Best Matt Luke And Dan Podcasts (2025)

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Empowering Vehicle Owners: Automotive Data Ownership & Monetization with MyAutoData 50:44

20m ago50:44

50:44

In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Manfred Heiss, Founder of MyAutoData and President of MAUD Incorporated, to explore the revolutionary concept of automotive data ownership. Manfred shares his extensive experience from BMW, Oracle, and Hewlett Packard, explaining how his frustrati…

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Revolutionizing Dysphagia Diagnosis: IMAGExRAY’s Technology is Transforming Healthcare 29:03

15m ago29:03

29:03

In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Jacqui and Steve DIMarco, the CEO and the President of IMAGExRay, about their groundbreaking development of a portable, ultra-low dose radiation x-ray system designed specifically to diagnose and treat dysphagia, a dangerous swallowing disorder. They discuss how…

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Transforming Legacy Industries through Thematic Investment and AI with Jon McLaughlin 44:03

6m ago44:03

44:03

In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jon McLaughlin, managing partner at Emberline and CEO of TBX. Jon shares his unique journey from Wall Street derivatives trading to backpacking around the world, followed by an MBA and deep private equity operational experience. Together, Jon and …

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Turning Wood Waste into Renewable Energy: How Woodchuck and AI are Revolutionizing Sustainability with Todd Thomas 37:06

1h ago37:06

37:06

In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Todd Thomas, founder and CEO of Woodchuck and bestselling author of Unleashing Abundant Energy. Todd shares how Woodchuck is tackling two pressing global challenges—waste reduction and renewable energy generation—by diverting wood waste from const…

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608: Tin In The Game 1:04:44

16h ago1:04:44

1:04:44

This episode of the podcast contains 0% bath water, we promise. Cyberpunk 2 is officially in development - https://www.vg247.com/cyberpunk-2077s-sequel-entered-pre-production-called-cyberpunk-2 Witcher 3 gets a patch to add mod support on consoles - https://www.vg247.com/the-witcher-3-one-more-cheeky-patch-cross-platform-mod-support Sydney Sweeney …

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Revolutionizing Education with VR and AI: Inside Optima’s Journey with Adam Mangana 40:57

19m ago40:57

40:57

In this compelling episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Adam Mangana, President and CEO of Optima, to explore how immersive technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing K-12 education. Adam shares the origin story of Optima—born from his experience as an A…

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Leading Authentically: Levi King’s Journey from Entrepreneur to Fintech Innovator 42:06

1h ago42:06

42:06

In this insightful episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Levi King, CEO and Chairman of Nav, to explore the crucial role of business credit and financial health for small businesses. Levi shares his entrepreneurial journey, from bootstrapping multiple ventures in diverse industries to founding NAV, a …

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234 - "Money doesn't buy happiness? It F***ing Does!" with Dan Meredith 55:00

2h ago55:00

55:00

Dan Meredith is bold, blunt and brilliant! And in this episode, he brings the wisdom and shares his story. We talk mindset, motivation and what it really takes to build a business and life you actually enjoy. If you’re feeling stuck or overthinking everything, this episode is your wake-up call. Follow Matt Hall at: Instagram: @matthallofficial Foll…

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144. An App to Improve Mental Health: Charlie Kratsch + Cadre's Luke Wendlandt: 57:53

14h ago57:53

57:53

Social media for good. That’s how Luke Wendlandt describes Cadre, an app that’s being marketed primarily to businesses as a stigma-free community for employees to address mental health concerns. More than 140 vetted professionals and peer experts hvae created content on Cadre, on any number of issues from anxiety to grief. Currently the app has abo…

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Bridging Worlds: Amar Bakshi on Transforming Global Connection with Noro 36:44

2d ago36:44

36:44

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Amar Bakshi, founder of Shared Studios and Noro, to explore how Amar’s visionary work is redefining human connection through immersive technology. Amar shares the evolution from his original art project, which connected strangers worldwide via life-size vi…

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Harnessing AI through Seed-Stage Investments: Insights from David Evans of Sentiero Ventures 30:10

1d ago30:10

30:10

In this episode, host Kristian Marquez welcomes David Evans, managing partner at Sentiero Ventures, to discuss the firm’s investment thesis focused on seed-stage companies that leverage AI-enabled software to address real-world challenges in sectors like manufacturing and e-commerce. David elaborates on how Sentiero Ventures is uniquely positioned …

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Paul Q&A Episode - Moving to Asia, Parenting, Preparing for Kids, Pathless Hardcover Art Edition 28:04

