Experience-Focused Leaders

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Greg Shove, the CEO of Section and a six-time CEO with a storied history of building companies that redefine how we work. In this episode, Greg shares his vision for the "Super Company," offering a candid masterclass on why AI transformation must start at the bottom of the organizational pyramid with the workforce, rather than being dictated from the top down by external consultants.

Greg discusses...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Brian Liu, the visionary founder and former CEO of LegalZoom, the company that redefined access to legal services and became the first publicly listed legal tech giant. In this episode, Brian shares his journey from a law school "misfit" to a pioneer of industry disruption, offering a rare look at how to scale a business in one of the world's most conservative professions.

Brian discusses the evolu...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Amit Pande, an enterprise product leader with over two decades of experience at industry giants like Oracle, Yahoo, HP, and C3AI. In this episode, Amit shares his insights on the evolving landscape of go-to-market (GTM) strategies, particularly in the context of AI and enterprise applications. They delve into how GTM has transformed from a mere marketing and sales function into a foundational cons...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Scott Britton, author of Conscious Accomplishment, for a profound exploration into the intersection of high-performance entrepreneurship and deep spiritual awareness. Scott, a prolific achiever and co-founder, shares his journey of moving beyond "ego-driven" success to find a more sustainable, "joy-centered" way of creating impact in the real world. Together, they challenge the traditional "macho"...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes "cohabitating" co-authors Jeffrey Chernick and Alix Gitter for a deep dive into the human soul of entrepreneurship. Jeffrey, a serial founder with 20 years of "startup life" addiction and multiple exits, joins forces with Alix, a professional actress and writer, to debut their bestselling book, High Five Energy: A Different Kind of Founder. Together, they challenge the "Silicon Valley" status quo ...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Karin Reed, an Emmy Award-winning journalist turned leadership communications expert, for a masterclass in modern connectivity. As the CEO of Speaker Dynamics and the author of Suddenly Virtual and Suddenly Hybrid, Karin has become the go-to coach for global giants like Lenovo and Eli Lilly, helping executives move from being "talking heads" to authentic leaders who command the screen.

In this conv...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Ravi Sawhney, the CEO and founder of RKS Design and PA AI, for a deep dive into the intersection of cognitive psychology and world-class innovation. With a career that began at the legendary Xerox PARC developing the first touchscreen interfaces, Ravi has spent over four decades helping global giants like Samsung, Intel, and Lego move beyond traditional aesthetics to create deep emotional resonanc...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Scott Britton, entrepreneur, author of Conscious Accomplishment, and a former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. After the successful acquisition of his venture-backed company, Troops, by Salesforce in 2022, Scott turned his focus toward the "Third Way"—a philosophy that integrates high-level material achievement with deep internal fulfillment and spiritual awareness.

In this conversation, Scott challenge...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Professor Hermann Simon, founder and honorary chairman of Simon-Kucher and the world’s leading authority on pricing and strategy. Often cited as the most influential management thinker since Peter Drucker, Hermann brings five decades of experience identifying the "Hidden Champions" of the global economy and advising world-class organizations on value and growth.

In this conversation, Hermann shares...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Luke Giancarlo, Director of the FinTech Innovation Lab in New York and an executive at Accenture, where he leads digital currency and AI initiatives. Luke brings a unique perspective, combining hands-on startup experience with deep insight into enterprise innovation, fintech, and emerging technologies.

In this conversation, Luke shares his view on corporate-startup collaboration, the future of AI a...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Sergey Netessine, Senior Vice Dean of Innovation and Global Initiatives at the Wharton School and Durbani Armani Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Sergey is also an Amazon Scholar and a seasoned investor, bringing a rare blend of academic rigor, corporate strategy, and hands-on venture experience to the world’s leading organizations.

In this conversation, Sergey shares his perspective o...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Stephen Josephs, a pioneer in adult development and the co-author of the seminal book Leadership Agility. With over 40 years of experience as an executive coach, Stephen helps senior leaders navigate high-pressure environments by recognizing the inner patterns that drive their behavior. A lifelong practitioner of meditation and Tai Chi, Stephen brings a unique blend of Taoist wisdom and developmen...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Magali Anderson, a global sustainability and innovation leader and former Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer at Holcim. Magali brings deep, real-world experience leading change at scale—across operations, markets, and incentives. Today, she serves on the boards of Anglo American and the Capitals Coalition, mentors founders through the Creative Destruction Lab, and invests in ESG-driven ...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Shannon McClenaghan, the CEO of StartX, Stanford University’s elite, non-profit startup community for alumni, faculty, and serial founders. A seasoned leader at the helm of one of Silicon Valley’s most powerful "secret weapons," Shannon oversees an ecosystem that has helped launch 20 unicorns and create over $120 billion in value—all without taking a single cent of equity from its founders.

In this...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes A.J. Thomas, the CEO of The Troublemaker Lab and Founder and General Partner of Good Trouble Ventures. A visionary leader and former "Chaos Pilot" at Google X, A.J. specializes in helping extraordinary founders build enduring companies through coaching, strategy, and mindful innovation.

In this conversation, A.J. explores the intersection of technology, creativity, and culture. She discusses her "T...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Nicole Alvino, a pioneering leader in employee experience and founder of FirstUp, a platform that connects organizations with their workforce at scale. With experience building technology solutions for some of the world’s largest companies, Nicole helps enterprises engage frontline employees, drive alignment, and create meaningful workplace experiences through personalization and innovative commun...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Iliana Oris Valiente, a multidisciplinary innovator at Accenture who sits at the intersection of emerging technology, human-centered design, and capital investment. With experience bridging startups, large enterprises, and family offices, Iliana helps organizations turn insights into measurable business impact, foster innovation, and unlock growth opportunities.

In this conversation, Iliana talks a...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Stephan Kuhnert, co-founder and co-CEO of Empower, a software suite that helps organizations create consistent, professional, and on-brand content across Microsoft 365. With clients ranging from global enterprises to Microsoft itself, Stephan has spent years helping teams save time, boost productivity, and ensure every document, presentation, or spreadsheet reflects their brand and builds trust.

In...

Your host Alex Shevelenko welcomes Kevin Lee, a digital marketing pioneer who has spent decades helping companies grow revenue through sharper execution rather than inflated budgets. Before Google existed, Kevin was already building the technology and tactics many teams still rely on today. He co-founded Didit, scaled it into one of New York’s leading agencies, authored four books, and built nonprofit initiatives like Giving Forwar...