No one could have imagined how the COVID-19 pandemic would shape the future of work. The number of people working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021, from 5.7% to nearly 18%, according to 2022 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Many employees would rather quit than return to an office full-time, valuing flexibility and autonomy over higher paychecks. While several employers have adopted a hybrid model to accommodate employees’ preferences, some interactions simply aren’t the same over Zoom.  As a software engineer in 2017, Renji Bijoy noticed that collaborating virtually was difficult in hybrid settings. This inspired Renji to become the CEO/CTO and Founder of Immersed, a Techstars startup, to enhance remote working environments with virtual reality. It wasn’t until remote work became the norm in 2020 that his company gained traction with Meta and Microsoft to build virtual reality offices. Now, Immersed has raised $12M to date and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Renji chats with Tommy about the importance of flexibility in a startup environment, the key to selecting a high-performing team, and the role virtual offices will play in the next generation of the workforce. Key Takeaways [02:08] - Renji’s entrepreneurial journey. [07:35] - The DARPA Grand Challenge. [10:20] - The idea that Renji initially brought to TechStars. [12:40] - How Renji pivoted to solve a new problem. [14:34] - How Renji secured a partnership with Meta. [15:29] - The financial hardship Renji faced in 2019. [17:23] - Renji’s unconventional approach to hiring. [20:38] - Renji’s secret to building a top-performing team.  [23:13] - How crowdfunding works. [25:57] - How Immerse became a fundraising success. [28:45] - The virtual reality experience. [31:37] - The future of virtual reality. [36:50] -The next step for telepresence. [39:00] - Renji’s favorite business contractor. [43:54] - The best way to reach out to Renji. Quotes [35:35] - “Immersed is not something that we’re building because we love remote work, it’s something that we’re building because we actually hate remote work. We are trying to unite our world in such a way that actually allows people to get to the same space, regardless of where you’re at.” ~ Renji Bijoy [43:06] - “Zoom is not the solution for hybrid remote teams now that companies want people in the office and only half of them want to come back.” ~ Renji Bijoy [45:04] - “You start creating a global workforce as if you had everyone on-site. This is going to be the next generation of the workforce.” ~ Renji Bijoy Links  Renji Bijoy on LinkedIn Renji Bijoy in Forbes 30 Under 30 Immersed on LinkedIn The Grand Challenge Sebastian Thrun on LinkedIn Ryan Yep on LinkedIn Techstars Wefunder U.S. Census Bureau - Working From Home Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

According to the CDC, the percentage of drug overdose deaths has quintupled since 1999. Opioids offer temporary relief from chronic or acute pain, but the drug does not address the underlying causal agent of the pain. Is there a way to heal patients without narcotics?  Shan Padda, CEO of Harvard MedTech, has been passionate about relieving patients’ pain without using opioids since he studied neurobiology as a university student. Harvard MedTech’s Vx Therapy Program heals patients using virtual reality and helps 80% of patients suffering from chronic pain safely without any risk of addiction. Shan discusses why it’s important to maximize the patient experience, how to build successful relationships with prospective business partners, and why orthopedic surgeons support virtual reality therapy as a solution to chronic pain. Shan chats with Tommy and Kameron Helmuth, Partner at Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors, about his transformation from a 16-year-old Harvard student to a five-time business owner, Shan’s disruption of the healthcare industry, and his quest to mitigate the country’s opioid epidemic. Key Takeaways [03:24] - How Shan became a serial entrepreneur. [05:27] - Shan’s Harvard acceptance and college experience. [08:15] - What prompted Shan to start his first company. [11:06] - How Shan disrupted the home infusion therapy industry. [14:30] - Shan’s quest to mitigate the country’s opioid epidemic.   [18:11] - How Harvard MedTech heals patients without narcotics. [21:38] - Neuroplasticity in the brain and pain resistance. [24:12] - Why orthopedic surgeons love Harvard MedTech’s Vx Therapy Program. [27:26] - The physician’s experience using Harvard MedTech.  [32:58] - Shan’s entrepreneurial philosophy. [34:40] - The insurance payer’s experience using Harvard MedTech. [36:44] - How insurance companies proactively promote Harvard MedTech’s Vx Therapy Program. [39:10] - Why Kameron is excited about Harvard MedTech’s product. [40:56] - The best way to get in touch with Harvard MedTech. Quotes [09:44] - “My vision has always been, ‘how do we maximize the patient experience?’ Because if you have a better patient experience, the patient will get better faster. And that’s ultimately what healthcare is supposed to be about.” ~ Shan Padda [20:31] - “When a patient has a VR headset with the right type of programming, they don’t feel their pain because their brain has automatically deprioritized it. The level of pain relief it provides is about a 50% analgesic benefit, which is the same exact benefit you would get from taking an opioid.” ~ Shan Padda [32:58] - “My philosophy is when one is trying to create entrepreneurial constructs, you need to create an environment that adds the most value and creates the least amount of friction for whoever you're trying to partner with.” ~ Shan Padda Links  Shan Padda on LinkedIn Kameron Helmuth on LinkedIn Harvard MedTech Vx Therapy Program Harvard University Center for Disease Control and Prevention Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Humans react in different ways when an emergency strikes. Some people thrive under pressure, but others can’t handle stressful scenarios. These reactions are influenced by the stakes of the situation. In cases where life or death is on the table - such as cardiac arrest - the odds of human error are multiplied. Around 80% of the time, people performing CPR give breaths too quickly, which can lead to hyperventilation. Jon Merrell hopes to alleviate this problem with the Butterfly BVM.  