Episodes

Andrew Parker is the Founder and CEO of Papa, the first and only curated platform of companionship and clinical care for older adults and families. Prior to Papa, Andrew worked as Vice President of Health Systems at MDLive. He was there from the time when there were only around 15 employees and was…

Excited to share this installment of the live #thePOZcast, recorded on April 16, 2021. In this series of live-recorded episodes, I introduce you to incredible people from my network. unpack their careers and dig into what value they bring. Joining me on this episode: Dr. Jonathan Fisher: Healing…

(Part 2) To listen to part one: https://thepozcast.com/michael-loeb-a-masterclass-redefining-venture-capital-helping-startups-become-billion-dollar-businesses/ In this special two-part episode of The POZCast, Michael Loeb, Founder & CEO of Loeb.NYC and I cover a ton of ground, focused on what it …

In this special two part episode of The POZCast, Michael Loeb, Founder & CEO of Loeb.NYC and I cover a ton of ground, focused on what it means to leave a legacy. Michael started his career following his father Marshall Loeb’s footsteps, who was a renowned journalist and editor at Time magazine. Mic…

Matt Randall (CEO) and Maria Goy (COO) are the co-founders of Life by Spot, the tech startup offering a subscription, on-demand injury insurance that protects everyone from athletes and adventurers to families at home. Matt is a seasoned and experienced serial entrepreneur with over 15 years in…

Chrisa Zindros is the Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Coach at the Handel Group®. Through an in-depth process, she helps her clients mitigate bad habits and re-balance their priorities. Throughout her career, Chrisa has worked on building brands and creating business driving initiatives…

Please check out a past favorite of mine from 2019, with Jason Wang. I met Jason via Defy Ventures, an in-prison entrepreneurship program that I support. They help current and formerly incarcerated men and women earn a second chance. Jason is incredible and I am confident that you will love his sto…

Laura Gassner Otting is a professional motivational keynote speaker and Washington Post best selling author. Laura’s 25-year resume is defined by her entrepreneurial edge. She served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House, helping shape AmeriCorps; left a leadership role at respe…

BEST OF #thePOZcast E48: Max Stossel. I am extremely excited to introduce my guest today Max Stossel. He is an award-winning poet + filmmaker named by Forbes as one of the best storytellers of the year. I had the privilege to experience his poetry first hand this past summer in our sacred space i…

George Hammer, Chief Content Officer of IBM, is a marketing leader at the intersection of data and creativity. Prior to joining IBM, George was the SVP of Content at Digitas where he oversaw campaigns for clients such as Accenture, HP, GE, LEGO and American Express. He also worked at Discovery Chan…

Mark McNally is a serial entrepreneur with a broad base of experience scaling companies from startup through multinational establishment. Mark’s first startup went public on the Nasdaq at the age of 24 reaching around a $4 billion market cap as the 3rd most successful IPO of 1999. Mark’s journe…

“Never give up. Never quit.” Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Despite losing portions of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afgha…

Bert Miller currently serves as Chairman of Protis Global, ace Talent Curators, President/CEO of MRINetwork, as well as co-founder of BCC co., a digital consultancy. Bert’s expertise in search and recruitment dates back to 1995, when he co-founded Protis Global, an award-winning search and recruitm…

Tara Wells is an Emmy-winning producer, writer, entrepreneur and cannabis industry pioneer who brings more than a decade of experience working on the frontlines in the cannabis space. She is one of the first female founders in the cannabis sector and specializes in premium online shopping, cannabis…

Chukky Okobi is an 8 year veteran of the National Football League and a Super Bowl winning champion with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. Today he’s an emotional intelligence and integrative psychology professional, using his psychology expertise not only as a Keynote & Motivational speaker, but m…

Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the global bestselling book “Performance Partner…

Karson Humiston is the Founder & CEO of Vangst, the cannabis industry’s recruiting platform. Since launching in 2016, Vangst has connected thousands of people with jobs at leading cannabis businesses around the world. Karson was featured on the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 list and Vangst was featured i…

Zach Nadler is the Co-Founder and CEO of VaynerSpeakers, which is a disruptive speakers bureau built to deliver impactful speakers that inspire audiences. VaynerSpeakers was founded alongside Gary Vaynerchuk and they have built a selective roster of premiere industry talent. Prior to VaynerSpeakers…

Jerome Ternynck is a recognized leader in the recruiting technology industry. He has had three successful exits over 30 years of building global businesses and award-winning software, including SmartRecruiters. As an entrepreneur with his heart in recruiting and soul in technology, Jerome is on a …

Amit Pandhi is the CEO of Velocity Snack Brands (VSB), a data and digital driven better-for-you snacking platform that seeks to acquire, incubate and grow a portfolio of iconic brands in the salty snacks, sweets and nutrition bar category. VSB’s first acquisition was Popchips, one the leading bette…

John & Jessica Waller are the husband and wife team behind Humble Nut Butter, a line of distinctly different savory spreads made with premium-quality simple ingredients. The two met when they each moved to Chicago and eventually would start Humble Nut Butter in Minneapolis. Before that, John worked…

Fans of #thePOZcast, this is one you have all been waiting for!  Gary Vaynerchuk is the CEO of VaynerMedia, five-time New York Times best-selling author, and one of the most defining personalities in the world of entrepreneurship of our time. Gary also happens to hold the spot as one of the most s…

Chris Carr is Founder and CEO of Farotech, an award-winning marketing strategy agency that has worked with some of the most prominent names in the Philadelphia area and throughout the nation. His story starts earlier on in his life when he almost died after getting lost during a mountain climb in…

Glenn Zweig is a leadership advisor and executive search consultant with Egon Zehnder. He also hosts the very popular podcast The Art of Excellence where he interviews highly accomplished people to better understand what makes a person excellent in what they do. Incredible past guests include: John…