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How She Built a $4B Empire with AI & Purpose – Alexandra Gonzalez | Leadership Talks

May 28, 2025 No Comments

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski interviews Alexandra Gonzalez, founder of Savvy Marketers, on how she turned global experience into a purpose-driven agency that’s helped brands generate over $4 billion in growth. From behavioral AI to boardroom strategy, discover what it takes to lead with vision and heart in a rapidly changing world.

Trust, Visibility & the Power of Authority: JJ Carter on Building PR that Lasts

May 21, 2025 No Comments

JJ Carter built a 7-figure media agency by age 22. Now he’s helping executives build trust, credibility, and authority. In this episode, he joins Martin Rowinski to unpack what it takes to lead with visibility and passion in a hyper-digital world.

Authenticity Over Flash: How Two Emmy Winners Built a Billion-Dollar Storytelling Brand

May 14, 2025 No Comments

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Emmy-winning entrepreneurs Michael Ayjian and Stephen Skeel reveal how authenticity—not flash—is the key to brand authority, business growth, and personal leadership. Learn how their storytelling strategy helped Wasabi scale from $25M to over $1B.

Boardsi Leadership Talks: From Global Advocacy to Cannabis Entrepreneurship — The Multifaceted Leadership of Skye Blanks

May 9, 2025 No Comments

Skye Blanks, COO of ICSB and co-founder of Primo Cannabis, shares how he blends global strategy with grassroots entrepreneurship. In this Boardsi Leadership Talk, we explore leadership in regulated markets, inclusive hiring, and the mindset needed to scale across industries.

Blending Boutique Service with National Scale: A Conversation with Ken Lako, CEO of Members Trust

May 1, 2025 No Comments

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Ken Lako, CEO of Members Trust Company, to explore how credit union values, legal discipline, and leadership culture intersect in one of the most specialized corners of finance. From managing generational wealth to leading with empathy, Ken’s story is a blueprint for modern trust leadership.

Unlocking Economic Access Through Inclusive Innovation: Chaitra Vedullapalli on Boardsi Leadership Talks

April 24, 2025 No Comments

Chaitra Vedullapalli joins Boardsi Leadership Talks to share how her journey from electrical engineer to global tech leader is unlocking $1B+ in economic access for women—and redefining inclusive innovation in boardrooms worldwide.

Why Employees Stay in Jobs They Hate (The Healthcare Trap Nobody Talks About)

April 16, 2025 No Comments

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, host Martin Rowinski speaks with Drew Shockley, Co-Founder of Move Health, about how technology and human touch can reinvent retirement planning and healthcare access.

Why Most VC Backed Startups FAIL The Brutal Truth Nobody Says Out Loud

April 10, 2025 No Comments

In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, Martin Rowinski sits down with Emily Dinu, founder of Numinous Capital, to explore the power of substance-driven investing, leadership in venture capital, and building companies that redefine the future. From her entrepreneurial roots to reshaping private markets, Emily shares insight every founder and executive should hear.

How to Lead in a World on Fire: Global Strategy Secrets from a $30B Deal-Maker

April 4, 2025 No Comments

Dean Fealk, international attorney and bestselling author, joins Boardsi CEO Martin Rowinski to explore how boards can navigate geopolitical disruption, global expansion, and legal strategy. A masterclass in modern leadership from a voice at the intersection of law, business, and impact.

Scaling to $80M and Beyond: Phil Neil on Pivoting, Purpose, and Power in Entrepreneurship

March 26, 2025 No Comments

In this Boardsi Leadership Talks episode, Martin Rowinski sits down with serial entrepreneur and deep tech investor Phil Neil, who shares his journey from bootstrapping to an $80M exit — and how navigating the “entrepreneurial shadow” became the turning point in both his career and personal growth.

Category: LEADERSHIP TALKS

How She Built a $4B Empire with AI & Purpose – Alexandra Gonzalez | Leadership Talks

Trust, Visibility & the Power of Authority: JJ Carter on Building PR that Lasts

Authenticity Over Flash: How Two Emmy Winners Built a Billion-Dollar Storytelling Brand

Boardsi Leadership Talks: From Global Advocacy to Cannabis Entrepreneurship — The Multifaceted Leadership of Skye Blanks

Blending Boutique Service with National Scale: A Conversation with Ken Lako, CEO of Members Trust

Why Employees Stay in Jobs They Hate (The Healthcare Trap Nobody Talks About)

Why Most VC Backed Startups FAIL The Brutal Truth Nobody Says Out Loud

How to Lead in a World on Fire: Global Strategy Secrets from a $30B Deal-Maker

Scaling to $80M and Beyond: Phil Neil on Pivoting, Purpose, and Power in Entrepreneurship

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