Boardsi Leadership Talks

What does it take to successfully build companies across multiple industries? In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Jay Williams, Founder & CEO of Freebird, Founder & CEO of Greyhawk Ventures, and a serial entrepreneur who has built businesses spanning real estate, investments, consumer products, and beverages. Jay shares his entrepreneurial journey, l...

What if the most important part of the customer journey begins after the purchase? In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Ish Agrawal, Stanford MBA, founder of TAP, and former innovation leader at PwC, Praxis Labs, and X (Google's Moonshot Factory). Ish shares her unique perspective on the intersection of technology, behavioral science, AI, customer experi...

What does it take to scale a company, preserve culture, leverage AI, and prepare for a successful exit? In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Mike Ehrle, CEO, entrepreneur, and practice leader behind multiple ventures including FinParency and Lumity. With more than two decades of experience leading high-growth organizations, private equity-backed businesses, a...

What happens when artificial intelligence meets aviation, education, philanthropy, and leadership? In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Dinakara Nagalla, founder of EmpowerMX and visionary technology leader behind groundbreaking innovations in aviation maintenance, AI-powered education, and social impact platforms. Dinakara shares his journey from India to th...

Most founders don’t fail because they lack effort—they fail because they stay reactive for too long. In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Ryan Kauth, executive coach, fractional leader, and host of the Fractional Executive Podcast, to break down why successful founders hit plateaus—and what it takes to move beyond them. Ryan shares real-world insights from co...

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Justin Goodman—award-winning insurance executive, CEO of Total CSR, and founder of Project 55—to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose, build scalable teams, and prioritize people in business. Justin has trained over 50,000 professionals, transformed how insurance agencies develop talent, and is leading a powerf...

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks , Martin Rowinski sits down with Joe Carter—entrepreneur, exit strategist, and founder of Twin Flame Group—to break down what it really takes to build a business that buyers want. Joe shares his journey from scaling an electronics repair business to 12 locations to achieving a 10X exit, and what most founders get wrong when preparing for a sale. This con...

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks , Martin Rowinski sits down with Chris Wise, President of Wise Capital and Managing Member of Wise & Associates, to discuss how leadership, technology, and purpose are reshaping the future of real estate. Chris shares how his background in the military, law, and business has shaped a unique approach to investing—one that combines AI-driven insights w...

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, host Martin Rowinski (CEO of Boardsi) sits down with Tracy Doaks, CEO of MCNC, to explore what it truly takes to lead at the highest levels of technology, governance, and board leadership. Tracy shares her journey from a small-town upbringing to leading a $70M technology organization, along with powerful insights on cybersecurity, digital equity, ESG, a...

What does real leadership look like in a changing world? In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks , Martin Rowinski sits down with Bazile Panek, Founder and CEO of Good Sky Guidance, to discuss a perspective many organizations are still missing. Bazile shares how Indigenous knowledge systems are not only relevant, but essential in today’s conversations around climate strategy, governance, and l...

What does financial freedom really mean for high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders? In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks , Martin Rowinski sits down with Steve Martin, Managing Partner at SRQ Wealth, to break down a critical but often misunderstood concept: true financial freedom. With nearly three decades of experience advising successful individuals and business owners, St...

What does the future of business look like when AI and immersive technology converge? In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Nathan Pettyjohn, CEO of The Immersed Group and President of the VRAR Association and Applied AI Association, to explore where technology is heading and what it means for leaders. Nathan shares his journey from early entrepreneurial begin...

What does financial freedom really mean for high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders? In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks , Martin Rowinski sits down with Steve Martin, Managing Partner at SRQ Wealth, to break down a critical but often misunderstood concept: true financial freedom. With nearly three decades of experience advising successful individuals and business owners, St...

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, host Martin Rowinski engages with Karla Nelson, a renowned entrepreneur and risk strategist. They discuss Karla's impactful journey, the significance of risk management in business, and her innovative Who Do method that helps organizations align their teams effectively. Karla shares her personal story of resilience, emphasizing the importance of re...

