CEOs You Should Know - Southern California

Paul Corvino sits with Dr. Joseph Antoun , CEO of ProLon, Parent Company L-Nutra. Their mission is to make the health and longevity benefits of fasting more accessible through science-backed nutrition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Robert Stone, CEO of City of Hope. It is one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, with a 100+ year legacy, it is recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals for cancer care, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Thomas sits down with the CEO of Walker Foods. Robert Walker is the President of Walker Foods, Inc., the Los Angeles-based manufacturer of El Pato Mexican sauces. As a family-owned business established in 1904, Walker Foods is recognized for its longstanding presence in the food industry. Robert Walker has led the company, which also supplies products to major chains. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Paul Corvino sits down with Catherine Ayers, VP of Marketing, ASICS, America. Running is having a moment. There is a current running boom and ASICSs is so excited to support it. There is a massive uptick in marathons, emerging run clubs, and a new wave of first time marathon runnners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Vince Nardo, CEO of Time Proof USA Roofing. The company is a trusted national roofing company with over 20 years of experience and thousands of projects completed, dedicated to delivering high-quality roof installation and repair that ensure long-term protection, durability, and peace of mind for homeowners and businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Paul Corivno sits down with Paul Nishiyama, CEO of Yoshinoya! Yoshinoya is a Japanese multinational fast food chain, and the second-largest chain of gyūdon restaurants. Paul was appointed President of Yoshinoya America  on June 1, 2025, to lead U.S. expansion and operational improvements. Previously the COO of Better Buzz Coffee and a senior executive at Rubio's Restaurants, he brings extensi...

Paul Corvino sits down with Glenn Gainor, CEO of Hollywood Ventures Group. Spanning his  leadership at Amazon Original Movies (Prime Movies), the launch of Hollywood Ventures Group, and his advisory work with Producers Without Borders , Glenn's career exemplifies innovation, collaboration, and a global vision for storytelling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with the CEO of Dave, Jason Wilk. He is the co-founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), President, and Chairman of the Board of Dave Inc. (DAVE), having served in this role since May 2016. He leads the fintech company's strategy to provide banking and cash advance services to over 10 million users See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Rohan Nayak. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Pocket FM , a leading global audio series platform he launched in 2018 alongside Nishanth KS and Prateek Dixit. Under his leadership, the platform has popularized long-form audio content and integrated AI to empower creators, achieving significant growth and profitability.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Jeff Thomas sits down with the CEO of Orchi, Mariana Filippelli. As CEO, Marina drives both business strategy and day-to-day operations for multicultural initiatives at Orci, working closely with her team to deliver engaging, effective campaigns that help global brands like Honda, Acura, Dole, VCA, Anheuser Busch, Chevron, and ExtraMile build meaningful relationships with diverse targets in the U....

Dean Sharp sits down with Kelly Berkompas! She is the Cofounder and General Manager of Brandguard Vents.  With early leadership experience at Procter & Gamble, Kelly helped turn a simple idea into a profitable company that has already protected homes during the LA wildfires and continues to safeguard communities from future fire risks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Thomas sits down with Michael Goldfarb, the founder and CEO of Guardian HR , a firm specializing in providing employers with comprehensive, outsourced HR and legal support. A seasoned employment attorney with over 30 years of experience, Goldfarb created Guardian HR to offer businesses a "one-stop shop" for legal compliance, handbooks, and HR management.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Paul Corvino sits down with CEO of Guardian Payroll Services, Matt Taylor. The CEO has lead the company with over 20 years of experience in HR, payroll, compliance, and strategic planning. He focuses on aiding closely held businesses through technology-driven solutions, having previously served as a partner at CorpStrat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Glenn Gainor, CEO of Hollywood Ventures Group. Spanning his  leadership at Amazon Original Movies (Prime Movies), the launch of Hollywood Ventures Group , and his advisory work with Producers Without Borders , Glenn's career exemplifies innovation, collaboration, and a global vision for storytelling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Lauren Gropper, CEO of Repurpose, the leader in compostable household goods. An eco-entrepreneur and green architecture pioneer, Lauren began her career in sustainable design. Her early success led to a surprising career in Hollywood, working as a consultant to the industry with customers like Discovery Networks. Confronted with the waste generated by craft services, La...

Paul Corvino sits down with Michael Gifford, CEO of Splitero.  He leads the company, which provides homeowners with a lump sum of cash in exchange for a share of their home's future appreciation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with the CEO of MlikPEP, Yin Woon Ran.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Steven Rossi, CEO of AlterMe. The company that supplies at-home DNA test reveals 13 key genetic insights & how they affect your fitness goals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Ike Shehadah, CEO of Ikes Love & Sandwiches. Ike's Love & Sandwiches has over 800 sandwiches for everyone, whether you're a carnivore, vegetarian, or vegan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Thomas sits down with Kelly LoBianco, Director of Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Naveen Jain, CEO of Viome. The company provides at-home microbiome testing kits and personalized health recommendations based on the results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with the CMO of Yeti, Bill Neff. YETI is an American outdoor products company that designs and sells premium coolers, drinkware, bags, and other related accessories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Casey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer of BetMGM. Hurbis brings 30 years of diverse consumer marketing expertise to BetMGM’s leadership team, positioning the brand to further accelerate its rapid momentum in the sports betting and iGaming industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Thomas sits down with the CO-CEOS of Mission Craft Cocktails, Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko. The company is a premium bottle craft cocktail maker, that gives 5% back of all revenues to local food banks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Corvino sits down with Stan Kasten, the CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.