All Podcast Episodes
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Ellis Ishee (Black Tie Moving)
In this episode, host Steven Bunker speaks with Ellis, President of Black Tie Moving, about building a customer-centric moving company and scaling through culture, leadership, and innovation. The conversation centers on creating a premium service experience, aligning teams with purpose, and leveraging AI to enhance operations and customer satisfaction. What You’ll Learn Ellis emphasizes that
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Beejal Shah (Launch Ventures)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Beejal Shah, President of North America at Launch Ventures, about her journey from software engineering to leading a global product development firm and helping startups and businesses scale through technology. The conversation centers on bridging the gap between engineering and business strategy to drive meaningful growth. What
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Trevor Maddux (Cransten)
In this episode of the Achieve Podcast, host Jessie Warner sits down with Trevor Maddux, CEO of Cranston and entrepreneur in the home services and software space, to discuss building a scalable handyman and remodeling business and the challenges of innovating in a fragmented industry. What You’ll Learn: Trevor Maddux’s journey highlights the realities of
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Mia Sundstrom (National Institute for Play)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Mia Sundstrom, CEO of the National Institute for Play, about the science of play and its critical role in human development, leadership, and innovation. The conversation explores how play influences everything from mental health to business strategy in an increasingly digital world. What You’ll Learn This conversation
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Pulak and Priyanka Sharmas (Kazmira)
In this episode, host Taylor sits down with Pulak and Priyanka Sharma, co-founders of Kazmira and experts in pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid manufacturing, to discuss the evolution of CBD from a fragmented retail product to a standardized, prescription-based medical solution. What You’ll Learn Pulak and Priyanka highlight how aligning with long-term healthcare trend, standardization, personalization, and digital
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Mick McKeown (Penovia)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Mick McKeown, founder of Penovia, about navigating and winning government contracts. Mick shares his unconventional path into procurement and how businesses can tap into public sector opportunities to drive long-term growth. What You’ll Learn Mick McKeown highlights that government contracting is one of the most overlooked yet
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Tyler Hernandez (Tynt Technologies)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Tyler Hernandez, CEO and co-founder of Tynt Technologies, about innovating smart glass solutions and transforming how we interact with everyday surfaces through electronically tintable materials. What You’ll Learn Tyler Hernandez’s journey highlights the power of combining scientific rigor with entrepreneurial vision to solve practical problems. By reimagining
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Arto Bendiken (Asimov Systems)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker sits down with Arto Bendiken, founder of Asimov Systems and a seasoned technologist with decades of experience in software and data systems, to explore the future of personal intelligence, data ownership, and building startups at the edge of innovation. What You’ll Learn This conversation highlights the intersection of deep
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Kyle Wiggs (UX Wealth Partners)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Kyle Wiggins, CEO of UX Wealth Partners and founder of RiskDNA, about transforming the financial advisory space through technology, transparency, and advisor-first innovation. The conversation centers on how legacy systems and industry resistance create friction—and how modern, integrated solutions can unlock better outcomes for advisors and their