Episodes
![#124: Leadership Chat: Kurt Workman, Co-Founder & CEO at Owlet Baby Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/124_cover_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
#124: Leadership Chat: Kurt Workman, Co-Founder & CEO at Owlet Baby Care
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
In today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Kurt Workman, Co-Founder & CEO at Owlet Baby Care, the connected nursery ecosystem that delivers data-driven technology to modern parenting. Owlet recently announced a going-public transaction through SPAC Sandbridge Acquisition in a $1.1 billion deal.
On the podcast, Kurt discusses:
-Co-founding a startup right out of university and participating in a tech accelerator
-The advantages of running a startup from Utah
-The dynamic of leading a mission-driven company
-Key insights into Owlet’s business combination with SPAC Sandbridge Acquisition
-Owlet’s key growth initiatives
-And More
![#123: Leadership Chat: Ben Volkow, Founder and CEO of Otonomo](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/123_cover_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 08, 2021
#123: Leadership Chat: Ben Volkow, Founder and CEO of Otonomo
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
In today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Ben Volkow, Founder and CEO of Otonomo, the provider of a platform and marketplace for vehicle data that’s positioned at the epicenter of the data revolution in the automotive and mobility space. Otonomo recently announced a going-public transaction through SPAC Software Acquisition II in a $1.4 billion deal.
On the podcast, Ben discusses:
His journey to founding Otonomo
Building a startup in Israel
The future in automotive data
Key insights into Otonomo’s business combination with SPAC Software Acquisition II
How Otonomo differentiates itself from the competition
And More
![#122: Leadership Chat: Andrew Pascal, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Playstudios](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/122_cover2_300x300.jpg)
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
In today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Andrew Pascal, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Playstudios, an award-winning developer of free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms that offer real-world rewards to loyal players. Playstudios recently announced a going-public transaction through SPAC Acies Acquisition in a $1.1 billion deal.
On the podcast, Andrew discusses:
-What attracted him to the gaming business and why he’s spent his career in the gaming sector
-His “formula” for entrepreneurship and advice to those considering entrepreneurship
-Background and insights on the merger with SPAC Acies Acquisition
-Key growth initiatives for Playstudios
-Why investors should consider Playstudios stock
-And more
![#121: Leadership Chat: John Delaney, Founder & CEO of Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/121_cover_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
In today’s podcast, we welcome special guest John Delaney, Founder & CEO of Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. Revolution Acceleration is a special purpose acquisition company that recently announced a $2.2 billion business combination with Berkshire Grey, a developer of integrated artificial intelligence and robotic solutions for e-commerce, retail replenishment, and logistics
On the podcast, John discusses:
-Transitioning from a successful business career to politics, and pursuing the presidency
-His return to business and why he decided to start a SPAC
-The operation of a SPAC from a sponsor’s perspective
-What leads to success as a SPAC sponsor
-Why he and his business partner, AOL co-founder Steve Case, are so excited about their SPAC’s deal with Berkshire Grey
-And more
![#120: Leadership Chat: Payoneer CEO Scott Galit](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/120_cover_1_8tfo1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 01, 2021
#120: Leadership Chat: Payoneer CEO Scott Galit
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
In today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Scott Galit, CEO of Payoneer, the global payment and commerce-enabling platform which powers growth for millions of digital businesses worldwide. Payoneer recently announced a going-public transaction through SPAC FTAC Olympus Acquisition in a $3.3 billion transaction.
On the podcast, Scott discusses:
- How his background as an investment banker at DLJ and senior executive at Mastercard prepared him for the CEO role at Payoneer
- What it was like working with SPAC legend Betsy Cohen
- Background and insights on their $3.3 billion SPAC merger
- Key growth opportunities for the company
- Why investors should consider Payoneer’s stock
- And more
![#119: Leadership Chat: Matterport CEO RJ Pittman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/119_cover_300x300.jpg)
Friday Feb 26, 2021
#119: Leadership Chat: Matterport CEO RJ Pittman
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In today’s podcast, we welcome special guest RJ Pittman, CEO of Matterport, the spatial data company leading the digital transformation of the built world. Matterport recently announced a going-public transaction through SPAC Gores Holdings VI in a $2.3 billion deal.
On the podcast, RJ discusses:
-How positions at Apple, Google and eBay prepared him for the CEO role at Matterport
-Background and insights on their $2.3 billion SPAC merger
-Key growth opportunities for the company
-Matterport’s subscription business model and unit economics
-The large total addressable market of digitizing real estate
-And more
![#118: Leadership Chat: Electric Last Mile Solutions CEO James Taylor](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/118_cover_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
#118: Leadership Chat: Electric Last Mile Solutions CEO James Taylor
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
In today’s podcast, we welcome special guest James Taylor, Founder and CEO of Electric Last Mile Solutions, or ELMS, an electric vehicle (EV) company focused on creating efficient and reliable last mile solutions that recently announced a going-public transaction through SPAC Forum Merger III.
On the podcast, James discusses:
-How his experience in the auto industry paved the way for founding ELMS
-Details on the announced merger with SPAC Forum Merger III
-How ELMS differentiates itself in the electric vehicle sector
-ELMS key growth opportunities
-And more
![#117: Diamond Hands: The Future of Meme Stock Investing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/117_cover_300x300.jpg)
Monday Feb 22, 2021
#117: Diamond Hands: The Future of Meme Stock Investing
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
“Diamond Hands” Keith Gill Testifies to Congress on GameStop Saga. Is Meme Stock Investing Officially Over?
Bitcoin Market Capitalization Reaches $1 Trillion. Is it Too Late for Investors to Buy?
Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Company Li-Cycle to Go Public Through SPAC Peridot Acquisition. Did the Market View the Deal Favourably?
![#116: Leadership Chat: Neo Financial CEO Andrew Chau](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/116_cover_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
#116: Leadership Chat: Neo Financial CEO Andrew Chau
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
In today’s podcast, we welcome special guest Andrew Chau, Co-Founder and CEO of Neo Financial and co-founder of Skip the Dishes, which was previously acquired by Just Eat for $200 million.
Neo Financial is a technology company that’s building a better financial experience for all Canadians.
On the podcast Andrew discusses:
-The background behind the founding of both Skip the Dishes and Neo Financial
-Growth opportunities being pursued at Neo
-Competition and the future potential of fintech
-Start-up advice for those considering the jump to entrepreneurship
-And more
![#115: The Institutionalization of Bitcoin](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4489167/115_cover_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
#115: The Institutionalization of Bitcoin
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tesla Discloses $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Investment. Has the Institutionalization of Bitcoin Arrived?
Brookfield Infrastructure Launches $13.5 Billion Hostile Takeover of Inter Pipeline. Will They Be Successful?
Fuel Cell Truck Startup Hyzon Motors to go Public Through SPAC Decarbonization Plus Acquisition. Is the Market Tired of EV SPACs Yet?