Exponential Growth with David Olivencia

What happens when cutting-edge tech meets deep boardroom wisdom?

In this episode, we sit down with Maria Wynne, a powerhouse leader who has shaped industries across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, from Microsoft and Xerox to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and the Goodman Theatre.

Maria brings a rare blend of C-suite experience, technology insight, and corporate governance expertise. We dive into:

• How she’s drivi...

In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of tech, wealth, innovation, and purpose with Rodrigo Garcia, an accomplished C-level investment executive and thought leader in sustainable finance and impact investing.

Rodrigo has led billion-dollar investment platforms, driven top-quartile VC/PE returns, and pioneered sustainable investing frameworks that are transforming how capital fuels growth. From his work crafting Illinoi...

In this episode, we spotlight the incredible journey of Manny Favela, an accomplished finance executive, former McDonald’s Latin America CFO, and co-founder of Burrito Parrilla Mexicana. Manny brings decades of leadership across corporate finance, technology, real estate, and franchising to his work building a fast-casual restaurant brand grounded in community, quality, and purpose.

This conversation provides a high-level ...

In this powerful episode of Exponential Growth, I sit down with Alejandro Mainetto, visionary CIO/CTO, GenAI expert, angel investor, and board leader, to explore the exponential forces shaping our world. Alejandro shares wisdom from two decades of transforming organizations through cutting-edge technology, innovation strategy, and AI deployment.

We go deep on:

How leaders can thrive during digital disruption
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🎙️ Exponential Growth | Episode with Lili Gil Valletta
Topic: Media, Investments & Technology Through a Cultural Intelligence® Lens

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lili Gil Valletta, a trailblazing entrepreneur, board director, media commentator, and Cultural Intelligence® expert.

From arriving in the U.S. at 17 without speaking English to co-founding two global firms—CIEN+ and Human Dot Plus—Lili has redefined wh...

🎙️ Exponential Growth Podcast | Episode with Kevin Klenk

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Klenk, a seasoned technology leader whose career has spanned Ford, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and now The Aerospace Corporation. We explore how cutting-edge tech is powering everything from deep space missions to national defense, and what that means for our digital future.

If you're passionate about exponential te...

Welcome to the Exponential Growth Podcast! In this session recap, we cover the key takeaways from our episodes that are packed with insights, inspiration, and practical strategies for growth-minded individuals and entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re building a business, scaling your personal brand, or simply looking to grow, this recap gives you a quick, powerful dose of motivation and clarity.

👉 Don’t forget to subscr...

Leadership, Quantum Computing, and Investing with Gregory Hedges

In this engaging episode, we dive into a compelling conversation with Gregory Hedges, a visionary at the crossroads of cutting-edge technology, strategic leadership, and investing. From leading high-performing teams to exploring the frontiers of quantum computing, Gregory shares how emerging tech is reshaping industries and influencing tomorrow’s investment decisions.

W...

🎙️ Exponential Growth Podcast with David Olvenia

Guest: Dr. Alejandro Badia – Orthopedic Surgeon, Founder of OrthoNOW, Author, Healthcare Advocate

In this engaging and insightful episode, host David Olivencia sits down with Dr. Alejandro Badia, a leading orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon and the founder of OrthoNOW, to explore the future of healthcare, innovation, and systemic reform.

What You’ll Learn:

• Dr. Badia’...

“Amplifiers of Growth: Leadership, AI, and Investing with Fernando Rosario”

In this high-energy episode of the Exponential Growth Podcast, host David reconnects with longtime friend and leadership expert Fernando Rosario. From Puerto Rico to Purdue, Fortune 500 boardrooms to adrenaline sports, Fernando shares his fascinating career journey and hard-earned insights on exponential leadership.

Together, they explore:

• The evolving rol...

Innovation in Technology and Leadership
The episode features Jesús Mantas, former IBM executive, who shares insights from his extensive career. He emphasizes how foundational technologies like the internet and cloud computing revolutionized industries, paving the way for current innovations in AI

⚙️ Cloud and AI Transformation

 Mantas discusses how tasks that once took weeks can now be completed in seconds due to cloud advanceme...

In this special bonus episode of the Exponential Growth Podcast, host David Olivenia sits down with Ruben Garcia, CEO of Certiverse, a groundbreaking platform transforming the certification industry. From raising $17 million to achieving 400% growth, Ruben reveals the innovative tech and business strategies powering their journey. Hear how Certiverse disrupts costly, outdated models with AI-driven, scalable solutions, enabling orga...

In this thought-provoking episode, host David Olivencia sits down with Dr. Ramses Alcaide, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Neurable, to explore how brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence are reshaping our understanding of mental performance and health.

Dr. Alcaide shares the personal story that led him to create brain-controlled prosthetics, and how that mission evolved into founding a startup focused on wear...

🎙️ Exponential Growth Podcast | Supply Chain Innovation with Luis Solana

In this episode of the Exponential Growth Podcast, host David Olivencia sits down with supply chain veteran and investor Luis Solana to explore the forces shaping the future of global supply chains. From leading operations at DHL, Colgate-Palmolive, and Bridgestone to advising private equity firms, Luis shares his journey, lessons learned from entrepreneurship...

Exponential Growth fans, I've got something special for you! I sat down with Francisco Cornejo, Founder of Storybook App, a wellness-tech startup and a proud Angeles Investors portfolio company.

We're diving deep into topics such as what real exponential growth looks like, how Storybook scaled impact across global families, the power of purpose-driven leadership in tech, and more.

Don't miss this on...

Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Investing with Staci LaToison

Welcome to Exponential Growth. This week, we are joined by visionary investor and empowerment advocate Staci LaToison, founder of Dream Big Ventures and host of Her Money Moves (StaciLaToison.com).

This isn’t just another business podcast.

It’s a deep dive into the mindset, strategy, and resilience it takes to scale not just companies, but legacies.

💬 Topics We Explore:

Join host David Olivencia as he sits down with dynamic entrepreneur Korina Sanchez in this inspiring episode of Exponential Growth! Broadcasting live from Salvi Studios in Chicago, Korina shares her incredible journey, from practicing law to leading her family's hospitality empire with six successful venues, and now launching a 1.2-gigawatt solar panel facility in Puerto Rico.

Korina Sanchez discusses:

• Her pivot from corpora...

Exponential Growth with David Olivencia
Guest: William M. Velez

In this energizing episode, William M. Velez takes us on a journey from his roots in electrical engineering to leadership roles as CIO across industries. From launching his career at Accenture to earning an MBA, William reveals the strategic blend of tech and business that shaped his executive path.

• Learn how he helped lead a company to IPO through digital trans...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Exponential Growth Podcast!
We’re kicking off the new season with a powerhouse episode with Ray Kallmeyer, CEO of Enklu, that dives deep into the technologies shaping our future. Hosted by David Olivencia, this episode sets the tone for what's to come: Insightful conversations with innovators leading exponential change.

Episode Summary
- From Gaming to AR Innovation
Ray Kallmeyer, CEO o...