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Do you want to learn how to make a positive difference in the world through business? Then you don’t want to miss this episode of the Forbes Books podcast, where we talk to Yusuf Amdani, a remarkable entrepreneur and philanthropist who has transformed lives and communities in some of the most challenging regions of the world. Yusuf is the author of World of Opportunity, a book that reveals his sec...

The world of recruitment and talent management was turned upside down during the pandemic. And now that more and more companies are trying to bridge the gap between the ways of doings things prior to 2020 to the way things are done now, it’s time to rethink finding, hiring, and retaining talent. This week, Joe is joined by John Mitchell, the President and CEO of the global electronics industry's t...

Joe sits down with Priscilla Loomis, an Olympian, former professional track and field athlete, entrepreneur, and speaker. Priscilla shares her incredible journey and insights into the Olympic Mindset, a winning mindset that helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Drawing on her own experiences as a 3X Hall of Fame Inductee, 2X Female Athlete of the Year, and World Class medal...

Trevor Farnes, the CEO & co-founder of MTN OPS, an energy and nutritional product company with an emphasis on the outdoor industry, joins Joe on today's episode. Trevor stands out from other people because of his unshakable commitment to changing the world for the better. To address the problem of hunger in disadvantaged homes in Malawi, Africa, and Utah, the United States, Trevor, and his wif...

This week, Joe’s guest embodies the spirit of perseverance, determination, and success. T. Dallas Smith is the founder of one of the largest Black-owned commercial real estate firms in the country, and his story is one that will leave you in awe. Through his journey, he's faced countless obstacles and challenges but never let them hold him back. Now, he's on a mission to change the status quo and...

In this episode, Joe explores the intersection of traditional publishing and cutting-edge augmented reality technology. Join us as he speaks with artist and entrepreneur, Meredith Ochoa, about her journey of using art as a tool for healing and inspiring others. While reading books has been a staple for centuries, Meredith has found a way to revolutionize the traditional reading experience. By inte...

In this episode, Joe discusses the urgent need for businesses to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of technology and data management. Our guest is Raj Verma, the CEO of SingleStore; a cloud-native database software company that specializes in real-time data management at scale. With over 25 years of experience in the global business and technology industries, Verma has a simple but crucial mess...

Joe welcomes Jaclynn Brennan, the CEO of Fylí, back to the podcast. Fylí is a Network as a Service (NaaS) business for early-stage female founders, providing them with education, accountability, peer-to-peer mentorship, leadership advancement, and funding opportunities. With female founders facing alarming stats of not receiving equal support and funding, Jaclynn is on a mission to change that. In...

Are you someone who dreams of making a difference in the world of technology and innovation? Do you have a passion for entrepreneurship and an unyielding drive to create something that will change people's lives for the better? If so, then you're in for a treat! In this episode, Joe sits down with Max Kordek, a globally recognized cryptocurrency entrepreneur and the co-founder of Lisk, an accessib...

In this week's episode, Joe sits down with Michal Morrison, an archaeologist-turned-entrepreneur, and hears her incredible story of perseverance and determination. Michal shares her journey from being an archaeologist to founding Michal Morrison , a cutting-edge skincare company that is set to revolutionize the beauty industry with its science-first approach. We delve into the launch of Genesis βS...

In this episode of the Forbes Books Podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving world of Information Technology and its impact on businesses. With technological advancements like AI, cloud computing, 5G, IoT, and cyber security, the IT sector is undergoing a major transformation. However, many companies fail to recognize the potential impact of their IT team on their growth, missing out on the benefi...

Joe welcomes David Lancashire to the podcast. David is currently the Chairman and Co-CEO of Geniant, which helps create exceptional experiences for employees and customers. David also serves as Chairman and CEO of Dallas-based VC firm, Bold Ventures. Prior to embracing his entrepreneurial impulses, David held several senior management positions and then went on to found two technology consulting c...

This week on Forbes Books podcast, we have a unique guest who learned to lead in an unusual setting – the high seas. Captain Sandy Yawn, star of Bravo's Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean, shares her leadership journey through her 30-year career in the maritime industry in her new book, “Be the Calm or Be the Storm”. In the book, Captain Sandy details the lessons she learned both on the water...

