Best Venture Forge Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 49: Real estate barriers create the biggest opportunities. 33:17

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Could mobile home parks be the most overlooked wealth-building opportunity in real estate? On this episode of the Forge In Fire Podcast, we sit down with Chad Freeman, Founder of MHPinvestors and commercial airline pilot, to explore how he turned a side hustle into a portfolio of more than 200 mobile home pads. Chad’s story started with a crash pad…

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Get Your Network On – A Conversation with Brandy Newman of We Elevate Marketing & the Las Vegas Host Committee 33:52

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Time to connect and elevate! Gina Yager sits down with Brandy Newman, the dynamic force behind We Elevate Marketing and the visionary founder of the Las Vegas Host Committee. From her powerhouse days as Market President of Clear Channel Radio to pioneering digital marketing strategies at Lotus Communications, Brandy’s 20+ year journey through media…

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From Wholesaling To Virtual Assistant Power: The Dual Playbook Of Ricardo Rosales 55:17

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In today’s highly interconnected world, running a remote team can save you a lot of time and money without putting quality and profit at risk. Managing people across the country or the globe is indeed challenging, and this is where hiring a virtual assistant is a must. Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz chat with Ricardo Rosales, CEO of the Venezuela-…

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Capital-Constrained & Mission-Obsessed: How Pressure Forged a Healthcare Unicorn in Iowa w/ Jon Lensing, Co-Founder & CEO, OpenLoop 50:53

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In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway speaks with Jon Lensing, co-founder and CEO of OpenLoop, a telehealth infrastructure platform headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. From growing up in rural Iowa to training as a surgeon, Jon’s path took an unconventional turn when he left medicine to build a company addressing healthcare access. Sin…

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Franchising and Focus: The Journey of BNI’s Global CEO 45:14

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In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI (Business Network International), former U.S. Marine, and a global franchise powerhouse. Mary shares her inspiring leadership journey—from military service to scaling billion-dollar brands—and reveals the core values that have shaped her succe…

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The ADHD Alchemist & The Fluctuating Furnace: Episode Two 14:31

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Send us a text Ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” “too much,” or, paradoxically, “not feeling enough”? Welcome to ADHD emotions—where the furnace of feeling has no manual, the flames flare unpredictably, and sometimes the fire refuses to light at all. In this episode, step into The Furnace Room, where embers crackle, iron doors groan, and big f…

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Episode 48: What happens when you trade security for possibility? 45:00

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What does it take to trade a dream tech career for a life of financial freedom and purpose? On this episode of the Forge In Fire Podcast, we sit down with Georgy Marrero, founder of Equis Capital, whose journey spans from coding as a kid in the Dominican Republic to managing a $28M multifamily real estate portfolio. After teaching himself to code a…

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Black Power Score Card: Measuring and Closing the Racial Wealth Gap with Dr. Andre M. Perry 33:43

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Dr. Andre Perry brings a revolutionary approach to understanding Black economic power through his groundbreaking research at the Brookings Institution. Sharing his personal journey from being raised by a neighbor in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to becoming a Senior Fellow at America's preeminent think tank, Perry offers a masterclass in how data can …

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Episode 47: Scaling From Zero to Almost 900 Units Starts With Taking the First Step 38:14

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What happens when you trade a secure healthcare career for the uncertainty of real estate? On this episode of the Forge In Fire Podcast, we’re joined by Lee Yoder, Founder & CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing, whose journey from physical therapist to real estate syndicator shows the power of perseverance, partnerships, and methodical scaling. L…

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The ADHD Alchemist & The Mystery of Time: Episode One 13:25

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Send us a text Ever feel like time has a personal vendetta against you? One moment you’re ready to conquer the day, the next you’re three hours deep into flamingo migration patterns or medieval breadmaking. Welcome to ADHD time—slippery, nonlinear, and just a little bit enchanted. In this episode, step into The Town at the Edge of Time and wander i…

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Get Your Healthcare On – A Conversation with Sam Kaufman of Henderson Hospital 25:20

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Ready to dive deep into Southern Nevada’s healthcare landscape? Gina Yager sits down with Sam Kaufman, the visionary leader who’s been shaping The Valley Health System since 1991 and spearheaded the launch of the state-of-the-art Henderson Hospital in 2016. From his early days at the National Institutes of Health to earning the prestigious Eagle Aw…

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From House Hacking To Self-Storage Syndication: Neil Henderson’s Road To Financial Freedom 45:11

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Self-storage might seem simple—but it’s a powerful wealth-building strategy when done right. Neil Henderson, co-host of the Truly Passive Income podcast and General Partner at Nomad Capital, shares how he left an 18-year defense contracting career to achieve financial freedom through real estate. From house hacking and Airbnb to large-scale self-st…

