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Grand Slam Journey

Klara Jagosova

88 episodes

1 month ago

What if we could revolutionize healthcare and other industries by using the untapped computing power that sits idle in hospitals every night? Meet Rani Yadav-Ranjan, Chief AI Officer at Greycloud AI, who's pioneering a breakthrough approach to AI that respects both data privacy and urgency. After watching her mother's medical journey, Rani had a revelation: doctors function as "databases" of knowledge, but these repositories remain isolated within individual hospitals. Her solution? A patent...

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What if we could revolutionize healthcare and other industries by using the untapped computing power that sits idle in hospitals every night? Meet Rani Yadav-Ranjan, Chief AI Officer at Greycloud AI, who's pioneering a breakthrough approach to AI that respects both data privacy and urgency. After watching her mother's medical journey, Rani had a revelation: doctors function as "databases" of knowledge, but these repositories remain isolated within individual hospitals. Her solution? A patent...

Show more...

Entrepreneurship,

Episodes (20/88)

Grand Slam Journey

88. Rani Yadav-Ranjan ︱ AI for Humanity's Sake

What if we could revolutionize healthcare and other industries by using the untapped computing power that sits idle in hospitals every night? Meet Rani Yadav-Ranjan, Chief AI Officer at Greycloud AI, who's pioneering a breakthrough approach to AI that respects both data privacy and urgency. After watching her mother's medical journey, Rani had a revelation: doctors function as "databases" of knowledge, but these repositories remain isolated within individual hospitals. Her solution? A patent...

2 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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87. Noah Sturm︱How Augment Redefines B2B Sales with Relationships, Empathy & AI

Noah Sturm, Senior Vice President of Sales and Revenue at Augment AI, shares his journey from an unstructured upbringing through professional golf aspirations to becoming a transformative sales leader building AI-powered relationship technology to transform and redefine how B2B sales are done. • Raised in a dynamic, homeschooled environment that fostered creativity, resilience, and comfort with uncertainty • Developed extraordinary resilience, helping his family through his mother's cancer b...

3 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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86. Josh Payne⏐Coframe: The AI-Powered Future of Digital Experiences

Josh Payne shares his unique journey from musician to tech entrepreneur, exploring how AI is creating a more personalized, adaptive internet experience that could revolutionize how we interact with the internet, websites, and overall digital experiences. • Personalization is fundamentally changing the internet, making it more contextual and adaptive to individual users • Josh sees personalized experiences becoming essential, predicting A/B testing will eventually be obsolete • Fo...

3 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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85. Abby Davisson ︱ How to Make Big Life Decisions — Without the Stress!

Abby Davisson shares a comprehensive framework for making life's biggest decisions, from career transitions to family planning, with a clear process that reduces anxiety and builds confidence. • The Five C's Framework: Clarify what's important, Communicate with those involved, Consider broad choices, Check in with trusted resources, and examine Consequences across time horizons • Rest is not something earned after work is done – it's essential to incorporate deliberate breaks to enhance crea...

5 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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84. Maciek Szczesniak︱Unleashing SMB Growth Through Trust

Picture this: a technology salesperson walks into a meeting armed with impressive specs—gigabytes, terabytes, processing power—only to face a small business owner who simply asks, "What will this do for my business?" This fundamental disconnect lies at the heart of why so many technology companies struggle to serve the massive small and medium business (SMB) market effectively. In this conversation, "Magic" Maciek Szczesniak draws from his 25-year journey through Compaq, HP, HPE, and as a Ch...

5 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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83. Tennis Tuesdays: 🎾 Master your Tennis Game

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6 months ago

8 minutes

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82. James Hilovsky︱From Baseball Gloves to Franchise Success

Unlock the secrets of transforming athletic discipline into entrepreneurial success with our special guest, James Hilovsky, a former minor league baseball player who now helms the FranDream. In this episode, we tackle the myth that franchising is just about food and restaurants, revealing opportunities in diverse fields, from pest control to pickleball clubs. James takes us through his journey of swapping baseball gloves for business strategies, showing how the competitive mindset from sports...

1 year ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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81. Dre Baldwin︱Unlocking Success through Communication, Content Creation, and Marketing

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your potential with our special guest, Dre Baldwin, a former Professional Basketball player turned entrepreneur, coach, and speaker. How do skills like communication, energy, and salesmanship multiply your success? Dre takes us through his unique journey from the basketball court to the boardroom, highlighting why mastering the art of selling matters more than just doing. Learn his top strategies for content creation, busting myths about video length, and stan...

1 year ago

1 hour 44 minutes

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80. Dre Baldwin︱Slam Dunk Strategies for Basketball, Life and Entrepreneurial Greatness

Ever wondered how the discipline of sports can catapult you into a life of entrepreneurial success? Join me as I sit down with former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur Dre Baldwin to reveal how the lessons from the court can translate into boardroom victories. Dre, known for his "Work On Your Game" philosophy, dives into his personal story of grit and determination, demonstrating how mental toughness and the ability to handle critical feedback are invaluable beyond the bounds...

1 year ago

1 hour 40 minutes

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79. Announcements and What's Next

Thank you all for tuning in. I share some reflections on the past almost 1.5 years of creating content and releasing episodes on a weekly basis, as well as announcements of what's next. I would appreciate it if you could share some feedback with me as I think through how to iterate on this podcast. Send me an email to share your feedback: klara@grandslamjourney.com Or submit it on my website: https://www.grandslamjourney.com/feedback If you are unsure what to share, here are some sample qu...

