Propeligent Growth Catalyst Podcast

Most digital agencies from 2005 are extinct. Max Kryzhanovskiy's MOS Creative isn't one of them. In this episode, we reverse-engineer 20 years of survival, systematic growth, and the hard lessons that separate agencies that scale from those that stagnate. Max shares the frameworks that have kept MOS Creative ahead of industry shifts—from launching Baltimore's first mobile sites to spec...

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Hitchner-Allison, U.S. Army Recruiter Ring recipient and Founder of AHA Solutions Group, to unpack what most companies get wrong about recruiting—and how to fix it. Amy brings battlefield-tested systems to civilian recruiting, turning talent acquisition from a cost center into a strategic advantage. We dive into her evolution from career coaching to B2B consult...

How to Ship Faster in Regulated Industries | Bruno Virieux, CEO of PrediSurgeBruno Virieux, CEO of PrediSurge, builds AI-powered digital twins for cardiovascular surgery—shipping faster than most tech startups despite operating in the most regulated industry on Earth. Discover the counterintuitive principles that took PrediSurge from research institute to 250 hospitals across Europe in 18 months....

What should you STOP doing to accelerate growth? In this episode, Joy Lewis, founder of LightBridge Life, shares the counter-intuitive truth most mission-driven founders resist: sometimes the path to scale requires cutting back, not adding more. After nearly a decade building LightBridge—first as a commercial SaaS platform, then formalizing a nonprofit arm in 2024—Joy faced a founder's paradox...

In this episode of the Propeligent Growth Forecast, I sit down with Miroslav Mihalik, CEO of Personia.ai, who's revolutionizing sales training through AI-powered role-play simulations. With over 200,000 end users and VC backing, Miroslav is building what could become the largest AI role-play marketplace in the world. Key Takeaways:🎯 The Evolution Path - How 11 years of entrepreneurial trial a...

SummaryIn this episode of the Propellergen Growth Podcast, Jamal Hirani speaks with Stephen Rothberg, founder and chief visionary officer of College Recruiter. They discuss Stephen's entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of College Recruiter, and the pivotal decisions that have shaped its growth. The conversation delves into the impact of technology and AI on recruitment, operational efficien...

In this conversation, Vicki discusses the importance of operational excellence in 2025 and how AI can enhance business processes. She emphasizes the need for foundational practices before integrating AI, the challenges businesses face in adopting AI, and the balance between automation and human involvement. Vicki also provides practical advice for founders on implementing AI and highlights future...

In this episode of the Propeligent Growth Podcast, Jamal Hirani interviews Jeremy David, CEO of ConvoGPT AI, discussing the transformative impact of AI-powered solutions on business development. They explore the capabilities of AI agents like Sara, the importance of targeted outreach, and the evolving landscape of sales and recruiting. Jeremy shares insights on common pitfalls businesses face when...

In this episode of the Propeligent Growth Podcast, Jamal Hirani speaks with Mark Arlinger about the critical role of AI in startup scalability. They discuss Mark's journey as a founder, the importance of a well-defined discovery phase, and how AI can enhance design and development processes. Mark shares insights on common pitfalls startups face when implementing AI and the evolving role of the...

In this episode of the Propeligent Growth Podcast, Jamal Hirani speaks with Gerard Blokdyk, founder of The Art of Service, about the transformative impact of AI on startups and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. They discuss the importance of having a finished product for fundraising, the startup culture in Brisbane, and the necessity for founders to think bigger. Gerard shares insights o...