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Founder, Operator, Investor: Lessons Across Every Seat in Latin American Tech w/ Jimena Pardo, Co-Founder, Carrot; Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Hi Ventures 53:33

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In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway speaks with Jimena Pardo, co-founder of Carrot, Mexico’s first car-sharing platform, and now Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Hi Ventures. Jimena opens up about the rollercoaster of building Carrot, the lessons of operating in a tough market, and how she transitioned from founder to investor. She …

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Episode 46: Numbers Don't Lie, But They Need Someone to Tell Their Story 48:50

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What does it really take to thrive as an entrepreneur in today’s challenging real estate market? In this episode, we sit down with Lilian Chen, founder of Proptimal, the 10X real estate analyst platform for lean teams. Lilian’s experience spans multifamily, commercial, and hospitality deals, having advised on over $2B in transactions, including $10…

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From Gridiron to Entrepreneurship: Timothy Cole's Journey of Resilience and Innovation 1:07:20

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Timothy Cole's journey from Brenham, Texas, to becoming a standout student-athlete at UT Austin is a tale of resilience, ambition, and the transformative power of mentorship. As he recounts his story against the backdrop of the historic hiring of Charlie Strong, UT Austin's first Black head coach, Timothy reveals how his passion for football and su…

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Mastering Network Marketing With Best-Selling Author, John Solleder 41:13

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Success in network marketing isn’t luck—it’s built on mentorship, mindset, and meaningful connections. Best-selling author John Solleder shares hard-earned lessons from decades in the industry, including why rejection is never personal, how to tailor conversations to what truly matters to people, and the strategies that turn “nos” into “yeses.” Fro…

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What Truly Drives Amazon's Operational Success 56:51

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Is your Amazon operation set up for profit or just survival? In this episode of Beyond the Listings, we go beyond the listings (literally) to explore the operational foundations that drive margin, growth, and long-term success on Amazon. From stock availability and fulfilment to chargebacks, packaging, and hybrid models—our panel unpacks what brand…

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Join the Movement: Inside the Intentional Leader Network (Exclusive Launch Episode) 20:21

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In this special solo episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, host Sean Olson unveils the long-awaited launch of the Intentional Leader Network (ILN)—a game-changing subscription-based leadership development platform. Learn how ILN can transform your leadership journey with on-demand access to the Intentional Leader Blueprint course, bi-weekly li…

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How an Engineer Pivoted from Single Family to Multifamily Investing: Breaking Down Doors with Stephen Predmore 41:57

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What happens when the security blanket of a 20-year career gets ripped away in an instant? For Stephen Predmore, a seasoned engineer in the automotive industry, that shocking moment became the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation in his financial future. Stephen's journey begins with a gut punch—his entire department walked out after two de…

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Get Your Venture Capital On – A Conversation with Len Jessup of Desert Forge Ventures 31:23

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Time to talk innovation and investment! Gina connects with Len Jessup, the two-time university president turned venture capitalist who’s building Las Vegas’ entrepreneurial ecosystem from the ground up. From transforming UNLV into a Carnegie R1 research institution to now raising capital and investing in promising local startups, Len’s journey from…

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Betting on Yourself, Breaking Into Tech, & Refusing to Take No for an Answer w/ Melodie van der Baan, Co-Founder & CEO, Max Retail 52:12

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In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway chats with Melodie van der Baan, co-founder and CEO of Max Retail. Melodie shares her unconventional journey from skipping college to diving into real estate, losing everything in the housing crash, and then transforming into a mobile designer clothes distributor. Her challenges and experiences ev…

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Episode 44: The Art of Adding Value — Building Mountains of Success One Grain at a Time with Etinosa Agbonlahor 37:04

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Pricing your products or services is perhaps one of the most emotionally charged decisions entrepreneurs face. In this deeply insightful conversation with Etiosa, CEO of Decision Alpha, we uncover the psychological underpinnings of pricing strategy and how behavioral economics can transform business monetization. When asked what emotions come up ar…

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Your Family Is Your Wealth-Building Dream Team (You Just Don't Know It Yet): A Conversation with LaVaisha Davis 41:48

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"Your family is your God given guarantee to build wealth," declares LaVaisha Davis in this illuminating conversation about transforming how we think about family finances. As founder of Ell Wess Advisors, Davis brings a revolutionary perspective to wealth building that positions family relationships at the center of financial planning rather than a…

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Franchising And Business Ownership Diversification Via Different Investment Vehicles - Giuseppe Grammatico 45:41

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Franchising is one of the greatest ways to start a side hustle and diversify your portfolio. Learn how you can get a piece of this action with franchise expert Giuseppe Grammatico. He explains the fundamentals of entering the franchising business, including the typical agreement structures, fees to be paid, and different financing options. Giuseppe…

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Episode 43: Avery Robertson's journey from Cattle Rancher to Capital Provider 39:04