12d ago28:04

28:04

Personal updates about life, including his recent move back to Asia, reflections on work and career paths, parenting experiences, and insights into education and self-publishing. I share the challenges and joys of parenting, how I think about decisions in regards to kids, and evolving thoughts on publishing and creative projects. Topics 00:00 Intro…

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607: The Man Who Fell To Perth 1:04:13

7d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

We have a limb update, plus some Star Wars news, sports stuff and we've all been watching things on TV. If you'd like to join our slightly gay club, head to https://patreon.com/multiplenerdgasm and sign up. Footy fans mistake gay club for leagues club - https://10play.com.au/theproject/articles/social-gay-club-bears-perth-experiences-membership-sur…

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Breaking Barriers: Fostering Diversity in Angel Investing with Ralph Groce 40:48

5d ago40:48

40:48

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez welcomes Ralph Groce, an angel investor and partner at Scroobious. The conversation dives into the systemic challenges faced by underrepresented founders—especially women and people of color—in accessing capital. Scroobious aims to bridge the gap between these talented f…

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How BrightHive is Unlocking the Power of AI to Transform Data-Driven Work 46:32

6d ago46:32

46:32

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Suzanne El-Moursi, co-founder and CEO of BrightHive, to discuss how AI-driven data solutions are transforming the workplace. Suzanne shares BrightHive’s mission to make data insights accessible to all employees through agentic AI—specialized autonomous age…

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Navigating the Startup Landscape: Insights from Raj Malik of Pixel Perfect Ventures 43:43

8d ago43:43

43:43

Join host Kristian Marquez in this insightful episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast featuring Raj Malik, partner at Pixel Perfect Ventures. In this episode, Raj delves into the significance of grit and adaptability in founders as they navigate the uncertain landscape of startups and shares the firm’s unique perspective on investing, roote…

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AI, Healthcare, and Early Detection: Investing in a Healthy Future with Erin Niehaus 32:23

9d ago32:23

32:23

In this episode of Innovators and Investors, host Kristian Marquez talks with Erin Niehaus, partner at DigitalDx Ventures, about how AI is transforming healthcare. Erin shares her journey from finance to venture capital and explains DigitalDx’s focus on non-invasive early disease detection. They discuss the challenges of AI adoption in healthcare, …

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606: Mining and Crafting 1:04:08

13d ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Matt's back from PAX East 2025! What did he see, what did he play, what did he like? You'll have to listen to find out! Goblin Town: Really Hard Driving Game - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3417510/Goblintown_Really_Hard_Driving_Game/ Whirlight - No Time To Trip - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2706980/Whirlight__No_Time_To_Trip/ Perfect T…

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Building Strong Cofounder Partnerships with Tanis George 27:54

13d ago27:54

27:54

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Tanis Jorge, author of “The Cofounders Handbook” and founder of the Cofounders Hub. The conversation delves into Tanis’ entrepreneurial journey and insights regarding co-founding partnerships. Tanis emphasizes the importance of communication, shared expectatio…

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143. Promoting Play for Kids: Maia Haag + DeLonn Crosby 47:36

13d ago47:36

47:36

DeLonn Crosby is using technology to get kids off screens. His startup, SayKid, is a voice technology company that has developed a screenless, play-based learning platform in the form of a plush robot called the ToyBot. Equipped with Amazon Alexa voice technology, the ToyBot can play games, do magic tricks, and promote active learning by getting ki…

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Matt Smith from Kickstart on Early-Stage Investing in the Mountain States 31:55

14d ago31:55

31:55

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Matt Smith, principal at Kickstart, a Colorado-based venture capital firm. Matt shares insights into the firm’s investment thesis, which focuses on early-stage funding for entrepreneurs in the mountain states, particularly between Phoenix and Bozeman. The conv…

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Innovating Construction Tech: SmartBarrel’s Labor Management Solution 38:34

15d ago38:34

38:34

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Albert Bou Fadel, founder and CEO of Smart Barrel, a company that has developed a unique hardware-software solution for labor management in the construction industry. Albert shares his journey from a decade in the construction field to launching SmartBarrel, d…

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Funding SaaS Growth: Keith Harrington on Novel Capital’s Entrepreneur-Friendly Approach 34:27

16d ago34:27

34:27

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Keith Harrington, the co-founder and COO of Novel Capital. Keith discusses the unique approach Novel Capital takes as a capital provider for early-stage Software as a Service (SaaS) and tech-enabled service businesses. Keith shares insights on the importance o…

