Building a Trillion-Dollar Culture with Juan Carlos “JC” Gutierrez & Angeles Investors What does it really take to build a trillion-dollar company? In this Exponential Growth bonus episode, I sat down with Juan Carlos “JC” Gutierrez, Managing Director of Technology and Innovation at Amazon Web Services (AWS) LIVE with Angeles Investors, to explore the hidden frameworks behind Amazon’s rise into a multi-trillion-dollar powerhouse. We break down: - The mission and principles that drive l...

🎙 Exponential Growth: Leadership, AI, and Investing with Biju Kulathakal In this episode of Exponential Growth, David Olivencia sits down with Biju Kulathakal, Founder and CEO at LightSpeed, Co-founder at Halo Investing, and one of the early co-founders of Redbox, to explore how innovation, leadership, and purpose are shaping the next decade of exponential growth. From energy and AI to investing and housing, this conversation dives deep into how technology and capital are converging to redefi...

In this episode of Exponential Growth, I sit down with Jorge Titinger, Founder & CEO of Titinger Consulting, board leader, and culture architect, to explore what it really means to lead with purpose in an era defined by AI and rapid change. Jorge shares how great leaders lead, inspire alignment, and embrace innovation. From cultivating high-performance cultures to preparing organizations for the future, his insights bridge leadership, technology, and investing in a way few can. If you’re ...

In this episode of Exponential Growth, I sit down with César A. Lostaunau, Global Director of Workforce Engagement at Morningstar, to explore how AI, investing, and leadership are reshaping the modern workforce. With over 20 years of leading enterprise-wide transformation across Fortune 100 companies, César brings a unique blend of data-driven strategy, human-centered leadership, and inclusive innovation. César’s insights go beyond buzzwords. This is about how leaders can use AI responsibly, ...

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Slisher, CEO of OnSite Partners, to explore the forces shaping the future of AI and energy. From the explosive demand for data centers to the chips that fuel them, Scott shares insider perspectives on how deregulated power markets, renewables, and energy storage intersect with next-generation technologies. We dive into: -The energy demands of AI and data centers - Trends in renewables and distributed generation - How chips and infrastructure are transfor...

🎙️ Exponential Growth Podcast Episode: Breaking Barriers in Venture Capital with Samara Mejía Hernández Samara Mejía Hernández’s journey to becoming one of the most influential Latinas in venture capital wasn’t paved with privilege or insider networks; it was built with resilience, vision, and relentless determination. From growing up in a community where venture capital wasn’t even on the radar, to earning her degree at the University of Michigan, to breaking into Goldman Sachs, Samara has ...

🎙️ Exponential Growth: Unveiling the Hidden Threads of Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Empire From electric cars to rockets, satellites to AI, Elon Musk’s influence stretches across industries worth trillions. But how do all these seemingly separate ventures connect? In this episode, I sit down with Alejandro Mainetto to explore the hidden threads of Musk’s empire Alejandro brings sharp insights on strategy, innovation, and the compounding power of vision. Together, we break down how Musk’s empir...

In this episode of Exponential Growth with David Olivencia, I sit down with David Mullings, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital (NASDAQ: IRIE), to explore the intersection of business trends, leadership, and the future of Caribbean investments. David shares his journey from Jamaica to Florida, and how Blue Mahoe Capital is reshaping access to real estate, equity, and private credit across the Caribbean. We discuss: Why Caribbean investments are a hidden gem for global investorsTh...

In this episode, we sit down with Lupe Rodríguez, Chief Investment Officer for a distinguished family office, seasoned businesswoman, person of faith, and author. With decades of experience at the highest levels of business and finance, Lupe shares her insights on wealth generation, leadership, and making values-driven decisions in a complex world. Beyond her role as CIO, Lupe is deeply committed to philanthropy, supporting initiatives that strengthen democracy, empower the next generation, a...

