Category: Podcast highlights

Joel Manby has served as an executive and leader across multiple big firms and authored a book called “Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders”! His experiences, empathy, and leadership style is very moving and we have a lot to learn from them. Check out the few impactful lessons we learned from talking with… Continue reading Former SeaWorld CEO: Joel Manby

If you didn’t get the chance to hear Elissa Fink’s inspirational journey, you’re missing out! She’s a marketing guru who has learned how to initiate opportunities, in a simple fashion too! Check out a few of the takeaways from the interview below: 1. Don’t Let Your Strengths Go Weak It’s one thing to be able… Continue reading Former Tableau Software CMO: Elissa Fink

Christy Marble has been a star from the start, where she’s always been a hard worker. She’s shared her stories and has passed the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey with us! Check out the three main takeaways from our session with her below: 1. Do What You Say A very valuable lesson Christy Marble… Continue reading Former SAP Concur CMO & Pantheon Platform CMO: Christy Marble

Adam Livesay is a man of many words, but much more action. He’s always building something and adding value. He helps our listeners build on themselves as well through great stories and advice, which we explain a few major ones below: 1. You vs. Expectations Adam Livesay really shifted my perspective on my wants when… Continue reading Elevat IOT CCO & Co-Founder: Adam Livesay

This week we got the opportunity to share a story of a man, Vinay Bhagat, who stands by his values and serves to only make the world a better place. He’s had a journey with many obstacles overcome. We have passed down 3 of many lessons learned below: Love the Process Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone,… Continue reading TrustRadius Founder & CEO: Vinay Bhagat

This week we got to speak to a young professional whose made it so far in his career through multiple positive qualities and mindsets. Taylor Banks is a young professional who can relate to many young professionals in their 20s as well which is a plus. Check out the 3 main takeaways from the interview… Continue reading Systima Technologies CFO: Taylor Banks

Yes, another mogul from the Real Estate industry shared some wisdom and his amazing stories with us this week! Tushar was a Chief of Staff at Microsoft, where afterwards he was able to pave his own path into starting a successful company with a valuable mission. Check out the three key tips we thought would… Continue reading Flyhomes CEO & Co-Founder: Tushar Garg

We were able to open our third season with Bridget Frey, who is the CTO of Redfin; a well-respected and intelligent leader. She has provided many meaningful pieces of advice and shares her powerful and personal stories that led her to where she is today. Check out our 3 takeaways below: 1. Curiosity For Bridget,… Continue reading Redfin CTO: Bridget Frey

This week, ExecuTalks founder and host, Ash Faraj, interviewed OfferUp CEO and co-founder Nick Huzar. They discussed his experiences finding work after college and how that led him to start his own company Konnects, and eventually OfferUp. Here are 3 key takeaways from our interview with Nick. 1. Work at Smaller Companies After Nick graduated… Continue reading OfferUp CEO and Co-Founder: Nick Huzar

Michael Gaston and Ash Faraj were able to sit down this week and discuss Michael’s journey of navigating youth, finding the confidence to pursue his interests and become the founder of CUT, a platform to create and share stories through video. Here are 3 key takeaways from our interview with Michael. 1. Follow Your Own… Continue reading CUT Founder and Former CEO: Michael Gaston