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Innovation and Leadership with Jess Larsen GraystokeMedia.com
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GraystokeMedia.com interviews of exciting people and uncommonly high achievers including Billionaires, Pro Athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, Hollywood Actors like Danny Glover, New York Times Bestselling Authors, Tech Founders, Four-star Generals, World Class Musicians, Special Ops, VCs, Olympic Athletes, Non-Profit Leaders, Inventors and many more.
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Decoding Hollywood's Power Dynamics
On this episode of the Mini-series ‘Hollywood Explained,seasoned producers Laura Walker Lee and Andy Horowitz share their playbook for thriving in Hollywood's new normal. Learn about the key strategies they employ to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the industry, from developing compelling content to building strong relationships with talent and studios. Discover the importance of adaptability, creativity, and resilience in an ever-changing landscape. Gain practical insights and tips for aspiring producers and investors looking to make their mark in Hollywood.
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How to Become an Irresistible Acquisition Target
Ever wondered what it takes to build a top M&A firm from scratch? Jordan Wagner shares the incredible story behind growing Exit Group to over $5 billion in closed deals. Discover the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned on his entrepreneurial journey and learn how customer concentration, recurring revenue, and management team impact the multiples you can command when selling your business.
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Building an Autonomous Company with AI Agents
Implementing AI in an organization is no easy feat. Today’s guest on ‘Innovation & Leadership’, Robb Wilson, who has worked with Fortune 500 companies on their AI strategies, shares lessons learned from the trenches. Discover common pitfalls to avoid, best practices for AI adoption, and how to foster a culture of innovation. Learn how to start small, iterate rapidly, and scale successfully.
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Transforming The Washington Post Into a Software Company
Jess Larsen welcomes co-host Laura Walker Lee and guest Wolf Ruzicka, Chairman of EastBanc Technologies, reveals how his company helped transform The Washington Post from a legacy media company into a software powerhouse. Learn the step-by-step process they used and how it can be applied to enterprises in any industry looking to own their digital destiny.
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He is Boosting Productivity and ROI with ChatGPT
On today’s episode, get an inside look at how IdeaScale uses generative AI across multiple business functions as we join Jess Larsen and the CEO of IdeaScale. Nick shares specific tactics like training prompts that you can implement today to start seeing efficiency gains and discusses how to leverage metrics to guide a business.
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Working on Developing Low-Cost Cancer Drugs
Go behind the scenes of Trevor Blake's biotech companies as he discusses his mission to develop cancer treatments with reduced side effects at lower costs. Learn about the challenges and breakthroughs in his work to make a positive impact, how he sold his biotech company for over $100 million and his unique "hub model" that leverages vendors and contractors can help you grow your business faster and more efficiently.
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Customer Reviews
Great stuff!
Jess has high performing type A individuals and asks them the right questions, the things you want to know so you can have actionable takeaways and hopefully become your best self.
Top of the Pack
After one interview I’m a believer! Jess took a tremendous idea for a podcast and ran with it to the top!! Somehow this podcast leader finds the brightest stars and the most powerful men and women to share their stories. The obvious result is these solid guys make life much better!! Thanks Jess!!
Interesting and Informative
Jess is an absolute natural at interviewing and pulling great thoughts, ideas and stories out of his guests. The diversity and caliber of the guests makes for an interesting listen. You’re sure to learn something new. Highly recommend subscribing to this one and making it a regular listen.