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  1. Jason Fried
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    Ep 153Apr 7, 2026 · 64m

    Jason Fried

    How Basecamp's CEO Lost 30% of His Team, Faced Backlash, and Came Back Stronger
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  2. Benchmark Partner, Bill Gurley: The Strategy That Makes You Stand Out in a Crowded Job Market
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    Ep 150Mar 17, 2026 · 57m

    Benchmark Partner, Bill Gurley: The Strategy That Makes You Stand Out in a Crowded Job Market

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  3. Nir Eyal
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    Ep 149Mar 10, 2026 · 53m

    Nir Eyal

    Behavioral Design Expert: The Hidden Belief Blocking Your Growth
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  4. Leap PodcastLEAP ReplayRichard Branson: Virgin Group Founder on Turning Bold Risks into a Billion-Dollar Business
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    EpisodeOct 2, 2025 · 23m

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    Richard Branson: Virgin Group Founder on Turning Bold Risks into a Billion-Dollar Business
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  5. Richard Branson: The Journey to a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire
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    Ep 52Nov 12, 2024 · 23m

    Richard Branson: The Journey to a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire

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  1. From Skype to Wix: Mark Tluszcz’s Formula for Turning Bold Bets into Billion-Dollar Successes
    Ep 163Jun 16, 2026 · 76m

    From Skype to Wix: Mark Tluszcz’s Formula for Turning Bold Bets into Billion-Dollar Successes

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  2. Self-Made Billionaire: How John Paul DeJoria Built Paul Mitchell with $700
    Ep 162Jun 9, 2026 · 70m

    Self-Made Billionaire: How John Paul DeJoria Built Paul Mitchell with $700

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  3. George Barrios
    Ep 161Jun 2, 2026 · 73m

    George Barrios

    Former WWE President: The Hard Decisions That Built a Global Media Business
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  4. The Lean Startup: Eric Ries Reveals the #1 Mistake New Founders Make
    Ep 160May 26, 2026 · 77m

    The Lean Startup: Eric Ries Reveals the #1 Mistake New Founders Make

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  5. Entrepreneur Magazine’s Jason Feifer: How to Build a Career Beyond Your Job Title
    Ep 159May 19, 2026 · 62m

    Entrepreneur Magazine’s Jason Feifer: How to Build a Career Beyond Your Job Title

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  6. Tim Draper: How I Spot Billion-Dollar Companies Before Anyone Else
    Ep 158May 12, 2026 · 55m

    Tim Draper: How I Spot Billion-Dollar Companies Before Anyone Else

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  7. Kickstarter Co-Founder: How Yancey Strickler Built a $7B Platform That Transformed Crowdfunding
    Ep 157May 5, 2026 · 58m

    Kickstarter Co-Founder: How Yancey Strickler Built a $7B Platform That Transformed Crowdfunding

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  8. Elena Cardone: Overcoming Trauma and Loss to Build a $5 Billion Business
    Ep 156Apr 28, 2026 · 63m

    Elena Cardone: Overcoming Trauma and Loss to Build a $5 Billion Business

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  9. Ra'anan Cohen
    Ep 155Apr 23, 2026 · 65m

    Ra'anan Cohen

    The Dark Truth About Venture Capital: Confessions of a Unicorn Founder
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  10. 9x Founder Kim Perell: How I Turned a $10K Loan Into a $235M Company
    Ep 154Apr 14, 2026 · 56m

    9x Founder Kim Perell: How I Turned a $10K Loan Into a $235M Company

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  11. Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire: How to Stay Relevant, Resilient, and Ready for Change
    Ep 152Mar 31, 2026 · 61m

    Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire: How to Stay Relevant, Resilient, and Ready for Change

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  12. Mike Seckler, Justworks CEO
    Ep 151Mar 24, 2026 · 53m

    Mike Seckler, Justworks CEO

    What It Takes to Scale a Company Without Breaking It
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  13. From Burned-Out Doctor to Global Wellness Founder: Dr. Amy Shah's Bold Career Pivot
    Ep 148Mar 3, 2026 · 64m

    From Burned-Out Doctor to Global Wellness Founder: Dr. Amy Shah's Bold Career Pivot

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  14. Patrick Lencioni
    Ep 147Feb 24, 2026 · 67m

    Patrick Lencioni

    Discover Your Working Genius and Beat Career Burnout
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  15. Damian Maldonado
    Ep 146Feb 19, 2026 · 53m

    Damian Maldonado

    From Homeless Shelter to Building a Billion-Dollar Mortgage Company
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  16. From Pastor to Million-Dollar Days: Eileen Wilder on Charging Your Worth
    Ep 145Feb 17, 2026 · 56m

    From Pastor to Million-Dollar Days: Eileen Wilder on Charging Your Worth

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  17. Inc. & Fast Company CEO: How Stephanie Mehta Redefined the Path from Editor to CEO
    Ep 144Feb 10, 2026 · 61m