In this episode, I sit down with Emma Rodriguez-Ayala, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Board Secretary at Ariel Investments, to explore the intersection of impact investing, leadership, and the rapid rise of women’s sports. Emma shares insights from her two decades in investment management, her work alongside Mellody Hobson and Jason Wright on Project Level, a groundbreaking initiative designed to level the playing field in women’s sports, and her perspective as a board dir...

In this episode of Exponential Growth, I sit down with Elliott Segarra, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry and former Managing Director at Accenture, to explore the evolving intersection of supply chains, AI, and leadership. With over two decades of experience helping global organizations transform operations, Elliott shares how today’s leaders can translate the art of the possible into the art of the practical. We dive into: – How AI is disrupting traditional supply chain models – Wha...

What happens when cutting-edge tech meets deep boardroom wisdom? In this episode, we sit down with Maria Wynne, a powerhouse leader who has shaped industries across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, from Microsoft and Xerox to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and the Goodman Theatre. Maria brings a rare blend of C-suite experience, technology insight, and corporate governance expertise. We dive into: How she’s driving innovation through AI and quantum development in ChicagoThe ...

In this episode, we dive deep into the intersection of tech, wealth, innovation, and purpose with Rodrigo Garcia, an accomplished C-level investment executive and thought leader in sustainable finance and impact investing. Rodrigo has led billion-dollar investment platforms, driven top-quartile VC/PE returns, and pioneered sustainable investing frameworks that are transforming how capital fuels growth. From his work crafting Illinois' $1B Growth & Innovation Fund to leading ESG strategies...

In this episode, we spotlight the incredible journey of Manny Favela, an accomplished finance executive, former McDonald’s Latin America CFO, and co-founder of Burrito Parrilla Mexicana. Manny brings decades of leadership across corporate finance, technology, real estate, and franchising to his work building a fast-casual restaurant brand grounded in community, quality, and purpose. This conversation provides a high-level overview of how strong leadership and people-first entrepreneurship ca...

In this powerful episode of Exponential Growth, I sit down with Alejandro Mainetto, visionary CIO/CTO, GenAI expert, angel investor, and board leader, to explore the exponential forces shaping our world. Alejandro shares wisdom from two decades of transforming organizations through cutting-edge technology, innovation strategy, and AI deployment. We go deep on: How leaders can thrive during digital disruption The real-world impact of generative AI on legacy sectors Trends in investing in s...

🎙️ Exponential Growth | Episode with Lili Gil Valletta Topic: Media, Investments & Technology Through a Cultural Intelligence® Lens In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lili Gil Valletta, a trailblazing entrepreneur, board director, media commentator, and Cultural Intelligence® expert. From arriving in the U.S. at 17 without speaking English to co-founding two global firms—CIEN+ and Human Dot Plus—Lili has redefined what it means to lead with purpose, data, and culture. A former Joh...

🎙️ Exponential Growth Podcast | Episode with Kevin Klenk In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Klenk, a seasoned technology leader whose career has spanned Ford, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and now The Aerospace Corporation. We explore how cutting-edge tech is powering everything from deep space missions to national defense, and what that means for our digital future. If you're passionate about exponential technologies, national innovation, or the future of space and defense, t...

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Leadership, Quantum Computing, and Investing with Gregory Hedges In this engaging episode, we dive into a compelling conversation with Gregory Hedges, a visionary at the crossroads of cutting-edge technology, strategic leadership, and investing. From leading high-performing teams to exploring the frontiers of quantum computing, Gregory shares how emerging tech is reshaping industries and influencing tomorrow’s investment decisions. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an investor looking for the...

🎙️ Exponential Growth Podcast with David Olvenia Guest: Dr. Alejandro Badia – Orthopedic Surgeon, Founder of OrthoNOW, Author, Healthcare Advocate In this engaging and insightful episode, host David Olivencia sits down with Dr. Alejandro Badia, a leading orthopedic hand and upper limb surgeon and the founder of OrthoNOW, to explore the future of healthcare, innovation, and systemic reform. What You’ll Learn: Dr. Badia’s Immigrant Journey & Medical CareerFrom Cuba to New Jersey, Ivy Lea...