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What does it take to walk away from a stable job and build a multimillion-dollar lending business? Avery Robertson pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from cattle rancher to capital provider in this riveting conversation. Avery's story begins in the wide-open spaces of one of America's largest cattle ranches before transitioning to agr…

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Get Your Community On – A Conversation with Jill Rowland-Lagan of Boulder City Chamber of Commerce 36:34

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Let’s talk community building! Gina sits down with Jill Rowland-Lagan, the natural-born leader who’s been transforming the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce into a thriving hub for local business growth for over 24 years. This proud Boulder City High School graduate and Brigham Young University alumna has deep community roots that fuel her passionat…

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From Visual Search Founder to Visionary VC w/ Jewel Burks Solomon, Co-Founder of Partpic & Managing Partner, Collab Capital 52:54

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In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway interviews Jewel Burke Solomon, a founder, investor, and community leader based in Atlanta. Jewel shares her experiences of co-founding PartPic, a startup designed to identify and replace industrial parts through visual search technology, which was later acquired by Amazon. She discusses her chall…

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Unlocking Human Potential: Elite Mindset Strategies for Leaders with Gary Chupik 43:07

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What happens when a former pastor becomes a top-tier mental performance coach for elite athletes and global business leaders? In this powerful episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Gary Chupik to explore his unique journey from ministry to mindset mastery. Gary shares how unlocking human potential starts with reframin…

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Episode 42: Midterm Rental Success by Building a Dual Marketplace w/ Aisha Govani 53:46

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What does it really take to build a thriving real estate business while homeschooling kids and maintaining your sanity? Aisha Govani doesn't sugarcoat her answer: "100 hours a week for two years, seven days a week, no days off." But the freedom and future she's building make every grueling moment worthwhile. Growing up watching her contractor fathe…

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From the Classroom to EdTech with CEO Reggie Manning Co-founder of Vista Data 50:09

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Reginald 'Reggie' Manning, the innovative CEO of Vista Data, joins us for an insightful chat about his remarkable journey from North Carolina to becoming a trailblazer in AI-enhanced education. With a unique background in special education and business, Reggie shares his inspiring path and how his passion for teaching led him to create AI solutions…

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Golden Quarter Playbook: Winning Strategies for Amazon’s Biggest Sales Season 1:15:56

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Ready for Amazon's biggest sales season? Q4 is where the winners pull ahead. In this episode of Beyond the Listings, our expert panel shares the proven strategies that drive real commercial results during Prime Big Deal Days, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the January sales. Whether you're a 1P Vendor or 3P Seller, you'll walk away with actionable…

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Episode 41: Matt Burk's 30 Years in Real Estate Capital 43:30

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What does it really take to thrive for three decades in real estate investment? Matt Burk, founder and CEO of VeraVest, pulls back the curtain on his remarkable journey from desperate entrepreneur to seasoned fund manager in this candid conversation that every investor needs to hear. Starting with just $10,000 borrowed at a staggering 21% interest …

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Get Your Enterprise On – A Conversation with Kristi Staab, Entrepreneur & Business Owner 30:05

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Time to talk serious business! Gina connects with Kristi Staab, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Kristi Staab Enterprises, for an in-depth look at what it takes to build and sustain a thriving business. From that pivotal moment when she knew entrepreneurship was her calling to the mission that fuels her daily grind, Kristi shares the unfiltered trut…

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Founder, Filmmaker, Humanitarian, & VC: Reinvention through Purpose w/ Sean O'Sullivan, Co-Founder of MapInfo & Managing GP, SOSV 51:21

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This episode of Outsider Inc. features Sean O’Sullivan, Co-Founder of MapInfo & Managing General Partner of SOSV. Host Ian Hathaway leads the conversation with the digital mapping pioneer, deep tech investor, and humanitarian, as he shares his extraordinary journey from co-founding MapInfo, a revolutionary digital street mapping system, to his role…

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How to Launch, Scale, and Exit a 7-Figure Amazon Brand 39:00

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In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson sits down with Neil Twa—e-commerce expert, business strategist, and founder of Voltage Digital Marketing. Neil shares the journey from corporate tech roles at IBM and Sprint PCS to becoming a multi-brand e-commerce entrepreneur. He reveals the hard-earned lessons behind affiliate marketi…

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Episode 40: Jonathan Greene's Journey From Attorney to Real Estate Investor 45:56

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What does it really take to build generational wealth through real estate? Not flashy strategies or market timing secrets, but something far more foundational – something Jonathan Green learned walking properties as a toddler. Jonathan's journey begins with childhood weekends spent at yard sales, where his attorney father would scout potential prop…

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Black Wall Street: A Conversation with Hannibal B. Johnson and Luc Cadet 58:53

