Southern California's CEOs You Should Know

Southern California's CEOs You Should Know

Get an exclusive look inside some of the top companies in business today with an in-depth interview of top CEOs, with your host Paul Corvino.

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February 2, 2026 32 mins

Dean Sharp sits down with Kelly Berkompas! She is the Cofounder and General Manager of Brandguard Vents.  With early leadership experience at Procter & Gamble, Kelly helped turn a simple idea into a profitable company that has already protected homes during the LA wildfires and continues to safeguard communities from future fire risks

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Jeff Thomas sits down with Michael Goldfarb, the founder and CEO of Guardian HR, a firm specializing in providing employers with comprehensive, outsourced HR and legal support. A seasoned employment attorney with over 30 years of experience, Goldfarb created Guardian HR to offer businesses a "one-stop shop" for legal compliance, handbooks, and HR management. 

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Paul Corvino sits down with CEO of Guardian Payroll Services, Matt Taylor. The CEO has lead the company with over 20 years of experience in HR, payroll, compliance, and strategic planning. He focuses on aiding closely held businesses through technology-driven solutions, having previously served as a partner at CorpStrat.

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Paul Corvino sits down with Glenn Gainor, CEO of Hollywood Ventures Group. Spanning his leadership at Amazon Original Movies (Prime Movies), the launch of Hollywood Ventures Group , and his advisory work with Producers Without Borders, Glenn's career exemplifies innovation, collaboration, and a global vision for storytelling.

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December 18, 2025 19 mins

Paul Corvino sits down with Lauren Gropper, CEO of Repurpose, the leader in compostable household goods. An eco-entrepreneur and green architecture pioneer, Lauren began her career in sustainable design. Her early success led to a surprising career in Hollywood, working as a consultant to the industry with customers like Discovery Networks. Confronted with the waste generated by craft services, Lauren had an aha moment on-set. She ...

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November 12, 2025 16 mins

Paul Corvino sits down with Michael Gifford, CEO of Splitero.  He leads the company, which provides homeowners with a lump sum of cash in exchange for a share of their home's future appreciation. 

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November 12, 2025 24 mins

Paul Corvino sits down with the CEO of MlikPEP, Yin Woon Ran. 

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November 12, 2025 18 mins

Paul Corvino sits down with Steven Rossi, CEO of AlterMe. The company that supplies at-home DNA test reveals 13 key genetic insights & how they affect your fitness goals. 

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Paul Corvino sits down with Ike Shehadah, CEO of Ikes Love & Sandwiches. Ike's Love & Sandwiches has over 800 sandwiches for everyone, whether you're a carnivore, vegetarian, or vegan.

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Jeff Thomas sits down with Kelly LoBianco, Director of Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity.

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November 12, 2025 24 mins

Paul Corvino sits down with Naveen Jain, CEO of Viome. The company provides at-home microbiome testing kits and personalized health recommendations based on the results. 

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November 12, 2025 31 mins

Paul Corvino sits down with the CMO of Yeti, Bill Neff. YETI is an American outdoor products company that designs and sells premium coolers, drinkware, bags, and other related accessories

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November 12, 2025 24 mins

Paul Corvino sits down with Casey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer of BetMGM. Hurbis brings 30 years of diverse consumer marketing expertise to BetMGM’s leadership team, positioning the brand to further accelerate its rapid momentum in the sports betting and iGaming industry.

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Jeff Thomas sits down with the CO-CEOS of Mission Craft Cocktails, Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko. The company is a premium bottle craft cocktail maker, that gives 5% back of all revenues to local food banks!

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October 23, 2025 14 mins
Paul Corvino sits down with Stan Kasten, the CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Paul Corvino sits down with Yaamava' Resort & Casino's CEO, Peter Arceo at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada!

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October 8, 2025 7 mins
Paul Corvino sits down with Nasser Watar, CEO of Trophy Automotive. The company offers a vast selection of new and used vehicles, exceptional car care, a service center, and a wide range of amenities.

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October 8, 2025 7 mins
Matt Money Smith sits down with Henning Strauss is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and CEO of STRAUSS, where he oversees the operations of Europe’s leading workwear. STRAUSS has evolved from a catalog-based retailer to a multi-channel powerhouse, boasting four megastores, a flagship store in Venice, California, and one of Germany’s top five e-commerce platforms.

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September 12, 2025 11 mins
Paul Corvino sits down with Henning Strauss is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and CEO of STRAUSS, where he oversees the operations of Europe’s leading workwear. STRAUSS has evolved from a catalog-based retailer to a multi-channel powerhouse, boasting four megastores, a flagship store in Venice, California, and one of Germany’s top five e-commerce platforms.

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September 4, 2025 11 mins
Paul Corvino sits down with the CEO of Arena Club, Brian Lee. The company is the ultimate online marketplace for buyers & sellers for sports and entertainment cards. Shop with confidence at Arena Club. Authenticity guaranteed on their marketplace.

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