Ventures & Visionaries offers a deep dive into the minds of successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Each episode focuses on the nuances of navigating business growth, leadership challenges, and embracing technology in today's dynamic environment.
In this episode of Ventures and Visionaries, I sit down with Dr. Alex Cahana, a physician turned investor and global thought leader, to explore how healthcare, finance, and data are colliding in today’s world. From opening pain centers worldwide to tackling the opioid crisis, Alex has seen firsthand how health, wealth, and trust are inseparably linked. We dive into the failures of current healthcare systems, the erosion of trust af...
In this episode of Ventures and Visionaries, I sit down with Michael Moro, Chief Strategy Officer at INX, to explore how blockchain and tokenization are reshaping the financial world. Michael shares his journey from Wall Street to leading crypto ventures, the wild early days of Bitcoin, and why tokenized stocks, bonds, and real estate could redefine global markets. We discuss the convergence of AI and blockchain, regulatory challen...
In this episode of Ventures and Visionaries, I sit down with Bob Gault to talk about what it really takes to reinvent a company, align a leadership team, and drive revenue growth in both large enterprises and small, fast-growing businesses. Bob shares his journey from 17 years at Cisco to leading as a CRO, navigating cultural dysfunction, reshaping company identity, and scaling through acquisitions. We dive into the role of leaders...
Is the tech world finally moving beyond Silicon Valley's shadow? In this episode, Mordy Hackel speaks with Dr. Oksana Malysheva, a physicist-turned-venture-capitalist who shares her journey from the Soviet Union to leading Austin’s Sputnik ATX VC. Oksana reveals how her unconventional path has equipped her to nurture startups outside the Valley, emphasizing why grit, adaptability, and gratitude are vital for entrepreneurs. Her uniq...
What if identifying ONE key constraint could unlock massive efficiency in your business? In this episode, Dave McFarland takes us through his unexpected journey from biologist to expert in the Theory of Constraints (TOC). With years of experience consulting across 150 factory floors, Dave shares how TOC transforms business by eliminating bottlenecks and boosting productivity. His insights offer practical advice for anyone looking t...
How can families effectively navigate the complex dynamics of running a business together while fostering innovation and maintaining harmony? It's not easy, but it is worth it. Today's guest is Jeff Savlov, the founder of Blum & Savlov, a consulting firm specializing in family business dynamics and wealth management. Jeff’s extensive experience—spanning over 30 years—provides him with a unique vantage point from which he offers...
How can mastering operations drive significant growth in your organization? In this episode Mordy Hackel sits down with Naima Jinnah, a dynamic leader in the technology and investment sectors, to uncover the secrets behind her operational success. From her early experiences in the legal industry to leading roles in tech startups, Naima shares invaluable insights on creating effective processes, fostering a culture of intelligent fa...
How can we leverage innovation to transform the energy sector? Today Mordy Hackel is joined by Catherine Flax, a founding member and President of Private Markets at X Machina Capital Strategies (XMC). Catherine also serves on several prestigious boards, including Zefiro Methane Corporation, Gradient Geothermal, Abaxx Technologies, ISO New England, Base CarbonBase, and Amperon. Today Catherine shares her journey from banking to lead...
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
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