherry Goldman's guest is Samantha Flynn, founder and chief strategy officer of Junipr Public Relations. Sherry and Samantha discuss the changing PR and media landscape and how to adapt PR programs and relationships to this changing landscape. Their conversation includes best practices for making your company or message be a part of the conversatio…

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Escaping B2B SaaS Dashboard Hell with Ray Rike & Dave Kellogg - Ep 70 55:32

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If you feel like your pipeline is broken, your CAC is bloated, and your dashboards are lying to you… you’re FAR from the only one. Joining the show are the Metrics Brothers, Ray Rike and Dave Kellogg! Ray is the Founder & Chief Evangelism Officer of Benchmarkit, Host of Metrics That Measure Up, a Founding Member of the SaaS Metrics Standards Board,…

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Momentum Series: Amplifying Citizen Voices with Polco Co-Founder Nick Mastronardi 25:19

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Mastronardi, co-founder and CEO of Polco. They discuss Nick’s background in data science and economics, the inspiration behind Polco, and the company’s mission to enhance civic participation through data-driven decision-making for public sector officials.…

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Episode 99–Pop, Passion & Penn State with Nancy Rosenberg 22:20

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On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Nancy Rosenberg ('19, Com), Senior Director of Marketing & Creative Services at Crowd Surf. Nancy reflects on her time in the Bellisario College of Communications, what it was like to graduate early, and the real-world lessons that helped launch her fast-paced career. From her early …

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Let's Talk PR & More Show #102: Sam Waltz on the PR campaign to vindicate top commanders at Pearl Harbor 27:03

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Sherry Goldman's guest is Sam Waltz, strategic PR counselor and founder of SamWaltz.com Strategic Capital & Business Council. Timed with 2025 being the 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, Sherry and Sam discuss his Silver Anvil award-winning public relations campaign to vindicate two scapegoated 1941 Pearl Harbor Commanders, Adm. Husband Kimmel and G…

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Momentum Series: Championing South Africa's Female Founders with Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures 32:55

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Sarah Dusek, Managing Partner of Enygma Ventures. Sarah shares her journey from entrepreneur to investor, emphasizing the importance of supporting female founders, particularly in Africa. She discusses the unique strengths of female entrepreneurs, the need for…

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Navigating Global Markets and Cultural Nuances with Maarten van Kroonenburg of BW Ventures 43:28

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Martin van Kroenenburg, founder of BW Ventures, to explore the nuanced journey of building a venture fund focused on early-stage innovation. Martin shares his experiences navigating startup programs, corporate innovation, and investor relations, emphasizing …

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Football Letter Podcast: Theresa Colligon ’93 26:53

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In serving as president of our Southern New Jersey Chapter, Theresa Colligon ’93 is continuing her lifelong connection to Penn State. She took classes for two years at Penn State Abington (formerly Penn State Ogontz) and finished her degree at University Park. She discusses the significance of being a first-generation college graduate, how the chap…

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Football Letter Podcast: John Colwell ’16 20:32

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This week's episode features John Colwell ’16, social media chair for the New York City Chapter. John received the 2025 Joan M. McLane Recent Alumnus/Alumna Award for “revolutionizing” the chapter’s ability to engage with local alumni through social media. John discusses the strides the chapter has made and how the group unites Penn Staters, shares…

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Momentum Series: Harnessing Collective Intelligence with Content Hurricane's Nick Jain 28:26

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Jane, CEO of IdeaScale and Content Hurricane. Nick discusses his background in investing and leadership, the founding of IdeaScale, and the importance of innovation management. He shares insights into building a resilient company culture, effective market…

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Know Your People: Fractional HR, Culture, & Avoiding Costly Mistakes – Karen Young – Steel City Growth – Episode #29 23:57

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Know Your People: Fractional HR, Culture, & Avoiding Costly Mistakes Today’s guest is Karen A. Young, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Founder & President of HR Resolutions, bestselling author, and nationally respected expert in fractional HR, workplace culture, and small-business compliance. With 20+ years in the field—and over 100 clients served annually—Karen he…