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605: Pub-Desking 1:05:51

20d ago1:05:51

1:05:51

The gates to our realm will be opening shortly, so if you want in head to https://patreon.com/multiplenerdgasm! Matt is at PAX East this week, but Dan and Luke are holding the fort. They've got some game news, movie news, and working at the pub news? Sounds good to me! Pub-desking is a thing - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54472414 Death Stranding 2 …

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The Future of Flexible Work: Yakov Filippenko on Building Intch for SMBs 28:34

20d ago28:34

28:34

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Yakov Filippenko, founder of Intch, a platform designed to connect companies and professionals for part-time projects. Yakov discusses the challenges of the evolving workforce landscape, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, where many professiona…

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Becoming A Writer - Nat Eliason on his upcoming fiction release, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, AI tools, tinkering, readers, launch plans 1:16:19

29d ago1:16:19

1:16:19

Hello! I'm back! Expect a slow ramp, but there are new episodes coming! I talked with Nat Eliason about his journey as a writer, from early experiments with ideas to fully embracing writing as a career. We discussed the challenges and rewards of moving from nonfiction to fiction, the trade-offs between traditional and self-publishing, and the impor…

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Empowering Innovation: The Intersection of Corporate Venture Capital and AI-Driven Startups 1:00:22

21d ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Join us for an engaging episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, hosted by Kristian Marquez, where we explore the vibrant intersection of technology, investment, and entrepreneurship. This week, Kristian welcomes two dynamic guests: Kevin Weber, Managing Director at Amex Ventures, and Ayal Karmi, Co-founder and CEO of Nakuda. In this episod…

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Inside the Venture Studio Model: JT Benton on Building Startups from the Ground Up 44:05

22d ago44:05

44:05

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews JT Benton, a founding partner of 9point8 Collective and a general partner at B'More Venture Studio. JT discusses the venture studio model, which focuses on creating companies by starting with a defined thesis or problem to solve rather than just taking existin…

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Mastering Startup Fundraising: Insights from FounderSuite CEO Nathan Beckford 30:22

23d ago30:22

30:22

In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nathan Beckord, the CEO of FounderSuite.com and FundingStack.com. Nathan shares his journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, outlining the inception of his companies aimed at easing the capital-raising process for startups and venture funds. Throug…

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604: More Matt than Matt 1:04:59

27d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Don't adjust your podcast player, it's not 2010 - we're just talking about Minecraft for some reason. Wanna play with us? Go to https://patreon.com/multiplenerdgasm and let us know. GTA VI delayed - https://www.vg247.com/gta-6-has-officially-been-delayed-rockstar-confirms-it-now-wont-be-dropping-until-may-2026 The Biggleboss Incident - https://stor…

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Smart Seed Investing With Illuminate Ventures Founder and Managing Partner Cindy Padnos 37:07

27d ago37:07

37:07

In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Cindy Padnos, the founder and managing partner of Illuminate Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on enterprise software. Cindy shares her insights on the importance of investing in areas where one has operational experience, the dynamics of see…

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142. Building a Beauty Brand: Sue Remes + Terrain Brazilian Botanicals 55:44

27d ago55:44

55:44

Bruna Valente was a corporate marketer working in industrial manufacturing when a health scare sent her on a personal wellness journey, which led her to the rainforests of her native Brazil. There, she discovered natural botanicals that inspired her to create her own skincare products—face oils and lotion bars. She quickly realized they were good e…

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Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition with AI: With Bahia AI Founder Danika Chilibeck 27:10

29d ago27:10

27:10

In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Danika Chilibeck, founder and CEO of Bahia AI. Danika discusses her company, Bahia AI, which offers an AI talent sourcer named Mia, designed to streamline the talent acquisition process. Danica shares her personal frustrations with traditional recruitment meth…

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603: Two-Up 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Luke's been getting his gamble on and Matt rolled the dice on a Switch 2 pre-order! Switch 2 preorders went live. It was a disaster. - https://www.vg247.com/switch-2-pre-order-american-chaos Bethesda not shutting down Skyblivion project - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/04/bethesda-isnt-shutting-down-ambitious-fan-made-skyblivion-remaster-proje…

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Bridging Care: The Future of Family Caregiving and Health Plans with Avanlee Christine 29:04

1M ago29:04

29:04

In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Avanlee Christine, CEO of Avanlee Care. Avanlee discusses her company’s mission to streamline communication between families and healthcare systems to support the aging population, emphasizing the need for technology in healthcare to improve patient outcomes. …

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Harnessing High-Performance Computing: Todd Smith’s Vision for OpnBook’s TAHO Infrastructure 43:25

