DESIGNWAVE PODCAST

In this episode, we sit down with Evan Feldman to unpack the realities of modern job searching, AI in hiring, personal branding, and what it truly takes to stand out in today’s competitive market. As both a recruiter and career coach, Evan brings a unique perspective from both sides of the hiring table. He shares practical insights on why traditional career advice is becoming outdated, how AI is r...

In this episode, we sit down with Daniele Forni for a fascinating conversation about leadership, neurodiversity, executive performance, and the evolving relationship between logic, influence, and human behavior in the modern workplace. Drawing from his unique journey through investment banking, neuroscience, coaching, and personal transformation, Daniele shares powerful insights on why technical b...

In this episode, Drew shares his journey from Hollywood video editor to entrepreneur, revealing how SEO, automation, and smart digital strategy transformed the way he attracts clients and grows businesses. A powerful conversation about sustainable growth, branding, and building systems that actually work. #DrewDorenfest #SEO #MarketingAutomation #SmallBusinessMarketing #Entrepreneurship #DigitalMa...

In this episode, we sit down with Steven Dolan to explore the future of travel, AI, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven business. Steven shares the story behind building an AI-powered travel platform designed to turn social media inspiration into fully personalized and bookable travel experiences. But this conversation goes far beyond technology. Steven opens up about building businesses outside...

In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity expert Lee Anderson shares why the biggest vulnerability in security isn’t technology it’s human behavior. With over 16 years of experience in social engineering and phishing programs, Lee challenges the traditional fear-based approach to cybersecurity and introduces a more effective, human-first model. We dive into how scams actually work, why employees...

In this episode, we sit down with Tanishq Agarwal to explore how AI and automation are transforming the way businesses handle leads and drive growth. Tanishq shares a powerful insight most businesses overlook not a lack of leads, but a failure in follow-up. From missed calls to delayed responses, these small gaps are costing companies real revenue. We dive into how AI voice agents are changing the...

Antonio Thornton joins DesignWave for a practical and eye-opening conversation on why so many businesses stay stuck in busywork while growth stalls. With decades of experience across marketing, IT infrastructure, and entrepreneurship, Antonio shares how hidden inefficiencies, missed follow-ups, and founder bottlenecks quietly drain revenue every single week. In this episode, we explore the “$15/ho...

In this episode of DesignWave Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Bailey for an engaging conversation about leadership, growth, and what it takes to build lasting success in today’s evolving world. Kyle shares insights from his journey, the mindset behind overcoming challenges, and how strategic thinking can create real momentum in business and life. We explore the importance of resilience, innovation,...

In this episode of DesignWave Podcast, we sit down with Rachael Allen for an insightful conversation on leadership, growth, and creating meaningful impact in today’s fast-changing world. Rachael shares her journey, the lessons that shaped her success, and how vision, resilience, and innovation can open new opportunities in business and life. We explore what it takes to lead with purpose, adapt to...

ohn Taylor joins DesignWave to share his incredible journey from one-hit wonder rock star to nationally recognized expert in podcast and digital marketing. After being dropped from Atlantic Records at 31, John reinvented himself and built a successful career helping brands and creators grow through strategy, visibility, and audience connection. In this episode, we explore why great podcasts often...

Paris joins DesignWave for a powerful conversation on resilience, recovery, and rebuilding life after adversity. From personal struggles and painful setbacks to discovering confidence and purpose, Paris shares how transformation begins when you choose growth over defeat. In this episode, we explore overcoming addiction, developing self-discipline, navigating loss, and turning life’s hardest moment...

Eric Mulvin joins DesignWave to share how he built Pac Biz from the ground up into a global outsourcing company with over 250 team members across the Philippines and the United States. From leaving Yelp in its early days to launching a taxi business and eventually scaling a remote-first operation, Eric’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, systems thinking, and modern leadership. In this episo...

David Sauers joins DesignWave to share how great entrepreneurs spot opportunities where others only see ordinary problems. From transforming the portable restroom industry with Royal Restrooms to launching ventures in outdoor entertainment and mobile hospitality, David reveals how innovation, customer experience, and bold thinking can redefine any market. In this episode, we explore what it takes...

