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- 5: Dr. John Dobak, CEO of DermTechDr. John Dobak, CEO, DermTech joins Executive Growth Podcast to discuss how he has served as Founder and CEO of several venture-backed life science companies. He currently serves as the CEO of DermTech, Inc, the global leader in molecular and precision dermatology. Dr. Dobak’s companies have developed and marketed products as diverse as cardiovascular catheters, surgical tools, and pharmaceuticals. These ventures have been financed by top tier venture capital firms (e.g. Kleiner Perkins) and individual investors, and have achieved exits through acquisition and IPO. Dr. Dobak and these companies are the recipients of several awards for entrepreneurship and innovation, including UCSD Connect’s Most Innovative New Product and MIT’s TR 100 top innovators under 40. Dr. Dobak is a member of the San Diego Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA and a Medical Doctorate from UCSD.www.dermtech.comBISTalk ran for over 2 years as a drive-time show on ESPN radio in San Diego as part of their experiment in ‘alternative’ non-sports business programming. ESPN returned to all sports programming and BISTalk took it as an opportunity to join the 21’st century with a rebrand and a relaunch as the Executive Growth Podcast.0 min
- 4: Colin Lawlor, Founder & CEO of SleepScore LabsColin Lawlor, Founder & CEO, SleepScore Labs joins Executive Growth to discuss how he is working to change the world for the better through improved sleep health while helping advance sleep science – privileged to lead the team that can actually make this happen.www.sleepscore.comBISTalk ran for over 2 years as a drive-time show on ESPN radio in San Diego as part of their experiment in ‘alternative’ non-sports business programming. ESPN returned to all sports programming and BISTalk took it as an opportunity to join the 21’st century with a rebrand and a relaunch as the Executive Growth Podcast.0 min
- 3: Robert Rauch, Founder and CEO of RAR HospitalityRobert Rauch, Founder & CEO, RAR Hospitality joins Executive Growth to discuss how he serves as President and CEO of RAR Hospitality. He is an internationally recognized hotelier with over 40 years of hospitality-related management experience. Recognized by his “hotel guru,” moniker, Bob shares insights, and industry trends at www.hotelguru.com. He has held nearly every position in the hotel business including General Manager of full-service four Diamond hotels for Hilton and Embassy Suites. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Western International University and a master’s degree in Tourism Administration from Arizona State University. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator and has served as chairman of numerous tourism organizations nationally and locally (San Diego and Phoenix) and is an editorial advisor and board member for CCR-Magazine and Destination Elite as well as serving Hotel News Now and other publications as Contributing Editor.Bob has been directly involved in developing several hotels including the Del Mar Marriott, Hilton Hotel Gaslamp Plaza, Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad, Hilton Hotel Santa Clara and several Marriott resort hotels. In addition to being the “Hotel Guru” he publishes Hospitality Innsights, an electronic newsletter and is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University where he teaches Hospitality Entrepreneurship. Rauch has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, on television and radio all over the U.S.www.rarhospitality.comwww.hotelguru.comBISTalk ran for over 2 years as a drive-time show on ESPN radio in San Diego as part of their experiment in ‘alternative’ non-sports business programming. ESPN returned to all sports programming and BISTalk took it as an opportunity to join the 21’st century with a rebrand and a relaunch as the Executive Growth Podcast.0 min
- 2: Marshall Merrifield, Member-Board of Port Commissioners, Port of San DiegoMarshall Merrifield, Member-Board of Port Commissioners, Port of San Diego joins Executive Growth to discuss how he was sworn into the Board of Port Commissioners on April 15, 2013, to represent the City of San Diego. Merrifield serves as President/CEO and majority shareholder for Bluewave Security, which manufactures high-tech equipment for video and door-access surveillance. He previously was President/CEO and majority shareholder for the security company General Lock and Clark Security Products, the largest privately-held security hardware business in the United States, until 2010. His past business affiliations have involved industries ranging from animation to investment banking. Merrifield cofounded Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad and has been a Board Member for the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas and for former San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders’ Economic Advisory Council. He serves as a member of the Campaign to End Homelessness’ leadership team. Merrifield graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.BISTalk ran for over 2 years as a drive-time show on ESPN radio in San Diego as part of their experiment in ‘alternative’ non-sports business programming. ESPN returned to all sports programming and BISTalk took it as an opportunity to join the 21’st century with a rebrand and a relaunch as the Executive Growth Podcast.0 min
