What if design isn’t just how something looks… but how something becomes possible?

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Yves Béhar—one of the most influential designers of our time and the mind behind companies like August and TELO Trucks.

From reinventing the front door with August, to rethinking the entire architecture of vehicles with TELO’s compact electric truck, Yves has spent his career proving that design isn’t decoration—it’s the foundation of innovation.

We go deep on:

How design turns ideas into real, scalable companies

The creation of August and reimagining everyday products

Building TELO Trucks and redesigning what a vehicle can be

Why EVs unlock entirely new forms and possibilities

The role of design in accelerating adoption of new technology

TELO’s electric truck, designed by Yves and his team, rethinks the entire concept of a pickup—delivering full utility in a radically smaller, city-friendly form factor.

This conversation is about how the best products aren’t just engineered—they’re designed from first principles.

If you’re building anything—product, brand, or company—this episode will change how you think about creation.

What if the future of advertising isn’t about fixing the system—but redesigning it?

In this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Zack Dugow, Founder & CEO of The COOL Company—one of the fastest-growing adtech platforms building a better system for advertisers, publishers, and users.

Zack has built a global business reaching billions of consumers, helping brands rethink how they connect with audiences through AI, personalization, and smarter media strategies.

We go deep on:

Why the current advertising ecosystem needs a unified approach

How he built The Cool Company to one of North America's fastest growingThe real lessons from scaling a successful adtech business

This is a conversation about attention, distribution, and what it actually takes to win in modern media.

If you’re a founder, marketer, or building in consumer tech—this episode is a must-watch.

In this episode, we sit down with Ruben Hassid to break down the system behind going viral with content—and why AI is becoming a core part of that process.

Ruben has built a massive audience by consistently creating high-performing posts on LinkedIn. But it’s not luck—it’s a repeatable method. From hooks to structure to distribution, he’s developed a framework that anyone can apply.

Now, he’s focused on teaching others how to use AI to accelerate content creation and their businesses—helping founders, creators, and operators move faster, stay consistent, and scale their reach.

In this episode, we cover:

The exact framework behind viral content

How to think about hooks, structure, and distribution

Why AI is changing how content gets created and scaled

This isn’t about chasing virality—it’s about building a system that compounds over time.

In this episode, we sit down with Nadia Muniz to explore how she turned personal style into a platform—and then into a brand.

What started as sharing her aesthetic and point of view online quickly evolved into something bigger. Through consistency, authenticity, and a clear creative identity, Nadia built an audience that connected with more than just content—they connected with her.

From there, she made the leap from creator to founder, launching her own jewelry brand and turning her influence into something tangible.

In this conversation, we dive into:

Her journey from posting to building a following

How she developed a distinct personal style online

The transition from content creator to brand builder

This episode is about what happens when you stop chasing trends—and start building something that’s truly your own.

Because the strongest brands today… start with people.

We sit down with Howard Behar to unpack the journey behind helping build one of the most iconic companies in the world.

From his early days in retail to becoming President of Starbucks, Howard shares the lessons, challenges, and defining moments that shaped his leadership philosophy. Along the way, he helped scale Starbucks into a global brand—while staying grounded in a people-first approach.

This conversation goes beyond business tactics. It’s about what it really takes to build something that lasts.

We dive into:

The key moments that shaped his career

How Starbucks scaled without losing its culture

Why leadership starts with people

Howard’s story is a reminder that great companies aren’t just built on products—they’re built on values.

We sit down with Devin Gilmartin, CEO of The Canvas, to break down how he built one of NYC’s most dynamic creative hubs from the ground up.

What started as a vision to bring brands together in the real world has evolved into a space where culture, collaboration, and ideas collide.

Devin shares the journey behind The Canvas—how it was built, what it takes to create a physical home for previously online only brands, and why in-person connection is becoming more valuable than ever.

We also dive into how brands are becoming part of this ecosystem—including Syntilay, Ben's AI-driven footwear brand pushing the boundaries of design and manufacturing. By joining The Canvas, Syntilay becomes part of a new kind of environment where products aren’t just sold—they’re experienced.

This episode explores:

The story behind building The Canvas

Why physical spaces matter in a digital world

How brands and creators are coming together in new ways

Because the future of creativity isn’t just online…it’s built in real life.

What if having help at home wasn’t a luxury—but the default?

In this episode, Dar Sleeper, VP of Marketing at 1X, breaks down what’s really coming with humanoid robotics—and what it means for everyday life.

We dive into how the company is working toward a future where you can have something that feels like another presence in your home—capable of helping with daily tasks, supporting your routine, and adapting to your needs.

This isn’t about distant sci-fi. It’s about what’s becoming possible sooner than most people expect.

We explore:

→ What it will actually feel like to live with a humanoid robot

→ How affordability changes everything

→ Why the home could be the most important place for robotics adoption

Because the future may not just be smart homes…it may be homes that have help built in.

(Shot in August 2025)

We sit down with Blaise Witnish, CEO of Funlab, to explore how she’s building one of the most innovative experience-driven companies in the world.

Funlab is redefining what it means to “go out”—creating bespoke, immersive experiences designed not just for entertainment, but to bring people together in real life. In a world increasingly shaped by digital interaction, Funlab is focused on designing environments that spark connection, energy, and shared moments.

We dive into how these experiences are crafted, the strategy behind building repeatable yet unique venues, and why the future of hospitality is shifting toward connection-first experiences.

With a strong foundation in Australia, Funlab is now expanding into the United States—bringing its model of social, experience-led entertainment to a new market at scale.

This conversation explores the rise of the experience economy, what people are really seeking when they go out, and how physical spaces are becoming one of the most powerful platforms for building culture and community.

We sit down with Ahti Heinla, CEO of Starship Technologies, to explore how he’s helping reshape the physical world through robotics.Before building fleets of autonomous delivery robots, Ahti was the Chief Technical Architect of Skype—where he played a key role in transforming how the world communicates. Now, he’s applying that same systems-level thinking to one of the most complex challenges in logistics: last-mile delivery.In this conversation, Ahti shares his journey from building foundational internet infrastructure to deploying robots in the real world, and what it takes to move from software to physical systems at scale. We dive into the evolution of autonomous delivery, the challenges of operating in unpredictable environments, and why robotics is closer to becoming part of everyday life than most people think.From communication to transportation, this episode explores what it looks like to build technology that fundamentally changes how the world works.

In this episode, Skyler Logsdon breaks down how he’s building Boomerang—a platform designed to fix one of the most broken systems in the world: lost & found.

After seeing firsthand how chaotic and outdated recovery systems are across airlines, hotels, and everyday life, Skyler set out to rebuild the entire category from the ground up. By teaming up with Philip Inghelbrecht, co-founder of Shazam, Boomerang is transforming lost items from a frustrating dead end into a trackable, solvable process.

This conversation explores how overlooked problems can become massive opportunities, what it takes to build infrastructure in a fragmented space, and why the future of lost & found is powered by technology, automation, and smart systems.

Because in the future… nothing stays lost.