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Inside Visa Ventures: Strategic Corporate Investing, Global FinTech Insights, and Founder Success with David Rolf 39:02

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Christian Marquez sits down with David Rolf, head of Visa Ventures, to explore how Visa’s corporate venture arm strategically invests in fintech and commerce startups worldwide. David shares how Visa Ventures aligns investments with the company’s long-term strategy, their global approach i…

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Account Management is Your Startup’s Growth Department with Alex Raymond, Founder of AMplify - Ep 69 59:04

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With so much attention within the go-to-market world paid to marketing and sales, account management, which is arguably just as important, rarely gets its due. Alex Raymond is the Founder of AMplify and Host of the Account Management Secrets podcast. Alex joins co-hosts Matt Amundson and Craig Rosenberg for the first major discussion on the podcast…

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Let's Talk PR & More Show #101: Gregg Feistman, Temple University, on CSR and corporate social advocacy 27:47

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Sherry Goldman's guest is Gregg Feistman, professor of practice in public relations at Temple University and co-author of "Raising Social Capital." Sherry and Gregg discuss corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how it is becoming CSA (corporate social advocacy and activism). Their conversation spans what is social capital, why it's importance f…

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Episode 98–Planting the Seeds of Passion and Purpose with Audrey Subers 42:13

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On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we talk with Audrey Subers (’23 Eng), an entrepreneur inspiring environmental education through event planning. Audrey earned her degree in biological engineering and was heavily involved in the Student Farm Club. Her passion for food and sustainability motivated her to leave her 9–5 job and visi…

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Momentum Series: Revolutionizing Legal Depositions with Skribe Founder Karl Seelbach 42:51

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Karl Seelbach, founder of Skribe and law firm Doyle & Seelbach. Karl discusses his journey from aspiring attorney to innovator in legal technology. He emphasizes the challenges and opportunities in modernizing deposition processes through AI, which makes them …

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Football Letter Podcast: Isaac Smolko ’06 25:02

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This week's episode features letterman tight end Isaac Smolko, a key contributor to the 2005 team that finished 11-1 and No. 3 in the country while winning the Big Ten and besting Florida State in a three-overtime epic clash in the Orange Bowl. As many fans will remember, Isaac made a clutch reception on fourth-and-15 at Northwestern during the ’05…

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Empowering Work with AI: Inside Dash Labs' Vision of Workstation 36:12

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Andrew Hoag, co-founder and CEO of Dash Labs and creator of Workstation, a productivity app designed to enhance how employees leverage AI in the workplace. Andrew shares his entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on lessons learned from founding multiple startu…

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Let's Talk PR & More Show #100: Corey Martin, Allison Worldwide, on influence and influencers 29:07

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Sherry Goldman's guest is Corey Martin, managing director of media + influence at Allison Worldwide and co-founder of @RainbowDads. Sherry and Corey discuss the growing influencer economy (now estimated at $10B) and the increasing role of influencers, who increasingly are the center of an integrated marketing campaign. Their conversation spans the …

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Momentum Series: Bridging Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Joel Martin 34:43

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez talks with Joel Martin, Chief Operating Officer at Medsense and Operating Partner at HealthX Ventures. Joel discusses his career journey and the challenges in healthcare technology. He emphasizes the importance of accurate provider data, the transition from fee-for-servi…

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Leadership, Legacy, and Adversity: From Humble Beginnings to High Performance – Jeff Hancher – Steel City Growth – Episode #28 42:09

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Leadership, Legacy, and Adversity: From Humble Beginnings to High Performance Today’s guest is Jeff Hancher, Founder and President of Jeff Hancher Enterprises, leadership speaker, consultant, and USA Today bestselling author of Firm Feedback in a Fragile World. From blue-collar roots and military service to rising through the ranks of a Fortune 500…

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Football Letter Podcast: Sam Cipar ’16 26:42

