EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 39 MIN
Mark Gerson, Dan Novaes, Ian Slade | Office Hours #755
from Office Hours with David Meltzer
Mark Gerson Mark Gerson is a seasoned investor, founder, and business strategist known for co-founding and scaling several multibillion-dollar companies. He is the co-founder of Gerson Lehrman Group, a global leader in expert network services, as well as United Hatzalah and African Mission Healthcare—organizations that merge innovation with humanitarian impact. Through United Hatzalah, Mark helped create one of the world’s most efficient emergency medical response systems, significantly improving response times in Israel and beyond. His career reflects a unique blend of entrepreneurial success and a deep commitment to global health and social impact. Dan Novaes Dan Novaes is the CEO of Mode Mobile and the creator of the EarnPhone, leading a bold transformation of the mobile industry through an “Earn As You Go” model. Mode Mobile’s innovative software allows users to turn everyday smartphone use into passive income, a concept that has resonated with millions globally. Under Dan’s leadership, the company experienced a staggering 32,481% revenue growth between 2019 and 2022, earned the top software spot on Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500 List, and disrupted traditional fundraising by engaging over 30,000 everyday investors. Now, Mode Mobile is on a mission to reach one million shareholders while tapping into a $1 trillion market opportunity. Ian Slade Ian Slade bridges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge technology. A healthcare technologist with 20+ years helping health systems implement advanced solutions, he studied AI/ML under Andrew Ng at Stanford and Economics under Nobel laureates at MIT. His TEDx talk featured the first AI speaker on the red dot—Hannah, a GPT he created to combat loneliness. He teaches management and technology classes at UCLA Health and specializes in helping leaders apply timeless principles to modern challenges. He lives in Irvine, California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mark Gerson Mark Gerson is a seasoned investor, founder, and business strategist known for co-founding and scaling several multibillion-dollar companies. He is the co-founder of Gerson Lehrman Group, a global leader in expert network services, as well as United Hatzalah and African Mission Healthcare—organizations that merge innovation with humanitarian impact. Through United Hatzalah, Mark helped create one of the world’s most efficient emergency medical response systems, significantly improving response times in Israel and beyond. His career reflects a unique blend of entrepreneurial success and a deep commitment to global health and social impact. Dan Novaes Dan Novaes is the CEO of Mode Mobile and the creator of the EarnPhone, leading a bold transformation of the mobile industry through an “Earn As You Go” model. Mode Mobile’s innovative software allows users to turn everyday smartphone use into passive income, a concept that has resonated with millions globally. Under Dan’s leadership, the company experienced a staggering 32,481% revenue growth between 2019 and 2022, earned the top software spot on Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500 List, and disrupted traditional fundraising by engaging over 30,000 everyday investors. Now, Mode Mobile is on a mission to reach one million shareholders while tapping into a $1 trillion market opportunity. Ian Slade Ian Slade bridges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge technology. A healthcare technologist with 20+ years helping health systems implement advanced solutions, he studied AI/ML under Andrew Ng at Stanford and Economics under Nobel laureates at MIT. His TEDx talk featured the first AI speaker on the red dot—Hannah, a GPT he created to combat loneliness. He teaches management and technology classes at UCLA Health and specializes in helping leaders apply timeless principles to modern challenges. He lives in Irvine, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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