In this episode, Tommy talks to Jon, CEO of Compact Medical, about the company’s latest product and how it is transforming the CPR space. The Butterfly BVM is a bag valve mask (BVM) that medical personnel can use to ventilate patients that are not breathing properly. Jon’s passion for problem-solving began as an elementary student and grew as he entered his first biomedical engineering class. His passion, adaptability, and effort led him into a challenging career as a full-time entrepreneur.  Tommy talks to Jon about how he pivoted from physician to entrepreneur, how the Butterfly BVM reduces human error in stressful CPR situations, and how aspiring innovators should approach problems. Learn more at mammoth.vc. Key Takeaways [01:49] - How Jon got to where he is today. [04:49] - Jon’s advice for aspiring innovators. [06:24] - Jon’s decision to become a physician. [09:44] - What led Jon back to engineering. [14:26] - Jon’s inspiration behind Compact Medical. [17:43] - How Compact Medical earned its first round of funding. [20:17] - The history of bag valve masks. [22:11] - What can go wrong with BVM (bag valve mask). [24:30] - How the Butterfly BVM works. [25:57] - How the Butterfly BVM minimizes human error. [27:41] - Information overload in CPR situations. [30:18] - What phase of development the Butterfly BVM is in today. [31:31] - Jon’s suggestions for entrepreneurs. [36:00] - Jon’s shift from physician to entrepreneur.  [38:02] - How to stay updated on the Butterfly BVM and Compact Medical. Quotes [04:49] - “Don't start by finding solutions to things. Your first task is to go find really important problems to solve because a compelling problem will outlive any number of solutions that you may find.” ~ Jon Merrell [29:02] - “There's a flurry of activity going on in any kind of CPR situation. If you can free up the mental space to be able to focus on what matters most, which is clearly the patient, not only is it a relief to the person who's doing the bagging, but it's also better and safer for the patient.” ~ Jon Merrell [31:48] - “Build a multidisciplinary team. Figure out where the holes are, what are the skill sets you don’t have, and look for people to fill those holes. People who have those talents, but people who are also going to catch your vision and get excited about what you’re doing.” ~ Jon Merrell Links  Jon Merrell on LinkedIn Compact Medical on LinkedIn Compact Medical’s Website The Butterfly BVM The American Heart Association The University of Virginia Eastern Virginia Medical School Riley Children’s Hospital Purdue College of Engineering Operation Smile Dr. Bill Magee gBeta Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

While some cultures prioritize individual contributions, the Zimbabwe ubuntu social philosophy defines a person’s humanity by their communal contribution. This philosophy brings a unique perspective to the conversation about leadership, followership, and finding a voice. Our cultures shape our leaders, and our leaders shape us. In this episode, Tommy talks with Reward Sibanda, Senior Advisor of Church and Community Relations at World Vision, about leadership development. What started as a conversation at a conference about how Reward met his wife turned into a conversation about Reward’s upbringing, the ubuntu philosophy, and cultural elements of leadership.  Reward discusses with Tommy the importance of finding your context as a leader and capitalizing on your strengths to best serve the people around you.  Key Takeaways [04:15] - An introduction to Reward’s background. [05:40] - Value systems in ethnolinguistic communities. [06:33] - Ubuntu social philosophy. [07:25] - Zimbabwean tribes and high-shame, high-honor cultures. [12:00] - Negotiating for a bride by honoring her father. [19:00] - The two aspects of negotiation. [21:30] - The consequences of failed leadership. [28:25] - Reward’s core fundamentals of leadership. [32:33] - The importance of investing in your strengths. [36:43] - The cultural aspects of leadership. [37:48] - Community, faith, and discipline in leadership. [46:32] - The result of Reward’s negotiation.  [48:33] - How to keep in touch with Reward. Quotes [39:37] - “When I'm developing my skills, it's not about me or making more money or me rising to the top. It's about the simple fact that I get to turn around and make the entire culture, the entire country, the entire company better.” ~ Reward Sibanda [41:43] - “On your path to leadership, you will have to be someone who truly disciplines yourself so that other people can gain.” ~ Reward Sibanda [41:55] - “You’ve got to believe in something, something greater than yourself.” ~ Reward Sibanda  Links  Reward Sibanda on LinkedIn Reward Sibanda’s Website Reward Sibanda on Instagram Reward Sibanda on Facebook Reward Sibanda on Twitter Reward Sibanda on YouTube Ubuntu philosophy Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Music influences the way people view the world, themselves, and their circumstances. Musicians have a great power and responsibility to use their talent to shape society and evoke emotions from their audience. In this episode, Tommy talks with versatile Music Producer and Composer Alexander Hitchens, who produces everything from rap to hip hop to classical music. Alexander worked hard as a teacher at the Monarch Center for Autism before he was able to make music his primary source of income. He attributes his success to working hard, putting himself out there, and getting creative about where his music can live.  Alexander chats with Tommy about how he was able to make a living practicing his craft as well as the roles that perseverance, patience, and passion played in his transformation from a Cleveland-based violinist to a Grammy-winning music producer and composer. Key Takeaways [2:53] - How Alexander became interested in music. [5:09] - Alexander’s first money-making musical gig. [7:00] - How music transitioned from Alexander’s hobby to his career. [10:40] - The story behind Alexander’s big break. [16:12] - Alexander’s advice for aspiring producers. [18:50] - How Alexander connected with Christian rapper Thi’sl. [20:35] - Sound clip produced by Alexander, “I Hate You” by Thi’sl. [21:57] - Alexander expands his musical repertoire. [23:59] - Sound clip produced by Alexander, “The Greatest Artist of All Time” by Jefferson Bethke. [25:00] - Alexander gets invited to compose for Nike. [30:30] - Sound clip Alexander produced for Kobe Bryant, “Innovation Master.” [32:53] - How to make a living doing your craft. [35:07] - Why creativity is essential to being a producer. [36:54] - The musical revenue model. [45:04] - The intersection of music and autism. [47:56] - The best way to keep in touch with Alexander. Quotes [09:50] - “I’m a big believer in making peace with the process. You have to lay brick by brick, piece by piece, relationship by relationship until one day, that door knocks.” ~ Alexander Hitchens [42:41] - “We live in a culture where we always want to pick the fruit the same day we plant the seed. But guess what? That’s not how nature works. You gotta plant the seed and trust it, and in due time, you’ll reap the harvest that you’re supposed to reap.” ~ Alexander Hitchens [48:28] - “Be a giver. If you plant and give, you’ll always find yourself in the right room.” ~ Alexander Hitchens Links  Alexander Hitchens on Twitter Alexander Hitchens' Website Alexander Hitchens on SoundCloud Alexander Hitchens on Spotify Alexander Hitchens on Apple Music The Cleveland Orchestra 116 on Spotify Monarch Center for Autism Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

