The Sparking Entrepreneur Show

Tune in to The Sparking Entrepreneur Show as we welcome Chris Moulton—growth hacker, marketer, advisor, and best-selling author—whose innovative strategies have driven over $500M in new revenue across sectors from alternative energy to luxury brands. With experience partnering with MLB, NBA, and hyper-scale startups, Chris reveals how data-driven insights, cutting-edge marketing, and bold innovati...

Join us on The Sparking Entrepreneur Show as we welcome Pete Bernard, a seasoned tech leader with over 30 years of experience pushing the boundaries of edge computing and connected technologies. From his early days as a BIOS developer to leading disruptive product strategies at Microsoft—including Windows Phone, Azure IoT, and Windows on Snapdragon—Pete shares his journey of innovation, partnershi...

John Penrose , CEO of Leading Indicator Systems (AgileBrain), leads a groundbreaking team blending behavioral psychology, neuroscience, and AI to decode human motivation. From schools and companies to Olympic teams, AgileBrain’s gamified, science-backed tools reveal emotional needs that drive performance and engagement. Tune in to the episod e to learn how John is unlocking human potential like ne...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , we sit down with Robert Manasier—a transformational leader who has helped launch and grow 167 startups, commercialized over 400 products, and built teams with 100% retention across decades. Robert shares his “creatively practical” approach to turning ideas into thriving businesses, his secrets to building high-performance teams, and why getting i...

Tune in to The Sparking Entrepreneur Show as we sit down with Matt Kurleto, AI Strategy Consultant, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, who has helped organizations like Boeing, ZF Group, and the World Bank unlock real business value from AI. Matt shares how to move from AI exploration to scalable adoption, simplify complexity with practical frameworks, and ensure ROI through clear, actionabl...

Tune in to this episode with Justin Lokitz, design strategist, bestselling author, and founder of Design Shift. With over 20 years of experience helping executives and startup founders at companies like Audi, Cisco, Cargill, and Mozilla, Justin has mastered the art of turning bold visions into practical, future-proof business models. We dive into his journey as co-author of Design a Better Busines...

Join us on The Sparking Entrepreneur Show as we welcome Yossi Abraham, President & CEO of Zappix, a trailblazer in transforming digital customer engagement through AI. With over two decades of experience across IT and telecom, Yossi shares insights on leading cross-functional teams, scaling globally, and delivering next-gen customer experiences. Discover how Zappix is reshaping CX, what it tak...

In this powerful episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , we sit down with Steve Reid, CEO of Venatas, to explore his incredible journey from corporate communications to leading global sales teams with $600 million targets — and ultimately founding a successful sales consulting firm. Steve shares how the impact of great coaches in his own life sparked his passion for mentoring others, and how h...

Tune in to this episode with Mattheos, CEO and Life Coach dedicated to helping individuals define their goals and achieve personal growth. Mattheos shares how he crafts customized strategies for clients from all walks of life, creating an environment of curiosity, collaboration, and transformation. His passion for guiding people to unlock their potential shines through in every story and insight....

On this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , we speak with Christopher Heffernan, a visionary CEO, investor, and food tech innovator who's redefining how businesses scale through technology and community. From building high-performing operations to leading tech-driven transformation across industries, Christopher shares lessons from his journey in sales, customer experience, and leaders...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , we sit down with Monty Kothiwale, Founder and CEO of QASolve.ai, to talk about transforming how we think about software quality and speed. With over 20 years of experience as a CTO and multiple successful exits, Monty shares how he's helping engineering teams catch bugs before users do—without slowing down release cycles. Learn how GenAI is shift...

Tune in to this episode as we sit down with Julia Zaw, MSc Eng, CNLPC, ACSTH—an accomplished leader in media, broadcast engineering, and content operations. With over a decade of international experience, Julia shares her journey from shaping TV programming strategies across DTT, DTH, OTT, and YouTube, to mentoring teams and leading large-scale operations. She opens up about the future of content,...