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This week's episode features Sam Cipar ’16, president of our Greater Chicago Chapter. Sam discusses how he first started volunteering with the chapter, how fellow Penn Staters can get involved with their local chapter, and much more, including all the great things the Chicago Chapter has going on. Learn more about the Chicago Chapter by visiting ps…

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Building Trustworthy AI: Navigating the Challenges and Future of Agentic Software with Shane Emmons 38:22

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Shane Emmons, founder and CEO of Swept, to explore the complexities and challenges surrounding AI trust and reliability. Shane explains why AI systems can behave unpredictably due to their probabilistic nature and the inherent uncertainty in their prediction…

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Let's Talk PR & More Show #99: Philip Tate, Philip Tate Strategic Communications, on independent consultants 29:11

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Sherry Goldman's guest is Philip Tate, president of Philip Tate Strategic Communications. Sherry and Philip discuss becoming an independent PR consultant. Their conversation spans considerations for launching an independent consultancy, new business development as a sole practitioner, effective tools for staying current and connected in today's env…

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Agentic AI VS ABM & AI Pricing Explained with Gabe Larsen, Chief Revenue Officer of Signals - Ep 68 56:14

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The immense hype around AI agents is positively palpable, but is there value in adopting an army of AI minions today or is the promise of agentic AI still fictitious pulp? Here to help illuminate and elucidate the role of AI agents is Gabe Larsen, the Chief Revenue Officer at Signals and the former Chief Marketing Officer of Kustomer. Gabe joins co…

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Episode 97–Mentorship, Media, and Making It Happen with Adriana Lacy 18:51

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In this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Adriana Lacy (’18 Com), an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and digital media strategist. As Founder and CEO of Adriana Lacy Consulting, she helps publishers and businesses expand their digital reach, drawing on her experience in the newsroom at The New York Times, Los Angeles…

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Discipline, Leverage, and Leadership: From Special Forces to Small Business Success – Randy McElwee – Steel City Growth – Episode #27 33:57

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Discipline, Leverage, and Leadership: From Special Forces to Small Business Success Today’s guest is Randy McElwee, former U.S. Army Green Beret, founder of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens, and creator of Going Commando Success Coaching. After 23 years in Special Forces, Randy translates battlefield lessons into business strategy—helping owners build struc…

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Football Letter Podcast: Michael Kozar ’11, ’11g 21:12

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This week's episode features Michael Kozar ’11, ’11g, a two-time Penn State grad and co-president of our Tallahassee Chapter. An expert meteorologist who earned his Ph.D. from Florida State, learn how Michael's time at Penn State molded him as a person and professional, how getting involved with his local chapter provided support when he most neede…

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Let's Talk PR & More Show #98: Timothy Penning, Grand Valley State University, on putting PR theory into practice 29:00

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Sherry Goldman's guest is Timothy Penning, professor in the school of communications at Grand Valley State University and author of "Public Relations Theory in Practice: Strategic Applications for Professionals." Sherry and Tim discuss how the messaging, strategies, and tactics that public relations, and all communications, professionals do today a…

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Momentum Series: Bridging Science and Consumer Satisfaction with Tastry Founder and CEO Katerina Axelsson 27:24

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Katerina Axelson, founder of Tastry. Katerina shares her journey from aspiring scientist to entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of understanding consumer preferences through chemistry. She discusses the challenges of introducing innovative technology in …

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The Art of Self-Defense: Lessons from a Security Expert – Sam Rosenberg – Steel City Growth – Episode #26 34:22

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Know How to Swim: Self-Protection, Awareness & Leadership Under Pressure Today’s guest is Sam Rosenberg, founder of Live Ready, former Marine officer, and internationally recognized expert in personal security and violence prevention. Sam has protected some of the most elite figures in the world—from Warren Buffett to Benjamin Netanyahu—and now tea…

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FarmBlox's Modular Automation: Building the Future of Smart Agriculture with Nathan Rosenberg 41:07

