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Payal Kadakia (Founder & CEO, ClassPass) – Reinventing Wellness & Building Billion-Dollar Grit How do you turn a passion for dance into a global fitness platform? Payal Kadakia, founder and CEO of ClassPass, shares her journey from corporate life to creating one of the most influential wellness brands in the world. In this episode, she opens up about the pivots that changed everything, staying true to your mission, and building resilience as a first-time founder. 🔹 Turning a side hustle into a billion-dollar business 🔹 Lessons from the early pivots of ClassPass 🔹 Redefining success on your own terms 🎧 Tune in for an inspiring look at purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Josh Wolfe (Co-Founder, Lux Capital) – Investing in the Impossible What if the best investments sound crazy at first? Josh Wolfe, co-founder of Lux Capital, breaks down why he bets on frontier tech—AI, deep science, and the next wave of world-changing innovation. From navigating venture downturns to spotting the future before it happens, this episode is a goldmine for founders and investors alike. 🔹 How Lux Capital invests in the future 🔹 The mindset of a contrarian investor 🔹 Where AI, biotech & deep tech are headed next 🎧 Hit play for a crash course in bold investing.
Andrew Yang – The Future of Work, AI & Universal Basic Income: Entrepreneur, political disruptor, and big-ideas guy Andrew Yang sits down to talk about what’s next—AI, Universal Basic Income, and why the system needs a reboot. Whether you're a founder, investor, or just trying to navigate the future of work, this episode is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else. 🔹 The case for Universal Basic Income (UBI) 🔹 How AI is reshaping jobs & the economy 🔹 Lessons from running for president & launching the Forward Party 🎧 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future.
Reshma Saujani (Founder, Girls Who Code & Moms First) – Changing the Game for Women How do you challenge the system and actually win? Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, talks about breaking barriers in tech, why the "girlboss" era failed, and how we can redesign work for women. From politics to policy, she’s shaping the future—one bold move at a time. 🔹 Why closing the gender gap in tech isn’t enough 🔹 How Moms First is reshaping the workplace 🔹 Leadership lessons from activism & entrepreneurship 🎧 Hit play for a masterclass in making change happen.
Dee Murthy (Co-Founder, Five Four Group & Menlo Club) – Scaling Hype & Building Brands What does it take to build a fashion empire? Dee Murthy, co-founder of Five Four Group (behind brands like Young & Reckless and Menlo Club), talks about the intersection of culture, commerce, and community. From navigating retail shifts to scaling hype-driven brands, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break into fashion, media, or e-commerce. 🔹 How to build a brand people love 🔹 Lessons from growing a multi-brand empire 🔹 The future of fashion, influencers & direct-to-consumer (DTC) 🎧 Press play to learn from one of the best in the game.
Laura Spiekerman (Co-Founder, Alloy) – The Future of Fintech & Female Founders: From bootstrapping to billion-dollar fintech—Laura Spiekerman, co-founder of Alloy, shares how she built one of the most important companies in financial security. In this episode, she breaks down the challenges of fundraising as a female founder, the evolution of fraud prevention, and why fintech is still just getting started. 🔹 Scaling a fintech startup 🔹 The future of identity verification & fraud prevention 🔹 Lessons from building Alloy into a unicorn 🎧 Subscribe for more founder stories & insights!