1 year ago

6 minutes

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78. Nicole Wieberneit︱Skiing to Success: Lessons from the German Alps to Microsoft Leadership 🇺🇸

Step into the dynamic world of visionary leadership and strategic innovation with Dr. Nicole Wieberneit, the Managing Director of Sales Strategy and Business Architecture Cross Solutions at Microsoft, whose journey from competitive skiing to global leadership is nothing short of inspiring. Our latest episode reveals how Nicole integrates Key Performance Indicators into her leadership style and the significance of celebrating team milestones. Her tales, from the snowy slopes of the Germa...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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77. George Mulhern︱Game, Set, Lead: Winning Strategies for Tennis, Tech, and Business Leadership

Discover the intertwined worlds of professional sports and corporate strategy as we sit down with business and tech titan George Mulhern, the former CEO of Cradlepoint. George shares his unique perspective on how the competitive drive and quick decision-making honed on the tennis courts served as the perfect training ground for his meteoric rise in the business world. From his early aspirations of professional tennis to leading Cradlepoint to a billion-dollar acquisition by Ericsson, George's...

1 year ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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76. Daniel Gluck︱Game, Set, Invest: From Tennis Prodigy to Investment Guru @ GroundForce Capital

Embark on a journey with Dan Gluck, a former competitive tennis player who's aced his way into the investment world as the co-founder and managing partner at Ground Force Capital. Join us as we explore the unique parallels between the discipline of sports and the dynamism of finance and entrepreneurship. Dan's narrative is a testament to the transformative power of a sports mindset in the boardroom, underscoring the vital role of physical well-being in achieving professional excellence. His t...

1 year ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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75. Paul F. Austin︱Navigating the Journey of Psychedelics: Intention, Integration & Safe Exploration

Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the mysteries of psychedelics with the inimitable Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave. From the shackles of guilt and shame to a world of liberation and insight, Paul shares his extraordinary path, guiding us through the wilderness where ancient wisdom meets scientific inquiry. Together, we traverse the landscape of personal transformation, where psychedelics illuminate the canvas of our deepest selves, enabling us to sculpt the life we've always im...

1 year ago

52 minutes

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74. James de Lacey︱Strength Training for Sports Performance, Injury Prevention and Longevity

Unlock the secrets to unwavering commitment in your physical and professional pursuits as strength and conditioning sage James de Lacey joins us on a compelling odyssey through consistent performance. Let James, armed with a wealth of experience, unravel the myth that perfection trumps persistence. Together, we dismantle some of the fitness industry's most stubborn myths, providing clear-cut guidance for those on a quest to amplify their muscle mass and bolster their strength. Witness the tr...

1 year ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Grand Slam Journey

73. Mona de Lacey︱Mental Game of Champions: Overcoming Challenges, Resilience and Winning

Embark on an inspiring journey with Mona Pretorius de Lacey, the karate world champion turned Olympic weightlifting powerhouse. She shares the mental fortitude that propelled her to the pinnacle of three sports: Karate, Olympic weightlifting, and CrossFit. Her candid revelations about tackling the psychological hurdles of Olympic weightlifting and the versatility needed to switch disciplines serve as a masterclass in mental resilience. Mona's narrative is a testament to the indomitable spirit...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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72. Ode to My Grandmother︱A Life of Love, Strength, Grace, and Wisdom

As I weave through the cherished memories of my grandmother's 91-year long life, a poignant tapestry of love, strength, and wisdom unfurls. Her time as a telegraph operator, her exceptional marriage, and the life lessons she embedded in the fabric of our family's history are stories I hold close to my heart. In this intimate episode, I invite you into our family circle to celebrate her legacy, sharing how she transformed the scarcity of her youth into a life rich with abundance and leadership...

1 year ago

25 minutes

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71. Jeanette Irekvist︱President Ericsson Canada on Leading Through Change and Future of Telecom and AI

Embarking on a leadership journey fraught with challenges and triumphs, I had the pleasure of engaging in an intimate conversation with Jeanette Irekvist, President of Ericsson Canada. From her modest beginnings in a small Swedish town to steering a tech giant, Jeanette's narrative is a beacon of inspiration, highlighting the necessity of delivering exceptional work and navigating professional disagreements with grace. Tune in to uncover how embracing cultural diversity has been pivotal in fo...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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70. Mandy Marquardt︱27x US National Champ on Crushing Records & Creating History with Type 1 Diabetes

When Mandy Marquardt wheels into the spotlight, her story unfolds with more twists and turns than a high-velocity velodrome. Mandy is a Professional Track Sprint Cyclist living and racing with type 1 diabetes for the USA Cycling National Team and Team Novo Nordisk, the world's first all-diabetes professional cycling team. In this episode, the 27-time US National Champion, 5-time American Record Holder, 2-time Pan American Games Medalist, and Olympic hopeful shares an empowering narrativ...

1 year ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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69. Eve Psalti: Are we on the eve of an AI revolution?, Leadership, and Empowering Women

Ever pondered the intersection of technology and human creativity? Join me as I sit with Eve Psalti, a luminary from Microsoft Azure AI and ex-Google Cloud guru who passionately advocates for women's ascent in tech leadership. Our spirited exchange traverses the landscape of self-advocacy and confidence for women, distinguishing the finesse of networking for career upliftment from the simple joys of friendship-building. With Eve's remarkable insight drawn from her roles and serving on the WE ...

1 year ago

1 hour 5 minutes