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Technology – The Mentors Radio

by Tom Loarie and Dan Hesse

Where Remarkable CEOs Challenge Your Thinking about Life and Work

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  1. 495. Legendary High School Coach Craig Bergman on What Amazing Things Happen When a High School Bans Smart Phones

    In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Craig Bergman, a legendary Hall of Fame coach and athletic director who spent more than 30 years mentoring thousands of young men and women at Monte Vista High … Continue reading →

  2. 493. In Light of the $17 Billion Settlement, Cecilia Kang Describes “An Ugly Truth” about Meta

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, HOST DAN HESSE talks with CECILIA KANG, award-winning journalist and co-author of An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination. In this book, Kang takes us inside Meta (Facebook’s parent company), explains the company’s … Continue reading →

  3. 491. Colonel Justin “Astro” Elliott talks with Dan Hesse about the Uniting Force of Human Achievement in the Name of Selfless Service

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Colonel Justin “Astro” Elliott, the Commander of the 96th Operations Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Colonel Elliot is the only person in history to complete all three … Continue reading →

  4. 489. Nobel Laureate Bengt Holmström Shares How His AI “Colleague” Charlie Improves Scholarship and Life

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Bengt Holmström, the Emeritus Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics at MIT, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of receiving the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economics for his contributions … Continue reading →

  5. 485. What Soccer Teaches Us About Business, with former All-American Soccer Player Ed Hawkins

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ed Hawkins, former All-American soccer player and Founder and CEO of SixBeacons Partners. As we watch the World Cup, it’s fitting that Ed Hawkins, a former All-American soccer … Continue reading →

  6. 484. Why do 80% of Tech Startups Fail? It is Not because the Technology Doesn’t Work! Global Tech Marketing Leader Lifang He shares insider branding realities

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Lifang He, a global tech brand strategist and marketing leader who is known for her more than 20 years experience launching record-breaking, popular tech innovations that include Apple’s … Continue reading →

  7. 479. From F-16s and F-35s to AI at the Pentagon: Charting the Flight Path for Tomorrow’s Leaders with Major General David Smith USAF

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Major General David Smith, USAF, deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve at the Pentagon. You’ll learn about a realm most people never get to see: the … Continue reading →

  8. 474. The Rising Role of Geopolitical Risk in Business Strategy, with Guest Bruce Mehlman

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Bruce Mehlman, CEO of Mehlman Consulting, a bipartisan firm he founded after serving at senior levels in politics, policy and business, to discuss the growing role that geopolitical … Continue reading →

  9. 473. World-Renown Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert F. Spetzler Exemplifies the Power of Focus, Teamwork and Treating others with Dignity, to Achieve Breakthrough Results in Brain Surgery and Life

    In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Robert Spetzler, M.D., a world-renown neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular disease and skull base tumors. He served as the J.N. Harber Chairman Emeritus of Neurological Surgery, and Director Emeritus, … Continue reading →

  10. 471. Is your career and lifestyle at risk from China’s ‘90% strategy’? Find out with Guest Mentor Ram Charan

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with global advisor Ram Charan on whether your career and lifestyle are at risk from China’s “90% Strategy”. Ram Charan has been a foundational force in global business strategy … Continue reading →

  11. 465. How Mentors helped Ginni Rometty become Fortune’s “#1 Most Powerful Woman”, with Host Dan Hesse

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Ginni Rometty, who was the ninth Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM. Under her leadership, the 100-year-old company reinvented 50 percent of its portfolio, built a $25 billion hybrid … Continue reading →

  12. 456. Eswar Prasad Explains the Crypto Phenomenon and Why Cash May Disappear, with Host Dan Hesse

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Eswar Prasad, a Professor of Economics at Cornell, a senior fellow at Brookings, and the former head of the IMF’s China division, to discuss his book The … Continue reading →

  13. 450. AI guru Nick Thompson recommends the right AI model for you, on The Mentors Radio

