Best Dylan Conroy Podcasts (2025)

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⁠Peter Pinfold⁠ - Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer - ⁠Darabase⁠ 1:01:25

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Peter Pinfold is Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Darabase, a London-based prop-tech platform pioneering “digital property rights” and augmented reality media networks. He leads commercial strategy and expansion into new markets, including recent growth into Canada. With a background in innovative digital media and technology, Peter is focuse…

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⁠Jonathan King⁠ - Head of Growth - Quality Meats Creative⁠ 40:59

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Jonathan King is Head of Growth at Quality Meats Creative, where he oversees agency expansion, pitch strategy, and partnership development.With more than a decade of advertising and brand-growth experience, Jonathan joins Quality Meats from Havas Chicago, where he served as EVP, Head of Growth, and previously held senior roles at agencies including…

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Lisa Messina - CSO - Visit Orlando 9:29

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Lisa Messina is currently the Chief Sales Officer at Visit Orlando, where she oversees meeting & convention sales, travel industry partnerships, membership and supporting services. Her career spans more than three decades in the hospitality and meetings industry — including leadership roles at Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority and Caesars E…

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Fredrik Skantze - Co‑Founder and CEO - Funnel 47:43

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Fredrik Skantze is Co‑Founder and CEO of Funnel, a marketing intelligence platform that helps organizations unify, analyze, and act on their marketing data. With a background in engineering and business from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, Fredrik combines technical expertise with entrepreneurial leadership to help co…

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People of Note - Murray Anderson 1:00:05

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The magical world of recording and recording studios is in the spotlight on People of Note this week when Rodney Trudgeon speaks to Murray Anderson, who founded Milestone Studios some 35 years ago. Over the years Milestone has become a famous studio where many famous artists have recorded award winning albums and where Murray himself has written ji…

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People of Note - Ricardo Mackenzie 53:59

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For this week’s edition of People of Note, I invited in to the studio Ricardo MacKenzie who is the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape Government. His political journey began when he was elected to the DA in the Western Cape in 2014 and I asked him about his portfolio and about his views of the arts in the Western …

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Kevin Hein - Chief Growth Officer - GIPHY 1:06:38

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Kevin Hein is Chief Growth Officer at GIPHY, where he leads revenue growth, product partnerships, and strategic marketing for the platform used by over a billion people daily. With more than 20 years in tech and advertising, Kevin previously directed U.S. agency and partnership leadership at Meta Platforms and held key roles at Yahoo! and CNET. He’…

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People Of Note - Dylan Janse Van Rensburg 57:21

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I wonder if you are one of the lucky ones who have seen Joseph and the Amazing Technicoulor Dreamcoat at Theatre on the Bay. It has just returned to Cape Town after a sold out season in Johannesburg and bristles with energy, slickness and fantastic choreography. In the lead role as Joseph is Dylan Janse Van Rensburg who has just graduated from Lamt…

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Monica Monique - Founder - Chain Reaction 11:49

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Monica Monique is a visionary leader bridging creativity and technology at the intersection of media, streaming, and innovation. As Founder of Chain Reaction, she is passionate about pushing the boundaries of entertainment and immersive experiences through artificial intelligence, storytelling, and next-gen platforms. Before launching Chain Reactio…

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People of Note - Conroy Scott 59:23

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David Kramer’s musical Orpheus McAdoo returns to the Artscape Opera House this week after it’s hugely successful run last year in October. With its evocative mix of old spirituals, ragtime, early American folk and South African musical influences celebrate the story of Orpheus McAdoo and his Jubilee Singers. In the role of Orpheus is the distinguis…

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Matt Baker - Chief Strategy Officer - DNY 1:03:15

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DNY Matt Baker is a seasoned advertising and strategy executive currently serving as President at Deutsch NY (after being elevated from Chief Strategy Officer in 2021). He joined Deutsch in early 2018, overseeing brand planning, data analytics, and communications teams, and has led strategy work for major brands including Budweiser Brewing Group (A…

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Lynn Power - Co-Founder and CEO - MASAMI 16:11

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Lynn Power is the Co-Founder and CEO of MASAMI, a clean, premium haircare brand she launched in February 2020 after a nearly 30-year career in advertising — including as CEO of J. Walter Thompson NY. Built on the Japanese ocean botanical Mekabu, MASAMI delivers weightless hydration for virtually all hair types, committing to formulas free of sulfat…

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Stephen Yalof - President and Chief Executive Officer - Tanger® 11:15