We rarely pay attention to health complications before there’s a need. Our approach to our health is reactive, with doctors focusing more on what to prescribe than what is causing these issues in the first place. How can we adopt a mindset that prioritizes prevention and proactivity? In this episode, Tommy talks with Dr. Jeff Gladd, Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript. Working as a traditional doctor, Jeff noticed a reliance on prescription medication over exploring the root causes of patients’ health issues. This observation led Jeff to the world of integrative medicine, where an individual’s entire health journey is prioritized over a temporary solution. Jeff discusses with Tommy misconceptions about functional medicine, how his partnership with Fullscript came to fruition, and the vital role of integrative medicine in preventing long-term health complications. Key Takeaways [03:44] - How Jeff’s mindset about medicine shifted over time. [08:21] - The inspiration behind Jeff’s first integrative clinic, GladdMD. [11:06] - Misconceptions about integrative medicine. [14:25] - What separates integrative medicine from traditional medicine? [17:22] - Jeff’s entrepreneurial transformation. [18:37] - The story behind Mytavin, the nutrient depletion calculator.  [19:50] - How Jeff’s partnership with Fullscript started.   [21:11] - Services provided by Fullscript to integrative medical practices.  [24:05] - Fullscript's commitment to the highest quality ingredients.  [28:22] - Jeff's suggestions for maintaining a healthy, proactive lifestyle. [31:57] - Why integrative practitioners should be screened.  [34:41] - Jeff's advice for practitioners interested in or already practicing integrative medicine.  Quotes [11:05] - “We get a bad rap as integrative medicine or functional medicine as being these super restrictive, unsustainable diets. But it’s really about eating real food.” ~ Jeff Gladd [14:58] - “We are not just interpreting labs based on the lab reference range, we take what’s optimal. What is the story that your data is telling us? Even more important than the single data point is the trend.”~ Jeff Gladd  [32:18] - “Patients interested in this path need to screen practitioners to make sure they’re going to find someone you can sync with. Find someone who understands your goals and your budget and can guide you from that perspective. Not all practitioners are the same.” ~ Jeff Gladd Links  Jeff Gladd on LinkedIn Jeff Glad on Twitter GladdMD Fullscript Mytavin Fullscript Webinars The University of Arizona The Institute for Functional Medicine American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine (A4M) Fellowship: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Future of Medicine Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Being successful is not only determined by hard work. It also involves being in the right place at the right time, having the right resources, and cultivating curiosity about what comes next. But the battle isn’t over once success is achieved. There’s also an inevitable learning curve that comes with being a leader. In this episode, Tommy speaks to David Corcoran, Entrepreneur in Residence at Purdue DIAL Ventures. David describes himself as a builder of various things. His stint as a web developer at Purdue in college led to pivotal roles at Apple, Schlumberger, and the Department of Homeland Security. Dave honed his leadership skills by founding two cybersecurity organizations, TrustBearer Labs and Censys.  David talks to Tommy about the challenges experienced by first-time founders and how important it is for leaders to trust their own judgment. Key Takeaways [02:15] - How David fell in love with computers. [06:19] - The campus job that impacted David’s life trajectory. [08:14] - David’s role in building smart cards at Schlumberger. [11:37] - David’s first cybersecurity business, TrustBearer Labs. [13:36] - Why David shifted away from corporate life to focus on family. [15:11] - David’s next entrepreneurial endeavor at Censys. [18:02] - The challenges of being a CEO and the Wheel of Misfortune. [21:55] - Why the best leaders can be disappointing.  [27:00] - The inspiration behind David’s pandemic road trip. [28:32] - Why knowledge sharing and divergent perspectives are important. [36:20] - How and why first-time founders should get in touch with David. Quotes [18:17]- “A lot of people think that being a CEO is this amazing, glamorous job and it’s so great to own your own company. And it is, but there’s a reason why CEOs get paid a lot of money. There are a lot of hardships that they have to deal with.” ~ David Corcoran [21:21] - “The moral of the story is ‘know what you don’t know’. As a first-time founder, know what you don’t know and surround yourself with the people that fill those knowledge gaps.” ~ David Corcoran [23:29] - “One of the challenges that I’ve faced in being CEO is the questioning of decisions. Sometimes I would find myself worrying about that too much, and losing sleep. You’ve got to be really good at breaking yourself out of that. Not everyone is going to like your decision and you’ve got to make hard decisions and move on.” ~ David Corcoran Links  David Corcoran on LinkedIn Purdue University Schlumberger Censys VeriSign  Pear Deck Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

