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My guest is Mark Cianci! Mark represents hedge funds, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, manufacturers, health care and life sciences companies, and clients in other industries in shareholder litigation (including securities litigation and breach of fiduciary duty actions), M&A litigation (including shareholder class actions, disclosure claims, appraisal proceedings, deal certainty litigation, and indemnity disputes), complex commercial litigation, qui tam actions, bankruptcy litigation, and government investigation and enforcement matters.

Mark also counsels clients in the blockchain space on a variety of regulatory considerations, including compliance with securities laws. In addition, Mark advises a range of clients on managing risk, navigating sensitive challenges, and anticipating litigation-related issues in the context of structuring acquisitions and other complex transactions.

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My guest is Chris Wright! Chris is the founder of the AITC. AITC boasts of founders from diverse, high-responsibility backgrounds - Firefighters, Commercial Pilots, EMTs, Air Traffic Controllers, and Humanitarians. These professionals epitomize pro-human dedication and have consistently prioritized humanity's well-being. In essence, AITC thrives on this backbone of real, trusted people dedicated to serving humanity when it truly matters.

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My guest is John Bertino! John has always been deeply fascinated by the art and science of crafting an exceptional marketing strategy. John's professional background stems from a decade in the agency space, where he consulted with clients on SEO and inbound marketing campaigns. During that time, John watched salespeople and marketing agencies fight to one-up each other and impress prospective clients with industry jargon, flashy proposals, and agency bluster. They didn't have the clients' best interests at heart.

John knew there had to be a better way. Enter TAG: the world's first marketing consultancy with a 100% focus on providing brands unbiased advice and vetted agency recommendations.

These days, John consults with brands on all areas of marketing with a primary concentration in SEO, content marketing, and digital PR. He also teaches at the University of San Diego and works closely with entrepreneurs of all sizes at SCORE. In his free time, John loves to organize large community events through his group, the SoCal Marketing Club, one of the West Coast's largest digital marketing clubs.

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My guest is Stephen Forte! As Founder and CEO of The BuildClub, Stephen Forte spearheads a tech revolution in the construction sector, making building materials readily available on-demand.

With extensive experience leading businesses in the US and China, Stephen excels as a software architect and CEO, adept at applying advanced technologies such as AI to traditionally low-tech fields. His efforts have consistently translated into substantial value for stakeholders.

Stephen holds 15 awarded patents in mobile and software technology and has a history of founding tech startups that culminate in successful exits. His global leadership experience includes CEO roles and overseeing operations across 63 countries, with P&L responsibilities ranging up to over $1 billion.

He's also an active leader in YPO and CEO, serving as the Founding Chairman of the YPO Gold Bay Area chapter and holding key positions in YPO's technology and investment networks. As a member of the Chief Executives Organization, Stephen continues to influence the industry. A regular speaker on the circuit, he offers expert insights on startups, construction technology, and tech investment.

Social and Website Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forte/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildclub Website: https://www.startengine.com/offering/buildclub

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My guest is Mickie Kennedy! Mickie realized that small businesses desperately need a press release service they could actually afford. Beforehand, he'd been working at a PR company when a small business owner called, saying to Mickie "We won an award and I want to send out one press release. I've called all the PR firms in the Yellow Pages and they all have a minimum starting price of $20,000! Can you help me?" Mickie had to confess that the big PR company had the same minimum spend, but he saw an opportunity to help — and eReleases was born.

Mickie created eReleases to give small businesses access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch. eReleases has grown since then and even works with big names now, but the spirit of Mickie's original intent has not changed. eReleases delivers personal service and exceptional value to every customer, with every press release at every price point.

Mickie lives in Baltimore County with his family and two feuding cats. He enjoys British science fiction and acknowledges an unhealthy addiction to diet soda. Mickie holds an MFA in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry from George Mason University. He still writes poetry most Monday nights (virtually) with a group of fellow misfits in Brunswick, Maryland. Mickie loves podcast interviews, having appeared as a podcast guest on several shows.

