The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh Cary

What if artificial intelligence could make us more human, not less?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Shekar Natarajan, founder of Orchestro.ai, to explore the future of “angelic intelligence”, a new kind of AI built on virtue, empathy, and compassion rather than profit and efficiency alone.

With over 25 years in global logistics, Shekar has seen firsthand how systems built for speed and convenience often lose sight of purpos...

If you run a business, this episode could save you from sleepless nights and costly mistakes. Rachel Michaelov, founder of Empire Tax Advisors and partner in Practice Wealth Partners, shares the deeply personal story that fueled her career and the practical systems that keep owners audit ready, tax efficient, and in control. You will learn how to choose the right entity, what your bookkeeper might be missing, and the exact question...

If you have most of your savings trapped inside a 401k or IRA and you’ve wondered how to do more than buy another index fund, this episode opens the door. Henry Yoshida, CFP and co-founder and CEO of Rocket Dollar, explains how regular investors can legally use retirement accounts to access private and alternative investments. You will hear how a reluctant Merrill Lynch rookie became a three-time founder by solving a problem Wall S...

If you are a founder or executive staring down disruption, this conversation is a practical playbook for building a culture of innovation that actually ships. AJ Bubb, founder of MXP Studios and host of Facing Disruption, breaks down how human plus AI accelerates results only when leaders fix the hidden blockers inside their teams. You will learn how to create psychological safety, design real experiments, and replace yes-people dy...

If you want better sleep, calmer nerves, less inflammation, and more daily energy without adding another pill or appointment, this conversation delivers a clear, practical path. Mark Fox, former chief engineer on the Space Shuttle program and inventor of Vibe and VegaVibe, explains how pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) and vagus nerve stimulation can help your body recover faster, feel better, and perform at a higher level. You ...

What does it take to be a truly effective leader in today’s fast-moving business world? Most companies promote top performers and hope they’ll “figure it out” when they step into leadership. But hope isn’t a strategy.

In this episode of The Hidden Entrepreneur Show, Josh Cary sits down with Chris Hossfeld, founder and CEO of Barrel Strength Leadership, to uncover the frameworks, lessons, and battlefield-tested wisdom that leaders ne...

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing yourself on TV, or wondered if media appearances really move the needle for entrepreneurs, this episode is for you.

Josh Cary sits down with Dominic Forth, CEO of Thought Leaders America, to unpack the real power of visibility, exposure, and positioning. Dominic has spent over 20 years in media, from newsroom trenches to consulting with top TV stations, and now he helps thought leaders and entreprene...

From Ferraris in the driveway to Van Halen in the backyard, Danielle Diamond grew up surrounded by the kind of rock-and-roll glamour most of us only dream about. But behind the limousines and backstage passes was a family quietly wrestling with deep mental health struggles, and a young girl searching for lasting happiness.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Danielle shares the remarkable journey behind her memoir Happy Adjacent....

What does a petroleum engineer with 35 years in the oil and gas industry know about creating a hit meal-planning app? More than you think. Mark Semmelbeck’s journey from running drilling operations to running a tech startup is as surprising as it is inspiring.

In this episode, you’ll hear how a simple Sunday visit to his daughter sparked the idea for A Better Meal, a smart, AI-powered meal-planning app that brings joy back to the ki...

What happens when you're told from childhood that you'll never amount to anything? In this extraordinary episode, Josh Cary sits down with Unbroken author Robert Crawford, who was once ridiculed by teachers, dismissed by his father, and written off by nearly everyone, except his mother.

Robert’s story is raw, powerful, and unforgettable. From being a boy in Jamaica who was mocked and shamed in school, to founding his own nursery sch...

Ever wondered if you could turn your creative passion into a real, profitable business without quitting your day job? This episode is your proof.

Jaclyn Isaac, founder of Doni Douglas Designs, went from managing global ad campaigns in Big Pharma to leading one of New Jersey’s most recognizable interior design firms. It all started as a side hustle, fueled by instinct, savagery (her word), and a refusal to stay small.

In this refreshi...

What makes a business truly attractive to investors, clients, and customers alike? In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Kevin Scanlon, scientist, inventor, author of The Hybrid Entrepreneur, and experienced investor, to unpack the mindset and strategies that help entrepreneurs build credibility, attract funding, and scale successfully.

This isn’t just theory. Kevin has lived on all sides of the business equation: academia, star...

Feel like you’re constantly second-guessing your financial decisions? Tired of the noise from talking heads, YouTube gurus, and random internet advice? In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with financial advisor Nick Grose of Grose Wealth Management to break through the confusion and offer a grounded, relationship-first approach to wealth.

This isn’t a jargon-filled finance lecture. It’s a refreshingly human, emotionally aware conve...

What if everything you thought about math education was missing the mark?

In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, PhD mathematician, computer scientist, and founder of Elephant Learning, a revolutionary software system that’s helping kids learn a year and a half of math in just 10 weeks. Whether your child avoids math like the plague or you’re simply trying to get them ahead, this conversation will change how y...

Think going global is only for massive corporations with teams around the world? Think again. In this compelling episode, Alex Yancher, co-founder and CEO of Passport Global, breaks down why every e-commerce brand is already global whether they realize it or not and how most are leaving international revenue on the table.

Alex doesn’t just bring opinions, he brings receipts. From his early days at Facebook during its pre-mobile tran...

What if everything you thought you knew about retirement planning was outdated, ineffective—or flat out wrong?

In this revealing and passionate conversation, financial strategist and bestselling author Alan Porter pulls back the curtain on the myths surrounding 401(k)s, stock portfolios, and so-called “diversification.” A former U.S. Army Blackhawk instructor pilot turned elite financial educator, Alan shares the deeply personal sto...

Are you still operating in survival mode? Do you feel like you’re constantly reacting instead of creating? This episode is your invitation to shift from chaos to clarity.

In this powerful conversation, bestselling author and biotech executive-turned-entrepreneur Diana Morales shares how she went from growing up in political upheaval and moving countries as a teenager to becoming a high-performing executive, mother of three, and now ...

What happens when a woman who delivers babies for a living is unable to have one herself? That’s the premise of Nina Winther’s debut novel Should It Be This Hard?, and it’s rooted in her own deeply personal experience with infertility. In this raw and emotionally honest episode, Nina opens up for the first time in a public way, revealing the very real shame, guilt, and isolation that comes with struggling to conceive.

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Shopping and getting dressed shouldn’t be stressful, yet so many of us waste time, money, and mental energy wondering what to wear and where to find it. Enter Caroline Lakshmanan, founder and CEO of Cloud Closet, a new social shopping platform that’s turning your closet into a smart, personalized, and collaborative style hub.

In this refreshingly honest conversation, Caroline reveals how Cloud Closet blends AI, your actual wardrobe,...