Category Archives: USA

Gerard van Grinsven, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lumera

Gerard is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lumera, a luxury lifestyle brand that integrates precision health, longevity science, regenerative medicine, and immersive hospitality into a unified and transformative guest experience.

Subir Chowdhury: Leading the Global Quality Movement | Chairman & CEO, ASI Consulting Group

Grandfather’s lesson: Value knowledge (pen) over short-term gain (coin).
Built early connections with top thinkers through persistent outreach.

Mark Steiner, Co-Founder & CEO of GigSalad: Building Trust and Transforming Entertainment

Mark Steiner, Co-Founder & CEO of GigSalad: Building Trust and Transforming Entertainment Inspired by childhood dreams of greatness and creativity Supported by his parents in pursuing acting and entertainment early on Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/111161263/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-14%2F412452408-44100-2-a739c2ad9156f.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview 00:00:52- What pivotal moments shaped Mark Steiner's journey? Inspired by childhood dreams of [...]

Meridith Grundei, Strategic Communication Partner & Experience Director

Childhood in Colorado: Outgoing yet shy, afraid to use her voice.
Struggled with self-expression through words, but found comfort in dance.

Maryam Berijanian: Award-Winning Generative AI Researcher on Breaking Barriers & Shaping the Future of STEM

Maryam Berijanian: Award-Winning Generative AI Researcher on Breaking Barriers & Shaping the Future of STEM Influences: Engineering-focused family, gifted schools, international academic moves Learned perseverance and drive in competitive environments Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/110999601/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-11%2F412238195-44100-2-8fb94fb2657ce.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview Maryam Berijanian joins host Stephen Ibaraki to share her journey from a STEM-focused childhood [...]

Communication and Mindfulness Insights with Salvatore Manzi, Communications Coach

Grew up with parents in events/speaking roles.
Early stage fright led to 20 years of research and coaching, especially for introverts/analytical minds.

Joe Schmit, Speaker, Author, Thought Leader

Joe Schmit is an author, award-winning broadcaster, community leader and popular keynote speaker.
His book “Silent Impact” Influence Through Purpose, Persistence and Passion is now in its second edition. His new book is titled “The Impact Blueprint,” A Step by Step Journey to a Life of Significance.