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The VentureFuel Visionaries

Visionaries are defined as having extraordinary foresight and imagination. Those who can see what isn"t there. They can imagine the unimaginable and they have the grit to make it happen. Business Visionaries are the change-agents embracing new opportunities to drive outsized results. From the C-Suite to the up-and-coming disruptors, they are blazing new paths, discovering inventive solutions and powering the future. Join us each week as we speak with these Visionaries: the entrepreneurs,

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00:26:03

From Proof of Concept to Patient Care

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/06/08

During this conversation, recorded at our latest event, What’s Next Now: Health & Wellness we sit down with Dov Shamir, PhD, Head of Elementa Labs, Mount Sinai Innovation Partners & Tracy Dooley, MD, Partner at Avestria VC to discuss the role of collaboration in the commercialization of health & bio tech innovation. Dov leads the Mount Sinai Health Systems newly established Elementa Labs, an incubator program powered by the health systems commercialization office, Mount Sinai Innovation Partners

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00:27:53

Collaboration Acceleration – GM Ventures Head of Open...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/06/01

Ted Graham is a Principal with GM Ventures (the venture arm of General Motors) and the Head of Open Innovation. He partners with startups, incubators/accelerators, VCs and academia to accomplish GM’s vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. GM Ventures is focused on key technologies that can be implemented in GM’s vehicles, manufacturing facilities and operating businesses. They have made 54 investments with 22 exits and 24 still active startups – those are stats any VC would

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00:33:04

Future of Health – Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/05/26

Sharon Leite, CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe, talks health & wellness trends, the evolution of retail and the role of innovation in the transformation of the company which is the leading specialty health-and-wellness retailer. The Vitamin Shoppe offers the largest assortment of vitamin, supplement, and sports nutrition products at retail in the U.S.Prior to joining The Vitamin Shoppe, Sharon was the North American President of Godiva Chocolatier, President of Sally Beauty, U.S. and Canada, and EVP of

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00:25:25

Sustainability Innovation – AB InBev’s Andre Fourie...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/05/21

For this episode of the podcast, we feature a panel discussion with AB InBev's Global VP of Sustainability Andre Fourie & LanzaTech's Chief Sustainability Officer Freya Burton about how companies and industry leaders can collaborate to push climate-positive actions; and the role of innovation in solving recurring sustainability issues. AB InBev's portfolio comprises over 500 beer brands and includes global brands Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois, and numerous multi-country brands. LanzaTech is a

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00:32:02

Urgent Optimism – The Earthshot Prize CEO Hannah Jones

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/05/12

Hannah Jones the CEO of The Earthshot Prize, a prize and a platform founded by Prince William and the Royal Foundation in 2020 to search, spotlight and scale solutions that can help repair and regenerate the planet in this decade. Five, one million-pound prizes will be awarded each year for ten years, providing at least 50 solutions to the world’s greatest environmental problems by 2030. Previously Hannah was Nike’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, was founder of Nike Valiant Labs, on the

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00:26:19

A Climate Positive Food Ecosystem – Big Idea Ventures...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/05/05

Thursday April 28 we sat down for a Fireside Chat with Tom Mastrobuoni, Chief Investment Officer of Big Idea Ventures and former Founding Partner & Chief Financial Officer at Tyson Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Tyson Foods. At Tyson, Tom led investments in Beyond Meat, Clear Labs and Tavola, to name a few. Big Idea Ventures is solving the world’s biggest challenges by supporting the world’s best entrepreneurs in the new food space. We speak with him about the opportunity for

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00:25:00

Amplifying Expertise in Retail – Dick’s Sporting...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/04/21

On today’s show we have the exciting team driving retail innovation at Dick’s Sporting Goods. For anyone that doesn’t know, Dick’s is a fortune 500 company, America’s largest sports retailer and has over 50 thousand employees. Scott Casciato - VP Omni Channel Fulfillment & Athlete Service, Morris Liao – VP of eCommerce, Supply Chain & Marketing Finance, and Miche (pronounced Mike) Dwenger – VP of eCommerce Experience drive retail experience for customers or as DSG calls them, “athletes”. They have

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00:23:11

Women & Wealth - A Roadmap for Financial Empowerment

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/04/20

A fireside chat moderated by Caroline Lewis, Managing Partner, Rogue Women's Fund and featuring: Sallie Krawcheck, CEO & Co-Founder, Ellevest

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00:31:22

Intrapreneurship Unlocked - Webex Hologram Co-Founder...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/04/13

How do you bring the entrepreneurial mindset to a large organization to drive change and unlock growth from within? Meet Elizabeth Bienieki, who pioneers internal startups for Cisco's multibillion-dollar Collaboration & Security business. Her expertise lies in building empowered teams that effectively navigate internal corporate workings to operate like a startup and deliver bleeding edge products and solutions inside of the parent company. Her most recent venture is as Co-Founder of Webex Hologram,

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00:20:30

The Wyatt Earp of Sustainability – Bass Pro Shops...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/04/06

Phil Graves expertise and entrepreneurial spirt have helped Patagonia and Bass Pro Shops drive positive environmental and social impact that’s inseparable from their profit. HE was the Founding & Managing Partner of Tin Shed Ventures which is the most respected Impact CVC in the world. We talk about Vulture Capital vs. Venture Capital, how good for the earth can propel profits and the opportunity for corporations to lead change while cementing their competitive advantage. “We do not inherit the

