Episodes

I’m thrilled to share some valuable insights from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode with Sequoya Borgman, Founder and CEO of Borgman Capital, a seasoned private equity leader with more than two decades of experience in mergers, acquisitions, and value creation. This conversation explores private equity, leadership, culture, and what truly drives long-term business success. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Sequoya’s Journey: • From Public Accounting to Private Equ...

I’m thrilled to share some fascinating insights from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode with Joe Toscano, CEO and co-founder of Service Stories, serial entrepreneur, author, and international keynote speaker on technology and humanity. This conversation explores AI, SEO, data privacy, entrepreneurship, and how businesses can leverage emerging technology without losing sight of the humans they serve. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Joe’s Journey: • From Psychology...

I’m thrilled to share some fascinating insights from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode with Joe Toscano, CEO and co-founder of Service Stories, serial entrepreneur, author, and international keynote speaker on technology and humanity. This conversation explores AI, SEO, data privacy, entrepreneurship, and how businesses can leverage emerging technology without losing sight of the humans they serve. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Joe’s Journey: • From Psyc...

I’m thrilled to share some incredible insights from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode with Mike Proman, Partner and Managing Director at Scrum Ventures. This conversation explores venture capital, sports innovation, startup leadership, and what separates companies that scale from those that stall. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Mike’s Journey: • From Global Brands to Venture Capital: Mike began his career at Coca-Cola and the NBA before joining Scrum Ventures, ...

I’m thrilled to share some fascinating insights from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode with Tej Dhawan, venture capitalist, angel investor, startup ecosystem builder, and co-founder of Plains Angels. This conversation explores entrepreneurship, innovation, venture capital, and what it really takes to build lasting companies and thriving startup ecosystems. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Tej’s Journey: • From Computer Science to Venture Capital: Tej's path began...

I’m thrilled to share some powerful insights from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode with David Horsager, founder and CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute and one of the world’s foremost authorities on trust in leadership and business. This conversation explores a simple but profound idea: trust is not just a character issue, it is a business issue. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: David’s Journey: • Discovering the Trust Factor: David’s research revealed that tr...

I’m thrilled to share some timeless leadership and investing wisdom from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode with Robert Miles, internationally recognized author and expert on Warren Buffett’s leadership philosophy and the decentralized culture of Berkshire Hathaway. This is our second-anniversary episode of the show, and it could not be more fitting to celebrate with a conversation centered on long-term thinking, enduring leadership, and building businesses that stand the test of tim...

I’m thrilled to share some powerful insights and leadership lessons from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode with Ben Utecht, former NFL player, Super Bowl champion, and current Chief Culture Officer. This conversation goes far beyond football. We dive deep into resilience, leadership, culture transformation, and building organizations that actually thrive. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Ben’s Journey: • From the NFL to Organizational Leadership: Ben reflected on...

I’m thrilled to share some powerful insights and founder-level lessons from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode. This week, we dive into AI, creator commerce, and scaling venture-backed companies with David Abbey, CEO and co-founder of Endless and co-founder of Penny AI. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: David’s Journey: • Built for Entrepreneurship: David developed an entrepreneurial mindset early, starting and scaling businesses across multiple industries. • Full-S...

I’m thrilled to share some powerful insights from my latest Capitalist Culture® episode with The Real Jason Duncan, creator of the XOS™ Method and author of Exit Without Exiting. Here are the highlights you won’t want to miss: Jason’s Journey: • From Job Loss to Millionaire: Jason lost his teaching job in 2011 and built a $1M+ business within three years. • The “Golden Cage”: Despite success, he realized his business depended entirely on him, leading him to rethink everything. The Biggest Shi...

I’m thrilled to share some powerful insights and real-world lessons from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode. This week, we dive into private equity, leadership, and building enduring businesses with James Andersen, founder of Clearview Capital. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: James’ Journey: • From Engineer to Investor: James began his career as a field engineer with Schlumberger in the Middle East, gaining hands-on operational experience early. • From Consulting ...

I’m thrilled to share some incredible insights and stories from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode. This week, we dive into sports technology, performance innovation, and the future of global sports education with Victor Bergonzoli, CEO of SportsEd TV and co-founder of Dartfish. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Victor’s Journey: • From Finance to Sports Tech: Victor began his career in banking and telecommunications before making a bold move into sports technology....

I’m thrilled to share some powerful insights and forward-looking ideas from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode. This week, we dive into emerging technologies, AI, blockchain, and the future of decision-making with Zachary Lynde, an operator working at the intersection of innovation, finance, and real-world application. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Zachary Lynde’s Journey: • From KPMG to Frontier Tech: Zachary began in auditing and consulting before moving into ...

