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Gregg Renfrew's business story is one of resilience and leadership in the beauty industry. After selling her company for $1 billion, she makes a triumphant return as CEO, exemplifying the rare and powerful role of women in top corporate positions. She shares her journey of transforming the beauty industry with Beautycounter’s mission for healthier products.

"You don't go from being arrested, rejected, dyslexic to being elected the Mayor of New York."

Nate Parker's journey from All-American wrestler to influential filmmaker is a tale of perseverance and vision. As a close friend outside of the show and someone Mike has invested in before, Nate Parker joins us to share his journey. He discusses navigating the film industry as a Black American, his dedication to Mansa, and the intricacies of financing creative projects. Expect an exploration of how his work challenges audiences, sparks social discourse, and contributes to deeper cultural understanding. This episode goes beyond the screen to explore Nate Parker's pivotal roles in films like 'American Skin' and 'The Birth of a Nation.'

Starting with a vision to disrupt traditional eyewear retail, Neil co-founded Warby Parker, turning it into a household name. Beyond stylish frames, he's known for championing socially conscious business practices. From innovative marketing strategies to a relentless focus on customer experience and social impact, Neil's story is a masterclass in turning vision into reality, a pioneering force in revolutionizing the eyewear industry.Neither the information, nor any opinion contained in this podcast, constitutes an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities or other financial instruments or to participate in any advisory services or trading strategy. Nothing contained in this document constitutes investment, legal or tax advice or is an endorsement of any of the investments/companies mentioned herein.

A visionary financier with a mission to reverse aging and change perceptions about commonly misunderstood drugs. Christian and Mike first joined forces in 2017 to invest in the groundbreaking field of psychedelics. He ran a successful tutoring business that set him on the path to financial success to the daring ventures that catapulted him into the billionaire's club, Christian shares his journey and insights. Discover how he merges his passion for biotech innovation with savvy investment strategies to transform emerging concepts into impactful businesses. A man who combines a deep understanding of science with financial acumen, reshaping industries and influencing future technologies.

We are about to enter the single greatest wealth transfer in American history. What does that mean for Millennials and Gen Z? The guys are back with another solo episode to breakdown the state of cryptocurrency, why it's so relevant right now and how we're being influenced by our own data. Is Blade Runner our inevitable future? All we know is Mike was really excited for all these topics.

Drea is not your traditional entrepreneur by definition but she's had to persevere and overcome adversity like any leader. You may know her as the face of the Mob Wife aesthetic movement on TikTok or for her controversial pivot into OnlyFans after a successful career as an actress. She shares her experiences in the entertainment industry, her ventures beyond acting, and the lessons learned along the way. From the set of 'The Sopranos' to her entrepreneurial endeavors, discover how Drea balances creativity with business acumen.

The boys are back for another episode without a guest. We talk through the business behind UMG & TikTok's breakup, Elon's unusual experience with his compensation package at Tesla and Mike's deep knowledge on the obesity problem in America.

This episode, we share a few of our own business stories. Dave tells Mel the story about building Liberty National and how he turned abandoned oil fields into a beautiful course. Mike shares the story about his mushroom sweater and how he got the opportunity to be an early investor in psychedelics. Mel shares how he signed 2Rare and his special relationship with Mike.

It's not easy to give up 20 years of an established career to chase something completely new. Our friend Barry Bayat joins us to tell his story on persevering without the business card that opened so many doors during his tenure at esteemed companies. The former JP Morgan managing director traded the bustling world of finance for the art of winemaking. Discover how Barry transformed his lifelong passion for wine into a thriving global business, offering unique, high-quality rosé to luxury hotels, restaurants, and bars worldwide. From his first encounter with an exceptional vintage to the challenges and triumphs of creating a wine brand, Barry's story is a testament to following one's passion.