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00:25:53

Family, Financial and Career Health – Coca-Cola,...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/04/05

An all-star panel comprised of corporate visionaries, startups and investors discuss going Rogue. Featuring Marie D. Quintero-Johnson, Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Development, The Coca-Cola Company; Jenny Barba, Founder of Features Capital; Sandhya Padmanabhan, Chief Marketing Officer, Little Otter; Bec Jones, CEO, Clutch Wallet

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00:27:19

Future of Work – Conair, Comcast, Diageo, Vitalize...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/04/04

Recorded live at Rogue Women 5 this conversation on the future of work is led by Laura Plunkett, Executive Director of Startup Engagement at Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs and features Christina Choi, SVP of Gin, Rum & Tequila for Diageo NA; Gale Wilkinson, Founder & Managing Partner at Vitalize Venture Capital; Dara Meath, Divisional CIO, Conair LLC; and Shea Cole, VP Marketing Fullscript. A great discussion on the role and impact of innovation on creating a more inclusive Future of Work.

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00:24:35

Empowering Female Entrepreneurs – Hot Bread Kitchen...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/04/01

Diana Taylor, former First Lady of New York City and Chairperson of Hot Bread Kitchen’s Board, and Leslie Abbey, CEO of Hot Bread Kitchen discuss how female entrepreneurs can forge new paths and make the impossible, possible. HBK creates economic opportunity for immigrant women and women of color through food entrepreneurship programs, job skills training, and an ecosystem of support in New York City.They envision an equitable world where all people have the opportunity and support to pursue

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00:20:16

Accessible Adaptogens - Heywell Co-Founder Britt...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/03/23

Making wellness simpler and more accessible for everyone, Heywell is a line of delicious function-forward sparkling waters. Flavors like Blackberry Ginger and Sparkling Lime made with adaptogens, antioxidants and organic caffeine to help you meet the demands of modern life. Co-Founders Britt Dougherty and Ashley Selman left SVP jobs at Miller Coors to launch the company and their new flavor is a finalist for BEST NEW BEVERAGE of 2022 at Expo West.

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00:30:22

Fighting Invisibility - The Martin Agency CEO Kristen...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/03/16

Can you be a cool swashbuckling mom and a visionary CEO? Once you meet Kristen Cavallo you will know it is possible. Kristen is the CEO of The Martin Agency (2 years in a row named Adweek’s US Agency of the Year) where she helps create impactful ideas for clients like GEICO, Oreo, UPS, Old Navy and Doordash. She is on a mission to fight invisibility - with breakthrough work, inclusive culture and by eradicating the wage gap by race and gender. We discuss leveling the playing field for women in

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00:27:34

Brave Commerce - Profitero President Sarah Hofstetter

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/03/09

How can brands win in the ever-evolving omni-channel evolution? We ask Sarah Hofstetter the President of Profitero, the leading, global ecommerce intelligence platform. Previously Sarah spent 13 years at award-winning advertising agency 360i, most recently as Chairwoman and CEO, growing the agency from $5MM to $180MM by continuously pivoting company offerings to be aligned with changes in consumer behavior. She currently serves of the Board of Directors of Campbell Soup Company and is the host of

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00:53:51

From Cyrpto to Investing – The Future of FinTech with...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/03/02

The pace of change has never been faster than it is today and that is especially true for the world of Financial Services. Disruption is coming from all sides whether it is the advent of blockchain and impact of cryptocurrencies, to the evolution of consumer expectations from their banks. Mobile, on-demand, transparent and purposeful, the next generation of banked consumers will demand more from their financial institutions than ever before. In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Kristin

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00:19:28

Financial Impact Challenge – Comcast, SoloFunds and...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/02/23

During COVID small businesses were hit hard and those owned by women, Black, Hispanic and Indigenous people even more so. In 2020 41% of Black businesses, 32% of Latino businesses, and 30% of women-owned businesses closed and of those that survived, 80% are now experiencing financial challenges. Amid financial instability and lack of cash flow, operating expenses have become the top financial challenge for small business and also for the people within underserved communities. Comcast NBCUniversal

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00:20:51

Subscription 3.0 - Bespoke Post Chief Merchandising...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/02/16

Few innovations have disrupted retail more than subscription, but what comes next? Bespoke Post is known for their themed subscription boxes of AWESOME but continues to innovate, announcing a $40 Million Series B raise intended to help us discover emerging brands. Chief Merchandising Officer Michelle Evans shares her future of subscription, the importance of personalization and storytelling and how new technologies will help the brand continue to unlock what’s next.

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00:18:24

Climate Tech Investing - Mission One Capital Founder...

The VentureFuel Visionaries ·

2022/02/08

Kiel Berry is an Investor, Sustainability & Climate Tech Advocate, 2x TEDx Speaker and Vegan Triathlete. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Mission One Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on Sustainability & Climate Tech startups. Previously Kiel built the venture arm for Grammy-award winning rock band Linkin Park, leading investments in companies such as Lyft, Robinhood, Impossible Foods, and others. We talk about why now is the moment to invest in Climate Tech for the

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