Legends N Leaders

What does it take to help build one of the internet's most recognizable gaming platforms and go on to launch multiple successful technology companies? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Eric Marcoullier, Co-Founder of IGN Entertainment, MyBlogLog, and Gnip, to explore his entrepreneurial journey from the early days of the internet to building, scaling, and exiting technology...

What does it take to turn a family vision into a growing health and wellness business while building a legacy of your own? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Daniel Pompa, CEO of Pompa Program and son of renowned health and wellness educator Dr. Daniel Pompa, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the growth of Pompa Program, and his vision for the future of wellness. Daniel sha...

What does it take to challenge the beverage industry and build a brand that changes how people think about drinking water? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Kara Goldin, founder of Hint Water, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, to explore her remarkable journey from a successful career in technology to creating one of America's most recognizable flavored water brands. Aft...

What if the wisdom of one of the world's most influential executive coaches could be available to anyone through artificial intelligence? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, world-renowned executive coach and bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There, to explore his remarkable journey, the secrets behind great leadership, and how h...

How do you turn a simple idea into a global marketplace that empowers independent artists around the world? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Martin Hosking, co-founder and former CEO of Redbubble, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a global technology company, and the lessons he's learned over decades in business. Founded in 2006, Redbubble s...

How do you turn a small T-shirt business into one of the most recognizable brands in mixed martial arts? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Dan Caldwell, co-founder of Tapout, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the rise of one of MMA's most iconic brands, and the lessons he learned building a business alongside the explosive growth of the UFC. Starting with a passion for...

What happens when a 25-year-old lands a nearly $300 million government arms contract, becomes the inspiration for a Hollywood movie, and then has to completely reinvent his life? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with David Packouz, the real-life inspiration behind the hit movie War Dogs, entrepreneur, inventor, and Founder & CEO of Singular Sound, to explore one of the most extr...

How do you turn a startup basketball brand into a cultural phenomenon that challenges the biggest names in sportswear? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Tom Austin, co-founder of AND1, to discuss the journey behind building one of the most influential brands in basketball history. Starting in 1993, AND1 set out to do something different. Rather than following the traditional pla...

What does it take to build a leading technology company and then start over in an entirely different industry? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Nick Evans, co-founder of Tile and co-founder and CEO of Avocado, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the story behind creating one of the world's most recognizable Bluetooth tracking devices, and his latest venture using artifi...

What if one frustrating shopping experience could lead to a billion-dollar company that changed how the world buys shoes? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Nick Swinmurn, Founder of Zappos, to explore the entrepreneurial journey behind one of the most influential companies in e-commerce history. Nick shares how his frustration with finding the right pair of shoes inspired him to...

How do you go from producing music to building a global fanbase, reaching billions of streams, and becoming one of the most recognizable names in electronic music? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Christian Büttner, known as TheFatRat, the German music producer and DJ whose electronic music has reached millions of fans around the world. TheFatRat shares his journey into music,...

How do you turn a simple business idea into an international brand and become one of Australia's most recognizable entrepreneurs? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Janine Allis, Founder of Boost Juice and former Shark Tank Australia investor, to explore her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a global business, and the lessons she's learned along the way....

What does it take to build an energy drink brand alongside one of the greatest athletes of all time? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Jaqui Rice Gold, co-founder and CEO of G.O.A.T. Fuel, to explore her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a consumer brand, and what it's like launching a business alongside her father, NFL legend Jerry Rice. Before entering th...

What does it take to build two of the most recognizable brands in fitness, walk away from one, and start all over again? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Ruth Zukerman, co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel Sports, to explore her remarkable entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building iconic fitness brands, and the lessons she learned about leadership, resilience, and rei...

What does it take to turn a simple idea into a global platform that changes how millions of people learn? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Johan Brand, Co-Founder and former CEO of Kahoot!, to explore the entrepreneurial journey behind one of the world's most recognizable educational technology platforms. Johan shares the story of how Kahoot! got started, the vision behind...

What does it take to invest in over 1,000 startups and identify some of the world's most successful technology companies before they become household names? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Fabrice Grinda, serial entrepreneur, prolific angel investor, and founding partner of FJ Labs, to explore his extraordinary journey from building technology companies to becoming one of...

How do you go from fleeing religious persecution to building successful technology companies in Silicon Valley? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Payam Zamani, founder of One Planet Group and co-founder of AutoWeb, to explore his extraordinary journey from arriving in America as a refugee to becoming a successful entrepreneur, investor, and business leader. Born in Iran, Payam f...

What does it take to turn raw talent into a world champion? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Rick Macci, legendary tennis coach and seven-time USPTA National Coach of the Year, to explore his remarkable journey, the lessons he's learned developing some of the greatest players in tennis history, and what it really takes to achieve greatness. Best known for helping develop Se...

How do you turn a passion for technology into a career reaching millions of people around the world? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Austin Evans, one of YouTube's most recognizable technology creators, to explore his journey from making tech videos to building a successful digital media business. Austin shares how he got his start on YouTube, the challenges of growing an...

What does it take to challenge the traditional footwear industry and build a brand from the ground up? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Omar Bailey, co-founder of FCTRY LAb and former footwear innovation executive at Yeezy, to discuss his journey through the sneaker industry, the lessons he learned working with some of the biggest names in footwear, and his mission to rethink h...

What does it take to create a product that changes how billions of people communicate? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Paul Buchheit, the creator of Gmail, early Google employee, and former Y Combinator partner, to explore his extraordinary journey through Silicon Valley and the lessons he's learned building and investing in groundbreaking technology companies. As one of G...

What does it take to create a song that becomes an anthem for generations? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Debbie Sledge, founding member of the legendary group Sister Sledge, to explore her remarkable journey through the music industry, the story behind the iconic hit “We Are Family,” and the experiences that shaped her career. As part of Sister Sledge, Debbie helped create s...

How do you take a family business and turn it into one of the most recognizable names in the health food industry? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, to discuss her remarkable journey, the challenges of stepping into leadership at a young age, and how she helped transform a family-founded company into a major player in the growing health an...

What does it take to change the way millions of people understand money, investing, and financial information? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Cory Janssen, Co-Founder of Investopedia and Co-Founder & CEO of AltaML, to explore his entrepreneurial journey from helping revolutionize financial education on the internet to building businesses at the forefront of artificial int...

What does it take to build a career at the highest levels of commercial real estate, where relationships, timing, and billion-dollar deals can change everything? On this episode of LegendsNLeaders, we sit down with Henry Stimler, Vice Chairman at Newmark, to explore his journey in real estate, the mindset behind major transactions, and what it takes to succeed in one of the world's most compet...