The nature of financial advice is changing. New technologies, consumer behavior, and regulatory pressures force traditional financial firms to rethink their business models. Similarly, fintech companies seek to disrupt the status quo with innovative approaches to financial advice.  In this episode, Tommy talks with Jud Mackrill, Co-Founder at Milemarker and General Partner at Mammoth. Jud is passionate about modernizing independent wealth management and helping make private investment more accessible and transparent throughout the fast-growing Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) channel. At Mammoth, Jud has developed one of the venture capital and private investment industry's earliest technology infrastructures that allow for automated workflows and clear communication for Mammoth with investors and portfolio companies. Jud talks with Tommy about his journey into fintech and wealth management, how his partnership with Vestia has transformed the company's client experience, and how he helps financial firms navigate the future of financial advice. Key Takeaways [01:26] - Jud's backstory and how he found his way into the fintech industry. [05:22] - How Orion laid the foundation for Jud's career. [12:29] - How Orion has transformed Jud's life. [15:33] - The beginning of Jud and Tommy's working relationship. [20:22] - How Vestia provides exceptional service to its clients. [24:49] - The story of how Milemarker came to be. [31:08] - How Jud helps financial firms navigate the future of financial advice. [37:26] - Some of the brands Jud supported when he first started marketing. [39:16] - What motivated Jud to hire family members and friends. Quotes [08:57] - "I enjoy the measurability and objective nature of business, the impact that business can have on people's lives, and how I can help create great futures for many people." ~ Jud Mackrill [21:30] - "The future of financial advice is going well beyond managed accounts and beyond what people are directly asking you for. This isn't a commoditized industry. This is a part of your family that cares about you, is looking out for you, and is working to architect the life you want." ~ Jud Mackrill [36:26] - "We want the experience for financial advisors and, ultimately, for the investors to have a very seamless, single experience with their advisor who can articulate why they're doing these investments within the language of planning that they use so that they can trigger and guide based on the behavioral experience that is aligned with the personality and the goals of the investor." ~ Jud Mackrill Links  Jud Mackrill on LinkedIn Jud Mackrill on Twitter Milemarker Intelligent Alternative Investing | Mammoth Institutional Services Orion Advisor Technology TD Ameritrade Fidelity Investments Wells Fargo Randy Lambert Daniel Crosby Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors Carson Group Lauren Oschman Brad Quick Michael Trent Erin Heck Kyle Van Pelt Brian Chesky Airbnb Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Digital media has dramatically changed how people consume information. No longer are we limited to newspapers, TV, and radio. With social media, the internet, and mobile technology, there are more ways to reach your target market than ever before. But with so many options, it can be challenging to know where to start. How do you create a campaign to reach your audience across all platforms? In this episode, Tommy talks with Bonnie Harris, Vice President of Strategy at MedTech Momentum. Bonnie provides integrated marketing communications strategy and services for growing technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and non-profit companies. For the last two decades, she has been an expert in marketing for healthcare and technology companies, helping to bring the latest innovations to the world.  Bonnie talks with Tommy about her research that changed how healthcare messages are delivered, how companies can stand out in a crowded and overwhelming marketplace, and how to get your message to individual audiences across all platforms. Key Takeaways [02:27] - Bonnie's journey to Silicon Valley and why she eventually left. [07:36] - Bonnie's research that changed how healthcare messages are delivered. [11:02] - Some of the things Bonnie enjoys about working with MedTech Momentum. [12:28] - How COVID has driven digital transformation and communication. [14:46] - One of the best examples of omnichannel and one-to-one communication success. [17:54] - How companies can stand out in a crowded and overwhelming marketplace. [22:37] - How to get your message to individual audiences across multiple platforms. [28:15] - What sparked Bonnie’s desire to teach. Quotes [17:30] - "The challenge I'm seeing with many medical device companies and companies that are more B2B and less mature in digital transformation is they don't have the patience to do the learning upfront. And it takes a little time for that engine to build steam." ~ Bonnie Harris  [18:40] - "People are switching their preferences to which channel they're paying the most attention to regularly. The key is to be consistent and persistent no matter where you're reaching your audience and translate the message for each channel." ~ Bonnie Harris  [24:16] - "A lot of the time, people think of marketing and branding as you're one-and-done, but communication is the game today. And that requires having a lot of feedback so you can customize and improve it." ~ Bonnie Harris Links  Bonnie Harris on LinkedIn Bonnie Harris Email MedTech Momentum Yale University National Geographic Blue Cross Blue Shield  West Virginia University The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest Warby Parker Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Technologies can change the world as we know it. They have the power to upend industries, create new markets, and transform the way we live, work, and play. Yet, despite their potentially world-changing nature, such technologies often fail to live up to their hype.  In this episode, Tommy talks with Rahul Bhansali, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Formation Venture Engineering. As an entrepreneur, Rahul strives to make venture capital fundamentally different from how it has traditionally been done. He invests in and builds game-changing life sciences technology and pre-planning acquisitions for optimal outcomes that serve founders, investors, and the world.  