Your host, Alex Shevelenko, sits down with David Siegel — former CEO of Meetup, Investopedia, and Seeking Alpha — to explore what it takes to lead organizations through growth, reinvention, and successful exits. With 7X and 5X outcomes under his belt, David has guided companies through pivotal transitions while keeping both culture and performance at the center.

In this conversation, David shares the leadership principles from his bestselling book Decide and Conquer, including how to make tough calls under pressure, why transparency builds lasting trust, and the decision-making frameworks that separate thriving leaders from struggling ones.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, sits down with Shane Neman — serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and real estate developer — to explore what it takes to build, scale, and exit businesses across industries. From dropping out of NYU Medical School to founding JoonBug, a nightlife digital events powerhouse, and later creating EZ Texting, the largest business SMS SaaS platform in the U.S., Shane’s journey is anything but ordinary.

In this conversation, Shane shares the lessons he’s learned from building companies at the intersection of technology, media, and real estate. He explains how resilience and calculated risk-taking shaped his path, why failure can be the best teacher, and what founders often overlook when scaling a business.

The discussion also dives into Shane’s perspective as an investor and developer — including how he identifies opportunities others miss, the principles guiding his real estate portfolio (with properties like the Santa Monica Pier), and his advice for entrepreneurs navigating today’s competitive landscape.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, sits down with Geoffrey Reid — former CEO of Marcus Evans Group and author of Revenue Catalyst: Mastering the Art of Sales — to explore what it takes to build a career from the ground floor to the top of a global organization. Over 25 years in the business world, Geoffrey has honed a deep understanding of revenue generation, leadership, and sales mastery.

In this conversation, Geoffrey shares how early experiences shaped his approach to leadership, the lessons he learned scaling a major international company, and why mastering the art of sales is about much more than numbers. He explains how values-driven leadership drives long-term results, why adaptability is critical in a fast-changing market, and the mindset required to turn challenges into opportunities.

The discussion also touches on the strategies that separate great leaders from good ones, the role of culture in driving performance, and practical insights that anyone in sales or business leadership can apply immediately.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, sits down with Oleksandra Matviichuk — Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Ukrainian human rights lawyer, and head of the Center for Civil Liberties — to explore what it truly takes to defend freedom when the systems around you fail. For over 15 years, Oleksandra has been on the front lines of the fight for dignity, justice, and human rights, earning global recognition from TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list to praise from leaders like Hillary Clinton.

In this conversation, Oleksandra shares how ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact, why collective action is the most powerful force for change, and the hard truth that freedom is never guaranteed — it must be protected every day. She explains how values-driven leadership sustains progress, whether you’re safeguarding lives in Ukraine or safeguarding ideas in Silicon Valley.

The discussion also touches on the resilience it takes to keep going in the face of systemic failure, the role of solidarity in high-stakes situations, and why doing what’s right is often far harder — and far more important — than doing what’s easy.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, sits down with Nick Jane, CFA and CEO of IdeaScale, to unpack what it really takes to drive innovation inside large organizations. Nick shares his journey from academia and Wall Street to leading one of the most impactful platforms in idea management. Along the way, he highlights what slows innovation down—bureaucracy, unclear communication, and the loss of creative hunger—and how leaders can design systems that do the opposite.

Nick makes the case for passionate teams, clear structures, and fast feedback loops. He draws a sharp contrast between the rapid, decisive style of leaders like Elon Musk and the slower pace of publicly traded companies. The conversation also explores how innovation efforts often get stuck during implementation—and what to do about it.

Finally, we zoom out to explore how companies can create environments where ideas can not only be shared but acted on. Nick breaks down how to make innovation scalable, why collective intelligence matters, and how content—especially short-form—can help companies engage customers and employees alike.

To learn more about Nick’s work at IdeaScale, click HERE.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, talks with the Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of Forget The Funnel, Georgiana Laudi. Georgiana argues that the sales funnel model is overly simplistic and dehumanizes customers by reducing them to mere leads. She advocates for a customer-led growth framework that prioritizes understanding and delivering value to customers throughout their entire journey. Georgiana emphasizes the importance of product marketing, operationalizing customer insights, and adopting a customer-centric approach to build meaningful, lasting relationships and drive better business outcomes.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, talks with the CMO of Dental Claim Support, the Author of Master Content Marketing, and Master Content Strategy, Pamela Wilson. Pamela discusses the evolving landscape of content marketing, emphasizing the impact of AI advancements. She highlights the necessity of human oversight to maintain content quality and authenticity. Pamela explores strategies for engaging different audience segments, the importance of video content, and the changing behavior of B2B buyers using AI tools for research. She also addresses the challenge of maintaining high-quality content amidst the prevalence of low-quality, AI-generated material, advocating for thoughtful, trust-building content.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, talks with the EVP, Chief Marketing and Client Experience Officer of First Command Financial Services, Kellie Richter. Kellie discusses the company's mission to support military families in achieving financial security. She highlights the importance of client experience, emphasizing clarity, consistency, and control. She also discusses the unique financial challenges faced by military families and the role of military spouses in financial decision-making. Kellie underscores the connection between employee and client experience, and First Command's commitment to community service and personalized financial coaching for military families.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, talks with the Founder and President of Cunningham Collective, Andy Cunningham. Andy delves into the intricacies of business positioning, particularly in the tech sector. Andy shares her experiences, including working with Steve Jobs on the Apple Macintosh launch, emphasizing the importance of finding a unique market position. The discussion covers the distinction between positioning and branding, the challenges of a saturated market, and the significance of emotional connections in customer and employee engagement. Andy also highlights the role of leadership and strategic thinking in successful positioning.

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Your host, Alex Shevelenko, talks with the Keynote Speaker, Author, and Friction Hunter, Roger Dooley. Roger discusses how understanding the brain can enhance marketing strategies and improve customer and employee experiences. Roger emphasizes the importance of reducing friction in user interactions, citing examples from various industries. He explores how trust, transparency, and intuitive design can foster better customer relationships and employee engagement. Roger highlights the significance of leveraging behavioral science principles, motion in user interfaces, and continuous feedback to create memorable and effective experiences.

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