Henry Malton joins DesignWave to share his remarkable journey from Uber driver to co-founder of an AI and automation agency helping SMEs uncover hidden inefficiencies and scale smarter. In this episode, Henry breaks down why most businesses don’t need more tools they need clearer systems, better visibility, and smarter decision-making. We explore the real impact of AI on modern business, how compa...

In this episode of DesignWave , we sit down with Scott Wintheiser , a digital veteran with nearly three decades of experience helping businesses grow through changing technology landscapes from the early web and ecommerce boom to today’s AI era. Scott shares why so many companies waste time chasing trends, how “big-bang” digital transformations often fail, and why practical, right-sized strategy u...

In this episode, Aleks Krylov shares how a frustrating search to repair a simple 20-foot gutter led him to uncover a much bigger problem in the home-service industry. After dealing with unreliable contractors, poor communication, and overpriced estimates, Aleks saw an opportunity to bring transparency, professionalism, and modern technology into a space that desperately needed change. He discusses...

In this episode of DesignWave , we sit down with Gary Pageau , a marketing communications expert whose career journey is a powerful example of reinvention and adaptability. After 25 years in the non-profit world, Gary made a bold shift into entrepreneurship, building a marketing communications business and later creating the Dead Pixels Society , a niche community in the imaging space. We explore...

In this episode of DesignWave , we sit down with Teddy Bloom , the creator of Ride4Rights , a powerful cross-country journey from San Francisco to Washington DC in support of free speech, justice, education, and unity. What started as money saved for a first home became a mission fueled by conviction. Teddy shares what inspired him to trade comfort for purpose and how he pushed through hailstorms,...

In this episode of DesignWave , we sit down with Dr. Angela Mulrooney to explore one of the biggest questions facing professionals today: how do you stay relevant in the age of AI? After building and selling five companies across four industries, Angela found herself confronting the same reality many leaders now face when expertise becomes widely accessible, what still makes you valuable? That que...

In this episode of DesignWave, we sit down with Savio P. Clemente, a leadership specialist who works with healthcare organizations and executive teams navigating the critical phase after disruption when urgency fades, but expectations remain high. With insights drawn from over 2,000 leadership interviews and his own lived experience of rebuilding life after cancer twice, Savio brings a grounded, p...

In this episode, we sit down with Awais Ul Haq, a founder whose journey spans civil engineering, physics teaching, edtech, and legal tech innovation. From leaving a traditional engineering role due to corruption concerns to teaching physics, working unpaid in early startups, and eventually building and scaling a tutoring platform to six figures, Awais’s path is anything but conventional. He shares...

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Remillard, Founder, President, and CEO of Data443, to explore how the future of cybersecurity is being reshaped at the intersection of AI, big data, and machine learning. With over three decades of global experience helping Fortune 500 companies like Deutsche Bank, IBM, TD Bank, and Merrill Lynch secure their most sensitive systems, Jason brings a rare, real...

In this episode of DesignWave, we sit down with Cullen Stack, a faith-driven entrepreneur and narrative architect who helps business owners move beyond surface-level success into deep alignment and clarity. After experiencing the highs of significant business revenue and the instability that comes from misalignment, Cullen shifted his focus from chasing opportunity to building structure, identity,...

In this episode, we’re joined by Nessim Btesh, Founder & CEO of Agent UI, to explore how AI is transforming the way teams build, automate, and operate without needing engineers. From teaching himself to code at just 11 years old to working with companies like PayPal, Nessim has been on a mission to simplify how businesses create internal tools and workflows. Through Agent UI, he’s helping teams mo...

n this episode, we sit down with Gregory Lind software developer, entrepreneur, and long-time advocate for open-source innovation. With over 20 years of experience building startups across multiple countries and leading complex software systems for NGOs and government agencies, Greg brings a rare depth of insight into how modern software is truly built. We explore his journey from early web develo...