Rahul talks with Tommy about his journey to becoming an entrepreneur, what venture engineering is all about, and how he and his team unlock some of the world's most potent and latent problem-solving resources to solve the financial parody problem facing scientists today. Key Takeaways [02:29] - Why Rahul moved to India despite being born in America. [04:44] - What led Rahul to become an entrepreneur. [08:24] - Why Babson College is one of the world's top entrepreneurial schools. [12:48] - Some of the most important lessons Rahul learned from Babson College. [18:33] - What Rahul's no creep rule means. [22:51] - How engineers and scientists approach business differently. [27:28] - How Rahul and his team flip the concept of venture capital on its head. [38:32] - The importance of building long-term relationships in business and with people. Quotes [17:39] - "When you have a flexible mindset regarding the standards, and you're willing to try and find new ways to think about stuff and recognize that humans fundamentally run them, it inevitably creates this ability to come up with creative solutions when you need them the most." ~ Rahul Bhansali [24:34] - "In the world of science, there are not as many entrepreneurs as there are in the engineering space. We know dozens of scientists who have made billions of dollars for their corporations or universities, but they've not made enough money to repair their kitchens." ~ Rahul Bhansali [25:47] - "My team and I strongly believe that we have the potential to unlock the world's most potent, latent human problem-solving potential in the world. And that is, unlocking the way that the world's science makes it to the market." ~ Rahul Bhansali Links  Rahul Bhansali on LinkedIn Rahul Bhansali Email Formation Venture Engineering Babson College World in Conversation Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

New technologies and changing consumer preferences disrupt the traditional model of buying groceries. As a result, online grocery shopping is becoming a trend in most countries around the world. While online grocery stores have brought a new level of convenience to the shopping experience, they have also presented some challenges.  In this episode, Tommy talks with Christophe Dessaigne, Co-Founder at JackBe. Being one of the four co-founders who has come up with the revolutionary grocery store concept, Christophe's job is to work on the business rather than in the business.  Christophe talks with Tommy about how the concept behind JackBe came to be. He also speaks about their strategy to prevent grocery substitutions, how the team raises funds for their business, and how people can invest at JackBe. Key Takeaways [03:03] - What Christophe's life was like growing up. [06:24] - Why Christophe left his business partnership. [09:11] - What gap years are and how they work. [12:26] - How Christophe got his start in private equity. [15:25] - What motivated Christophe to start a business. [18:03] - How the revolutionary store concept came to be. [23:05] - How Jackbe ensures that customers receive the right items they order. [27:26] - The strategy JackBe uses to prevent substitutions. [29:42] - Locations where JackBe will be launched in the future. [33:23] - JackBe's fund-raising strategy. [40:39] - How people can invest at JackBe. Quotes [04:30] - "I love the idea of building business, building teams, and achieving something together with other people that are like-minded, relationally compatible, and strategically aligned." ~ Christophe Dessaigne [23:55] - "About 70% of Americans don't know what to eat for dinner by 2 PM, and the average American family with two children or less spends 70 minutes grocery shopping weekly." ~ Christophe Dessaigne [32:35] - "Time is something that people value the most. No substitution, quality of products, and picking for them as they would pick for themselves are what we want to provide for our customers." ~ Christophe Dessaigne Links  Christophe Dessaigne on LinkedIn JackBe London School of Economics Apex Group GMG | The Guardian Jennifer Neef Alex Ruhter Wefunder Invest in JackBe Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provides insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Investing is about making decisions with money, and emotions can often get in the way of making rational decisions. To succeed in investing, what factors do people need to understand to make better decisions, avoid common mistakes, and ultimately make more money? In this episode, Tommy talks with Daniel Crosby, Ph.D., the Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions. Daniel is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of the mind and markets. He recently co-authored a New York Times best-selling book titled, “Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management”. Daniel was also named one of the "12 Thinkers to Watch" by Monster.com, a "Financial Blogger You Should Be Reading" by AARP, and in the "Top 40 Under 40" by Investment News. During their conversation, Daniel talks with Tommy about the psychological factors that influence investment decisions, the intersection of mind and markets, and the relationship between money and happiness. Key Takeaways [00:55] - What attracted Daniel to financial psychology and behavioral economics. [07:11] - How behavior affects client outcomes. [13:56] - How people recall their purchases or investments. [18:23] - People's perceptions of the economy. [20:28] - The mere exposure effect on investing. [22:38] - How investors can better understand what is going on in the market. [26:11] - People's thoughts on money and happiness. [30:58] - The story of Daniel becoming a Cardinals fan. [33:31] - The motivation behind Daniel's book, “You're Not That Great”. Quotes [10:54] - "Investing your money is not that hard. The tricky part is sticking with it, behaving yourself along the way, and having the right actions." ~ Daniel Crosby [16:07] - "People with a long-term relationship with an advisor have three times the wealth of their peers who don't receive advice, even when you control things like income and salary." ~ Daniel Crosby [24:23] - "Most people's choices are as good or bad as the things and the people they surround themselves with." ~ Daniel Crosby [29:18] - "People think they're buying happiness. They think they're buying their way out of stress when they're piling more stress on because they don't understand the relationship between money and happiness." ~ Daniel Crosby Links  Daniel Crosby on LinkedIn Orion Advisor Solutions The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the secret to investing success You're Not That Great The Behavioral Investor St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves TEDx Huntsville - Daniel Crosby - You're Not That Great: A Motivational Speech Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Over the past few years, we have seen a surge in the adoption of AI-powered solutions in various aspects of healthcare, from administrative tasks to clinical decision support. But one area where AI is starting to shine is in the operating room. From real-time image recognition to improved surgical planning and execution, AI is revolutionizing surgery and changing the way we think about operating rooms of the future.  