1M ago43:25

43:25

In this episode of The Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Todd Smith, co-founder and CEO of OpnBook, to discuss their innovative software product, TAHO. This infrastructure solution addresses the growing demand for high-performance computing by optimizing existing hardware resources, effectively navigating the ch…

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Nancy Barile (I'm Not Holding Your Coat) 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

Our March 2021 conversation with Nancy Barile about her book “I'm Not Holding Your Coat: My Bruises-And-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion” on Bazillion Points Books. (RIP Al Barile)By Artifact Podcast

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602: Incomprehensibaby 1:11:37

1M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Everything we say in this episode that could be considered slanderous is definitely a joke and we had our fingers crossed so you can't sue us. Dune Awakening delayed - https://www.vg247.com/dune-awakening-delayed-june Oblivion Remastered - https://www.vg247.com/elder-scrolls-oblivion-remastered-leak Xbox Support spilled the beans - https://80.lv/ar…

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43 - AI, Entrepreneurship, and Bold Decisions: Gaurav Bhattacharya's Journey with Jeeva.ai 30:46

1M ago30:46

30:46

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Gaurav Bhattacharya, the founder and CEO of Jeeva.ai. Gaurav discusses the origins, mission, and growth of his company, which aims to automate repetitive tasks using AI technology. He explains how Jeeva.ai began as a pivot from a previous product focused on cu…

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141. Growing a Food Brand: Angie and Dan Bastian + Yoga Pops 1:03:12

1M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Angie’s Boomchickapop–one of the most legendary homegrown Minnesota brands in recent history and the benchmark for just about every new packaged food startup hoping to make it big. As the story goes: Angie Bastian was a nurse; her husband Dan Bastian a teacher. They bought a kettle corn machine off the internet in 2002, and started selling at festi…

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42 - Connecting Gen Z: Adam Metcalf on ZeeMee’s Evolution and Startup Insights 29:13

1M ago29:13

29:13

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Adam Metcalf, co-founder of ZeeMee, a platform designed to facilitate connections among Gen Z college students. The conversation covers ZeeMee’s evolution, the challenges of achieving product-market fit, and the eventual pivot to focus on building a community.…

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601: Tamper Witnessing 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Matt has returned from his brief internship at Lumon and we have a lot to discuss. A small subset of those things are listed below, but really it's just the tip of the... um... iceberg. JK also doesn't seem to like asexuals - https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/j-k-rowling-faces-backlash-152421217.html Fincher to direct Once Upon a Time in Hollywoo…

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41 - Funding the Future: Bigfoot Capital's Brian Parks on Flexible Lending for B2B Growth 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Brian Parks, CEO of Bigfoot Capital, about their approach to lending for B2B software companies. Brian emphasizes the importance of providing flexible debt options for companies with established revenue. He discusses the current investment landscape, the impac…

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40 - Empowering Investors: Navigating Value Investing with Tykr's Sean Tepper 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Sean Tepper, Founder and CEO of Tykr. Sean discusses the platform’s mission to empower retail investors by providing tools for confident stock trading. Drawing from his extensive background in tech and finance, Sean emphasizes the importance of value investing and …

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Linda Smith 48:00

2M ago48:00

48:00

Linda Smith is the great mystery of lofi/home recording lore. Without Linda Smith, there’s no Elliot Smith, Sebadoh, Guided by Voices, Olivia Tremor Control, etc. We were honored to have her on the Artifact podcast in May 2021. Check out her career retrospective on Captured Tracks if you’re inclined to go down the lofi rabbit hole.…

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600: Six Hundo 1:09:16

2M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

We've hit another milestone, 600 episodes! How? Well actually it's easy, we just show up and talk every week. Matt showed up even though he's on vacation, except he sounds like crap because he didn't have a decent mic - have to sort that out for next time. Coyote vs Acme is back - https://www.darkhorizons.com/coyote-vs-acme-sale-has-finished/ Switc…

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39 - Deep Tech and National Security: Insights from J2 Ventures' Yeri Lopez 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, Kristian Marquez interviews Yeri Lopez, Director of Partnerships at J2 Ventures. Yeri discusses J2’s investment thesis focused on deep tech with applications in national security and large commercial markets. He also shares insights on the importance of passion for founders, the significance …

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140. Scaling a Franchise: Chuck Runyon + Melanie Richards 48:21

2M ago48:21

48:21

In our first Mentor Series pairing, Chuck Runyon, co-founder of Anytime Fitness, the world's largest fitness franchise chain, and its parent company Purpose Brands (formerly Self Esteem Brands), which includes Orangetheory Fitness, Waxing the City, and several other franchise businesses in beauty and fitness talks about transitioning out the CEO ro…

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