    In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse discusses the AI spectrum with Nick Thompson, who is the host of “The Most Interesting Thing in AI” podcast and CEO of The Atlantic magazine. Thompson also discusses his just-released book … Continue reading →

  14. 444. How NOT to Get a Job: Dana Gower on Avoiding Time-Wasting Traps and Using AI to Land Your Next Role

    In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dana Gower, Vice President of Talent and Client Services at CareerPro, and co-author of Job Hunting in the AI Era, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the … Continue reading →

  15. 436. Meet Mai Nguyen, the unlikely CEO now on a path to change the lives of millions with memory disorders: A Real-world journey in Courage, Heart and Grit

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mai Nguyen, PhD, the remarkable 36-year-old neuroscientist who is the co-founder and CEO of OptoCeutics and the inventor of EVY LIGHT®, a breakthrough light-based therapy aimed at slowing … Continue reading →

  16. 435. How AI-Powered Robots will Change Work and Play with Guest Kate Darling and Host Dan Hesse on The Mentors Radio

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Kate Darling, PhD, an expert on robots and their impact on humans. Just as animals have become helpers and companions over the centuries, so will robots, according to Dr. … Continue reading →

  17. 433. How China Captured Apple, with Patrick McGee and Host Dan Hesse

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Patrick McGee, author of the best-selling book Apple in China, who tells a riveting story about how Apple almost single-handedly built the advanced electronics industry in China only … Continue reading →

  18. 428. Award-winning Journalist Cecilia Kang talks with Host Dan Hesse about enormous implications of Meta antitrust trial for the Tech industry and more

    In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Cecilia Kang, an award-winning journalist and author who discusses the enormous implications of the Meta antitrust trial for the Tech industry, damage wrought from “news” people consume on … Continue reading →

  19. 425. Ram Charan on How to Lead in Chaos, Think Critically, and Outsmart China’s Economic War, with Host Tom Loarie

    In this compelling episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with global strategist Ram Charan who returns with a powerful message for leaders at every level. From AI integration to talent shortages, from critical thinking to cash flow, … Continue reading →

  20. 423. London-based Justin Stebbing, M.D., and his Journey of Discovery Finding Improved Therapies for Cancer

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, host Tom Loarie talks with Justin Stebbing, M.D., a London-based, world-renown scientist, cancer researcher, medical journal editor and author. Dr. Stebbing talks about the excitement and rewards of a STEM career, the life … Continue reading →

  21. 418. From Rural Ireland to Founding a University—Guest Dr. Derry Connolly’s inspiring Journey of Vision, Faith and Grit

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Derry Connolly, a visionary entrepreneur, engineer, educator, and the founding president of John Paul the Great Catholic University—a unique university that merges faith, entrepreneurship and creativity. Derry … Continue reading →

  22. 410. Neil Hoyne, Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist, talks with Host Tom Loarie about how AI’s revolutionary impact in how we work and connect, the most valuable tools in the AI space, and what’s next

    In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks again with Neil Hoyne, Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist and a globally acclaimed expert in customer analytics, digital transformation including AI. Over the course of more than 2,500 engagements with … Continue reading →

  23. 402. Tech Pioneer Mark Andreessen talks with Host Dan Hesse about AI and what it means for your business

    In today’s episode, THE MENTORS RADIO host Dan Hesse talks with Marc Andreessen, the outspoken technology visionary who believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will save the world. In this episode, Marc shares his advice for entrepreneurs, talks about how new … Continue reading →

  24. 400. Dr. Michael Orkin joins Dan Hesse to explain how Luck and Chance impact our daily lives

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Michael Orkin, author of The Story of Chance: What’s Luck Got To Do With It? to explain the difference between skill and luck, what to play and … Continue reading →

  25. 397. From ADHD to Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard: How Jeff Karp, PhD, Developed LIT Tools to Transform His Life and Medicine

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jeff Karp, PhD, one of the most innovative minds in medical science. Jeff is a professor of biomedical engineering at Harvard Medical School and MIT, and he leads … Continue reading →

  26. 391. Host Dan Hesse and award-winning writer Jon Gertner discuss the most innovative institution in history, Bell Labs