In today's episode, Tommy talks with Nathaniel Smith and Dr. Derek Amanatullah, Founders of nSight Surgical. Dr. Derek Amanatullah is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacements for individuals with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, and avascular necrosis. Nathaniel Smith is a designer who focuses on the overall environment, products, experiences, and brands. At nSight, Nathaniel and Derek are designing a better way to do surgery by using computer vision and artificial intelligence to decode what is happening in the operating room.  Tommy talks with Nathaniel and Derek about how they came together to fix what's broken in surgery and make it better. Key Takeaways [03:29] - What inspired Derek to become an orthopedic surgeon. [06:48] - What motivated Derek to study Biodesign. [10:07] - Nathaniel's career history in product design. [19:02] - How Nathaniel and Derek work together to fix surgery's broken system. [23:45] - Why hospitals should spend money on efficiency. [26:02] - What can be done to fix the broken communication pipeline in surgery. [29:53] - How Derek and Nathaniel are now fixing surgery's communication problems.   Quotes [07:07] - "I spent a month watching other people do surgery. And I found out that there are some fundamental problems in the communication pipeline of surgery that make it unsafe." - Derek Amanatullah [10:56] - "I started my career figuring out how to build a company from the ground up and manufacture goods in Southeast Asia. And that taught me how to develop new processes and manufacturing pipelines that worked well." - Nathaniel Smith [17:17] - "Our surgeries should not be managed with a dry-erase board and a pen. They shouldn't be managed with only manual processes with people talking across the room. It's clear that there are very easy to apply solutions in these environments, and there's a right way to do it." - Nathaniel Smith Links  Nathaniel Smith on LinkedIn Derek Amanatullah on LinkedIn nSight Surgical Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

In a world filled with trials and tribulations, getting lost in the shuffle and feeling powerless to make a difference is easy. However, there are those among us who have chosen to live a life of significance, people who have chosen to bring faith, hope, and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. In this episode, Tommy talks with Tim Tebow, a New York Times best-selling author, a two-time national college football champion, Heisman Trophy winner, and ESPN analyst. Also, the Founder & Chairman of the Tim Tebow Foundation, Tim is passionate about fighting for people who can't fight for themselves. The foundation fulfills this mission every day by making dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses, building Timmy's Playrooms in children's hospitals, providing life-changing surgeries to children of the Philippines through the Tebow CURE Hospital, sponsoring Night to Shine, providing care for orphans, and adoption aid grants for families who choose to adopt an international child with special needs. Tim talks with Tommy about what it means to live a life of significance. Having been born into a missionary family, Tim shares how his life's setbacks led to opportunities, what inspired him to create the Tim Tebow Foundation, and how to live life with purpose and mission.  Key Takeaways [02:31] - What makes Tim a miracle baby. [07:03] - What drives Tim to do things others wouldn't think of doing. [10:23] - How Tim's life setbacks led to opportunities. [12:54] - What inspired Tim to create the Tim Tebow Foundation. [17:34] - Tim's “Mission Possible” book. [22:50] - A story about Tim proposing to his wife, Demi. [26:08] - Tim's investment strategies. Quotes [06:42] - "Some people are gifted. But I'm someone who believes that hard work beats talent. Talent is important, but willingness is always key." ~ Tim Tebow [15:14] - "If you are an orphan, if you have been thrown away, if you have been banned, if you have special needs, and if you're being trafficked, that's who we're called to. And specifically, that's where we're going to fight. Fight for those in their darkest hour of need." ~ Tim Tebow [32:09] - "There is someone somewhere that is waiting on you to make a difference to step up, and you might have the opportunity to be an answer to their prayer." ~ Tim Tebow Links  Tim Tebow on LinkedIn Tim Tebow Website Tim Tebow Foundation Mission Possible Campus Legends Logo NFL Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Promos Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, providing insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Joining a team of experienced wealth management professionals can be an extremely rewarding experience. Not only will you have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business, but you will also be able to help others achieve their financial goals. In this episode, Tommy talks with Jim Carroll, Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager at Toroso Advisors. Before joining Toroso Advisors, Jim founded Long Run Capital Management in 2003 to manage investments for high-net-worth families, related trusts, and charitable vehicles. At Toroso, Jim specializes in systematic ETF strategies to achieve specific objectives. He also serves as a sub-advisor for an insurance dedicated fund and a multi-manager volatility strategy. Jim is passionate about helping people who don't have a lot of expertise in navigating the financial markets. Jim talks with Tommy about his transition from the military to the financial world, how he built a scalable business, and why he joined Toroso Advisors despite having his firm. Key Takeaways [02:01] - A brief overview of Jim's background. [03:52] - What made Jim switch from the military to business school. [13:17] - Jim's transition from the military to the financial world. [18:22] - How Jim built a scalable business. [25:23] - Jim's key role at Toroso Advisors. [28:14] - Why Jim joined Toroso Advisors despite having his own firm. [31:01] - What makes Toroso Advisors an ideal partner for independent advisors. [34:16] - Jim's favorite case study at Harvard Business School. Quotes [11:15] - "The best leaders are the ones who have the highest emotional intelligence, not just book smart. You have to be able to work with people and lead and get people to follow." - Jim Carroll [23:31] - "One of the reasons that a client may choose to work with multiple advisors is that the advisory business has begun to deliver canned solutions for most clients." - Jim Carroll [28:31] - "As a one-man registered investment advisor, I was limiting myself because there were opportunities to do business with people who weren't comfortable with a one-man show." - Jim Carroll Links  Jim Carroll on LinkedIn Jim Carroll on Twitter Jim Carroll Email Toroso Advisors Harvard Business School Daniel Goleman Morgan Stanley Mary Meeker Merrill Lynch Bridgewater Associates Regina Herzlinger Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

