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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 38 MIN

Office Hours #891 | The Future of Leadership: Authentic Communication, Biotech Innovation & Mission-Driven Success

from Office Hours with David Meltzer

Rachel McElreath is a keynote speaker, public speaking coach, and founder of Purpose Powerhouse, where she helps entrepreneurs and leaders become unforgettable communicators. Using her background in NLP, mindset coaching, and stage performance, Rachel teaches people how to speak with authenticity and confidence by connecting emotionally with their audience instead of relying on scripts. Her philosophy, “be felt, not just heard,” has helped six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs improve their communication, leadership, and stage presence. Rachel’s journey as a single mother, combined with overcoming serious health challenges and achieving sobriety, has shaped her mission to help others turn adversity into confidence, influence, and personal growth. Kendall Dabaghi and Ravi Sheth are the co-founders of Kingdom, a biotechnology company focused on microbiome science and innovation. Kendall is an entrepreneur and former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who previously co-founded A Plus with Ashton Kutcher and worked at McKinsey & Company before transitioning into biotech. Ravi is a scientist and systems biology expert who earned his PhD from Columbia University, where he specialized in microbiome research, synthetic biology, and advanced genomic technologies. Together, they are combining entrepreneurship and science to advance biotechnology solutions while exploring how microbial ecosystems can impact health and human performance. Arun Gupta is the CEO of the NobleReach Foundation, venture capitalist, bestselling author, and educator focused on technology, entrepreneurship, and public impact. As a former partner at Columbia Capital, he spent nearly two decades investing in cybersecurity, AI, government technology, and SaaS infrastructure companies. Arun also teaches at Stanford University and Georgetown University, where he has earned awards for excellence in entrepreneurship education. Through his books, including The Mission Generation, and his work in venture capital and public service, Arun encourages the next generation of leaders to pursue purpose-driven innovation and use their skills to create meaningful societal change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rachel McElreath is a keynote speaker, public speaking coach, and founder of Purpose Powerhouse, where she helps entrepreneurs and leaders become unforgettable communicators. Using her background in NLP, mindset coaching, and stage performance, Rachel teaches people how to speak with authenticity and confidence by connecting emotionally with their audience instead of relying on scripts. Her philosophy, “be felt, not just heard,” has helped six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs improve their communication, leadership, and stage presence. Rachel’s journey as a single mother, combined with overcoming serious health challenges and achieving sobriety, has shaped her mission to help others turn adversity into confidence, influence, and personal growth. Kendall Dabaghi and Ravi Sheth are the co-founders of Kingdom, a biotechnology company focused on microbiome science and innovation. Kendall is an entrepreneur and former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who previously co-founded A Plus with Ashton Kutcher and worked at McKinsey & Company before transitioning into biotech. Ravi is a scientist and systems biology expert who earned his PhD from Columbia University, where he specialized in microbiome research, synthetic biology, and advanced genomic technologies. Together, they are combining entrepreneurship and science to advance biotechnology solutions while exploring how microbial ecosystems can impact health and human performance. Arun Gupta is the CEO of the NobleReach Foundation, venture capitalist, bestselling author, and educator focused on technology, entrepreneurship, and public impact. As a former partner at Columbia Capital, he spent nearly two decades investing in cybersecurity, AI, government technology, and SaaS infrastructure companies. Arun also teaches at Stanford University and Georgetown University, where he has earned awards for excellence in entrepreneurship education. Through his books, including The Mission Generation, and his work in venture capital and public service, Arun encourages the next generation of leaders to pursue purpose-driven innovation and use their skills to create meaningful societal change. 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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