The Brand Called You

In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), we sit down with Seung Chan Lim, also known as Slim, the founder of Kru. Slim’s remarkable journey spans computer science, fine art, business, coaching, and human-centered design. Discover how his experiences growing up across cultures, his encounters with influential mentors, and his transition from technology to art school shaped his unique perspec...

How is AI transforming sales, revenue operations, and the future of work? In this episode of The Brand Called You , we explore AI-driven sales innovation, entrepreneurship, and business transformation with Sahil Aggarwal, Co-founder and CEO of Von and Rattle . Sahil shares how his experiences in consulting, product leadership, and entrepreneurship shaped his approach to building technology compani...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , we welcome Ernesto Gomez, author of The Soul Edge: Leading at the Human Frontier in the Age of Intelligence and Founder and CEO of Aspen Mindset One. Join us for an insightful conversation about leadership in the age of artificial intelligence, the limitations of traditional performance models, and the importance of leveraging what makes us uniquely human....

In this episode of The Brand Called You , we welcome Kapel Malhotra, Founder & Managing Director of Total Solutions Group, a company described as one of Asia’s leading mystery audit firms. The conversation explores Kapel’s entrepreneurial journey, his early entry into business after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at the age of 22, and his transition from auditing to building a specialize...

In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Susie Gidseg, author of BOSS: Becoming the Leader You Always Wished You Had, about her leadership journey, the challenges of managing a team during the pandemic, and the importance of building a workplace culture rooted in kindness, trust, and authenticity. Why are so many high-performing professionals promoted into management without...

What does it mean to discover your true self beyond personality, conditioning, and societal expectations? In this thought-provoking episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Acharya Nilay, a spiritual teacher, author, and speaker, about practical spirituality, self-inquiry, and the search for deeper self-understanding. Drawing on his experiences and reflections, Acharya Nila...

How is technology transforming indirect procurement and reshaping manufacturing supply chains? In this episode of The Brand Called You , we speak with Anish Popli, CEO & Founder of ProcMart , about his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of digitizing indirect procurement. Anish explains how fragmented vendor management creates hidden costs for enterprises, why traditional suppliers nee...

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) ! In this insightful conversation, Ganzo Ulziibayar, author of Strategy Is Attitude: The Missing Half of Strategy , founder of the Education Reform Movement, and an experienced business leader from Mongolia, shares his perspective on what defines effective strategy. Drawing on his upbringing on the Mongolian steppe, his experience as a CEO,...

Join Ashutosh Garg on The Brand Called You for a compelling conversation with Haresh Patel, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, author of The Ghost in My Body , and Co-founder of Sanare Health AI. After years of struggling with a mysterious medical condition and multiple misdiagnoses, Haresh began searching for answers beyond the symptoms. His personal journey led him to explore the connections between h...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sabina Posadziejewski, CEO of the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), hosted by Stephen Ibaraki on The Brand Called You (TBCY) . With more than four decades of experience in IT, Sabina reflects on her remarkable career across private industry, public service, consulting, and professional leadership. She shares the personal turning points that...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of TBCY’s Leaders Who Care series! In this episode, host Mark Sadovnick speaks with Priyanca Iyengar Ford, Founder of Kronos Fusion Energy, about her remarkable personal and professional journey—from her multicultural upbringing and early career experiences to her work advancing fusion energy. Discover how Priyanca’s family history, entrepreneurial spirit, and...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Leaders Who Care series on The Brand Called You (TBCY)! In this episode, host Mark Sadovnick sits down with Kelli Richards, President & Chief Connection Officer of The All Access Group, to explore her remarkable journey from the orchards of Cupertino to the forefront of music, technology, and innovation. Kelli shares insights from her experiences at...

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You’s “Leaders Who Care” series! In this insightful conversation, host Mark Sadovnick speaks with Charles “Chip” Whitney Webster Jr., Founder of Unity in Service , about his journey from overcoming childhood challenges with dyslexia and ADD to becoming an entrepreneur, business leader, and advocate for community engagement. Chip reflects on the values...

How can organizations turn scientific knowledge into meaningful innovation? And what does it take to move from a closed innovation model to one that embraces global collaboration? In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) , host Frits Bussemaker speaks with Graham Cross , Senior Lecturer at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and former Global Director of Innovation...

How can technology make justice more accessible to everyone? In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Marcin Maciejewski, Founder and CEO of DelayFix, about his journey from law to entrepreneurship and his mission to make consumer rights more accessible through technology and artificial intelligence. From his multicultural upbringing in Lebanon and Poland to...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Yan Solihin, Pegasus Professor, Director of Cybersecurity in the Privacy Cluster, and Charles Millican Professor of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. Recently recognized as an ACM Fellow, Yan shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Indonesia to becoming a leading research...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Yuping Huang, Chairman and CEO of Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI), as he shares his remarkable journey from growing up on a small farm in southern China to leading innovation in quantum photonics and practical quantum technology. Dr. Huang reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, his commitment to first principles, and his mission to make...

In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), we speak with Dr. Maryam R. Aliabadi, CEO and Co-Founder of Kids Shield Services Inc. A computer scientist, cybersecurity expert, educator, and innovator working at the intersection of AI and cloud architecture, Dr. Aliabadi shares her inspiring journey, from early influences to her mission to make the digital world safer for children. Discover how h...

Discover the pioneering journey of Dr. Jason Moore, Chair of the Department of Computational Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY). Explore how Dr. Moore has advanced the fields of complex genetics, open-source AI, and biomedical research while contributing to innovative research programs and interdisciplinary education. He shares insights into age...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Stephen Ibaraki welcomes Ryan Breslow, Founder and CEO of Bolt, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, from his formative years in Miami to building and scaling technology ventures. Ryan shares insights into the challenges of building Bolt, pioneering one-click checkout, and developing mission-driven ventures, including The Movement, Eco, L...

In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) , Dr. Estarellas discusses her unconventional career path across chemistry, physics, and quantum computing. She explores the limitations of classical computing, the potential of analog quantum computing, and Qilimanjaro’s hybrid approach, which integrates analog, digital, and classical computing. Discover how Qilimanjaro is exploring quantum applicati...

Why do ambitious projects fail even when teams work hard? In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Norwegian author Kent Thoresen, author of Donecraft , about how to structure complex work, make better decisions, and turn ambitious ideas into measurable results. Drawing on 27 years of experience across startups and industrial projects, Kent shares practical approach...

Join host Ashutosh Garg in this episode of The Brand Called You as he explores the entrepreneurial journey of Dr Michael Filosi, an entrepreneur, dentist, and self-confessed business nerd from Adelaide, Australia. Discover how Dr Filosi transformed a rundown dental practice—where even possums had taken up residence in the walls—into Adelaide’s largest dental practice. He shares how he transitioned...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Frits Bussemaker sits down with Ulf Stenerhag, Founder & CEO of WayOut , a pioneering company transforming how drinking water is produced, distributed, and consumed around the world. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry and his unique background in musicology, engineering, and entrepreneurship, Ulf shares power...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Anne Candido, co-author of The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things and co-founder of Forthright People. Anne shares her compelling journey from R&D at Procter & Gamble to brand marketing and communications, while exploring the pivotal role of persona...