- 1: Desmond Wheatley, President and CEO of Envision SolarDesmond Wheatley, President & CEO, Envision Solar International joins Executive Growth to discuss how he has been the Chief Executive Officer of Envision Solar International, Inc. since August 10, 2011 and its President and Secretary since September 30, 2010. Mr. Wheatley served as Chief Operating Officer of Envision Solar International, Inc. from September 30, 2010, to August 10, 2011. He has two decades of senior international management experience in technology systems integration, energy management, communications, and Renewable Energy. Mr. Wheatley is a founding partner in the international consulting practice Crichton Hill LLC. Prior to founding Crichton Hill, he served as Chief Executive Officer of iAxis FZ LLC, a Dubai based alternative energy and technology systems integration company. From 2000 to 2007, he held a variety of senior management positions at San Diego based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Wireless Facilities with the last five years as President of ENS, the largest independent security and energy management systems integrator in the United States. Prior to forming ENS in 2002, Mr. Wheatley held senior management positions in the cellular and broadband wireless industries; deploying infrastructure and lobbying in Washington DC on behalf of major wireless service providers. Mr. Wheatley’s teams led turnkey deployments of thousands of cellular sites and designed and deployed broadband wireless networks in many MTAs across the USA. He has founded, funded, and operated four profitable start-up companies and was previously engaged in M&A activities. He evaluated acquisition opportunities, conducted due diligence, and raised commitments of $500M in debt and equity. Mr. Wheatley has been Chairman of Envision Solar International, Inc. since December 19, 2016. He has been a Director of Envision Solar International, Inc. since August 2011. Mr. Wheatley sits on the boards of Admonsters, San Francisco, CA, and the Human Capital Group, Los Angeles, CA, and was formerly a board member at DNI in Dallas, Texas.www.envisionsolar.comBISTalk ran for over 2 years as a drive-time show on ESPN radio in San Diego as part of their experiment in ‘alternative’ non-sports business programming. ESPN returned to all sports programming and BISTalk took it as an opportunity to join the 21’st century with a rebrand and a relaunch as the Executive Growth Podcast.0 min
About Executive Growth
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Executive Growth is the digital reimagination and rebirth of BISTalk, the Believing is Seeing talk radio show. Founded in the mid 90’s BISTalk was a show ahead of its time. A podcast before podcasts. An entirely unscripted and freewheeling hour long conversation with 1 guest. In the world of soundbites and hyper-scripted content BISTalk was a throwback to a bygone era, one of long-form conversation and storytelling.
BISTalk’s mission was to highlight top business leaders and executives, thought leaders and innovators throughout Southern CA, with the focus always on the individual and their story. Our guests are the pragmatic and courageous visionaries who, through their wisdom, leadership, and sheer force of will manifest the reality within which they desire to live. 25 years and over a thousand guests later that mission remains unchanged.
What has changed is the medium and the name. As with all things what was once analog is now digital. As far as the name, a new era warrants a new name and brand. Executive Growth is BISTalk 2.0, or perhaps 3.0 or 4.0. Whatever the iteration, the operative word here is growth.
Executive Growth will continue to focus on individual growth through the sharing of collective experience. Career growth is simply the byproduct. Together, we will explore the skills and decisions, experiences and mindset, attitude and actions that separate the pragmatic visionary from the perpetual dreamer. This show is for the infinitely curious, the self-actualizer, and the go-getter. Those courageous and crazy enough to believe they can change the world, and those who wish to be.