The Road to the Top Podcast

By Will Grant

The Road to the Top Podcast interviews the world's top performers on how they achieved success, the lessons they learned along the way and how you can follow their principles. Hosted by Will Grant... more

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The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

The Road to the Top Podcast episodes:

March 28, 20230024 Andrew Auble - President, GlueTread
Andrew Auble, President at GlueTread sat down with Will Grant to discuss his professional journey starting and co-founding multiple successful companies, as well as, advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs.

We Discuss:
How his father's entrepreneurial journey impacted Andy at a young age which has now lead to being a co-founder of multiple success companies including GlueTread, High Proof Razor and Class4Labs

How Andy's adventurous passion lead him to extraordinary experiences from living and traveling out of his truck in Alaska to a solo trip through Europe

His partnership with High Proof Razors and managing responsibilities with his co-founder

Andy walks us through the patent process and advice he would give for others considering filing a patent

Andy's advice for young professionals on how to allocate time & resources towards your goals with an importance on your risk tolerance

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33min
February 21, 20230023 Kevin Willer - Partner, Chicago Ventures
Kevin Willer, Partner at Chicago Ventures sat down with Will Grant to discuss his professional journey in venture capital, as well as, advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs.
We Discuss
How his passion for technology has lead his career through various roles at USRobotics, being a Co-Founder of the Google Chicago Office, Founding CEO of 1817 and now Partner at Chicago Ventures

His journey as an early Google employee and growing the Chicago office from 2 to 400 employees

How angel investing lead his career into venture capital

The mental framework he uses when evaluating start-up pitches

How Kevin is using his experience as a co-ownership in professional soccer clubs to build soccer within the U.S. is similar to growing a successful company
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35min
January 30, 20230022 Connor O'Hearn - Fund Manager at 333 Ventures & Growth at Pieces
Connor O'Hearn, Funder Manager at 333 Ventures & Growth at Pieces sat down with Will Grant to discuss his professional journey within venture capital, leading growth strategy at Pieces and advice for young professionals.
We discuss:
Connor's journey post-Miami University from selling airplanes with Textron, working on a Hawaii coffee farm for his master's in geography project and now leading Growth & Strategy at Pieces and Fund Manager at 333 Ventures

Advice on how to successfully balance between two intense positions as a venture capitalist and leading growth strategies at a successful start-up

How 333 Ventures partners with larger VC’s such as Drive Capital to support deal flow and seek co-investment opportunities

How building a diverse personal Board of Directors will help to surround yourself with the best mentors to advance your career
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35min
January 19, 20230021 Ted Fleming - Founder & CEO, Partake Brewing
Ted Fleming, Founder & CEO of Partake Brewing sat down with Will Grant to discuss his personal journey building Partake Brewing, as well as, advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs.
We Discuss:
How Ted's personal diagnosis of Crohn's disease and passion for beer helped build what is now an award winning non-alcoholic brewery

His ability to identify a trend within the market place ahead of others and leverage an existing successful non-alcoholic e-commerce store

Strategies for continuous innovation within a competitive marketplace

How your best early employees can be super fans that are passionate about your mission

Identifying your strengths and sticking to your lane on what you do best
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32min
December 28, 20220020 Jeffrey Kadlic - Founding Partner, Evolution Capital Partners
Jeffrey Kadlic, Founding Partner at Evolution Capital Partners sat down with Will Grant to discuss his professional journey, as well as advice for young professionals and founders.
We discuss:
Jeff's professional journey from Miami University through various roles to now as starting his private equity firm, Evolution Capital Partners

How aspiring and current founders can benefit from Evolution’s Five Fundamentals; the systematic organizational change agent that transforms the challenges small businesses face into sustainable and profitable growth.

Jeff's advice for young professionals interested in private equity and how to navigate a successful career
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39min
December 06, 20220019 John Raeder - Managing Director & Head of Software Investments, Bow River Capital
John Raeder, Managing Director & Head of Software Investments at Bow River Capital sat down with Will Grant to discuss his professional journey, as well as advice for young professionals and founders.
We Discuss:
John’s 25+ experience as a successful Founder & CEO and now as an Investor in Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio companies

His proven operational playbook which has helped 30+ CEOs navigate growing their businesses

Advice for current founders who are focused on scaling their company and young professionals interested in the venture capital industry
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34min
November 29, 20220018 Rithvik Venna - Co-Founder & COO, OROS
Rithvik Venna, Co-Founder & COO of OROS sat down with Will Grant to discuss his professional journey, as well as, advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs.
We discuss:
Rith's entrepreneurial journey from a pre-med undergraduate student to now serving as the Co-Founder & COO of OROS

Breaking down the insulation from their patented SOLARCORE® technology and how their innovation is disrupting multiple industries

How he and Co-Founder, Michael Markesberry, built a world-class advisory board and managing a company as best friends
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29min
October 13, 20220017 Shanna Traphoner-Liu - Co-Founder & CEO, bekome
Shanna Traphoner-Liu, Co-Founder & CEO of bekome sat down with Will Grant to discuss her professional journey, as well as, advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs.
We discuss:
How she build Bekome with co-founder, Vanessa Gottlieb Laudette and their experience working with the Techstars Chicago accelerator program

The major challenges faced today within mental health issues and finding support to take back control of their mental wellbeing
Some key take-aways are:
Take advantage of all opportunities you can such with interesting clubs in college or broadening your skillset professionally

If you find something you’re passionate about, dive head first and surround yourself with the best partners
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29min
October 06, 2022 0016 Jenny Darroch - Dean, Miami University Farmer School of Business
Jenny Darroch, Dean, Miami University Farmer School of Business sat down with Will Grant to discuss her professional journey from New Zealand to Miami, as well as, her advice for young professionals.
We discuss:
- Her academic and professional journey from New Zealand to now as the Dean of the Farmer School of Business
- The biggest challenges and opportunities she sees running one of the country's most prestigious business school
Some key take-aways:
- Push yourself to try something new every 6 months in all different areas of life, not just professionally
- Utilize your college alumni network and conference events to surround yourself with industry experts
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34min
September 02, 20220015 Daniela Yoder - VP, CFO Services & Head of Valuation Group Services at Venture First
Daniela Yoder, VP, CFO Services & Head of Valuation Group Services at Venture First sat down with Will Grant to discuss her professional journey and advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs.
We discuss:
How to build a successful career in valuation services

Different valuation methods and what founders should understand
Some key take-aways:
Get outside your comfort zone and join networks with industry specialists

How to develop a plan to become an industry expert on specific areas
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32min

FAQs about The Road to the Top Podcast:

How many episodes does The Road to the Top Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.