The IVI Podcast

What if the healthcare system doesn’t need to be tweaked... but rebuilt? In this episode of the IVI Podcast, host Joe Phoenix sits down with Robyn Riseberg , Founder of Boston Community Pediatrics , to explore a radically different approach to pediatric care. One that puts children, families, and communities first. Robyn shares her journey from traditional medicine to launching one of the first no...

When leaders talk about purpose, most treat it like a PR line. Rick Shadyac lived it. As the former President & CEO of ALSAC , the fundraising organization behind St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , Rick led one of the most extraordinary philanthropic transformations in modern history. Under his leadership, St. Jude’s annual fundraising grew from $650 million to $2.7 billion. Powered not b...

What happens when a high-powered executive walks away from the corporate world to build a Renaissance fair? In this episode of The IVI Podcast, host Joe Phoenix, CEO of Givinga sits down with George Appling , former McKinsey consultant, Fortune 500 CEO, and founder of Sherwood Forest Faire , a thriving community and immersive experience outside Austin, TX. George’s journey is anything but conventi...

What if the most powerful tool for transforming communities isn’t a government grant or billionaire donation—but a reimagined approach to generosity? In this episode of The IVI Podcast, Joe Phoenix sits down with Melissa Martin , Chief Operating Officer of For Good (formerly Network for Good) and one of the most innovative forces in modern philanthropy. With over $5.5 billion distributed to more t...

On this episode of the IVI Podcast where Joe Phoenix is joined by Dick Lucas , co-founder of Fullsend Solutions for an adventurous conversation. Joe and Dick dive deep into his journey from a collegiate runner to a marathon hiker, surfer, coder, successful business owner, podcaster, and potentially a future politician. Discover the ethos behind Fullsend Solutions, their strategic relationship with...

In episode two of the IVI Podcast, host Joe Phoenix interviews Kimberly Reilly , co-founder of Everybody Water . Learn about their journey in creating a for-profit company focused on providing access to clean water, especially for women and girls who spend hours a day collecting water. From bootstrapping and grassroots efforts to partnering with notable brands like Jeni's Ice Creams , Bergdorf Goo...

In this inaugural episode of The IVI Podcast, host Joe Phoenix sits down with Dave Blakelock , an accomplished aerospace engineer, professor, and angel investor. Dave shares his journey from NASA to becoming an influential figure in the startup world. Delve into Dave's unique perspective on the crucial roles of visionaries and innovators in creating successful businesses, his remarkable fundraisin...