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with multi-award-winning writer Jon Gertner about what many believe was the most innovative institution—public or private—in history, Bell Labs. It is the topic of Gertner’s first book, The New … Continue reading →

  27. 386. Lessons Learned from My F-16 crash, with Fighter Pilot Lt. Col. Peter Smith, USAF Ret. and Tom Loarie

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Lt. Col. Peter Smith, USAF Ret, a seasoned fighter pilot, about his harrowing, F-16 Fighter crash, the discipline and training that saved his life and the lessons he … Continue reading →

  28. 383. Renown Global Consultant Ram Charan talks with Tom Loarie about How to Manage and Thrive in Inflationary Times, and more

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan, Fortune Magazine’s “most influential global consultant alive,” whose client list is literally a Who’s Who of well-recognized global innovators and business titans. His 30 books have … Continue reading →

  29. 375. Daniel Hawkins, founder and founding CEO of Shockwave Medical, talks about selling to J&J for an historic $13B and about Doing Well by Doing Good

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Daniel Hawkins, inventor of intravascular lithotripsy and visionary founder of Shockwave Medical Inc. As the company’s founding CEO for nearly 11 years, Daniel led Shockwave through a remarkable … Continue reading →

  30. 364. From Vision to Reality: Alan Mulally’s Blueprint for Transformative Leadership

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Alan Mulally, former Boeing and FORD CEO, regarding his management philosophy which led to the development of the triple seven luxury liner and the transformation of Ford into … Continue reading →

  31. 359. The Evolution of Wireless and How Fans are Changing our National Pastime, Baseball

    In today’s episode, THE MENTORS RADIO Host Dan Hesse talks with John Stanton, one of the creators of the wireless industry, the founder of multiple companies including T-Mobile USA, and now Chairman and CEO of the Seattle Mariners and Chairman … Continue reading →

  32. 358. Tech Visionary Steve Case, founder of AOL, on how to deliver a compelling investor pitch and more

    In this episode, THE MENTORS RADIO Host Dan Hesse talks with Steve Case, one of America’s most influential tech visionaries, the CEO of the investment firm Revolution, the founder and former CEO of AOL, and the author of The Rise … Continue reading →

  33. 351. Cutting-Edge Technology and the Fascinating Future of Engineering with Guest Mentor Al Pisano and Host Tom Loarie

    In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with Al Pisano, Dean of the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), Jacobs School of Engineering, about technology, trends in technology, trends in STEM education and where the … Continue reading →

  34. 347. From Vision to Victory: Host Tom Loarie talks with Tom Burbage on Leading the World’s Most Ambitious Aerospace Endeavor

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Navy fighter pilot and test pilot, Tom Burbage about Burbage’s remarkable rise to Executive Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin, and then going on to lead … Continue reading →

  35. 346. Host Dan Hesse talks with Tom Wheeler, former Chairman of the FCC and pioneering CEO telecom entrepreneur about the privacy issues and the future of high-tech communications

    In today’s episode of The Mentors Radio, host Dan Hesse talks with Tom Wheeler. Currently a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Tom Wheeler is a businessman, an author of … Continue reading →

  36. 341. Discovering our Unconscious Bias, with Dan Hesse and Anne Chow on The Mentors Radio

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Anne Chow, the former CEO of AT&T Business, a $35B global operating unit comprised of 35,000 people. Anne became known for her unique style of leadership which prioritizes … Continue reading →

  37. 335. Insights and Inspiration from Ulrich Schmid-Maybach, Great-Grandson of the Inventor of the Mercedes

    In this episode, host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Ulrich Schmid-Maybach, whose great-grandfather, Wilhelm Maybach, designed the first high-speed internal combustion engine in 1883 and the first Mercedes car in 1901. Today the Mercedes Maybach is known to the … Continue reading →

  38. 334. Melissa Schilling on How to Recognize and Nurture “Quirky” People who Change the World