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Stephen Yalof is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger®, a leading operator of upscale, open-air shopping centers across 22 U.S. states and Canada, with a team dedicated to delivering the best entertainment, experience and opportunity for Tanger's communities, stakeholders, and partners.…

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People of Note - DAVID WILLIAMS 57:26

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the broadcaster, financial journalist and author DAVID WILLIAMS whose latest book is called On The Railway – The Great South African Rail Story. The book is a fascinating, nostalgic and loving look at the golden days of rail travel in South Africa. From the starched linen table cloths in the di…

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People of Note - Craig Leo 55:16

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After a decade cloaked in silent and stardust the legendary Royal Countess Zingara is making a triumphant return to Cape Town with a show called La Dolce Royal. Zingara’s was a hugely popular venue and concept in Cape Town and this dazzling new chapter is being brought to life by the acclaimed South African theatre visionary Craig Leo. Rodney Trudg…

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Connor Archbold - Co-Founder and Co-CEO - Tracksuit 56:29

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Connor Archbold is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Tracksuit, a fast-growing brand tracking platform that helps companies measure and communicate brand value in real time. With a background spanning law, startups, and global business building, Connor has scaled Tracksuit from its New Zealand roots to offices across Sydney, New York, and London, with a…

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Andy Tretiak - Chief Marketing Officer - Airshare 33:34

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Andy Tretiak is the Chief Marketing Officer at Airshare, where he leads brand strategy, marketing, and communications for the private aviation company as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. With more than 25 years of experience, Andy has held senior marketing roles in sports, entertainment, and technology, including helping rebrand Sporting Kansas …

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Chris Kneeland - Chief Marketing Officer - Spikeball Inc. 1:02:53

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Chris Kneeland is the Chief Marketing Officer at Spikeball Inc., responsible for leading the brand’s marketing strategy, growth initiatives, and consumer engagement. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, he previously co-founded the marketing agency Cult Collective Ltd. and played key roles in building collaborative platforms for creative …

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Eric Zuncic - Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer - Forsman & Bodenfors 1:15:56

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Eric Zuncic is Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer at Forsman & Bodenfors, leading the intersection of business strategy and creative innovation across the agency’s global operations. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at DDB North America, and held senior strategic roles at agencies like Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Mekan…

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Ed See - Chief Growth Officer - Zeta Global 42:13

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Ed See is Chief Growth Officer at Zeta Global, leveraging over 30 years of experience in marketing, analytics, and growth strategy to help brands scale through AI and technology. Prior to joining Zeta, he was a Partner with McKinsey & Company’s Marketing & Sales practice for eight years, advising top CMOs on digital transformation, marketing effect…

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Monica Chun - President - Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) 55:11

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Monica Chun serves as President of Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC), where she oversees growth strategy, marketing innovation, and integration across the agency network. Before ACC, she spent over two decades at PMK•BNC, rising to agency President and COO of Brands, where she built out the experiential, influencer, digital, social, and ana…

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People of Note - Andrew Ford 59:59

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a well established and mush respected jazz musician, composer and recording producer ANDREW FORD. Not only has Andrew produced many albums in his studios know as The Nuthouse. But Andrew has also composed and recorded all the jingles for FMR and, more recently, our FMR Overture which opened our…

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Aron Bohlig - Managing Partner - ComCap 10:36

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Aron Bohlig is a seasoned global digital media executive, currently serving as the Managing Partner at ComCap Holdings LLC in San Francisco. With a diverse background that spans startups and multinational corporations, he has successfully navigated the complexities of international markets across the US, Europe, and Asia. Aron has a unique blend of…

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Jean Freeman - Principal + CEO - Zambezi 55:47

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Jean is Principal + CEO of Zambezi, an integrated & independent creative communications agency. Jean has successfully grown Zambezi from a startup to what it is today – a thriving agency twice named Small Agency of the Year by Ad Age and one of the fastest-growing businesses by the Los Angeles Business Journal.…

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David Rosenberg - Co Founder and Chief Creative Officer - Brand Up Comedy 55:12

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David’s the kind of guy who can make Miracle Whip cool again—literally. A former comedian and improviser, he spent nearly 20 years leading creative teams at top ad agencies like Publicis.Sapient and VaynerMedia. Along the way, he cooked up national campaigns for iconic brands like Ferrari, Samsung Electronics, Mountain Dew Ice, and AT&T. His pièce …

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People of Note - Hilton Schilder 58:16

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On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to the much respected Cape Town born composer, pianist, multi-instrumentalist and raconteur HILTON SCHILDER. Hilton has undoubtedly helped to mould the sound of what has become known as Cape Jazz. He is recognised globally and has featured on numerous albums. People of Note. Sunday at 6pm…

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Ricky Abbott - President, Americas - Transmission 40:51

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Ricky Abbott is President, Americas at Transmission, where he leads the agency’s growth and client partnerships across the region. With more than 20 years of experience in B2B marketing, he has helped global brands align brand, demand, and ABM strategies to drive measurable business impact.

