Our guest for the 26th episode of the WatchPitch Podcast is Paul Caswell - Founder and CEO of Weave the People - a San Francisco-based consultancy that understands, practices and implements deep connectivity in organizations. Connectivity is the lifeblood of any organization large and small. Clients like ComCast, Coca Cola, Verizon, Johnson & Johnson and countless others also understand how this connectivity also impacts the numbers and the bottom line. If connectivity is missing so eventually is meaning and purpose. Inspired insights and some great tools for accessing meaningful connection in your next encounter...in the workplace, at your holiday gathering or with that new client across the room...let’s get started!

Our guest for the 25th episode of the WatchPitch Podcast is Brett McCall, Chief Grunt (his assigned title) with virtual reality start-up, Better Than Unicorns. Virtual reality as a new frontier is already shaping our future in the marketplace but the elements and the cycles of life that include reflecting, belonging and community are voices that will have to be included. We began our conversation shortly after our local Creative Morning gathering presented the topic of restarting...which may in fact be one of the components of not just virtual reality but for any successful business entrepreneur. Inspired content. Let’s listen in and get started

There isn’t a day that goes by where our weather doesn’t impact everybody on this planet... and sometimes that’s a good thing and other times, it’s a disaster destroying homes, coastlines, lives, communities and entire ecosystems. The climate and the human factor have become increasingly woven together. We take a moment in this particular podcast to explore how Climate City USA in Asheville, North Carolina and the Collider are trying to enterprise and make use of all the science data being collected from sensors and satellites circumnavigating our planet to navigate the future and the policies that shape decisions - for governments, cities, communities and business and individuals on a daily basis.... not only will you be inspired but I suspect you will also learn some core practices and values to navigate your future... let’s get started

Our podcast today is with the Founder of Kitsuma Bars, Cedric Clyburn whose passion for solving a problem as a mountain biking competitor for clean, locally sourced and quick energy in a convenient bar ignited his start-up business. Cedric and his team are disruptors in a crowded and consolidated market of food products and his success is especially noteworthy because he is only 17. I know you will be inspired - let’s get started !

Our podcast today is with Jeff Kaplan a gatekeeping navigator and catalytic converter for engaging entrepreneurs into the community ecosystem of economic development in the Southeast region based out of Asheville, North Carolina. There is a treasure of insights throughout this discussion for entrepreneurs and community leaders, angel investors and angel networks committed to making partnership successful that span even as far away as Capetown, South Africa. And surprise, it may just all start with your pitch...and loving your Mondays. Listen up my friends, you will be inspired, so let’s get started !

My guest today was discovered on the Turner or now, Warner Media campus since the AT & T acquisition, during one of the Bridge showcase events with its partners from Tel Aviv. There is more about this on the WatchPitch website and in an upcoming podcast episode. But here is what got my attention, and after we posted the short video of this company’s invention and IP with thousands of views and comments throughout the day I just had to talk with Co-Founder and CEO Yossi Meshulam. And this is someone who understands pitching, the tribulations of moving from a corporate life to an entrepreneurial one, and what it takes to fully grasp, understand and communicate their value proposition to investors. You will be inspired...let’s get started !

My guest today on our now 20th WatchPitch podcast episode is Emily Breedlove, a leader whose DNA compels her to establish eco-systems of innovation. Particularly important is her commitment to women as leaders and fostering cultures for women and girls that establish a culture of trust...because, Ideas are fragile. This is a great episode for every entrepreneur committed to their own innovation practices including discovering the right fit of investors who will join them in the journey!

My guest today is Sharon Kleitsch, a seasoned change agent well versed in transformation and facilitating change in organizations large and small for the good. For decades, her affiliation with the Institute of Noetic Sciences and other global and regional groups acknowledge a certain wisdom that lies under the surface of our thinking and how that relates to what we do in the world and our experience. For entrepreneurs and investors, this the inside landscape of who we are and how that shows up on the outside. This is a fascinating exploration and conversation...you will be inspired... let’s get started.

My guest is Tom Lamar, Co-Founder of LaunchSail...an international consulting group based in San Francisco whose primary role is empowering Founders, their team and perhaps even more important, their operating system by applying the piloting principles of OODA - Observe, Orient, Decide and Act. This is an inspired conversation for any entrepreneur or investor keen on results in the face of headwinds... let’s get started.

My guest today is Dr. Erin Stefanacci...and we met during a 1-Million Cups Pitch event while we had our WatchPitch, Pitch Booth set up. She pitched at the event and won the June Competition with most reviews and the highest score. Every month we include for each of the winners a WatchPitch podcast opportunity to talk about more about their business and of course, what’s working and what needs to change about how they are growing their business. We had an inspired discussion with lots to learn and share... let’s get started.