In healthcare, as in any other industry, the importance of public relations and marketing cannot be understated. As the competition for customers becomes increasingly fierce, healthcare companies need to find ways to stand out from the crowd. But with every company trying to get its share of the digital marketing pie, how can they ensure they are visible to their target audiences? In this episode, Tommy talks with Stacey Holifield, President and CEO at Levitate. With an entrepreneurial spirit, passion for success, and drive to constantly push boundaries, Stacey launched Levitate to help companies, organizations, and executives communicate effectively and efficiently. Stacey talks with Tommy about how she got into healthcare PR and marketing, the challenges of being a founder and CEO, and how Levitate helps healthcare companies better understand target audiences and create communication initiatives that support their business goals. Key Takeaways [01:18] - How Stacey got into healthcare PR and marketing. [06:32] - How news is generated. [09:58] - How Stacey got her first taste of healthcare PR. [12:11] - Stacey's journey to founding her own company. [18:10] - The challenges of being a founder and CEO. [23:43] - How Levitate helps healthcare companies. [26:46] - One of the most important things to remember when communicating. [29:33] - An example of how Levitate helped a company establish its U.S. presence. [35:00] - Some of Stacey's unforgettable internship experiences. [38:10] - The difference between advertising and PR.   Quotes [07:23] - "As a consumer, we see news. And if it bleeds, it leads. That's why the negative news is always first. It's what draws people in, unfortunately." - Stacey Holifield [14:24] - "The numbers of women entrepreneurs, founders, and businesses are significantly lower than men. And if you look for companies that single parents and solo mothers started, there are not many of them because it's hard." - Stacey Holifield [26:46] - "One of the things that are important when you're communicating is knowing where your target audience is. It's not uncommon for people to push messages out and just hope that they reach people." - Stacey Holifield [28:11] - "People confuse results and success. And so it's easy to generate results. Results are just numbers. The key is to create results that equal success." - Stacey Holifield Links  Stacey Holifield on LinkedIn Stacey Holifield Email Levitate - Strategic Communications Agency LEVITATE on LinkedIn Joan Lunden Emerson College Mr. Bartley's Robin Roberts Pete Hegseth Savannah Guthrie CathVision Matthew McConaughey Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

We often hear about how important it is to have a mentor. But what about a sherpa? Sherpas are guides who help climbers successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest. They know the terrain, the challenges, and the way to the top.  In this episode, Tommy talks with Tom Morgan, Director of Communications and Content at The KCP Group. Tom consumes content across an array of disciplines and extracts actionable insights for busy people. For the last 16 years, Tom spent his time on Wall Street working in the distribution of research for firms like Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Consumer Edge, and Stifel. For most of the past decade, Tom wrote a weekly summary titled "The Best Bits," which had a following in investment and non-investment circles. Tom Morgan talks with Tommy about what made him a billionaire's sherpa, how he brings spirituality to finance, and how people can become more aware of their unconscious minds. Key Takeaways [01:23] - What made Tom the billionaire's sherpa. [04:18] - The mistakes Tom has made on both a personal and professional level. [06:57] - What Tom meant when he said he's giving up. [08:07] - How the pandemic has allowed Tom to redeem himself. [10:47] - How Tom's wife helped him through his transition. [14:10] - How Tom brings spirituality to finance. [18:41] - What it means to live in 'flows.' [25:05] - How Tom was transformed by the most devastating quote he ever heard. [27:42] - How people can become more aware of their unconscious minds. [34:05] - The big idea Tom refers to in his blog, 21 Useful Ideas. 1 Big One. Quotes [06:16] - "The worst thing you can do in life when you're in an exploratory phase is to over-determine the direction you're going in." - Tom Morgan [14:34] - "If you pursue topics that are interesting to you and hold your attention, you will evolve positively." - Tom Morgan [19:14] - "We structure our lives around goals, yet the only thing we should aspire to is flow. And what I mean by that is where you're spending your attention." - Tom Morgan [36:16] - "Once we operate in harmony with the world, the world starts signaling back to us that our flourishing increases and our life's richness increases. There are more coincidences in our life that we experience a greater sense of flow. We simply feel more at home in the world." - Tom Morgan Links  Tom Morgan on LinkedIn Tom Morgan on Twitter The KCP Group Capital Camp Thomas Pence Jamie Knall The Matter With Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions and the Unmaking of the World Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today! Suicide Prevention Helplines: If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned that someone you know may be having those thoughts, in the United States call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 (TALK) or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. Please go here for resources outside the United States.