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People of Note - Pieter Dirk Uys 59:45

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One of South Africa’s most iconic satirists and social activists is undoubtedly PIETER DIRK UYS. Pieter is also known internationally for his fearless satire and for his alter ego Evita Bezuidenhout. Pieter turns 80 this month and there are a number of tributes to him including some of his plays. I couldn’t resist inviting him into the People of No…

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Cara Quici - Singer / Songwriter / Actress and CEO - Quici Media 1:02:28

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CARA is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. After the tragic loss of her mother and brother, music became her way to reclaim her story and process grief. Her upcoming autobiographical album, THE KRONICLES, set to release in 2026 which she writes and executive produces herself, blends multiple genres and highlights her longtime passi…

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Brian Mac Mahon - Unicorn Hunter - Expert Dojo 54:25

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Brian is the founder of Expert DOJO , one of the most active institutional investors in the world. With over 300 startup investments he is uniquely positioned to speak to how startups grow from that initial innovation to a world dominating brand. His expertise is in the area of emotional resonance and how relationships can be built and sustained be…

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Janavi Dhawan - Co-Founder and CMO - Golden Tiger 1:02:30

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Janavi Dhawan is the Co-Founder and CMO of Golden Tiger, taking on the executive marketing role in January 2025 after advising the company since late 2020. With nearly ten years’ experience in digital and influencer marketing across consumer brands including Etsy, Ruggable, MeUndies, and Daniel Wellington, she brings strategic insight and creative …

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Helen Miall - Chief Marketing Officer - VIOOH 47:50

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Helen Miall - Chief Marketing Officer, VIOOH As CMO at VIOOH, the leading premium digital out of home (DOOH) supply side platform, Helen is responsible for global marketing strategy, thought leadership and supporting the expansion and adoption of programmatic DOOH worldwide. She is committed to helping the OOH industry transition to audience-led an…

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Dimi Albers - Global CEO - DEPT® 53:29

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Dimi Albers is the Global CEO of DEPT®, a global digital agency he transformed from its Amsterdam roots into a powerhouse of over 4,000 specialists worldwide. A longtime insider since the TamTam days, his leadership has steered the company through aggressive expansion—32 acquisitions, private equity backing, and major industry recognition—while sta…

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Gina Gray - Chief Growth Officer - Colle McVoy 42:55

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Gina is responsible for leading growth strategy and implementation for three amazing agencies: Colle McVoy, 10 Thousand Design, and Exponent PR. As a member of the agency’s senior leadership team, she has played a significant role the agency reinvention, transformation, and record-setting new business streak. She's had an eclectic career in agency …

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Kacy Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Holland America Line 25:22

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Kacy Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Holland America Line. She's known for her strategic marketing leadership across hospitality and digital platforms, with previous roles at LTK, T-Mobile, and Tommy Bahama. She holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA from the The American University of Paris. She's also an outdoor enthu…

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People of Note - Greg Karvellas 54:56

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Greg Karvellas who has directed the one man show MOFFIE, a compelling novel by Andre Charl van der Merwe which was made into a film in 2019. The play received a critically acclaimed run in London which left audiences transfixed. The actor at the Baxter production is David Viviers and Greg Karve…

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Victoria B. Lozano - CMO - Crayola LLC 38:19

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Victoria Lozano is Chief Marketing Officer at Crayola LLC where she oversees all aspects of marketing and consumer engagement for one of the world’s most iconic and cherished brands. For over 120 years, Crayola has been synonymous with nurturing children’s creativity. Today, it is recognized as one of the most culturally resonant, authentic, and tr…

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Morgan McLintic - CEO - Firebrand Communications 1:08:22

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Morgan runs a public relations and marketing agency called Firebrand. They raise awareness of technology brands to build awareness, create demand, drive lead generation and close sales. Prior to Firebrand, he was the founder in the US of LEWIS , a global communications firm, which we grew to $35m in revenues and 250+ staff in the US, and $75m with …

