In this episode of Exponential Growth, I sit down with Jeffrey Martinez, Executive Vice President and Head of Branch Banking at PNC Bank, who leads more than 2,300 branches and 16,000 employees nationwide.

Jeff shares powerful insights on leadership in times of transformation, how technology is reshaping the future of banking, and what it means to invest in people as much as performance.

From his military roots to his executive role at PNC, Jeff’s story is a masterclass in service, strategy, and communication, reminding us that real leadership starts with listening and caring first.

🎧 Tune in to Exponential Growth for a conversation about leading with purpose, scaling through technology, and using your voice to create lasting impact.

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🎙 Exponential Growth: Leadership, AI, and Investing with Biju Kulathakal

In this episode of Exponential Growth, David Olivencia sits down with Biju Kulathakal, Founder and CEO at LightSpeed, Co-founder at Halo Investing, and one of the early co-founders of Redbox, to explore how innovation, leadership, and purpose are shaping the next decade of exponential growth.

From energy and AI to investing and housing, this conversation dives deep into how technology and capital are converging to redefine industries, and how leaders can stay ahead of the curve.

His journey from aerospace engineer to fintech founder is a masterclass in vision, resilience, and leading through change.

If you’re passionate about leadership, innovation, and investing in the future, this is a must-listen conversation.

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In this episode of Exponential Growth, I sit down with Jorge Titinger, Founder & CEO of Titinger Consulting, board leader, and culture architect, to explore what it really means to lead with purpose in an era defined by AI and rapid change.

Jorge shares how great leaders lead, inspire alignment, and embrace innovation. From cultivating high-performance cultures to preparing organizations for the future, his insights bridge leadership, technology, and investing in a way few can.

If you’re building teams, scaling a company, or rethinking what leadership looks like in the digital age, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

In this episode of Exponential Growth, I sit down with César A. Lostaunau, Global Director of Workforce Engagement at Morningstar, to explore how AI, investing, and leadership are reshaping the modern workforce.

With over 20 years of leading enterprise-wide transformation across Fortune 100 companies, César brings a unique blend of data-driven strategy, human-centered leadership, and inclusive innovation.

César’s insights go beyond buzzwords. This is about how leaders can use AI responsibly, invest strategically, and lead intentionally in a changing world.

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In this episode, I sit down with Scott Slisher, CEO of OnSite Partners, to explore the forces shaping the future of AI and energy. From the explosive demand for data centers to the chips that fuel them, Scott shares insider perspectives on how deregulated power markets, renewables, and energy storage intersect with next-generation technologies.

We dive into:

-The energy demands of AI and data centers
- Trends in renewables and distributed generation
- How chips and infrastructure are transforming industries
- The future of power, innovation, and global growth

If you’re curious about where AI meets energy, and the massive opportunities this creates, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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Episode: Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital with Samara Mejía Hernández

Samara Mejía Hernández’s journey to becoming one of the most influential Latinas in venture capital wasn’t paved with privilege or insider networks; it was built with resilience, vision, and relentless determination.

From growing up in a community where venture capital wasn’t even on the radar, to earning her degree at the University of Michigan, to breaking into Goldman Sachs, Samara has consistently defied expectations. Today, she’s the Founding Partner of Chingona Ventures, a seed-stage fund that backs tech-enabled companies led by diverse, often overlooked founders.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Samara’s inspiring insights into Chingona Ventures
• How AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the future of work
• Why backing nontraditional founders unlocks exponential innovation
• The future of venture capital through the lens of diversity and disruption

Samara embodies the meaning of chingona, a bold, fearless leader investing in people and ideas that are changing the world.

Tune in for a conversation that will challenge how you think about investing, innovation, and the future of entrepreneurship.

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🎙️ Exponential Growth: Unveiling the Hidden Threads of Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Empire

From electric cars to rockets, satellites to AI, Elon Musk’s influence stretches across industries worth trillions. But how do all these seemingly separate ventures connect?

In this episode, I sit down with Alejandro Mainetto to explore the hidden threads of Musk’s empire

Alejandro brings sharp insights on strategy, innovation, and the compounding power of vision. Together, we break down how Musk’s empire isn’t just shaping industries, it’s reshaping the future.

If you’ve ever wondered how the world’s most ambitious entrepreneur ties it all together, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Exponential Growth with David Olivencia, I sit down with David Mullings, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital (NASDAQ: IRIE), to explore the intersection of business trends, leadership, and the future of Caribbean investments.

David shares his journey from Jamaica to Florida, and how Blue Mahoe Capital is reshaping access to real estate, equity, and private credit across the Caribbean.

We discuss:

• Why Caribbean investments are a hidden gem for global investors
• The biggest business trends shaping 2025 and beyond
• Leadership lessons and insights
• How to think about long-term value in emerging markets

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or leader looking for fresh opportunities, this conversation will inspire you to look where others aren’t and see the growth frontier.

👉 Tune in, take notes, and get ready to expand your vision of exponential growth.

In this episode, we sit down with Lupe Rodríguez, Chief Investment Officer for a distinguished family office, seasoned businesswoman, person of faith, and author. With decades of experience at the highest levels of business and finance, Lupe shares her insights on wealth generation, leadership, and making values-driven decisions in a complex world.

Beyond her role as CIO, Lupe is deeply committed to philanthropy, supporting initiatives that strengthen democracy, empower the next generation, and uplift communities through the arts and animal welfare. Her journey embodies a unique blend of business acumen, faith, and service, offering a masterclass in leading with both purpose and impact.

Whether you’re an investor, a leader, or someone seeking inspiration to align your career with your values, this conversation will leave you with powerful lessons on building wealth, shaping legacy, and leading with conviction.