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Over the past 20 years, schools have embraced technology in the classroom and the use of tablets has become a part of their curriculum. But Joe's guest this week recognized a gap in the marketplace and set out to develop high-quality headsets that not only provide a top-notch audio experience but are designed to withstand the rigors of daily use by students. His name is Mike Guerena and on the podcast, he shares his journey from educator to entrepreneur and why he was inspired to build ThinkWrite Technologies.

Much has changed in the U.S. in the two years, some good, and some bad, but one of the positives is the rapid growth of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. One report stated that the number of DEI-related job postings increased by 123% in 2020. Joining Joe on the podcast this week is Dr. Nika White, the president & CEO of Nika White Consulting. Nika is also the author of “The Intentional Inclusionist” and “Next-Level Inclusionist: Transform Your Work and Yourself for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Success.”

In 2020, lockdowns across the country kept fitness enthusiasts out of the gym and forced people to transform their living rooms into workout rooms.  And they never stopped exercising.  Thanks to that development, the 'fitness recovery tech industry' is now booming. One of the leaders in that space is Hyperice.  They have been recognized on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list and on the prestigious Inc. 500 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. This week, Joe is joined by Jim Huether, the Chief Executive Officer at Hyperice.  Jim shares how Hyperice became a world-class leader in the recovery and health technology industry, and how their products have the power to unlock the potential within everyone.

Surfing legend Garrett McNamara once said, “It really is never too late, it really is never too early to figure out your goals and dreams and what you love.” And Joe's guests this episode didn’t wait long to accomplish their goals, they built an ETF (exchange-traded fund) while in high school. Julian Feder and Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg share why ZGEN invests in companies that were born after the internet and whose use, values, disruptiveness, and innovativeness align with Gen Z.

There’s been a lot of talk about AR, XR, and the Metaverse lately, so that means there must be a lot of money to be made in AR, XR, and the Metaverse. But where do you begin? This week, Joe is joined by the Founder & CEO of Double A Labs, Amber Allen. Amber founded the company in 2013 with the goal of filling a gap in the marketplace for tech-forward, immersive, yet accessible AR, XR, and Metaverse experiences. Amber shares how her team reached 3 billion screens in projects for clients, what the future of the Metaverse looks like, and why she’ll be a 'gamer girl' for life.

If you’re not on board yet, prepare for a crash course on cryptocurrency, NFT’s, and the Metaverse.  And you won’t even have to sign up for one of those Masterclasses.  This week, Joe welcomes LA-based tech entrepreneur, Les Borsai, the Co-Founder of Wave Financial.  Les shares how he fell in love with crypto, how his team at Wave Financial bridges the gap between traditional asset management and cutting-edge technology, and why he’s so bullish on the Metaverse.

To learn more, follow Les on Twitter @lesborsai

The Oxford Dictionary defines 'disruption' as a radical change to an existing industry or market due to technological innovation. The word 'disruption' gets thrown around A LOT these days. Mostly in tech circles. But how do you disrupt that industry that’s been around since the nineteenth century? That’s what Joe's guest this week is doing.  Her name is Rebekah Borucki, and she is the President of Row House Publishing. Rebekah talks about her team's mission to support diverse communities and DISRUPT the book publishing industry.

Gretchen Rubin once wrote, “The days are long, but the years are short.” And she couldn’t be more right, it’s hard to believe it’s almost tax season again. And this week, Joe is joined by a CPA that is one of the foremost authorities on domestic and international tax planning and mitigation. His name is Charlie Dombek CPA MBA, and he is the President & Chief Client Officer at KeyCity Capital. Charlie talks about how his father convinced him to go to college, why he got into the movie business, and how he transformed himself from a tax planner into a 'wealth architect'.

Sharon Price John is living the dream of pretty much any child on the planet…she runs a company that makes teddy bears.  On the podcast, Sharon talks about what it's like to be the CEO of the Build-A-Bear Workshop, how she steered the company during the pandemic, and how she helped turn Build-A-Bear into an E-Com Giant.

Supply Chain problems have become the business equivalent of “The dog ate my homework.” Everyone is blaming the supply chain for issues across the planet. But why? This week's guest might have some answers. Joe speaks with Jonathon Karelse, the CEO of NorthFind Management, and is a global leader in demand planning, operations, predictive analytics, and IBP.