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Nathan Rosenberg, founder and CEO of FarmBlox, to explore how technology is addressing critical labor shortages in agriculture. Nathan shares the origin story of FarmBlox, highlighting their modular IoT platform designed to automate specialty crop farming ta…

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Let's Talk PR & More Show #97: Hinda Mitchell, Inspire PR Group, on PR for food production and agriculture 27:45

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Sherry Goldman's guest is Hinda Mitchell, founder and president of Inspire PR Group. Sherry and Hinda discuss PR for food production and agricultural clients. Their conversation spans consumer and B2B PR for products, companies, and organizations involved with food production and agriculture, the growing role of influencers in PR campaigns, and the…

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S3E9: Yang Gang Takeover (ft. Dr. Connie Yang) 44:48

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On this episode, we’re turning the tables. Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank steps into the guest chair as Dr. Connie Yang, Cosmetic Dermatologist at PFRANKMD and his former resident at Mount Sinai, takes over the mic. From his early days in dermatology to building one of New York’s most recognized aesthetic practices, Dr. Frank shares career-defining moments,…

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Re-Examining Account-Based Marketing in the AI-Powered Era with Davis Potter, CEO of ForgeX - Ep 67 55:18

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The vast majority of companies that think they are running ABM (Account-Based Marketing) are not actually running ABM. Not only that, they wouldn’t recognize a real ABM strategy if one came up and slapped them in the face with a stack of direct mailers. Davis Potter is the CEO & Co-Founder of ForgeX, a research and advisory firm that helps B2B comp…

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Cash Is King, Culture Matters, Private Equity Reality – Jon Arnold – Steel City Growth – Episode #25 38:56

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Cash Is King, Culture Matters, Private Equity Reality Today’s guest is Jon Arnold, former wealth-management founder turned private-equity and real-estate fund manager. After selling JR Wealth Management (~$12M) and a real-estate firm, Jon now runs Vision Funds (Vision RE, Vision 1, Vision 2), focusing on dividend real estate, an absolute-return lon…

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Live from the Sidelines with Lisa Salters 29:01

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In this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Lisa Salters (’88 Com), an Emmy-winning sports reporter with more than 30 years of experience. As the longest-tenured sideline reporter in Monday Night Football history and a familiar face on NBA broadcasts, Salters has built a trailblazing career in sports media. Lisa reflects o…

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Momentum Series: AI-Driven Marketing for Law Firms with FirmPilot Founder Jake Soffer 21:31

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In this episode of the Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez speaks with the CEO and Founder of FirmPilot, Jake Soffer. Jake shares his journey of creating FirmPilot to help law firms with marketing and SEO challenges, inspired by assisting his attorney brother. Jake covers the value of using AI and data-driven strategies, focusing …

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Founder-Driven Sales Build Product Success: Jonathan Lowenhar Founder of Enjoy the Work 40:50

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jonathan Lowenhar, founder and managing partner of Enjoy the Work, to explore the challenges founders face as their startups grow. Jonathan shares his perspective on why successful founders often lose control of their companies, the gap between founding a st…

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Football Letter Podcast: Brian Shaunessy ’86 26:53

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Brian Shaunessy knows the Penn State experience well, having attended Penn State Brandywine and University Park. A 1986 graduate of the Smeal College of Business, Shaunessy danced in THON as a student and has stayed involved with local chapters as an alumnus. Currently, he serves as president of our Triangle Chapter in North Carolina, which receive…

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Life Plan Before Business Plan: Protecting Wealth, Brand & Legacy - Kori Whisenant & Gerald Jackson - Steel City Growth - Episode #24 34:04

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Life Plan Before Business Plan: Protecting Wealth, Brand & Legacy Today’s guests are Kori Whisenant, an estate-planning attorney based in Cleveland who teaches families how to build generational wealth, and Gerald Jackson, a transactional/business attorney who helps owners document operations, structure entities, and plan succession. Together, they…