Mork Unfiltered

Send us a text Are you chasing the wrong version of success? In this raw, solo episode of Mork Unfiltered , recorded from Singapore, I unpack a powerful mindset shift that could change how you live your life. After flying 24 hours to spend time with my 81-year-old father for the 25th anniversary of Insead's Singapore campus, I was reminded of the real stuff that makes life rich: experiences over s...

Send us a text Ahmad “AL” Fares did not just build a company. He built a mission born out of necessity, pain and a belief that connectivity is the gateway to human possibility. In this powerful conversation, AL sits down with Patrick and shares how growing up in the slums of Beirut during civil war, surviving with limited access to the internet and later traveling to more than 100 countries shaped...

Send us a text When Valerie Bowden volunteered in Africa, she thought she was helping. What she discovered instead would shatter her view of charity forever. After uncovering heartbreaking corruption in the aid industry, Valerie made a bold choice — to stop “helping” and start building. From that moment, she dedicated her life to creating meaningful impact through entrepreneurship. Today, she’s th...

Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into some of the toughest and most rewarding parts of leadership and life. From managing Millennials and Gen Z, to giving feedback that actually helps your people grow, to understanding what really matters to your team beyond profits. We’ll also talk about facing fear head-on, how to overcome it using Tim Ferriss’s “fear setting” method, and wha...

Send us a text What does it take to build a tech company in a country where everything seems to be falling apart? In this episode of Mork Unfiltered , I sit down with Juan José Pocaterra , Founder & Chairman of Vikua and Co-founder & CEO of Wawa — two companies transforming how people live and move across Latin America. Juan’s story is extraordinary. From navigating Venezuela’s political a...

Send us a text Let’s be honest—most people suck at setting goals. We make resolutions in January, and by February they’re already dead. Why? Because we set the wrong goals, in the wrong way. In this episode of Mork Unfiltered , I break down what I’ve learned about goal setting from years of coaching leaders, teams, and writing my book Step Back and Leap . I’ll share why most people fail, and more...

Send us a text What does it take to raise over €1 billion and build 3,200 EV charge points across nine countries in just four years—while staying grounded and purpose-driven? In this episode of Mork Unfiltered , I sit down with Julien Belliato , co-founder and Deputy CEO of Electra , one of Europe’s most ambitious EV charging startups. Julien is not your typical tech founder. He’s an engineer, sys...

Send us a text In this episode of Mork Unfiltered , I sit down with Andrew Parker, founder and CEO of Papa, to explore one powerful question: Why is connection the cure? What started as a way to support his grandfather has become a national platform delivering millions of visits and tackling loneliness as a true healthcare challenge. Andrew shares the personal stories that inspired Papa, the messy...

Send us a text Welcome to another unfiltered episode where I’m joined by my long-time friend and tech visionary, Ilja Laurs. Ilja is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and a public figure who has been shaping the technology landscape for over two decades. He was recognized by the World Economic Forum, CNBC, and The Wall Street Journal for his contributions to technology and the mobile internet ecosy...

Send us a text Let’s be real—hiring the right people can make or break your company. Get it right, and you’ve got a rocket ship. Get it wrong, and you’re burning time, money, and energy you can’t get back. In this episode of Mork Unfiltered , I sit down with Alfredo Vaamonde, a three-time founder and co-founder of Papa (the health-tech unicorn tackling loneliness), to talk about his latest venture...

Send us a text What would make you walk away from a stable corporate career with no backup plan? For Tara LaFon Gooch , it was the realization that she was living a version of success that wasn’t hers. Once afraid to even speak up on a Zoom call, Tara went on to become a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, CEO, and creator of the GRASP Method — a framework for building confidence from the inside out...

Send us a text What happens when everything you’ve worked for—fame, fortune, identity—comes crashing down? In this raw and powerful episode, former NFL offensive lineman Marques Ogden joins Patrick Mork to share his extraordinary story of success, failure, and reinvention. From signing a million-dollar contract in the NFL to scrubbing toilets for $8/hour, Marques opens up about the bankruptcy that...

Send us a text Mork Unfiltered: Success is a Lie! – A Conversation with Barbara Martin Coppola Welcome to Mork Unfiltered, folks! In this inspiring episode, Patrick Mork sits down with Barbara Martin Coppola, a truly global and purpose-driven leader. As the former CEO of Decathlon, and with extensive experience in senior leadership roles at IKEA, Google, Grubhub, and Samsung, Barbara has spearhead...

Send us a text In this episode of Mork Unfiltered , Patrick Mork sits down with Leela Srinivasan, CEO of Parity and marketing veteran of companies like LinkedIn, SurveyMonkey, and OpenTable. Leela’s career has been anything but linear—from sales in Fort Lauderdale to consulting at Bain, to now leading a mission-driven organization focused on gender equity in sports. Leela opens up about what it re...

Send us a text 2025 hasn’t been kind to founders — especially if you’re not riding the AI wave. It’s been a grind, and let’s face it: trust in investors isn’t exactly at an all-time high. Between investors seemingly wanting the "perfect business and metrics" and many too swamped to get back to founders, let alone provide meaningful feedback, frustration among some founders has reached Parisian pit...

Send us a text Before he led billion-dollar ships through hurricanes—both literal and economic—Adam Goldstein was flat on the floor of his Princeton dorm, battling chronic pain and just trying to get through the day. In this episode of Mork Unfiltered , we explore how early adversity shaped Adam’s capacity to navigate crisis after crisis in one of the world’s most unforgiving industries. From lead...

Send us a text Are you stressed out, anxious or feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this powerful solo episode, keynote speaker, 2x founder, executive coach and best-selling author Patrick Mork shares the real reason we often feel stuck: we don’t have a reliable way to make aligned decisions. Patrick opens up about a life-defining choice—leaving his career in Silicon Va...

Send us a text Ever looked in the mirror and asked, “What the hell happened to me?” Yeah — me too. Except my version included getting fired (twice) in 18 months, divorced, and nearly becoming a hood ornament on a garbage truck. This episode is the wake-up call — the one I wish I didn’t need. I’m pulling the curtain back on the crash that forced me to confront the truth: I was lost and had no way t...