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The remarkable saga of Tulsa's Greenwood District—known as "Black Wall Street"—stands as one of America's most compelling yet overlooked stories of entrepreneurial triumph, devastating racial violence, and extraordinary resilience. In this powerful episode, historian and author Hannibal Johnson reveals surprising truths that challenge common narrat…

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Jeffry Elliott - Crossing Over: Using Corporate Finance Background To Invest In Real Estate! 50:15

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Corporate finance in real estate investing isn’t just about numbers—it’s about vision, structure, and long-term play. In this powerful conversation, Jeffry Elliott, Founder and CEO of Elevex Capital, shares how his extensive background in banking and corporate finance became the springboard for a thriving real estate and equipment finance portfolio…

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Episode 39: Behind the scenes of fraud detection, Shane Pogue reveals how he protects investors from bad actors. 46:47

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What happens when someone with investigative skills meets the investment world? You get a powerful tool for protecting individual investors from fraud. Shane, founder of Aegis RSI, brings institutional-level due diligence down to earth for everyday investors. Shane's journey began in an unexpected place. Originally pursuing a career in law enforcem…

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Get Your Marketing On – A Conversation with Ben Laifsky, Founder of Hunter Marketing 17:34

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Time to talk strategy! Gina sits down with Ben Laifsky, the entrepreneurial brain behind Hunter Marketing, to talk shop about building a successful agency in the competitive Las Vegas market. From his “aha” moment in marketing to the pivotal milestones that shaped his business journey, Ben keeps it 100% real. Learn what drives him to innovate daily…

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From Lagos to Birmingham: Bootstrapping to Billions and Scaling Belief Systems Through Constraints w/ Shegun Otulana, Founder & CEO of TheraNest & Harmony Venture Labs 58:51

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In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway speaks with Shegun Otulana, co-founder and CEO of TheraNest and Harmony Venture Labs. Shegun shares his journey from arriving in Alabama from Lagos, Nigeria at 18, to bootstrapping his first consulting firm, and eventually scaling TheraNest into a national leader in mental health software. The con…

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Helping Men Heal: Leadership lessons from Dr. Bernadette Atanga 39:58

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In this episode of The Intentional Leader Podcast, Sean Olson interviews Dr. Bernadette Atanga—physician, international speaker, and author of Beneath the Armor: Eight Practical Strategies for Men to Embrace Vulnerability and Lead with Authentic Strength. Born in Cameroon and trained in Italy, Dr. Bernadette shares how her global medical journey sh…

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4. What’s Next in Next Gen GP Solutions - Forming the Future of Finance 32:10

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With the changes discussed in previous episodes in our Forming the Future of Finance limited series – the growth of AI, coupled with changes in portfolio construction – business models will need to change. This fourth and last episode features how GPs will be running their businesses in the future. Cornelia Andersson – Chief Product Officer at With…

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3. Cracking the Code on Private Markets Investing - Forming the Future of Finance 39:01

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Is the 60/40 portfolio a thing of the past? Is it fair to consider private markets an “alternative” part of an investment allocation? What is the appropriate allocation to alternatives? 10%? 20%? More? This third episode in our Forming the Future of Finance limited series podcast will bring clarity to these points. Leading this discussion is Andrew…

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2. The Transformative Power of AI, Data and Analytics for Wealth Advisors - Forming the Future of Finance 24:37

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This second episode of our Forming the Future of Finance limited series podcast is a hot topic: the transformative power of AI. Our experts look at the promise of AI, its risks, and where we are in tapping AI’s potential. Featured in this episode are: Ramin Niroumand, Partner and Head of Ventures at Motive Partners, leading the conversation, an ent…

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1. Investing in NextGen WealthTech - Forming the Future of Finance 31:05

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Welcome to Forming the Future of Finance – a special limited series podcast focused on reshaping the financial landscape. Our first episode features Natalya Guseva, Head of Financial Markets and Resilience at the World Economic Forum. In her role, Natalya focuses on retail investors’ access to capital markets and the longevity economy. Prior to tha…

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Episode 38: Dave Kohl proves that Tracking Everything Changes Everything 1:00:33

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What happens when radio broadcasting skills meet real estate opportunity? Dave Cole's journey reveals how unexpected pivots can lead to entrepreneurial success when you're paying attention to the possibilities others miss. Dave's story begins in Chicago's radio industry, where a station sale forced him to reevaluate his path. This unexpected develo…

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Redefining Travel: Lawrence Phillips on Empowering Black Travelers and Building Green Book Global 46:28

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What if your travels could redefine your identity and reshape cultural narratives? Join us as we sit down with Lawrence Phillips, the trailblazing founder of Green Book Global. Growing up in Boston with Barbadian roots and inspired by life-changing journeys like his transformative Seattle camping trip, Lawrence recognized a gap in travel resources …