    Inc. & Fast Company CEO: How Stephanie Mehta Redefined the Path from Editor to CEO

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  18. Zoom CMO Kim Storin on Leading Through Brand Change When the Stakes Are High
    Ep 143Feb 3, 2026 · 49m

    Zoom CMO Kim Storin on Leading Through Brand Change When the Stakes Are High

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  19. Zack Kass
    Ep 142Jan 27, 2026 · 52m

    Zack Kass

    OpenAI's Former Head of GTM: What Leaders Get Wrong About AI & What’s Coming Next
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  20. Mick Hunt
    Ep 141Jan 20, 2026 · 48m

    Mick Hunt

    From Childhood Trauma to Building High-Performance Leaders
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  21. Care.com Founder Sheila Lirio Marcelo: How a Struggling Mom Built a Million Dollar Caregiving Empire
    Ep 140Jan 13, 2026 · 53m

    Care.com Founder Sheila Lirio Marcelo: How a Struggling Mom Built a Million Dollar Caregiving Empire

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  22. Peloton’s Robin Arzón: From Hostage Survivor to Fitness Icon Inspiring Millions
    EpisodeJan 6, 2026 · 43m

    Peloton’s Robin Arzón: From Hostage Survivor to Fitness Icon Inspiring Millions

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  23. Russell Brunson: From Broke to $100M in Five Years, How I Bounced Back from Rock Bottom
    EpisodeDec 30, 2025 · 56m

    Russell Brunson: From Broke to $100M in Five Years, How I Bounced Back from Rock Bottom

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  24. Building Wired Magazine: Kevin Kelly’s Unconventional Path from College Dropout E139
    EpisodeDec 23, 2025 · 55m

    Building Wired Magazine: Kevin Kelly’s Unconventional Path from College Dropout E139

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  25. Jordan Ritter
    Ep 138Dec 16, 2025 · 71m

    Jordan Ritter

    The Untold Story of Napster's Success, Collapse & Hard-Won Lessons
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  26. Leap PodcastThe Reinvention Queen: Guy Kawasaki Interviews Ilana Golan on Leaping Across Careers
    EpisodeDec 11, 2025 · 45m

    The Reinvention Queen: Guy Kawasaki Interviews Ilana Golan on Leaping Across Careers

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  27. Blackstone Medical’s Founder Vick Tipnes On Scaling a $500 Office Into a Healthcare Empire
    Ep 137Dec 9, 2025 · 47m

    Blackstone Medical’s Founder Vick Tipnes On Scaling a $500 Office Into a Healthcare Empire

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  28. The Powerhouse Behind MAC, Tom Ford Beauty & More: John Demsey’s Untold Career Lessons
    Ep 136Dec 2, 2025 · 72m

    The Powerhouse Behind MAC, Tom Ford Beauty & More: John Demsey’s Untold Career Lessons

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  29. Raising $24M After 107 Rejections: Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen’s Journey to Scaling Female Invest
    Ep 135Nov 25, 2025 · 51m

    Raising $24M After 107 Rejections: Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen’s Journey to Scaling Female Invest

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  30. Leap PodcastLEAP ReplayBrian Tracy: The Secrets to Doubling Your Income and Achieving Your Biggest Goals
    EpisodeNov 20, 2025 · 82m

    LEAP Replay

    Brian Tracy: The Secrets to Doubling Your Income and Achieving Your Biggest Goals
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  31. Build-A-Bear CEO, Sharon Price John: The Mindset Behind a Billion-Dollar Comeback
    Ep 134Nov 18, 2025 · 73m

    Build-A-Bear CEO, Sharon Price John: The Mindset Behind a Billion-Dollar Comeback

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  32. Wikipedia Co-Founder: How Jimmy Wales Changed the Internet Forever
    Ep 133Nov 11, 2025 · 63m

    Wikipedia Co-Founder: How Jimmy Wales Changed the Internet Forever

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  33. How Reebok’s Co-Founder Joe Foster and Ben Weiss Are Revolutionizing the Footwear Industry
    Ep 132Nov 4, 2025 · 50m

    How Reebok’s Co-Founder Joe Foster and Ben Weiss Are Revolutionizing the Footwear Industry

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  34. Square Co-Founder, Jim McKelvey: How to Build a Business No Competitor Can Copy
    Ep 131Oct 28, 2025 · 49m

    Square Co-Founder, Jim McKelvey: How to Build a Business No Competitor Can Copy

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  35. Betting $250M on Women’s Sports: How Rejection Became Kara Nortman’s Superpower
    Ep 130Oct 21, 2025 · 64m

    Betting $250M on Women’s Sports: How Rejection Became Kara Nortman’s Superpower

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  36. Robert Glazer
    Ep 129Oct 14, 2025 · 46m

