Alexa Van is the founder of ⁨The Bad Creatives, a mentorship brand and podcast for Neurospicy minds and deeply feeling people navigating authenticity, unmasking, and creative expression. She’s also a published author and certified Inner Voice Facilitator.If you'd like to hear more of Alexa's insights on the creative process, follow @thebadcreatives and subscribe to The Bad Creatives podcast wherever you listen.🌐 thebadcreatives.com📸 @thebadalexavan🎵 @alexavanauthor💼 LinkedIn 📚 Breakfast at Sassy’s — available on Amazon and Audible (narrated by Alexa)

Devin McGovern, aka Devin the Dad, is a former reality TV producer turned 40+ dad content creator who’s built a viral social platform by turning everyday parenting chaos into relatable content. With 100M+ views and 30+ brand partnerships, he inspires parents and creators to embrace the pivot and build something meaningful at any stage of life.Today, Devin speaks on Turning Chaos into Content, career pivots, and the power of authentic storytelling—encouraging others to take risks, embrace change, and turn life’s chaos into something meaningful. Devin the Dad: https://linktr.ee/devinmcgovernTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devin.mcgovernInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinmcgovernYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@devin.mcgovernLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcgoverndevin

Kenneth Lopes is a program manager and creator based in Los Angeles. He leads complex cross-functional programs while building Nesi Family, a father-son food, family, and lifestyle brand with 900K+ followers and 100M+ views across social media. He’s passionate about family, creating systems, and sharing authentic stories that inspire others to build meaningful careers, businesses, and lives.Website: https://kennethlopes.comMedia Kit: https://kennethlopes.com/media-kitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesimento_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesimentoSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/nesimentoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nesimentoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNesiFamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethlopes

Joy Batra is a fractional general counsel, author, and podcast host. Joy has been the first in-house lawyer at 10+ startups and has worked with public companies like Coinbase, Etsy, and Goldman Sachs. Joy holds a JD/MBA from Harvard University. She is the author of The Freelance Mindset, has written for Fast Company and Harvard Business Review, and was (for a brief post-law school moment) a Bollywood actress.

Jacob Matson is a DevRel at MotherDuck, with a background in finance & operations. He lives in Everett, Washington, and you can find him on Twitter @matsonj.

David Nebinski is a community builder, writer, and host of the Portfolio Career and A Chief of Staff podcasts. He is currently working with Founders to build their business and community through events. You can learn more about his work and events in NYC on his Substack here!

Josh Dorfman has spent his career at the intersection of media, brand building, and climate. He is CEO and host of Supercool, a media company covering the low-carbon economy and the companies building it. Josh is also co-founder & CMO of Plantd, a manufacturer of carbon-negative building materials made from fast-growing, perennial grass.

Supercool: getsuper.cool

Plantd: plantdmaterials.com

Welcome to a very special milestone episode for Past Present Phuture with Episode 25!

Eren is the Founder and Chief Engineer at Olympian Motors. He previously built chips at Qualcomm, focusing on Snapdragon Auto, AI-accelerator, and satellites. Started his career at Ford R&D, holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BSc in Electronics Engineering.

Olympian Motors Vehicles: https://olympianmotors.com/order

Olympus EV Skateboard Kit: https://olympianmotors.com/olympus-kit

Official Website: http://olympianmotors.com

Olympian Motors Social: https://www.instagram.com/olympianmotors

Connect with Eren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-canarslan

Connect with Bikash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bikpo

Daniel is the CEO and co-founder of Meet-Ting, one of the most popular AI scheduling assistants for email and WhatsApp. He previously held executive roles at TikTok, ByteDance, adidas, and WPP, and has lived and worked across the USA, China, the UK, Germany, and Brazil. Dan is widely respected in social media marketing and the startup ecosystem. He built one of the first AI agents in his sector, mentors at leading accelerators, and advises founders on brand, distribution, and growth.Try Meet-Ting for free: meet-ting.comConnect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbulteel

Credits

Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬

Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬

Background: ‪@freepik‬

Logo: ‪@canva‬

With over 18 years of experience in recruiting, Greg Toroosian is passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful and challenging opportunities in the fields of robotics, hard tech, and AI. As the founder and head of search at Samson Rose, a boutique search firm, he leads their efforts to deliver high-quality and personalized services to clients and candidates. They are not just recruiters - they are search partners who advise, support, and elevate the hiring process for both sides of the equation.

In addition to running his own firm, he also has a podcast called Machine Minds, where founders, leaders, and investors from innovative robotics & AI companies join him to discuss their products, careers, and the industry.

Samson Rose: https://samsonrose.com

Machine Minds: https://linktr.ee/machineminds

Connect with Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosian

Credits

Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬

Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬

Background: ‪@freepik‬

Logo: ‪@canva‬

Dontae Delgado is a Staff Product Manager at ServiceTitan with a career spanning Amazon, Compass, Outreach, and Microsoft; where he's led products affecting millions of users and managed initiatives at enterprise scale.

Outside of his day job, Dontae coaches professionals navigating career pivots and helps service-based small business owners build systems that let their business grow without them. His coaching practice is built on a simple belief: action creates clarity and difficult transitions become manageable when you have the right framework and someone who's been in the room.💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontaedelgado

Credits

Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬

Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬

Background: ‪@freepik‬

Logo: ‪@canva‬