The Ad Podcast

Alex Golod - Founder - Fusion Software Solutions LLC TechCon SoCal Alex is Results is a driven IT Executive, Angel Investor, and a Global Technology Sourcing Expert with 20+ years in Technology field. Alex brings a strong technical and entrepreneurial lens to business via his extensive experience in corporate (Motorola, GGP) and private business (Intetics, Waverley Software) executive roles. Alex...

Shradha, is the Chief Growth Officer at Withlocals, a global marketplace connecting travelers with local hosts for personalised and authentic travel experiences. With over 5+ years of experience in the travel industry, she has developed a passion for creating innovative products and building partnerships that drive growth. At Withlocals, she is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding...

Lou Cooperhouse is recognized as a leading global authority in food business innovation and technology commercialization, with extensive leadership experiences throughout his 40-year career in the food industry.  He is a results-driven professional, and has led cross-functional teams in a wide array of industry settings that include: multinational corporations, foodservice and retail operations, n...

Reid spent his career in some of America's biggest and best ad agencies, first as a copywriter but rising up quickly to creative director and then EVP Executive Creative Director. He’s now a speaker, consultant and author. In his career he's helped change the trajectory for brands like H&R Block , The Mayo Clinic, Burger King , The Toro Company , Domino's pizza, and many others. As his kids re...

Chris Peterson - CEO - DWNLOAD Media Chris is the CEO and Founder of DWNLOAD Media. With over 15 years of experience in the audio industry, he has a proven track record of building successful content and business strategies that drive growth and innovation. Previously, he was the President of Kindred Media, Powered by LionTree at, a global investment and merchant bank. He invested in and advised n...

Meagan Ayres and Meghan Fialkoff, co-CEOs of The Modern Day Wife

Amer Tadayon - CEO - Lucihub Amer is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in the media and technology sectors. With a successful track record as an executive and entrepreneur, he has held leadership positions in prominent companies like IBM Cognizant and frog design. Amer’s exceptional leadership skills have driven growth and fostered innovation throughout his career. Leveraging his co...

Dr. Jonathan Snow is Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Avenue Z. He was President and Founder of The Snow Agency (acquired by Avenue Z). Jonathan has an interesting background in that it blends two entirely different skill sets: digital marketing and dentistry. Jonathan earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Ramapo College of NJ and subsequently his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at R...

Madison Headrick Nahmad is the CEO of Care. E.On a on the go travel personal care brand. She is also a international super model and a mom.

As Chief Strategy Officer at A-Frame Brands , Martin Ekechukwu lead’s brand development, creative strategy, business growth, investor relations, and partnerships. A-Frame builds talent-led and private-label brands that address evolving consumer needs and resonate in today’s dynamic marketplace. Their portfolio includes collaborations with notable talents like Naomi Osaka, Gabrielle Union and Dwyan...

Matt Sattel is the Chief Revenue Officer at OpenX. In his role, he leads the company’s global sales and partnerships team focused on broadening OpenX’s relationships with markets and agencies. He concentrates on expanding the sales organization and deepening relationships across agencies and brands. Matt came to OpenX after spending nearly four years at programmatic media partner MiQ, where he ros...

Lucy Arnelle is the CEO of Sauterelle, the first culinary supplement brand made entirely of grasshoppers.

Darlene Justiniano, the founder of Fancy’s Hair Innovation: The Natural Hair Regimen, was raised in an environment surrounded by the buzzing energy of a Black hair salon, where her mother worked tirelessly. From an early age, she was immersed in the world of hair care, learning the trade and honing her skills. Throughout her college years and beyond, Darlene relied on her passion for helping women...

Vincent Schell is the co founder of Kittylamb the worlds best ready made brownie mix

Alley Biehl is the founder and creative behind Obelisk Beauty brands. Her daily work routine includes brand development, design and creation to make her vision a reality. Alley has over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry and has developed some of the industry's best-selling products. Her life experience, coupled with her passion, led her to found her holding company. She will launch her...

For four generations, the Seely Family has lived and worked on its mint farm near Clatskanie, Oregon, where they grow peppermint and spearmint for tea leaf and essential oil. As mint farmers, they use the same agricultural practices their family has used for generations. Today, fourth-generation mint farmer, Mike Seely, and his wife Candy operate  Seely Family Farm . They grow single-cut, premium-...

Fresh Fizz Sodas was founded in 2021 by Yoni and Rebecca Schwartz. Out of their Fresh Fizz Factory in Island Park, NY, they produce award-winning organic sodas made with only real food ingredients and sweetened with honey.

Vera Koch is the CMO of T3 Micro and a Global marketing leader with over 18 years of experience in innovation, branding and performance marketing development in D2C and Retail. Proven track record of delivering global, cross functional projects in very fast moving environments, combining strong creative, strategic and analytical expertise with intercultural understanding and excellent leadership s...

Tom Shay's experiences as a fourth generation small business owner provide him with the knowledge and background to present tried and proven ideas to assist owners, managers, and staff with the day to day operation of their business. During the 25 plus years that Tom was a part of the family business, the businesses were ongoing laboratories for the techniques that Tom shares. He presents proven a...

Stefania Di Bartolomeo founded Physis Investment with the vision to disrupt the financial system by empowering individuals to invest in companies and projects that respect and protect people and the planet. Physis is a startup that allows investors to understand their environmental and social impact while generating a positive financial return. Stefania was born in Italy and worked all across Euro...

Their mission at Batch is to empower groups to create unforgettable memories together with a seamless way to plan and book incredible experiences.

Kristen Herr, owner of Evolution Expeditions.

Kate Weatherly is a fractional CMO and B2B marketing influencer on TikTok.

Daphne Tsevreni is co-founder and CRO of Clio Muse Tours, an integrated platform to create and share engaging audio tours for top attractions & city walks around the world. She has a 9-year experience in bridging culture & tourism by designing innovative business models & products. Through Clio Muse she has collaborated with multiple OTAs, Tour Operators and Cultural Institutions to op...

Currently serving as CCO at Vox Group, global leader for innovative tech solutions in tourism and culture, Claudio has 20+ years of experience in building innovative digital products and ventures. He co-founded Musement (now TUI Musement), which was successfully acquired by TUI Group in 2018, where he served for more than 10 years as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Supply Officer, and where he’s...