Tune in to this episode with Dr. Larry Kuhn, Psy. D.—leadership and organizational development expert with over 25 years of experience helping companies transform culture and elevate senior leadership performance. Larry shares how his systemic, data-driven, and competency-based approach creates lasting behavioral change, blending psychology, business strategy, and education to drive peak organizat...

Tune in to this episode with Dale Shover — Executive Coach, Fractional CFO, and trusted guide for leaders seeking clarity in purpose, numbers, and action. Dale shares his journey from corporate finance to transformative coaching and how personal upheaval sparked his mission to help executives and business owners align values, strategy, and growth. With two decades of Fortune 500 CFO experience, Da...

Roman Kikta is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, author, and human behaviorist. As Founder & CEO of Phenometrix , he leads groundbreaking work in AI-driven personality decoding, using facial markers, language patterns, and behavioral cues to predict compatibility in careers, teams, and relationships. With over 30 years of leadership at Nokia, Panasonic, and LG, Roman has driven multi-billion...

Tune in to The Sparking Entrepreneur Show as we welcome Mikki Forbes, leadership development expert, fractional HR leader, and COO of Forbes Consulting. With 15 years in corporate HR leadership, Mikki shares how to tackle high turnover, strengthen leadership pipelines, and align workplace culture with business goals. Discover her practical strategies for building scalable HR operations, coaching l...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , we sit down with Heather Bischoff , the powerhouse HR strategist and founder of Upskill Consulting . From her early beginnings in the nonprofit world to receiving national recognition for innovation, Heather has always brought heart and strategy to every role she’s held. After leading a department of 63 with zero budget and still achieving a 95%...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show , Craig Klein, Founder and CEO of SalesNexus, shares how to build a high-performing sales system that drives consistent growth. Drawing from years of experience leading complex, multimillion-dollar sales deals and now helping sales teams across industries, Craig reveals how automation, smart CRM practices, and better lead generation can unlock a ne...

With 35+ years of executive leadership, business coaching, and operational excellence, Tom Irby has seen—and solved—it all. From scaling startups to over $500M to leading financial recoveries during global recessions, Tom's track record speaks volumes. In this episode, he shares his journey from rescuing AcuScribe Court Reporters and selling it to the world's largest court reporting firm,...

On this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Christopher Leidli, Founder and CEO of Genoplex.ai—a health tech company transforming the way patients access advanced therapies. Christopher shares how Genoplex’s agentic AI architecture, including platforms like Advanced Therapy Connect™ and Genoplex Engage™, streamlines care navigation by identifying and connecting patients to...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Riean Knight, Founder and CEO of Honey to Cocoa and Techstars '24 alum. A former Square leader turned founder, Riean blends her expertise in customer success with a passion for beauty, style, and elevating others. Tune in as she shares her journey from corporate tech to building her own brand, what it means to be a servant lea...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Dave Benton, the founder and CEO of Metajive—a digital experience agency that’s helped brands like Lyft, T-Mobile, and School of Rock deliver exceptional results. Dave opens up about his unconventional journey from designing websites as a hobby to running a high-impact agency. He shares the near-shutdown moments, the turning point...

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we welcome Abigail Spach, founder and CEO of SouthHaus, Inc. an enterprise AI company redefining business intelligence and commerce infrastructure. Abigail shares how her modular, agentic platforms like Luminae™, SyncMarket AI OS, and Orenda AI BI are revolutionizing how companies leverage AI across supply chains, real-time insights, and platform...

In this episode of the Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Prakash Nagpal, a high-impact marketing leader who has helped B2B tech companies—from startups to billion-dollar enterprises—launch, scale, and dominate markets. With a track record that includes generating $100M+ in new pipeline, repositioning companies for successful acquisitions, and fueling 10x revenue growth, Prakash shares t...

On this episode of the Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we speak with Tom Rudczynski, founder and CEO of XTAL Search. With 15 years of experience leading digital strategy at brands like Macy’s, Casper, and Wayfair, Tom has seen firsthand how traditional e-commerce search often misses the mark. Now, with XTAL, he's building a smarter, more intuitive search platform that puts shoppers’ intent and dis...