    Robert Glazer

    How a Panic Attack Revealed the Secret to a Meaningful Life
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  37. How Thai Randolph Built a $100M Media Company
    Ep 128Oct 8, 2025 · 56m

    How Thai Randolph Built a $100M Media Company

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  38. Leap PodcastLEAP ReplayLisa Bilyeu: From Housewife to Billion-Dollar Boss, My No-BS Guide to Radical Confidence
    EpisodeOct 3, 2025 · 74m

    LEAP Replay

    Lisa Bilyeu: From Housewife to Billion-Dollar Boss, My No-BS Guide to Radical Confidence
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  39. From Losing Everything to Startup of the Year: Ilana Golan’s 5 Shifts to Reinvent Yourself
    Ep 127Sep 30, 2025 · 30m

    From Losing Everything to Startup of the Year: Ilana Golan’s 5 Shifts to Reinvent Yourself

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  40. Techstars Co-Founder, Brad Feld: How to Find Meaning While Achieving Success
    Ep 126Sep 23, 2025 · 84m

    Techstars Co-Founder, Brad Feld: How to Find Meaning While Achieving Success

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  41. 1 Million Followers in 30 Days: Brendan Kane’s Proven Strategy for Going Viral
    Ep 125Sep 16, 2025 · 55m

    1 Million Followers in 30 Days: Brendan Kane’s Proven Strategy for Going Viral

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  42. NetApp CEO George Kurian: From Humble Beginnings to Leading a Fortune 500 Giant
    Ep 124Sep 9, 2025 · 47m

    NetApp CEO George Kurian: From Humble Beginnings to Leading a Fortune 500 Giant

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  43. Klaus Kleinfeld
    Ep 123Sep 2, 2025 · 61m

    Klaus Kleinfeld

    Former Siemens CEO on Building an $80B Business While Avoiding Burnout
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  44. Nathan Blecharczyk: The Raw Truth of Scaling Airbnb to a $75B Empire
    Ep 122Aug 26, 2025 · 72m

    Nathan Blecharczyk: The Raw Truth of Scaling Airbnb to a $75B Empire

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  45. How Case Kenny Turned His Podcast into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand
    Ep 121Aug 19, 2025 · 54m

    How Case Kenny Turned His Podcast into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand

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  46. How Julia Hartz Built Eventbrite from a Startup to a Billion-Dollar IPO
    Ep 120Aug 12, 2025 · 67m

    How Julia Hartz Built Eventbrite from a Startup to a Billion-Dollar IPO

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  47. Dan Shapiro
    Ep 119Aug 5, 2025 · 69m

    Dan Shapiro

    68 Rejections, One Yes: How I Built a $100M Startup Against All Odds
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  48. Dr. Josh Axe: From Healing My Mom of Cancer to Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Health Brand
    Ep 118Jul 29, 2025 · 52m

    Dr. Josh Axe: From Healing My Mom of Cancer to Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Health Brand

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  49. Sahil Bloom: The 5 Types of Wealth, How to Find True Success and Fulfillment Beyond Money
    Ep 117Jul 22, 2025 · 48m

    Sahil Bloom: The 5 Types of Wealth, How to Find True Success and Fulfillment Beyond Money

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  50. Christiana Figueres: Building a Lasting Legacy in Global Climate Action at the UN and Beyond
    Ep 116Jul 15, 2025 · 60m

    Christiana Figueres: Building a Lasting Legacy in Global Climate Action at the UN and Beyond

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  51. GaryVee: The Mindset That Took Me from Zero to Multi-Million-Dollar Success
    Ep 115Jul 8, 2025 · 42m

    GaryVee: The Mindset That Took Me from Zero to Multi-Million-Dollar Success

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  52. Matt Abrahams: How to Conquer Anxiety and Lead Powerful Conversations Under Pressure
    Ep 114Jul 1, 2025 · 44m

    Matt Abrahams: How to Conquer Anxiety and Lead Powerful Conversations Under Pressure

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  53. From Singing in Parks to Selling Out Arenas: AJR’s Adam Met on Building Success from Scratch
    Ep 113Jun 24, 2025 · 51m

    From Singing in Parks to Selling Out Arenas: AJR’s Adam Met on Building Success from Scratch

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  54. From Near Bankruptcy to a $745M Exit: The Raw Truth Behind Kass & Mike’s Entrepreneurship Journey
    Ep 112Jun 17, 2025 · 61m

    From Near Bankruptcy to a $745M Exit: The Raw Truth Behind Kass & Mike’s Entrepreneurship Journey

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  55. NBCUniversal Vice Chairman, Bonnie Hammer: Breaking Myths About Climbing to the Top
    Ep 111Jun 10, 2025 · 57m

    NBCUniversal Vice Chairman, Bonnie Hammer: Breaking Myths About Climbing to the Top

