Marissa Madsen is an LA-based actor, comedian, and founder of Fix My Space. She's the queen of creating multiple streams of revenue. She also does comedy coaching and has many funny skits on the internet! 

Marissa Madsen is an LA-based actor, comedian, and founder of Fix My Space. She's the queen of creating multiple streams of revenue. She also does comedy coaching and has many funny skits on the internet!

Marissa Madsen: Actor, Comedian, Founder of Fix My Space

Zain Shauk

Named a “Top Houston Innovator to Know,” Zain Shauk, co-founder and CEO of Dream Harvest, is a Houston-based entrepreneur whose team has made major strides over the past few months in the Houston innovation scene. His company, Dream Harvest, is a Houston-based vertical farming pioneer founded to combat the increasing problem of food and resource waste through enhanced sustainable farming. In addition, its indoor farming operation boasts 400 times the yield of an outdoor farm, using 95 percent less water and zero pesticides. Today, Dream Harvest delivers fresh produce to 46 Whole Foods locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, as well as Sweetgreen stores across Texas.

Named a “Top Houston Innovator to Know,” Zain Shauk, co-founder and CEO of Dream Harvest, is a Houston-based entrepreneur whose team has made major strides over the past few months in the Houston innovation scene. His company, Dream Harvest, is a Houston-based vertical farming pioneer founded to combat the increasing problem of food and resource waste through enhanced sustainable farming. In addition, its indoor farming operation boasts 400 times the yield of an outdoor farm, using 95 percent less water and zero pesticides. Today, Dream Harvest delivers fresh produce to 46 Whole Foods locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, as well as Sweetgreen stores across Texas.

Zain Shauk: Vertical Farming Pioneer, Co-Founder & CEO of Dream Harvest

Tia Graham is the author of the business book, Be A Happy Leader: Stop the Overwhelm, Thrive Personally, and Achieve Killer Business Results, a proven, easy to follow 8-step methodology. It shows the reader how to be the type of boss that people want to work for―forever. Her leadership expertise has been featured in CNN, Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, and Thrive Global. Tia has worked with dozens of global companies including Four Seasons, Hilton Hotels, Unilever, and The American Heart Association, with her company, Arrive At Happy. Prior to running Arrive At Happy, she led sales &amp; marketing teams at luxury hotels in the United States and Turkey for brands such as W Hotels, Westin, and The London.

Tia Graham is the author of the business book, Be A Happy Leader: Stop the Overwhelm, Thrive Personally, and Achieve Killer Business Results, a proven, easy to follow 8-step methodology. It shows the reader how to be the type of boss that people want to work for―forever. Her leadership expertise has been featured in CNN, Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, and Thrive Global. Tia has worked with dozens of global companies including Four Seasons, Hilton Hotels, Unilever, and The American Heart Association, with her company, Arrive At Happy. Prior to running Arrive At Happy, she led sales &amp; marketing teams at luxury hotels in the United States and Turkey for brands such as W Hotels, Westin, and The London.

Tia Graham: #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of ”Be A Happy Leader”

Ramon Ray

Ramon Ray is a leading expert on small business success. He's started four companies and sold two of them and authored 5 books. Ramon's a best-selling author, global keynote speaker and in-demand media commentator. Learn more about Ramon at www.RamonRay.com

Ramon Ray is a leading expert on small business success. He's started four companies and sold two of them and authored 5 books. Ramon's a best-selling author, global keynote speaker and in-demand media commentator. Learn more about Ramon at <a href="http://www.ramonray.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RamonRay.com</a>

Ramon Ray: Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Global Keynote Speaker

Nancy Poole is a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She teaches creative and unique Hatha yoga that incorporates flexibility, strength, and—most importantly—mindfulness.   Off the mat, Nancy is a healthcare Director of Operations. She graduated from UCLA in Linguistics &amp; Psychology and obtained her post-baccalaureate in pre-med from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine &amp; Science. Nancy has attended and organized a variety of leadership conferences primarily hosted by female leaders, and when she isn't teaching, she is learning. In her free time, Nancy embraces the joy of travel, photography, and her passion for coffee.