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski interviews Brian Corcodilos, CEO of DesignBlends (https://www.designblendz.com/), who shares his entrepreneurial journey from architecture school to leading a tech-powered design firm. The conversation explores the evolution of DesignBlends, the impact of 3D visualization on real estate, misconceptions about virtual design tools, and the...

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski speaks with Howard Woodruff about the critical role of happiness in leadership. Howard shares his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of empathy, emotional safety, and resilience in teams. He discusses how leaders can effectively guide their teams through crises and adversity, highlighting the need for comfort and control. The c...

Can we still have productive conversations across political divides? Shannon Watson—TEDx speaker and Executive Director of Majority in the Middle—reveals how leaders can foster collaboration in polarized times. In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, you’ll learn: ✅ Why "relationships are the work" (and how she learned this as an introvert) ✅ The seating chart trick that reduces p...

From Soviet refugee to top-selling game developer at 13 to EA's CTO - Mark Vange's journey reveals what most leaders get WRONG about AI. In this bombshell episode of Birdseye Leadership Talks, you'll discover: ✅ Why 75% of executives are dangerously wrong (McKinsey 2025 report exposed) ✅ "Cooperative AI" - The third way (Beyond ChatGPT & autonomous agents) ✅ The hid...

How do you build a thriving business without sacrificing faith, family, or sanity? VVanessa Mitera—brand strategist, ex-PayPal exec, and founder of Eden & Empire—reveals how she helps women entrepreneurs align profit with purpose. In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, you’ll learn: ✅ The "Bathtub Theory" of Business—her simple rule for sustainable growth ✅ Why she left corpo...

How did Ginger Faith build a real estate empire in a male-dominated industry? From surviving the 2008 crash to flipping $4.8M properties, she shares the unvarnished truth about wealth-building for women. In this episode of Birdseye Leadership Talks, you’ll learn: ✅ The "Bathtub Theory" of Economics—her simple rule for financial stability ✅ Why 97% of commercial real estate is owned by...

How do top leaders make billion-dollar decisions? Hugh Massie, founder of DNA Behavior, reveals how AI and behavioral science turn decision-making into a competitive advantage. In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, you’ll learn: ✅ The "exponential mindset"—why thinking 10^9 (a billion people) is the key to scaling ✅ AI-driven behavior profiling—how to assess leaders without psyc...

Welcome back to Boardsi Leadership Talks! In Part 2 of this explosive episode, Martin Rowinski and Gee Ranasinha (CEO of Kexino) dive deeper into: - Why 80% of CEOs distrust their CMOs (and how to fix it). - The hidden power of direct mail in a digital world. - How behavioral science secretly drives ALL buying decisions. - Executive branding: Why authenticity beats generic thought leadership. 🔔 M...

🚀 Welcome to Boardsi Leadership Talks! In this episode, Martin Rowinski sits down with Gee Ranasinha, CEO of Kexino, to uncover the biggest marketing mistakes killing small businesses—and how to fix them. From behavioral science in branding to why 90% of bootstrapped startups fail, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for founders, marketers, and executives. 📌 Key Takeaways: - Wh...

Steve and Melissa Fultz, the powerhouse couple behind The Fultz Group, reveal how they've: ✅ Generated $1.5B+ in strategic partnerships ✅ Built successful businesses while married ✅ Bridged Wall Street and Main Street perspectives ✅ Integrated AI without losing company culture 🔗 Connect with them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefultzphd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahufffultz/  h...

💡 How Dave Skaff scaled Geologie from a basement startup to a multi-million dollar acquisition by Mega Labs—without traditional skincare experience! In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Dave reveals: ✅ The "beginner’s mindset" hack that helped them disrupt men’s skincare ✅ Why starting with 20 SKUs (against all advice) was their secret weapon ✅ AI tools that replaced employee...