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  56. Gretchen Carlson: The Journalist Who Defied Fox News and Exposed Workplace Abuse
    Ep 110Jun 3, 2025 · 56m

    Gretchen Carlson: The Journalist Who Defied Fox News and Exposed Workplace Abuse

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  57. From $500 Startup to Open Source Pioneer: How Tim O’Reilly Built a Media and Tech Legacy
    Ep 109May 29, 2025 · 43m

    From $500 Startup to Open Source Pioneer: How Tim O’Reilly Built a Media and Tech Legacy

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  58. Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Adva Amir Became One of the Few Female Airline Captains
    Ep 108May 27, 2025 · 53m

    Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Adva Amir Became One of the Few Female Airline Captains

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  59. Brian Keane
    Ep 107May 22, 2025 · 68m

    Brian Keane

    From School Teacher to Fitness Icon: What I Wish I Knew Before Quitting My Job
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  60. Tony Khan: Building AEW into a Billion-Dollar Brand and Competing with Wrestling Giants
    Ep 106May 20, 2025 · 53m

    Tony Khan: Building AEW into a Billion-Dollar Brand and Competing with Wrestling Giants

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  61. Tim Storey: Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks and Achieving Unstoppable Success
    Ep 105May 15, 2025 · 41m

    Tim Storey: Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks and Achieving Unstoppable Success

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  62. Bank of America's Bernard Hampton: The Leadership Secrets to Building High-Performing Teams
    Ep 104May 13, 2025 · 56m

    Bank of America's Bernard Hampton: The Leadership Secrets to Building High-Performing Teams

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  63. Mo Gawdat
    Ep 103May 8, 2025 · 66m

    Mo Gawdat

    Turning Personal Grief Into a Global Mission for Happiness
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  64. Venture Capitalist, James Currier: Mastering Network Effects to Scale Your Startup
    Ep 102May 6, 2025 · 46m

    Venture Capitalist, James Currier: Mastering Network Effects to Scale Your Startup

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  65. The Power of Regret: Daniel Pink on The Unexpected Tool to Unlock Your Greatest Success
    Ep 101May 1, 2025 · 48m

    The Power of Regret: Daniel Pink on The Unexpected Tool to Unlock Your Greatest Success

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  66. How Dr. John Demartini Crushed Life's Toughest Challenges to Unlock His Full Potential
    Ep 100Apr 29, 2025 · 56m

    How Dr. John Demartini Crushed Life's Toughest Challenges to Unlock His Full Potential

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  67. Alex Carter: Negotiate Like a Pro, Powerful Techniques to Unlock Career and Business Growth
    Ep 99Apr 24, 2025 · 56m

    Alex Carter: Negotiate Like a Pro, Powerful Techniques to Unlock Career and Business Growth

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  68. Chemi Peres: Overcoming Personal Challenges to Build Pitango, Israel’s Largest Venture Fund
    Ep 98Apr 22, 2025 · 60m

    Chemi Peres: Overcoming Personal Challenges to Build Pitango, Israel’s Largest Venture Fund

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  69. Leap PodcastGuy Kawasaki: The Tech Evangelist Who Built Apple and Canva into Iconic Brands
    Ep 97Apr 17, 2025 · 57m

    Guy Kawasaki: The Tech Evangelist Who Built Apple and Canva into Iconic Brands

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  70. How Shai Reshef Is Empowering Refugees and Underserved Students with Free College Education
    Ep 96Apr 15, 2025 · 50m

    How Shai Reshef Is Empowering Refugees and Underserved Students with Free College Education

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  71. How Rosanna Pansino Overcame Dyslexia, Risked Everything, and Built a YouTube Empire
    Ep 95Apr 10, 2025 · 55m

    How Rosanna Pansino Overcame Dyslexia, Risked Everything, and Built a YouTube Empire

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  72. Breaking Limits: How John Hennessey Turned a Dream into the World’s Fastest Cars
    Ep 94Apr 8, 2025 · 55m

    Breaking Limits: How John Hennessey Turned a Dream into the World’s Fastest Cars

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  73. Elizabeth Yin
    Ep 93Apr 3, 2025 · 58m

    Elizabeth Yin

    How to Win Investors: The Brutal Truth About Raising Capital
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  74. Leap PodcastLeapCon 2025: Ilana Golan on Taking Bold Risks That Lead to Unstoppable Career Growth
    Ep 92Apr 1, 2025 · 36m

    LeapCon 2025: Ilana Golan on Taking Bold Risks That Lead to Unstoppable Career Growth

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  75. Emmy Nominee, Bastiano Ferrari: From Broke and Sleeping on Beanbags to Building Hollywood Success
    Ep 91Mar 27, 2025 · 40m

    Emmy Nominee, Bastiano Ferrari: From Broke and Sleeping on Beanbags to Building Hollywood Success

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