Roman Kikta is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, author, and human behaviorist. As Founder & CEO of Phenometrix, he leads groundbreaking work in AI-driven personality decoding, using facial markers, language patterns, and behavioral cues to predict compatibility in careers, teams, and relationships.

With over 30 years of leadership at Nokia, Panasonic, and LG, Roman has driven multi-billion-dollar growth, guided over two dozen startups, and authored best-selling books on innovation and entrepreneurship. A true anthropologist of technology, he blends global experience from 80+ countries with a passion for understanding human behavior, emotional intelligence, and the future of AI.

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Tune in to this episode with Dale Shover — Executive Coach, Fractional CFO, and trusted guide for leaders seeking clarity in purpose, numbers, and action.

Dale shares his journey from corporate finance to transformative coaching and how personal upheaval sparked his mission to help executives and business owners align values, strategy, and growth. With two decades of Fortune 500 CFO experience, Dale now empowers leaders to clear the clutter, make confident decisions, and achieve meaningful progress in both business and life.

 Discover how clarity and intention can transform challenges into breakthroughs.

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daleshover/Coaching website and Core Values Class Registration:  https://daleshovercoaching.com/homeNeuroTōnz, my brain entrainment company:  https://www.neurotonz.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/daleshover/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbetterwithdaleSubStack:  https://daleshover.substack.com/

Tune in to The Sparking Entrepreneur Show as we welcome Mikki Forbes, leadership development expert, fractional HR leader, and COO of Forbes Consulting. With 15 years in corporate HR leadership, Mikki shares how to tackle high turnover, strengthen leadership pipelines, and align workplace culture with business goals. Discover her practical strategies for building scalable HR operations, coaching leaders to lead with intention, and creating people-first systems that drive measurable results.

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In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Heather Bischoff, the powerhouse HR strategist and founder of Upskill Consulting. From her early beginnings in the nonprofit world to receiving national recognition for innovation, Heather has always brought heart and strategy to every role she’s held. After leading a department of 63 with zero budget and still achieving a 95% retention rate, she turned her attention to transforming the HR experience for businesses through Upskill Consulting.

Heather shares her journey from case management to building holistic people operations, all rooted in one core belief: people deserve meaningful work and exceptional colleagues. Tune in to hear how she helps companies align talent, strategy, and culture—without breaking the bank.

www.upskillhrteam.com

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In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, Craig Klein, Founder and CEO of SalesNexus, shares how to build a high-performing sales system that drives consistent growth. Drawing from years of experience leading complex, multimillion-dollar sales deals and now helping sales teams across industries, Craig reveals how automation, smart CRM practices, and better lead generation can unlock a new level of performance. He breaks down the biggest mistakes sales teams make, why most reps waste their time on the wrong activities, and how to use technology to free up time for what really matters—closing deals. Whether you’re a startup founder or scaling a sales team, Craig’s insights offer practical, proven strategies to help you grow with clarity and purpose.

https://x.com/craigklein

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleincraig

https://salesnexus.com/blog/

With 35+ years of executive leadership, business coaching, and operational excellence, Tom Irby has seen—and solved—it all. From scaling startups to over $500M to leading financial recoveries during global recessions, Tom's track record speaks volumes. In this episode, he shares his journey from rescuing AcuScribe Court Reporters and selling it to the world's largest court reporting firm, to now leading innovation at Skribe—where software is revolutionizing how testimony is captured and analyzed. Tune in to hear Tom’s no-nonsense insights on growth, resilience, and servant leadership.

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On this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Christopher Leidli, Founder and CEO of Genoplex.ai—a health tech company transforming the way patients access advanced therapies. Christopher shares how Genoplex’s agentic AI architecture, including platforms like Advanced Therapy Connect™ and Genoplex Engage™, streamlines care navigation by identifying and connecting patients to cell and gene therapies faster than ever before. Tune in to hear how Genoplex is using cutting-edge autonomous AI agents and medical scribes to modernize outdated healthcare workflows and revolutionize personalized medicine.

LinkedIn (Personal):  www.linkedin.com/in/biotechguru

X (Personal):  https://x.com/chrisleidli

LinkedIn (Company):  https://www.linkedin.com/company/genoplex-ai

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In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Riean Knight, Founder and CEO of Honey to Cocoa and Techstars '24 alum. A former Square leader turned founder, Riean blends her expertise in customer success with a passion for beauty, style, and elevating others. Tune in as she shares her journey from corporate tech to building her own brand, what it means to be a servant leader, and how she's helping others shine—inside and out.

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In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Dave Benton, the founder and CEO of Metajive—a digital experience agency that’s helped brands like Lyft, T-Mobile, and School of Rock deliver exceptional results. Dave opens up about his unconventional journey from designing websites as a hobby to running a high-impact agency. He shares the near-shutdown moments, the turning points, and the leadership lessons he’s learned in scaling a company that thrives with or without him. If you're navigating entrepreneurship, growth, or reinvention, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in!

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In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we welcome Abigail Spach, founder and CEO of SouthHaus, Inc. an enterprise AI company redefining business intelligence and commerce infrastructure. Abigail shares how her modular, agentic platforms like Luminae™, SyncMarket AI OS, and Orenda AI BI are revolutionizing how companies leverage AI across supply chains, real-time insights, and platform ownership. Tune in to hear her bold vision for ownable, outcome-driven AI and how SouthHaus is empowering global enterprises to operate with autonomy and intelligence at scale.

linkedin.com/in/abigail-spach-877b2126

AbigailSpach.com (Personal)

SouthHaus.com (Portfolio)

SyncMarket.io (Company)