Entrepreneurs have always used books, Ted Talks, podcasts, and LinkedIn to become thought leaders. But today, more and more entrepreneurs are becoming influencers on TikTok. So how can a CEO go viral on the world's most popular social media platform? Joe's guest has spent the last decade working with influencers and helping entrepreneurs build 6-figure businesses from scratch. Her name is Danielle...

Each month, the Forbes Books Podcast highlights a nonprofit that’s making an undeniable impact. In this episode, Joe is joined by Stacey Stevenson, the CEO of Family Equality. Stacey is a speaker, writer, and advocate who was named to Out Magazine’s Out100 list in 2022— a compilation of the year’s most impactful and influential LGBTQ+ people. Joe and Stacey discuss Family Equality's mission to adv...

The topic of Web3 and the Metaverse has come up several times on the podcast, and on this episode, we're highlighting the work of Mintouge. Joe is joined by co-founders, Pietro Novelli and Kunaal Chande. Pietro and Kunaal discuss how their startup connects luxury brands to their customers and how Mintouge enables brands to deliver customer service post-sale, digitizing physical assets and communic...

There’s that old line, 'Those who can, do; those who can't, teach', but that’s a bit of a fallacy, and Joe's guest this week is proving that. His name is Jim Hunter, and he’s been teaching entrepreneurs for decades at the Lubar School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. But over the course of his entrepreneurial career, he’s founded and run multiple companies and held the roles o...

The influence of art in society has been discussed since the first brush strokes were ever made. But since then, much has been debated like Elvis’ swiveling hips, violence in video games, or sexuality on TV. But the course of time has proven that art does have a positive impact on the world. And Joe's guest this week, Shreya Patel, is proving that by creating content that's educational and enterta...

Back in 2011, Tom Cruise went to the UAE to scale the side of the world’s tallest building for one of his Mission Impossible movies. And in 2015, Joe's guest pulled off an equally daunting feat; Linda Fitz-Alan went to the UAE to launch an English Common Law System in Abu Dhabi. Linda is the Registrar and Registrar and Chief Executive of Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts, where she leads the administ...

New Year, New You, New Job? If your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, you sign up for the gym. If you want to save money, you might build a budget. But if you’re looking to make a career change, where do you even start? Nowadays, job searchers are getting an assist from executive and business coaches and this week, Joe is joined by two of them: Kara Dennison, the CEO of Optimized Career So...

George Elliot said, “It's never too late to be what you might have been.” And Joe's guest this week has admittedly reinvented herself more times than she cared or wanted to count. Osnat Benari is a product leader, strategist, and active advisor and coach for startups and young professionals. She’s also the author of the new book, “Starting from Scratch: Managing Change Like Your Career Depends On...

This week, Joe welcomes Dr. Nika White back to the podcast. For over 20 years, Dr. Nika has helped companies across the globe create more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable cultures. On January 31st, she’s releasing her third book, Inclusion Uncomplicated: A Transformative Guide To Simplify DEI, in it, she provides the tools to help folks become allies, changemakers, and inclusive leaders, no m...

In 2019, World Logic Day was created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. UNESCO believes that logic can help solve some of our biggest global challenges, from climate change to poverty. One of the organizations chosen to host this year’s celebration is Austin-based tech startup Logictry, which is on a mission to make logic and knowledge more accessible. On the...

Joe talks about America’s housing problem with Ankur Jain, the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards , a startup that helps renters build credit and earn points on rent payments. Ankur shares how Bilt quadrupled its valuation to $1.5 billion in less than a year and how renters are able to pay their rent with the Bilt Mastercard at any property and start earning points on rent and non-rent transactions.

Many technologies like solar and wind, will play essential roles in helping the world to accomplish the global consensus of “net-zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But many experts believe that hydrogen will play a pivotal role in hitting that target. Joining Joe on the podcast to discuss “the fuel of the future” is Cody Batemen, the founder of GenH2, a company focused on the mass production...