    In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Melissa Schilling, author of Quirky, professor of management and organization at New York University’s Stern School of Business, the Innovation Director for Stern’s Fubon Center for Technology, Business … Continue reading →

  39. 331. Host Tom Loarie talks with Conor Grennan about ChatGPT, BARD, BING and how A.I. can help power your career and more

    In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Conor Grennan, the head of Generative AI and Dean of Students at New York University’s Stern School of Business, a TEDx speaker and a #1 Inernatonal Best-selling author … Continue reading →

  40. 330. The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with Tech Pioneer Marc Andreessen about AI and what it means for your business

    In today’s episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with Marc Andreessen, the outspoken technology visionary who believes that Artificial Intelligence will save the world. In this episode, Marc shares his advice for entrepreneurs, talks about how new fields … Continue reading →

  41. 328. The Art and Business of Professional Photography with Renown Portrait Photographer Michael Collopy

    In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Tom Loarie talks with Michael Collopy, an award-winning portrait photographer who—early in his career—studied under and worked with Ansel Adams. Collopy recounts what it was like to work with Adams, and what … Continue reading →

  42. 311. When Success Becomes the Enemy: How Kodak Lost Its Way, with Host Dan Hesse and Guest Bill Zollars

    In today’s episode, Host Dan Hesse talks with Bill Zollars, former YRC CEO and a 24-year veteran of Eastman Kodak during the company’s heyday. The story of how Kodak, the third most powerful brand in the world, lost its way … Continue reading →

  43. How You Can Imitate Amazon’s Top Secrets of Success in Your Business, with Guest Ram Charan

    In this episode, The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Ram Charan, the world’s premier business advisor to the top companies, about the secret of Amazon’s success. Charan exposes the behind-the-scenes management system that has catapulted Amazon.com to become a … Continue...

  44. Digital Marketing with Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist Neil Hoyne on The Mentors Radio

    In this episode of The Mentors Radio show, Host Tom Loarie talks with Neil Hoyne, the Chief Measurement Strategist at Google. Hoyne is also a Senior Fellow at Wharton and author of Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers’ Hearts. … Continue reading →

  45. The Mentors Radio talks with Jay Elliot, Apple co-founder Steve Job’s great mentor and friend

    In today’s episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jay Elliot, Apple guru Steve Job’s great mentor and friend. Jay is a person of exceptional integrity and good character—as are all our guests. It is evident in all he does and … Continue reading →

  46. Communicating In The New Era of Virtual Communications, with Patti Sanchez

    Join The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie this week when Duarte Communication’s Patti Sanchez, author of Presenting Virtually: Communicate and Connect With Online Audiences shares her secrets of virtual communications with video conferencing platforms such as ZOOM. Patti Sanchez, the … Continue...

  47. What are the new rules of competition today and how can I ensure my business succeeds?, with Guest Ram Charan

    In today’s episode, world-renown business advisor to Jeff Bezos and other corporate CEOs — the humble and brilliant Ram Charan talks with Host Tom Loarie about the new rules of competition today and how to stay ahead with YOUR business. … Continue reading →

  48. Keiretsu Leader Mary Jo Potter on the Pillars of Start-up Success

    In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Mary Jo Potter, a preeminent leader in strategic corporate guidance. Mary Jo is an entrepreneur, venture investor and a highly regarded board director with a successful career that spans several … Continue reading →

  49. Guest Clint Severson Shares His Winning Experience and Strategy on How to Turn Around a Company or Business

    In today’s episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with guest mentor Clint Severson about the hard-won secrets he learned as he turned around a publicly traded company that was in a death spiral, bleeding cash and failing fast. The former CEO … Continue reading →

  50. Ram Charan talks about Six New Rules to Survive in this Digital Era, with Host Tom Loarie

    In today’s episode, the world’s premiere business consultant and advisor, Ram Charan, talks with The Mentors Radio Host Tom Loarie about his Six New Rules for businesses—large and small—to avoid extinction in today’s digital era. Ram is well known as … Continue reading →

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Where Remarkable CEOs Challenge Your Thinking about Life and Work

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