Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth

In the conclusion of David's conversation with Erik Anderson, the CEO of SIQ Basketball, Erik discusses the importance of SIQ being approved by FIBA for gameplay, and he shares the challenges of running a company with a global workforce.

Erik Anderson is David's guest this week. Erik is the CEO of SIQ Basketball, the creator of the world's first smart basketball approved by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for gameplay. Erik started his career in venture capital, but now he’s combined his two greatest loves: Basketball and startups. In part one, Erik talks about his evolution from an investor to an entrepreneur.  Eri...

In the conclusion of David's conversation with Harrison Perry, the Co-Founder of FVLCRUM, Harrison talks about his private equity fund's secret sauce, and he walks us through a typical week in the life of Harrison Perry.

David welcomes Harrison Perry. Harrison is a Partner and Co-Founder of FVLCRUM, a private equity fund focused on reducing the wealth gap and investing in underserved communities. In part one, Harrison shares how his time at North Carolina and Northwestern prepared him for his career, what the life of an investment banker looks like, and why he loves working with smaller teams.

In the conclusion of David's conversation with Joe Moglia, the former Chairman & CEO of TD Ameritrade and the former Head Football Coach at Coastal Carolina, Joe shares what he looks for when it comes to his advisors and board members. He also provides his unvarnished opinion on how the NCAA is doing when it comes to allowing college athletes to sell their name, image, and likeness.

Just in time for football season, David welcomes an extraordinary self-made leader that has served as both a college football head coach and major blue chip financial industry executive. Joe Moglia is the former Chairman & CEO of TD Ameritrade and the former Head Football Coach at Coastal Carolina. He is currently Coastal Carolina’s chair of athletics and executive director for football. In part o...

In the conclusion of David's conversation with Jeff Boutelle, the CEO of Pharmavite, Jeff talks about the future of Nature Made and shares his thoughts on why being a people-focused leader is the hallmark of great leadership.

David welcomes Jeff Boutelle to the podcast. Jeff is the CEO of Nature Made's Parent company Pharmavite, a Subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. He's previously served as CEO of Beech-Nut Nutrition and worked for major brands like Abbott, Nestle, and Procter & Gamble. In part one, Jeff shares Nature Made's biggest driver of growth and the effect the pandemic has had on their brands.

In the conclusion of David's conversation with global philanthropist, Steve Killelea, Steve talks about his own legacy and why military missions can be a positive force in waging peace in the modern era.

David welcomes Steve Killelea to the podcast. Over the last two decades, Steve has applied his business skills to his many global philanthropic activities, including an internationally renowned global think tank and a private family charity. He’s also the author of Peace in the Age of Chaos: The Best Solution for a Sustainable Future. In part one, Steve shares how an Australian IT entrepreneur bec...

In the conclusion of David's conversation with William Fay, the former President of Production of Legendary Pictures  & current CEO at Steric Systems, Bill shares advice on finding the right partner and how his current venture is going to disrupt the spirits industry.

David welcomes William Fay to the podcast. Bill is the former President of Production of Legendary Pictures and current CEO of Steric Systems. During his illustrious film career, he's been involved in the making of blockbuster movies like Independence Day, 300, and The Hangover series. Now he’s on a mission to disrupt the spirits' industry with PureSmooth a patent-pending electronic filtration-typ...

In the conclusion of David's discussion with Lisa Gable, the author of Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South, Lisa shares her secret sauce for raising money and her recommendations for anyone going through large-scale corporate re-organizations.

David welcomes Lisa Gable to the podcast. Lisa is a best-selling author, a former CEO and a U.S. Ambassador, a Presidential, Secretarial, and Gubernatorial Advisor. She's an advisor to Fortune 500 companies and has orchestrated the successful turnarounds of private and public organizations in all industries. In part one, Lisa shares what she learned from working with four U.S. presidents and two g...

In the conclusion of David's talk with Paul Shapiro, the CEO of The Better Meat Co.,  Paul discusses the mission of his company, how taxes would benefit the alternative protein space, and the importance of partnerships with Hormel and Purdue.

David welcomes Paul Shapiro, the CEO of The Better Meat Co. to the podcast. Paul’s team has pioneered new ways of producing animal-free protein and generated ingredients that empower food companies to improve sustainability while making the meatiest alt-protein possible. In part one, Paul talks about the acceleration of the alternative protein revolution, how the perception of vegans has changed,...

David wraps up his discussion with physician turned entrepreneur, Dr. Merlynn Carson, the award-winning founder and CEO of Myriddian, a Health IT consulting firm that integrates data, healthcare, and workforce solutions for better patient outcomes. In part two, Merlynn shares why her husband invested in Myriddian while they were still dating and what drives her to connect with other female entrepr...

David welcomes Dr. Merlynn Carson to the podcast. Merlynn is the award-winning founder and CEO of Myriddian, a Health IT consulting firm that integrates data, healthcare, and workforce solutions for better patient outcomes. Myriddian has grown into a national firm, boasting a clientele of Fortune 100 companies and Federal and state government agencies. In part one, Merlynn talks about her transiti...

David wraps up his conversation with Dr. Chris Nowinski, the co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation. In part two, Chris shares his thoughts on how head injuries are currently being handled at the professional and collegiate level, why he's urging parents to have their kids play flag football until age 14, and what he's doing to find funding for the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

David welcomes Dr. Chris Nowinski, the co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to solving the sports concussion crisis. Chris has been described by VICE Sports as “the man most responsible for making CTE part of the national conversation.” In part one, Chris explains how a pro wrestler turned into a trailblazing neuroscientist and why he chose to disrupt...

David concludes his conversation with Rodney B. Herenton, the Founder and Co-Chief Executive of Channing Capital Management, a $3.5 billion investment management firm. In part two, Rodney talks about the importance of choosing the right partner in business and in life and how his network of family, friends, and colleagues have influenced his stratospheric success.

David welcomes a 20-year veteran of the investment management industry, Rodney B. Herenton. Rodney is the Founder and Co-Chief Executive of Channing Capital Management, a $3.5 billion investment management firm. In part one, Rodney talks about his journey from Moorehouse College to the banking industry, his biggest takeaways from pursuing an MBA at Harvard, and the motivation behind his transition...

David concludes his talk with Jack Derby, a long-time startup CEO, college professor, investor and volunteer with entrepreneurship organizations. In part two, Jack discusses what he learned about teaching during his time as  a volunteer in the Peace Corps, why his wife Jan has been a vital part of his personal and professional life, and the importance of continuing education. Jack also talks about...

David's guest this week is Jack Derby. Jack is a long-time professor of entrepreneurship and marketing at Tufts University and M.I.T.  He’s been at the helm of several companies and startups, and in 1990, he founded Derby Management, a consulting firm specializing in strategic business planning ang revenue growth. In part one, Jack shares how his "Science of Sales" can help accelerate growth and m...

David concludes his conversation with Scott Svenson, the co-founder, and CEO of MOD PIZZA. In part two, Scott talks about how MOD pivoted during the pandemic, the importance of taking care of his team, and what it means to have a strong partner in business and in life.