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My guest is Oliver Sweet! Oliver has been running the Ethnography Centre of Excellence for the last 15 years. His experience spans both the public and private sector. He directs global ethnographic work that spans numerous sectors, including FMCG, Healthcare, Automotive, and Financial Services. Through his experience, Oliver often combines anthropological thinking about how culture affects our lives, with social and cognitive psychology on how to create behavioural interventions. This mix of culture insight and behavioural science allows his work to truly focus on many of the unspoken drivers of consumer behaviour. His work has spanned over 35 countries around the world and regularly writes in the marketing and research publications, and speaks at conferences about the importance of understanding consumers as real people making in-the-moment decisions. Oliver is a board member of the Association for Qualitative Researchers (AQR), and guest lectures at Goldsmiths College, London.

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My guest is Ruth Hedges! Ruth is a renowned expert in Crowdfunding and a pioneering figure in the legislation that led to the JOBS Act's Title III 4(a)(6), known as the crowdfunding bill. Her contributions earned her invitations to the White House's "Crowdfunding Champions of Change" event and Capitol Hill, where she showcased her innovative technology. Ruth co-founded RiseUpCrowdfunding.com in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company, aiming to empower diverse entrepreneurs who have limited access to capital.

Her advocacy for crowdfunding has garnered significant media attention, including features in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Inc Magazine, and more. Ruth's dedication extends beyond crowdfunding, as she's been recognized for her philanthropic work, earning her numerous accolades, including the 'Crowdfunding Innovator' title from the Las Vegas Women In Technology Awards.

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My guest is Samir Balwani! Samir is the Founder and CEO of QRY, a media agency for direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce brands. They have a media methodology and testing framework that's helped brands like Delsey and Peak Design scale their business online. Before starting QRY, Samir worked as a Senior Manager of OPEN Brand Strategy for American Express.

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My guest is Nathaniel Dodson, Esq.! Nate advises clients on matters related to securities, financing, real estate, opportunity zones, and M&A. Prior to his law practice, Nate was a former investment broker and advisor providing a level of knowledge and experience in investment sales, structures, and asset protection. Through leveraging his expertise in the industry along with the help from his long list of trusted connections, Nathaniel has represented over $2 Billion in real estate and business funding transactions. Mr. Dodson received his bachelor's in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego. He is currently a member of the Nevada and Texas State Bars.

When Nate is not in the office, you can find him playing golf, running, biking, or traveling with the family.

Socials and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowdfundinglawyers/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/legalnate/ Website: https://www.crowdfundinglawyers.net/

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My guest is Katy Trost! Katy Trost is an esteemed coach and advisor to tech CEOs in London and New York City, specializing in helping them become more effective leaders and cultivate healthy organizations, particularly during periods of growth like Series B and beyond. Her impressive client portfolio includes companies backed by prominent investors such as SoftBank, First Round Capital, Primary Venture Partners, Felix Capital, Octopus Ventures, Inflexion, Maven, and others. Katy serves as a coach and judge for renowned programs like Tech Nation Future Fifty, Upscale, Octopus Ventures, Techstars, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, PwC Fintech, and the Mayor of London Mentoring Program, in addition to her advisory roles with various startups.

With a global perspective honed through years of travel and experience in the US tech ecosystem, she expanded her consultancy to the UK. Katy holds an Executive mini MBA from the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), PCC accreditation from the International Coach Federation (ICF), and certifications in leadership methodologies, including iPEC, Workboard™ OKRs, and Gazelle's Scaling Up™ framework, which has propelled countless firms worldwide to successful scaling. She has also completed programs like the Financial Times Board Director Program and the Nedx Board Alliance Program.

Katy's impactful work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Success Magazine, The Org, Thrive Global, and others, and she collaborates with organizations like WeWork, Soho House, Home Grown, and Quinnipiac University to deliver training on business, leadership, and high-performance psychology.

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