The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership

Manning is a co-founder of 1920 Group, Lithos, Malibu IQ, and Nanoholdings, and has held executive roles at two leading US public energy companies. Currently serving as the Chief of Commercial Strategy for DARPA, Manning is a leader in technology, innovation, and venture investments, and was voted one of the "Top 25 Women in Technology" in Texas. She has also served on boards and non-profits for Astrotech Corporation, the US Department of Energy, Worlds.IO, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael W. Sonnenfeldt is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political activist. He is the author of "Think BIGGER and 39 other Winning Strategies from Successful Entrepreneurs" and the President and Founder of TIGER 21, a peer membership organization for high net worth individuals. He also serves as a Board Member of Earthjustice and the President of the Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation, and is involved in several other philanthropic and political organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Stanley shared with us his experience, making movies like Gridiron Gang with The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, and other adventures in independent movie making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elle Lanning is the Managing Director of Camino Partners, an investment and business-building platform that partners with entrepreneurs to build lasting value with values.Their team was behind the successful growth of KIND Snacks, taking them from concept to a multi-billion-dollar platform. They now use their experience to help entrepreneurs cultivate their values of integrity, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit to drive performance. They provide close, hands-on guidance to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of growth for the long-term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Moesta is a founder, innovator and professor. He is a pioneer of the Jobs to Be Done Theory, a framework for making innovation more predictable and successful. With over 25 different methods and tools, he has helped create and launch over 3,500 products, services and businesses across various industries. Bob has studied extensively at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School, Northwestern University, and Stanford University. He is a guest lecturer at these same institutions and has experience working with the likes of Dr. W. Edwards Deming and Dr. Genichi Taguchi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mo is a character, in a good way. He is also a co-founder of V School is a career preparation academy that offers coding and design bootcamps with a focus on practical skills and industry readiness. They have a Responsive Learning model that includes skill acquisition, on-the-job experience, and career training, as well as education, career, and logistics assistance such as housing and transportation. V School is known for their inclusive approach, with a third of staff being veterans and a third of students being female. They offer a range of programs, including a full stack Javascript program and an Experience Design program, and provide lifetime career support to alumni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Nicole Jensen, an expert in digital marketing with years of experience at Avalaunch Media. Nicole shares her insights on project management, creative services, social media/PR, and web development. She also talks about her passion for health, fitness, and nutrition. Join us to learn from Nicole's experiences in both marketing and nutrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturn Five is a company that helps entrepreneurs launch new businesses from scratch and also helps to purchase existing successful businesses to help them grow even stronger over time. They define their success by the value they generate, the betterment of the people they serve, and the good they create beyond their own business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Tom Satterly, a highly decorated combat veteran who served in the Army for 25 years, including 20 years in the elite Tier One unit, Delta Force.He fought in and was portrayed in the Oscar Winning 2001 film: Black Hawk Down and led countless missions, including the capture of Saddam Hussein.Tom is a recipient of numerous medals including a Silver Star, and 4 Bronze Stars.He also shares his experience of overcoming the mental and emotional struggles he faced after coming within seconds of taking his own life.Today, Tom is the co-founder and COO of All Secure Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Special Operation warriors and their families to reconnect and heal on the homefront from the trauma of war.Tom is also the best-selling author of "All Secure: A Special Operations Soldiers Fight to Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront '' and a professional speaker.Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a true American hero and learn from his experiences in leadership, critical decision-making, and overcoming mental and emotional struggles.Also, I think PTS is a better label than PTSD which we talk about in the episode, I just know fewer people are familiar with the acronym. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aura Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies that have the potential to define their industry. The firm was founded in 2009 by Eric Chan and Calvin Ng during the Global Financial Crisis, starting out as a corporate advisory firm for young startups. Through hustle and hard work, they have grown the firm to over $1 billion in Assets Under Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices