Kelli Richards is a visionary strategic advisor, thought leader, and super-connector with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology, music, media, and entertainment.
She pioneered early digital media and music initiatives at Apple, later founding The All Access Group to advise founders, innovators, and high-impact leaders on growth strategy, partnerships, and transformative opportunities.

Reflects on overcoming childhood bullying through discipline and judo
Shares unexpected career pivots—from aspiring comedian to corporate executive

Dr Bawa is the founder of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & The Environment (ATREE) in Bengaluru in India.
He’s also a distinguished professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Desire to build & create businesses
Influence of life-changing books: Man’s Search for Meaning, Evolve Your Brain, Conscious Capitalism

Atul talks about his transition from investment banking to food entrepreneurship—driven by passion and his discovery of freeze-drying technology.

Léonie is the founder of Kinetik, a venture dedicated to deep-tech solutions that unlock human knowledge within the bioeconomy, a $4-$7T market.

Importance of work-life balance and efficient team management
Insight into user experience and company culture

Nathan is the co-founder of Chefs for Seniors.
He’s been recognized as one of entrepreneurs at Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Franchises to Start Under $50K.

Philosophizing about life’s purpose from a young age
Observing how differently people respond to challenges at work

Shankaran is the partner of Slingshot Accelerator.

Realized management was often about systems, not people.
Saw the need for leaders who focus on developing and valuing people.

Increasing speed and complexity of work
Pressure to deliver results without sacrificing human connection

Mitch Russo, Author, 'Licensing for Leverage'; Author, Founder, Strategist Mitch is an author, a founder and a strategist, He's an author of a book titled Licensing for Leverage. Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/114551475/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-26%2F416829309-44100-2-b6122a093517b.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You, entrepreneur and author Mitch Russo reveals how businesses [...]

A lifelong inclination toward philosophy and science
Early passions for mathematics and teaching

Dennis is the managing director of Orbis business school.
He’s an author of a book titled The Naked Leader and Business as Unusual.

Arielle is a love alchemist, bestselling author, and a trusted guide for women seeking to find love, sustain love, and embody love in their lives.
She has led transformative workshops at globally renowned institutions including Esalen, Omega Institute, and the Chopra Center.

Growing up in Mumbai, a major financial hub
Influenced by her elder brother and cousins in the profession

Vineet is a co-founder and CEO of FastTrackr AI, which is an AI led platform purpose built for the US wealth management industry.

Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE Sundararaman is the MD & CEO of BSE. Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/113561657/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-6%2F415562255-44100-2-a1b11760b2b02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of BSE, reflects on four decades in capital markets, contrasting global banks with domestic institutions, decoding BSE’s [...]

Daniel Alonzo, CEO of Alonzo Academy & Host of Wealth on the Beach Daniel Alonzo shares a turning point when a sports injury pushed him to reevaluate life. Disliked traditional education and sought something "great" with his life. Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/112473977/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-11%2F414181875-44100-2-8cd81010af4c5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview Ready to dive into a powerful [...]

Professor Sato is the professor of the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan.
He is an expert in Japanese foreign and security policy, maritime affairs, U.S. foreign policy and strategy, and international political economy.

Glen is the professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway.

Raphael is a professor of political science.
He’s co-founder of The Second Generation to the Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance. He’s also the founder and director of the Center of Democratic Studies at the University of Haifa.

The cultural diversity of the Balkans
The coexistence of communist and religious influences in his home

Cary is the co-author of a book titled Healthy High Performance:Unlocking Business Success Through Employee Wellbeing.
He’s the founding president of the British Academy of Management, the president of the Institute of welfare, advisor to the World Health Organization ILO and EU in the field of occupational health and well being.

Early frustration with inefficient, generic training programs

Realization that training alone doesn’t improve performance

Dr. Deanna Kimbrel is the founder and CEO of Kimbrel Management Consulting (KMC).
She is a visionary leader who has worked as a people, culture, and leadership practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and administrator for nearly 20 years.

Mark Morgenfruh is the President and CEO of Get HR Ready with over three decades of experience in human resources and cultural transformation.
Author of Never Fire Anyone, he champions trust and empathy as core to effective leadership.

Mahavir is the former Chair of TiE Global and the Convener of the 10th TiE Global Summit (TGS).
He is the Chairman of the Rajasthan Angel Innovators Network, focused on nurturing early-stage startups.

Deepak is the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Orient Cement Ltd.
He’s also the former VC and MD of Orient Electric Ltd.

Early exposure to science, electronics, and competitive physics
Participation in the International Young Physicist Tournament

A childhood shaped by neurodiversity, curiosity, and a supportive family that helped Chad build adaptive learning strategies.

Began writing at a young age and won her first writing award at just 13
Transitioned from marketing major brands to writing both fiction and nonfiction

Early inspiration from his father, a master storyteller

Family road trips listening to storytellers like Garrison Keillor

Connects brands, influencers, and agencies on one collaborative platform
Addresses the disconnect faced by influencers seeking brand deals and mentorship

Grew up in a family of storytellers; her father used stories as a tool for teaching and discipline

Discovered the emotional power of stories to shape values and behavior

William is the author of a book titled ARROW – The Power and Poison of Story.
He is a Peruvian American author, a filmmaker and a Zen practitioner.

25 years in corporates, with 17 years at ITC, where he served as MD in Singapore

8 years leading Asian operations in the aerospace sector

Sandeep Ranade is a geek, gaayak and guru.
He is a software engineer, a Hindustani classical singer and composer.

The founding of Pinnacle Performance Company.
The decision to transfer acting techniques—body language, voice, emotional influence—into leadership and executive settings.

Inspired by physician parents and his father’s severe PTSD from World War II
Personal tragedy: his mother’s suicide due to secondary PTSD

Kent Dicks is a seasoned entrepreneur and digital health innovator with over 30 years of experience building scalable technology platforms in healthcare and enterprise services.
He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Life365.

Sally Ann Frank is Global Lead for Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups, driving digital health and life sciences innovation and supporting founders with strategic growth, technical enablement, and go-to-market acceleration.
She brings over 25 years of experience in high-tech business development and startup ecosystems and is the author of The Startup Protocol and The Unicorn Protocol, offering practical guidance for founders at every stage.

• Growing up in an addicted family
• An unexpected start during a graduate internship

Growing up in Quebec during the referenda and witnessing the impact of economic hardship on society.
Lessons from his parents’ wartime experiences in Korea, teaching gratitude, service, and resilience.

Vandana is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Convanto, which is one of the most influential figures in India’s startup and investment ecosystem.
She’s been awarded, recognized and felicitated several times.

Serving and empowering entrepreneurial leaders is at the core.
Helping others build and scale new businesses brings fresh energy.

Rishi Kohli, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of JioBlackRock Mutual Fund.
He previously served as managing director and CIO-Hedge Fund Strategies at InCred Capital.

Alex is the founder of Prevail Consultants, offering strategic guidance as a trusted advisor and fractional executive for companies and entrepreneurial owners alike.

Tiffany is a fund owner, a podcaster and a super connector.

Ashutosh Garg welcomes Allen Lomax, highlighting his diverse experience and accomplishments.

Ajay Dang is the President and Head of Marketing at UltraTech Cement, which is part of the Aditya Birla Group.
He has held senior roles at leading companies like Nestle, Colgate, Palmolive, GE, and HT Media.

Siva’s story: From engineering in Coimbatore to discovering the power of outsourcing while in the US
How a firsthand experience outsourcing his own tasks led to starting his company

Garrett is the Chief Revenue Officer of Givington’s.
He has over 10 years of experience in the publishing and E-commerce industries.

Achilleas is a business developer and a portfolio manager of Coffee Island, which is a coffee outlet chain with 483 outlets in Greece, Cyprus, the UK, UAE, Canada, Switzerland, Egypt, and Romania.

William is the president and co-founder at DataAutomation.
He’s the founder of Entrepreneur’s Apprentice, and he’s the head of partnerships and co-founder at Fractionals United.

Ajai is the Ex-Chief Operating Officer of Bharti Airtel India and Southeast Asia.
He has been the longest serving member of the Airtel management board, and he has served as the chairman of the cellular operators Association India during 2020 to 2022.

Entered digital advertising at the rise of the Internet era
Early experiences in Silicon Valley and meetings with Steve Jobs

Fell into project management by chance; mentor revealed the career path.
Importance of mentorship and embracing new opportunities.

Transitioned from hospitality to business management studies.
First sales job came through helping a Doctor of Education set up a company.

Explanation of her American (Joanie), Hebrew (Yafa), and Ethiopian (Sahainish: “sunshine or light”) names
How each name represents different aspects of her identity and spiritual mission

Kevin is an author of a book titled A Charge to Keep.
He’s a pastor at the Israel A.M.E. Church, Albany, NY.

Swami Mukundananda is a world-renowned teacher of Spirituality, Yoga, and Meditation. He completed his education in engineering and management from two world-renowned institutes: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM).
He is the founder of the yogic system called JKYog also known as Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Soul.

Sai is an author and an academic.
She’s the author of five best selling novels based on ancient Indian women protagonists.

Born to Sri Lankan-Finnish parents, Aslak began martial arts at an early age.
Transition from athlete to CEO after injury.

Doug Cornfield is an author, speaker, and former college athlete.
He is the director of the Disability, Dream, and Do (D3Day) sports camps, created with Dave Clark.

Started at age seven through her school’s mandatory sports program
With her parents’ support and inspired by her brother’s success, Neha began playing seriously.

Grew up swimming in Kerala’s rivers
Benefited from a stress-free education in his local language

Nina Chandé, Marketing Procurement & Commercial Strategy Consultant Nina is a marketing procurement and commercial strategy consultant. She has over 20 years in global procurement law roles, including at Unilever.  Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/109314556/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-7%2F408795071-44100-2-bfb687aa49a3e.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview Nina Chandé shares her journey of blending marketing, procurement, and AI—transforming procurement from a [...]

Vineet is the MD of the Transport Corporation of India (TCI).
He’s a board member of several publicly listed companies and other notable institutions, including Somany Ceramics Limited, SRF Limited, as well as the Indian Institute of Health and Management Research.

Simón is the president of Henco Global.
He’s the author of a book titled ‘Fulfilled: The secrets of an entrepreneur who, in search of success, found happiness’.

Prashant is the director of business and commercial for supply chain and procurement of The Times of India group.
He has created and led several high-impact partnerships with large international suppliers, government agencies, NGOs, research Institutes, and investors.

Dre is the owner of Work On Your Game Inc.
He’s also an author of several books.

Nick is the co-founder of PinkSocks (pinksocks.life) a movement about creating a global community of empathy, community and love.

Dr. Lerman is the president of the Malta Conferences Foundation, which uses science diplomacy as a bridge to peace in the Middle East.
She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a member of the US Congress and a member of the French Parliament.

Debbie is the founder and executive director of HelloBaby, nation’s first free-standing, free-of-charge drop in play space for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.
She’s also an author of a book titled Hello Baby: Building an Oasis in a Play Desert.

Growing up in an entrepreneurial family and working in his father’s retail business
Early failures during the dot-com era and the lessons they provided

Richard is a futurist speaker and an author of a book titled Mindstock.
He’s the founder of Intelligent Future Consulting.

Marleen Stikker reveals her drive to understand “how the world functions.”
Explains how philosophy aided her critical view of economics and technology.

$600M funding round at a $10B valuation
JP Morgan’s public commitment and leadership role

Marion is a full time content creator.

Ignacio is the CEO of Edenburg Hospitality.

Ratan is the former deputy managing director of Lemon Tree Hotels.
He’s also the former president of Trident Hotels.

aaghav is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hype Luxury.
He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering.

Reflects on overcoming childhood bullying through discipline and judo
Shares unexpected career pivots—from aspiring comedian to corporate executive

25 years in corporates, with 17 years at ITC, where he served as MD in Singapore

8 years leading Asian operations in the aerospace sector

Personal pain as a banker led to a deeper interest.
Observed entrepreneurs’ struggles with taxation and wealth.

Deep economic link with China (32% of trade).
US is crucial for defense, especially through the AUKUS agreement.