Nancy Poole is a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She teaches creative and unique Hatha yoga that incorporates flexibility, strength, and—most importantly—mindfulness. Off the mat, Nancy is a healthcare Director of Operations. She graduated from UCLA in Linguistics &amp; Psychology and obtained her post-baccalaureate in pre-med from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine &amp; Science. Nancy has attended and organized a variety of leadership conferences primarily hosted by female leaders, and when she isn't teaching, she is learning. In her free time, Nancy embraces the joy of travel, photography, and her passion for coffee.

Nancy Poole: Yoga Teacher, Founder of The Holo Collective

Bri Seeley

The Entrepreneur Coach, Bri Seeley, helps entrepreneurs create long-term, sustainable and scalable success… on their terms! Bri distills her 14-years of real world experience into digestible, tangible tools to help entrepreneurs thrive and profit. Bri is a 2020 Stevie Award winner for both Coach and Woman of the Year, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and author of the best-selling Permission to Leap. Her expertise has been featured in over 50 press outlets and hundreds of podcasts. Bri is also the top ranked ‘Entrepreneur Coach’ on Google.

The Entrepreneur Coach, Bri Seeley, helps entrepreneurs create long-term, sustainable and scalable success… on their terms! Bri distills her 14-years of real world experience into digestible, tangible tools to help entrepreneurs thrive and profit. Bri is a 2020 Stevie Award winner for both Coach and Woman of the Year, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and author of the best-selling Permission to Leap. Her expertise has been featured in over 50 press outlets and hundreds of podcasts. Bri is also the top ranked ‘Entrepreneur Coach’ on Google.

Bri Seeley: The Entrepreneur Coach

Merle is an author, coach, teacher and speaker. Her most recently released book is called CRACKING THE RELATIONSHIP CODE, The Key to Happy Relationships at Home and Work. As the Relationship Miracle Worker, she teaches you to work your own miracles in your own relationships in your own life. She has a Bachelors and Masters degree and she has been happily married for over 50 years, so she has a unique perspective. But what also sets her apart is her driving reason for teaching about relationship; she wants everyone to know that “it only takes one.” Whether, single, married, working. Wherever the relationship is, “It only takes one” to change that relationship, and she can show you how.

Merle is an author, coach, teacher and speaker. Her most recently released book is called CRACKING THE RELATIONSHIP CODE, The Key to Happy Relationships at Home and Work. As the Relationship Miracle Worker, she teaches you to work your own miracles in your own relationships in your own life. She has a Bachelors and Masters degree and she has been happily married for over 50 years, so she has a unique perspective. But what also sets her apart is her driving reason for teaching about relationship; she wants everyone to know that “it only takes one.” Whether, single, married, working. Wherever the relationship is, “It only takes one” to change that relationship, and she can show you how.

Merle Singer: Relationship Expert, Author, Entrepreneur

William Hung

Our guest today is someone who is willing to bet on himself. William Hung was just another college kid with dreams for Hollywood back in 2004. But he gambled with his American Idol audition, and managed to become a symbol of hope for people who want to chase their dreams. Since then, he has become an entertainer, speaker, and professional poker player.

Our guest today is someone who is willing to bet on himself. William Hung was just another college kid with dreams for Hollywood back in 2004. But he gambled with his American Idol audition, and managed to become a symbol of hope for people who want to chase their dreams. Since then, he has become an entertainer, speaker, and professional poker player.

William Hung:  Viral American Idol Contestant, Entrepreneur, Author

Joannie has been in the Wellness Industry for the last 18 years and is the Founder of Two Hands Wellness in San Diego where they provide service to group events, one-one, and virtual wellness.

Joannie has been in the Wellness Industry for the last 18 years and is the Founder of Two Hands Wellness in San Diego where they provide service to group events, one-one, and virtual wellness.

Joannie Lee: Wellness Entrepreneur, Founder of Two Hands Wellness

Joel Block

Joel’s a futurist, longtime venture capitalist &amp; hedge fund manager (gobbledygook for professional investor) who lives in a Shark Tank like on TV. Initially a professional BlackJack player, counting cards and beating casinos in Las Vegas, Joel later built and sold his publishing company to a Fortune 500. Joel’s cage-rattling keynotes expose Wall Street insights and the inside track on high-velocity innovation – empowering businesses to predict and prepare for their futures.