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People of Note - AIDAN SCOTT 58:33

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One of my favourite comedies for the stage is Noises Off, a hilarious farce by Michael Frayn that takes the audiences behind the scenes of a disastrous theatre production. The play is being presented at the Theatre on the Bay by young actors from LAMTA, directed by Chris Weare. My Guest on People of Note this week is one of the actors, AIDAN SCOTT,…

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⁠Ryan Hartman⁠ - Co‑founder and Chief Marketing Officer - Chaiz⁠, 1:05:25

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Ryan Hartman is Co‑founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Chaiz, North America’s first fully digital marketplace for vehicle service contracts. With over two decades of marketing leadership, he has strategically crafted Chaiz’s go‑to‑market approach—focusing on transparency, consumer empowerment, and digital efficiency, which helps customers save o…

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People of Note - Innocent Masuku 56:49

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week, is the exciting and award winning young tenor Innocent Masuku. Not only was he a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent, but he is enjoying a hugely successful career with English National Opera. Innocent has just been in Cape Town to sing in Cape Town Opera’s production of the Barber of Seville as Cou…

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Dylan Huey - CEO - REACH 58:20

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Dylan Huey is a Gen Z entrepreneur, influencer, and musician who has been active online since age 16. He's the CEO of REACH, a national college influencer organization that connects students with the creator economy. He's also the co-founder of Daisy, a tech platform for creators. Huey has a music and social media alias, Rodin' Flash, and has relea…

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Barry Frey - CEO - DPAA 25:04

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Barry Frey - CEO - DPAA With over 10 years of experience as the President and CEO of DPAA, the global trade and marketing association for the digital out of home (OOH) industry, Barry leads the organization's mission to drive awareness, value, and revenue for their members and partners. He oversees all aspects of the association's operations, strat…

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People of Note - Andrew Buckland 53:58

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There is a play running at the Baxter Theatre called FEEDBACK, which is described as an extraordinary murder mystery that, under the unique and unconventional vision of Andrew Buckland who also wrote the play. Andrew is one of South Africa’s most celebrated theatre-makers and actors with a career spanning several decades in stage, film and televisi…

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P.O.N - William Burger 57:06

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Cape Town Opera’s sparkling production of Rossini’s hugely popular opera The Barber of Seville is playing to packed houses at the Theatre on the Bay. Playing the leading role of the barber is the baritone William Burger and I spoke to him on People of Note this week about the role which is a tour de force for the baritone. People of Note Sunday at …

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Ben Larson - CEO - Vertosa 1:04:46

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Ben Larson is the CEO of Vertosa, the multi-state infusion technology company specializing in beverages and other fast-acting form factors. Prior to Vertosa, Mr. Larson co-founded Gateway Incubator, California’s first business accelerator and co-working space dedicated to the emerging cannabis industry. He’s a Director and Mentor at Founder Institu…

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People of Note - Peter Goldsmid 56:18

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A new 9 part series is about to be aired on SABC 3 in the channel called True Crime. It’s called Looking Into Darkness and has been directed by the award-winning film and documentary maker Peter Goldsmid and presented by the Forensic Investigator David Klatzow. The series concentrates on femicide featuring dramatic re-enactments , often using Confe…

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Pierre DeBois - CEO - Zimana Analytics 58:34

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Pierre DeBois is the founder and CEO of Zimana, an analytics services firm that helps organizations achieve improvements in marketing, website development, and business operations. Zimana has provided analysis services using Google Analytics, R Programming, Python, JavaScript Developer and other technologies where data and metrics abide. Pierre has…

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Jonathan Kander - Chief Marketing Officer - VALR ENERGY 1:02:04

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Jonathan Kander is the Chief Marketing Officer at VALR ENERGY, a nitrogen‑infused energy drink brand rooted in sports, fitness, and functional beverages. In his role, Kander leads VALR’s brand marketing and strategic partnerships, positioning the company in high‑impact arenas including Major League Baseball and mixed martial arts. Under his leaders…

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People of Note - Alexios Vicatos 53:30

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I wonder if you’ve ever heard bells emanating from the City Hall bell tower? And I don’t mean the bell of the clock. There is a fascinating instrument in the bell tower called a Carillon which as an interesting history. It has been re-furbished and completely overhauled by someone who is passionate about such an instrument. His name is Alexios Vica…