Startup Science Podcast with Gregory Shepard

Greg finishes his chat with Octavian Pantiș, the co-founder of the training company Qualians and the author of the new book, Dark Cockpit. In part two, Octavian discusses the similarities between entrepreneurship and aviation, how entrepreneurs can prevent accidents, and why sometimes having too much talent can be a problem.

The pandemic forced teams around the globe to shift to a virtual new normal, but did everyone do it right?  This week, Greg welcomes Octavian Pantiș, the co-founder of the training company Qualians and the author of the new book, Dark Cockpit. Octavian talks about why remote work is here to stay (whether we like it or not), the importance of rewarding your team's output, and the major differences...

Greg wraps up his chat with Marshall Sandman, the managing partner of the world’s first VC fund backed by influencer founders. In part two, Marshall discusses why he's not only involved in the influencer space but also the entire ecosystem that the influencer space impacts, how he shuts out the noise and focuses on his goals, and how he uses social media platforms like Clubhouse to find investment...

Greg has met with hundreds if not thousands of investors, but this week on the podcast he's joined by Marshall Sandman, the managing partner of the world’s first VC fund backed by influencer founders. Marshall is on the mission to help social media stars monetize their value and he’s also using the power of social media to find deals and investors. In part one, Marshall talks about his early days...

Greg wraps up his discussion with Harvard Business School professor and author of the new book, Why Startups Fail, Tom Eisenmann. In part two, Tom shares some of the best traits of a successful entrepreneur, why success with early adopters can be misleading, and how investors can choose a good deal.

Greg has dedicated his life to improving the entrepreneurial failure rate and he's been asking the same question for years: Why do more than 75% of startups fail? This week's guest might have the answer. Tom Eisenmann is a Harvard Business School Professor and the author of the new book, Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success. In part one, Tom discusses why he decided to focu...

Greg concludes his discussion with bestselling author, financial therapist, and wealth coach, Barbara Huson.  In part two, Barbara shares how you can change your beliefs by changing your thinking, the major themes of why women that are struggling with money today, and the inspiration for her new book, Rewire for Wealth.

Barbara Huson is Greg's guest this week. Barbara is a financial therapist, teacher and wealth coach who's written seven books including her latest, Rewire for Wealth. In part one, Barbara shares how she financially empowers women, why there are fewer female entrepreneurs, and how neurological differences between men’s and women’s brains influence their investment decisions.

Greg wraps up his chat with Roger L. Martin, the author of “When More is Not Better: Overcoming America’s Obsession with Economic Efficiency.” In part two, we find out who the 'super villains' are when it comes to the decline of middle- and lower-income families, if capitalism and democracy are mutually exclusive, and what entrepreneurs and companies can do to make the world a better place.

Greg created this podcast for two reasons: Improving the failure rate of entrepreneurs and wealth distribution. While the rich are getting richer faster, the middle- and lower-income families have fallen so far behind it would take generations to recover. But why? This week, Greg is joined by Roger Martin, the author of “When More is Not Better: Overcoming America’s Obsession with Economic Efficie...

Greg wraps up his conversation with TV and Podcast host, best-selling author and the CEO of the C-Suite Network, Jeffrey Hayzlett. In part two, Jeff shares how entrepreneurs can build a bigger, bolder version of themselves, what he's learned from hosting a podcast, and how he evolved from the CMO of Kodak into a business media thought leader.

This week Greg is joined by a business rock star, Jeffrey Hayzlett. Jeff is a TV and Podcast host, best-selling author and the CEO of the C-Suite Network. In part one, Greg and Jeff discuss how companies were able to succeed during the pandemic, how entrepreneurs can shut out the haters and what it means to be a 'hero business'.

Greg wraps up his conversation with Patrick McKenna, an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader.  In part two, Patrick discusses how he founded LiveOps and scaled it from a single office in Palo Alto to a workforce with 20,000 employees and how his military experience prepared him for the dangerous world from entrepreneurship.

The best investment opportunities don’t always emanate from Silicon Valley. This week, Greg is joined by Patrick McKenna, an entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder of One America Works. Patrick has invested in dozens of companies, many of which are located outside of the 94027 area code. In part one, Patrick shares what inspired him to search for investment opportunities in places like Austin and...

Greg wraps up his conversation with Bill Caskey, the author of “Same Game New Rules” and the host of the Bill Caskey Podcast.  In part two,  Greg and Bill talk about shifting your mindset when it comes to making a pitch and the importance of building your personal brand as a sales professional.

Every entrepreneur can’t do it all, but they do need a particular set of skills to succeed. Joining Greg this week is Bill Caskey, a business coach that helps executives and sales teams prosper by developing new skills for their success. Bill is the author of “Same Game New Rules” and the host of the Bill Caskey Podcast.  In part one,  Bill discusses how he became a business coach, the meaning beh...

Greg wraps up his chat with Dakin Sloss, the Founder and General Partner of Prime Movers Lab. In part two, Dakin shares why his team is considered founder friendly and why their group is so attractive to investors.

This week, Greg hangs out with Dakin Sloss, the Founder and General Partner of Prime Movers Lab. Dakin's company made news last week when they announced that they had raised $245 million for its second early-stage investment fund. In part one, Dakin explains what his team was able to accomplish with their first round of funding, how they support dozens of scientific disruptors and why Prime Movers...

Greg wraps up his conversation with Anthony Scaramucci, the Founder and Co-Managing Partner of SkyBridge. In part two, Anthony discusses what the incoming Biden Administration means to the economy and why he thinks regulating cryptocurrency is a good idea.

Is bitcoin about to go mainstream? This week SkyBridge Capital announced the launch of SkyBridge Bitcoin Fund LP, but is crypto currency something entrepreneurs should get involved with? Joining Greg on this episode of the BOSS Podcast is the Founder and Co-Managing Partner of SkyBridge, Anthony Scaramucci. In part one, Anthony talks about why SkyBridge got involved in Bitcoin and why "old school"...

Greg wraps up his discussion with David M.R. Covey, the co-author of the best seller, “Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success.” In part two, David talks about the 'accumulation mentality' and who he thinks are the best leaders of all time.

This week, Greg is joined by David M.R. Covey, the world-renowned expert in Leadership Development, world class key-note speaker and co-author of the best seller, “Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success.” In part one, David shares which habits he inherited from his legendary dad, Stephen R. Covey and what 'traps' all entrepreneurs should avoid.

Greg concludes his conversation with Gary Fowler, the CEO and Co-Founder of GSD Venture Studios. In part two, Greg finds out why Gary has been called "one of the best execution CEOs in tech” and Gary has some advice for young entrepreneurs about creating connections in the industry.

On this episode of the BOSS Podcast, Greg is joined by Gary Fowler, the CEO and Co-Founder of GSD Venture Studios. Gary talks about the importance of finding the right partner and why he's known as the "AI Guy."

This is the conclusion of Greg's conversation with David Allen, the organizational guru and author of “Getting Things Done". In part two, they talk about how David helped Howard Stern transform his life and how brilliant entrepreneurs can manage their thoughts and ideas.