Zero To Prove

Bryan Gillette never measured success by title or wealth. Instead, he spent decades intentionally building the financial freedom and career flexibility to live life on his own terms. In this conversation, Bryan shares how choosing great leaders over great companies shaped his career, why surrounding yourself with exceptional people accelerates growth, and how a series of personal experiences—inclu...

Charles Grimsdale has spent his life identifying major technology shifts before most people could see them—from parallel computing and virtual reality to digital music distribution years before Spotify existed. In this conversation, he reflects on the pattern recognition, determination, and curiosity that fueled multiple entrepreneurial journeys, as well as the lessons learned from founding compan...

Phil Frank has spent his career at the center of some of technology's biggest infrastructure revolutions—from the rise of wireless networks to the emerging commercial space economy. After decades in leadership roles at major global companies, he made the surprising decision to return to entrepreneurship, ultimately founding Rendezvous Robotics to help build the future of space infrastructure....

In this episode of Zero To Prove, Anthony sits down with Katie Shannon, partner at Heidrich and Struggles, to explore her remarkable journey from a childhood marked by adversity to the top tiers of executive search. With honesty and insight, Katie shares how early loss, a background in competitive sports, and a willingness to say yes to unexpected opportunities shaped her approach to building last...

On this episode of Zero To Prove, Anthony Bay welcomes a truly remarkable guest - Peter Mills - a veteran of the tech world whose career has spanned foundational moments across multiple technology waves, from minicomputers to semiconductors to the rise of the Internet and the evolution of venture capital. In this conversation, they delve into what it means to build lasting value rather than just c...

Welcome to another episode of Zero To Prove. Today’s guest, Jay Samit, is a serial innovator who has helped shape entire industries during moments of massive disruption. With a career spanning video games, digital media, music, and technology, Jay Samit has operated at the intersection of creativity and transformation, driving change at companies like EMI, Sony, Universal, and Deloitte, as well as...

In this episode of Zero To Prove, host Anthony Bay sits down with Cary Bowman, a longtime friend and neighbor with a remarkable journey of redefining success. Cary began his professional life with dreams of being Indiana Jones, earning a degree in archaeology, but soon realized that path wouldn’t bring him the fulfillment—or the life—he valued most. Pivoting into finance, Cary built a successful c...

Welcome to Zero to Prove, the podcast for people and leaders who've reached that pivotal moment where career ambition transforms from chasing titles and status to forging a meaningful path on their own terms. In this episode, hosts Anthony Bay and Al Lindsay dive deep into what it truly means to move from "mercenary for others" to architect of your own life. Al Lindsay shares his personal journey...

Welcome to another episode of Zero To Prove, where we dive into what drives high achievers even after they've crossed major career milestones. In this episode, hosts Anthony Bay and Steve Mosko explore the crucial themes of authentic relationship-building, self-motivation, and leading with values over ego. You'll hear Steve Mosko open up about how the most successful people never truly stop strivi...

Welcome to another episode of Zero To Prove. In this conversation, Anthony Bay sits down with David Peinsipp, partner at Cooley, for an honest reflection on ambition, authenticity, and what it means to reach a point in your career when you have nothing left to prove—but everything to gain from staying engaged. This episode dives into how true fulfillment isn’t just about money or title, but about...

Welcome to Zero To Prove! In this episode, host Anthony Bay sits down with acclaimed safari guide and author Peter Allison for a deep and entertaining conversation that goes well beyond tales of the wild. Together, they share personal stories of facing fear, overcoming imposter syndrome, and redefining what success truly means. From near-miss encounters with stalkers and the FBI to hilarious and h...

Welcome to the first episode of Zero to Prove! In this episode, host Anthony Bay sits down with executive coach, author, and trailblazer Rania Anderson for a conversation that crosses continents, careers, and the personal pursuit of purpose. Anthony and Rania discuss her early journey from the Middle East to college in the U.S. at 16, her rise through the banking world, and her bold transition int...

Welcome to the very first episode of Zero to Prove—a podcast dedicated to leaders who have reached a turning point in their lives and careers, where the motivation shifts away from chasing titles, status, or external validation, and toward pursuing their passions on their own terms. In this pilot episode, Lane Taylor introduces the show and its host, Anthony Bay, diving into the inspiration behind...

Zero to Prove is the podcast for leaders and builders redefining success on their own terms. Hosted by Anthony Bay — entrepreneur, tech executive, and unapologetic advocate for rewriting the rules of midlife — this show explores the pivotal moment when you realize you have nothing left to prove…and everything left to create.