Today's episode is truly beyond the ordinary. Tommy talks with John Marsh and Ashely Marsh, Owners of Marsh Collective. They pioneered the redemption of the historic town of Alabama by renovating over 200 buildings within 10 blocks of downtown Opelika. Over the last 25 years, they have been involved in over 30 startup businesses in various industries, including construction, real estate investing, advertising, and hospitality. Today, John and Ashely focus on helping others make generational differences in their communities by helping patrons bridge the gap between redeeming vision and execution. John and Ashely candidly share their painful story of how they once broke their marriage, how they rebuilt it, and how they are now using that experience not just to help couples with troubled marriages but to rebuild communities as well. Key Takeaways [03:17] - A story about how John and Ashely met. [06:40] - How Ashely found out John was using drugs. [08:45] - Ashely's affair and how it happened. [11:22] - How John's business turned out after he hit rock bottom. [15:16] - Why Ashely came home to reconcile their marriage. [19:26] - Living a life of deceit. [25:32] - The rebuilding of John and Ashely's marriage. [29:37] - How John and Ashely's differences made them compatible. [35:48] - How John and Ashely's business is transforming communities. [40:13] - The role John's companies play in revitalizing communities. [43:35] - The power of love in rebuilding communities. Quotes [09:34] - "When I first met John, he filled the void in my life of always wanting to be seen and appreciated and seen as beautiful. And when he took it from me, it gave such a large void in my life." - Ashely Marsh [10:45] - "I didn't know Ashely was the most important thing until she left. A lot of times, you don't know what's important until you lose it. But then, once I lost her, I realized that nothing else I was fighting for mattered." - John Marsh [26:38] - "We realized that as people, we don't change unless it hurts too bad and costs too much, unless we know enough we want to, or unless the pain of changing is less than the pain of staying the same." - John Marsh [38:45] - "If Ashely and I didn't go through the brokenness in our marriage and find hope out of it, I would never have seen hope in broken buildings and people." - John Marsh Links  John Marsh on LinkedIn Ashely Marsh on LinkedIn Marsh Collective Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today! Suicide Prevention Helplines: If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned that someone you know may be having those thoughts, in the United States call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 (TALK) or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. Please go here for resources outside the United States.

In a world where people are constantly bombarded with messages and noise, finding the right message and building connections with others can be difficult. Stories have a way of breaking through the clutter and reaching us on a deep, emotional level. Humans have been telling stories since the beginning of time, and they are a great way to connect, build rapport, and create a sense of community. For the second time, Tommy talks with Guillaume Viallaneix, Founder and President of MedTech Momentum. This time, Guillaume talks about how people are bombarded with advertising messages every day and how storytelling can help businesses create the audience connection they need. Key Takeaways [02:23] - How people are bombarded with advertising messages every day. [05:25] - How to make your message stand out. [09:03] - What makes storytelling so powerful when connecting with audiences. [15:22] - How understanding what you're losing is key to communicating. [17:29] - An example of how Guillaume helped a company focus on the important aspects of its operations. [20:53] - The similarities between music and marketing. [23:51] - Choosing the right message for your audience. [32:23] - How Guillaume helps startups overcome their biggest challenges. [34:19] - What Guillaume's soon-to-be-released book is all about. Quotes [06:18] - "Messaging should be called helping. If you want your message to be read or listened to, it's about helping the audience understand something new that will help them succeed in whatever they're achieving." - Guillaume Viallaneix [09:54] - "Stories are what make us human. We have survived and improved as a civilization for a hundred thousand years because we kept sharing stories." - Guillaume Viallaneix [34:48] - "Any company that understands who they are, what they stand for, why they do what they do, and stick with it is very successful in the long term." - Guillaume Viallaneix Links  Guillaume Viallaneix on LinkedIn Guillaume Viallaneix Email MedTech Momentum Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

At its core, orthopedic care is about helping people maintain their quality of life by improving their mobility and function. As the baby boomer population ages, the demand for orthopedic services is expected to increase. With the cost of implants and the aging population rising, how can the healthcare industry provide great orthopedic clinical and patient experience? In this episode, Tommy talks with Greg Stalcup, Founder and CEO of SITES Medical. Greg has over 30 years of experience in R&D, manufacturing, and business development, with more than 25 of those years in the orthopedic medical device field. He established SITES Medical in 2003 to deliver greater value to orthopedic OEMs and inventors with an integrated approach to technology or product invention, development, and manufacturing.  Greg talks with Tommy about what inspired him to establish SITES Medical, his business management strategy, and SITES Medical's three-step process for bringing products to market. Key Takeaways [02:56] - Greg's journey from growing up on a farm to running a powerhouse engineering firm. [04:25] - Why Greg fell in love with orthopedics. [05:43] - What inspired Greg to build his own company. [10:45] - How Greg built his own company while working for other firms. [13:05] - The lessons Greg learned from his side hustle. [17:14] - How Greg's business fared during the 2008 recession. [21:14] - Greg's business management strategy. [26:44] - SITES Medical's three-step process for bringing products to market. [28:28] - The concept of process innovation. [30:51] - How Greg and his team come up with innovative ideas. [32:53] - How SITES Medical and Mach Medical work together. [38:32] - What Reinhold Schmieding told Greg to keep doing to be successful. Quotes [03:11] - "We had a small farm, and something was always breaking. I had to figure out how to work with that because we didn't have enough money to buy the parts. So, it taught me how to be able to be creative in solving problems." - Greg Stalcup [34:19] - "We want to create better, different, and targeted solutions that solve the cost issue and the time-to-market issues." - Greg Stalcup [39:27] - "Focus on the customer. Focus on doing what's right, making surgical products and procedures better, and everything will work out." - Greg Stalcup Links  Greg Stalcup on LinkedIn Greg Stalcup Email SITES Medical Reinhold Schmieding Zimmer Biomet Mach Medical Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!