Joel’s a futurist, longtime venture capitalist &amp; hedge fund manager (gobbledygook for professional investor) who lives in a Shark Tank like on TV. Initially a professional BlackJack player, counting cards and beating casinos in Las Vegas, Joel later built and sold his publishing company to a Fortune 500. Joel’s cage-rattling keynotes expose Wall Street insights and the inside track on high-velocity innovation – empowering businesses to predict and prepare for their futures.

Joel Block: Futurist, Venture Capitalist, Founder of Bullseye Capital

In this podcast, hosts Caitlin Crommett &amp; A.J. MacQuarrie explore what it means to be an entrepreneur under 40 years old. They speak with guests who have launched successful businesses at a young age, those in the process of doing so, and “advisors” - over 40’ers who can help us learn along the way. Tune in for a dive into the world of entrepreneurship, what it takes to launch a business at a young age, and a whole lot of fun.

Julia Dillard and Gaby Rapp are recent graduates of the Stark Producing Program at USC and the co-founders of Petrichor. Gaby is a former chef turned improvisor/actor turned independent producer!

Julia Dillard and Gaby Rapp are recent graduates of the Stark Producing Program at USC and the co-founders of Petrichor. Gaby is a former chef turned improvisor/actor turned independent producer!

Gaby Rapp and Julia Dillard: Filmmakers, Co-Founders of Petrichor Films

Caitlin Crommett

Caitlin Crommett is the Founder and President of DreamCatchers Foundation, a nonprofit that creates powerful connections for younger and older generations by empowering students and their local communities to fulfill the end-of-life dreams of hospice patients. She is the author of "How to Attract Millennials To Your Company: And Actually Keep Us!" She runs a Youtube channel called “Generation WHAT?,” where she helps people and organizations solve generational issues in the workplace. She is a sought after speaker across the country, and through her speaking engagements, shares strategies for greater generational connection in the workplace, with the aim of creating a more connected world. She is also one of the first certified Behavioral Elements trainers in the country, utilizing behavioral psychology to unlock greater human potential. Caitlin is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and resides in Los Angeles. She served, as the youngest member, on her neighborhood city council and is on the Board of Directors of the National Speakers Association (LA chapter).

Caitlin Crommett is the Founder and President of DreamCatchers Foundation, a nonprofit that creates powerful connections for younger and older generations by empowering students and their local communities to fulfill the end-of-life dreams of hospice patients. She is the author of "How to Attract Millennials To Your Company: And Actually Keep Us!" She runs a Youtube channel called “Generation WHAT?,” where she helps people and organizations solve generational issues in the workplace. She is a sought after speaker across the country, and through her speaking engagements, shares strategies for greater generational connection in the workplace, with the aim of creating a more connected world. She is also one of the first certified Behavioral Elements trainers in the country, utilizing behavioral psychology to unlock greater human potential. Caitlin is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and resides in Los Angeles. She served, as the youngest member, on her neighborhood city council and is on the Board of Directors of the National Speakers Association (LA chapter).

Caitlin Crommett: Non-Profit Entrepreneur, Founder of DreamCatchers

Jeroen Corthout is co-founder and CEO of Salesflare, an intelligent CRM built for SMBs selling B2B, mostly popular with agencies and fast growing startup companies.

Jeroen Corthout is co-founder and CEO of Salesflare, an intelligent CRM built for SMBs selling B2B, mostly popular with agencies and fast growing startup companies.

Jeroen Corthout: CRM Expert, Co-Founder and CEO of Salesflare

John Wetzel

John is co-founder and CEO of Gather — A tool that helps HR and People Operations teams build scalable people operations programs like onboarding over Slack. He is an alumni of Y Combinator, Venture for America, and Notre Dame. In total, he has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in capital for his tech startup. 

John is co-founder and CEO of Gather — A tool that helps HR and People Operations teams build scalable people operations programs like onboarding over Slack. He is an alumni of Y Combinator, Venture for America, and Notre Dame. In total, he has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in capital for his tech startup.

John Wetzel: Tech Entrepreneur, CEO of Gather

Benji Bruce

Benji Bruce started his first business as an illusionist/mentalist. He started learning magic when he was 10, and by 13 he was performing for tips in restaurants.  Eventually he worked his way into the corporate market where he would get hired by companies like ReMax, Aflac, AAA, Best Buy, IBM, and more, as the keynote presenter and entertainer for their events. While performing, other entertainers and speakers began to ask Benji how he was getting hired by all these companies. So he started building an online training company. However, Benji didn’t take the online business seriously because it didn’t make sense for him to put effort into selling an online program for $297 when he was getting 10-30k for appearing at events. Then ‘it’ happened. Benji’s first breakthrough with the personal brand was when he hit $93,000 in a single month. After that, Benji said, “To hell with performing. I’m doing this online stuff.”

Benji Bruce started his first business as an illusionist/mentalist. He started learning magic when he was 10, and by 13 he was performing for tips in restaurants.  Eventually he worked his way into the corporate market where he would get hired by companies like ReMax, Aflac, AAA, Best Buy, IBM, and more, as the keynote presenter and entertainer for their events. While performing, other entertainers and speakers began to ask Benji how he was getting hired by all these companies. So he started building an online training company. However, Benji didn’t take the online business seriously because it didn’t make sense for him to put effort into selling an online program for $297 when he was getting 10-30k for appearing at events. Then ‘it’ happened. Benji’s first breakthrough with the personal brand was when he hit $93,000 in a single month. After that, Benji said, “To hell with performing. I’m doing this online stuff.”

Benji Bruce: Mentalist, Motivational Speaker, Corporate Entertainer

Nick Schiffer

Nick Schiffer, carpenter turned builder, focused on building incredible homes with incredible people, documenting the journey through the use of social media and podcast platforms. 

Nick Schiffer, carpenter turned builder, focused on building incredible homes with incredible people, documenting the journey through the use of social media and podcast platforms.

Nick Schiffer: Carpenter Turned Builder, Owner/NS Builders

Jack Rosenthal

Jack Rosenthal: Teen Investor & Bestselling Author

Irené Turtle: Leadership Coach & Founder of Turtle Executive Coaching

Tania Bhattacharyya was raised for twelve years in the nonprofit behavioral healthcare field as a fundraiser, marketer, and eventually Executive Director after graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Psychology and Social Behavior. Today she is the founder and CEO of Lumos Marketing Co. where she helps purpose-driven women become the trusted voice in their niche, to drive change, and raise revenue. 

Tania Bhattacharyya was raised for twelve years in the nonprofit behavioral healthcare field as a fundraiser, marketer, and eventually Executive Director after graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Psychology and Social Behavior. Today she is the founder and CEO of Lumos Marketing Co. where she helps purpose-driven women become the trusted voice in their niche, to drive change, and raise revenue.

Tania Bhattacharyya: Founder & CEO of Lumos Marketing Co.

Prior to launching Capitan, Mary worked at TeamSnap which sells enterprise SaaS to sports organizations to help 22M users better manage and engage with their athletes globally first on the sales team where she was a top performer before transitioning to the product design team. Mary just finished Venture for America’s Startup Accelerator in November where Capitan was voted as the crowd favorite.Check out Capitan: https://www.hellocapitan.com/Or at @hello_capitan_Mary is on social media: @marycornfield

Prior to launching Capitan, Mary worked at TeamSnap which sells enterprise SaaS to sports organizations to help 22M users better manage and engage with their athletes globally first on the sales team where she was a top performer before transitioning to the product design team. Mary just finished Venture for America’s Startup Accelerator in November where Capitan was voted as the crowd favorite. Check out Capitan: <a href="https://www.hellocapitan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hellocapitan.com/</a> Or at @hello_capitan_ Mary is on social media: @marycornfield

Mary Cornfield: Cofounder of Capitan

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The best podcast episodes on Startups. For anyone working in a startup, or anyone interested in the incredible stories behind how people built companies like Instagram, and Facebook. Offering both practical advice and insights, as well as the stories for how many of the biggest startups got to where they are today. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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