I’m thrilled to share some powerful insights and stories from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode. This week, we dive into entrepreneurship, culture, leadership transitions, and creating real impact with Tony DiBenedetto, a seasoned operator, founder, and builder of both businesses and people. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Tony’s Journey: • From Accounting to Entrepreneurship: Tony began his career at Arthur Andersen before launching multiple ventures, including...

I’m excited to share some thoughtful insights and investing lessons from my latest conversation. This episode dives into long-term capital allocation, dividend growth investing, and what truly separates disciplined investors from reactive ones with Jonathan Nurick from DivGro. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Jonathan’s Journey: • From Law and Commerce to Markets: Jonathan’s early exposure to his father’s hedge fund sparked a deep interest in investing and capital markets. • ...

I’m thrilled to share some incredible insights and stories from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode. This week, we dive deep into the high-stakes world of marine salvage, global crisis response, and leadership under extreme pressure with Joseph Farrell, CEO of Resolve Marine. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Joe’s Journey: • From Naval Architect to CEO: Joe began his career as an engineer and salvage officer before spending more than two decades rising through the r...

I’m thrilled to share some great insights and stories from my latest Capitalist Culture® podcast episode. This week, we dive into the world of entrepreneurship, fitness innovation, leadership, and building enduring company culture with Sean Gagnon, CEO of The Abs Company. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Sean’s Journey: From Student to Fitness Entrepreneur • From Curiosity to Creation: Sean’s career began with a passion for performance and product development that eventually...

I’m thrilled to share powerful insights and stories from my latest Capitalist Culture® episode. This week, we dive deep into the science of happiness, resilient leadership, and what it truly takes to build thriving cultures with Dr. Elia Gourgouris, known globally as America’s Happiness Doctor. Here are the highlights you will not want to miss: Dr. Elia’s Journey: • From Clinical Psychologist to Global Expert: Dr. Elia began in private practice, helping individuals navigate trauma and burnout...

I’m excited to share powerful insights from my latest Capitalist Culture® episode with Jay, a seasoned Wall Street veteran turned family office strategist. This conversation goes deep into wealth, power, responsibility, and the systems shaping our financial future. Here are the highlights you won’t want to miss: Jay’s Journey: From Wall Street to Family Offices • Early Lessons in M&A: Jay saw firsthand how culture clashes can derail even the most strategic mergers. • The Fee Illusion: On Wall ...

I am excited to share powerful insights from the latest episode of Capitalist Culture. This time, I sat down with Seth, founder of Precision Biologics and Regenerative Revival, to explore the rapidly expanding world of regenerative medicine, entrepreneurship, and leadership. His perspective on innovation, compliance, patient outcomes, and business execution is both practical and forward-looking. Here are a few highlights from our conversation. Key Lessons and Ideas: • Regenerative Medicin...

I’m thrilled to share some exciting insights from the latest episode of Capitalist Culture. This time, I had the pleasure of chatting with Seth Cogswell, the founding and managing partner of Running Oak Capital. Seth’s journey and philosophy on markets, risk, and investment are nothing short of fascinating. Here are some key takeaways that I think you’ll find intriguing: Key Lessons and Ideas: • Decision-Making Sciences: Seth’s background in decision-making sciences and operations research has ...

I’m thrilled to share some golden nuggets from my latest podcast episode with the incredible Ramon Ray. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just someone who loves a good dose of positivity and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen. Here’s a sneak peek into our conversation: Key Takeaways: • Unapologetic Positivity: Ramon’s mantra is to stay positive no matter what. He believes in being a thermostat, not a thermometer—setting the tone rather than just reacting to the e...

I’m thrilled to share some incredible insights from my latest podcast episode with Andy Weiner, the founder and president of Rock Step Capital. Andy’s journey in the real estate investment world is nothing short of inspiring, and I can’t wait for you to dive into our conversation. Here are some of the key takeaways and intriguing points we discussed: 🏢 From Family Retail to Real Estate Mogul • Retail Roots: Andy’s early career in his family’s retail business taught him invaluable lessons about ...

I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast with you. This time, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick Ehret, the Managing Partner and CFO of Hill Capital Corporation. Nick’s journey from a small town in Minnesota to launching a breakout growth fund is nothing short of inspiring. Here are some of the key takeaways and intriguing insights from our conversation: 🌱 Nick’s Humble Beginnings Small-Town Roots: Nick grew up in Lisle, Minnesota, a town of just 550 people, where he d...