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Unconventional Genius
by Max Borges
Unconventional Genius sets out to broadcast influential ideas and progressive business stories through the minds and voices of some of the most prolific names in the tech, CE, publishing, and professional world. Max Borges, Founder & CEO of Max Borges Agency, speaks with industry leaders to unveil motivational narratives on how they found success. Listeners can anticipate learning business tips and tricks relevant to their own professions and life goals, while also having the chance to witness how most stories of triumph are truly "unconventional."
Episodes
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Roger Joseph Manning, JR. Songwriter and Musician on The Creative Process Behind Timeless Music
It is quite common these days to hear people talking about the creative process. Anyone from graphic designers to app designers legitimately use the phrase to describe what it takes to be successful at what they do. But a long-time area of fascination for me has been the creative process that…
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Nate Kelly, Stress Relief Products To Prevent Stress In The First Place
If you were to do a quick Google search for the phrase "stress relief products," you'd find all kinds of things to help you deal with stress after the fact. That's because we humans get ourselves into situations that induce stress and then we look for a way to deal with what we've created. It's...
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Beth Comstock, Vice Chair at General Electric on Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change
As human beings, we drastically underestimate the power of change. It's because we derive comfort from routine and habit. It feels safe, secure, and comfortable. Change is the exact opposite, it DEMANDS that we step outside of what is normal for us and do different things. My guest on this…
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Andrew Yang, 2020 Presidential Candidate, on The Freedom Dividend and the Future of America
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Andrew Yang about The Freedom Dividend and the future of America. Andrew is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Venture for America, a national entrepreneurship fellowship that has helped create over 3,000 jobs in major cities across the...
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Inbal Etgar, Creative Director at frog Design, on The Importance of Design
The Unconventional Genius podcast welcomes guest Inbal Etgar, Creative Director at frog Design, to discuss the importance of design. Inbal leads the product development team of mechanical engineers and industrial designers at frog, which has been in business for over 50 years. During our...
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Stuart Lombard, Founder and CEO of Ecobee, on Becoming the Smart Thermostat Leader
This week on Unconventional Genius, I talk with Stuart Lombard, Founder and CEO of Ecobee about how he led his company to overcome adversity to become the smart thermostat leader. Even what sometimes seems like a victory in business can turn in to an unexpected setback. It's not about the...
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Gene Marks, President of The Marks Group on Technology Trends in Business
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Gene Marks, author, speaker, and President of the Marks Group, about the top technology trends in business. Gene talks to entrepreneurs all around the country about the issues that impact growth and success. During this conversation, we…
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Zoli Honig, Founder and COO of Waivecar, on The Crazy Idea of a Free Car-Sharing Program
On this week's episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Zoli Honig, Founder and COO of Waivecar, about how he is building a truly free car-sharing program. By harnessing advertising capital, Zoli is seeing his dream of transporting people from place to place for free become a reality. He...
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Enis Hulli, Associate Partner of 500 Startups Istanbul, on Providing Funding for Startups
Enis Hulli is on a mission to provide funding for startups. His company, 500 Startups Istanbul is looking for the best possible companies to invest money in so that those companies can achieve success while providing premium returns. However, landing an investment deal with 500 Startups Istanbul…
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Mark Palfreeman, CEO of Nixplay, on The Power of Doing Hard Things
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Mark Palfreeman, CEO of Nixplay about the power of doing hard things. NIxplay was founded in 2007 with a vision to use technology to connect people in a meaningful way. The company accomplishes this vision through their digital photo sharing...
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Andrew Mok, Chief Marketing Officer of Turo, on Reinventing the Car Rental Industry
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Andrew Mok, CMO of Turo about how his company is reinventing the car rental industry. Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing platform where users can list their personal vehicles for people to rent. During our conversation, Andrew shares how the...
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Andy Rachleff, President & CEO of Wealthfront on the Advantages of Automated Investing
On today's episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Andy Rachleff, President and CEO of Wealthfront about the advantages of automated investing. Wealthfront is the leading automated planning and investment company in the financial industry. Utilizing sophisticated software and a client-first...
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Deena Ghazarian, Managing Partner of TargetPath: Effective Product Research and Promotional Strategies For Tech Startups
One of the things I love about working in the Consumer Technology industry is the opportunity I have to hear how companies are doing product research and bringing new tech to market. My guest, today, Deena Ghazarian is an especially delightful person to talk to about those topics because she is a...
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Manan Mehta, CoFounder of Unshackled Ventures on Empowering New Immigrants to the United States
New immigrants to the United States do not represent a threat to "American" jobs, they represent potential, and lots of it. Manan Mehta and the team at Unshackled Ventures believe that immigrant-founded startups are one of the most amazing sources of incredible innovations that can change the...
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Scott Steinberg: Conquering Fear And Building Success In Life And Business
Fear is one of the most pronounced and debilitating emotions human beings face. It holds us back in all kinds of scenarios, large and small - from saying "Hi" to a stranger to starting a business. Therefore, conquering fear is one of the most important skills anyone can learn and my guest on this...
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Carlos Ramirez, Founder of Powerful Yogurt Learns Negative Publicity Can Be Good for Business
As the founder of a Consumer Tech PR Agency, it may seem strange that I'm interviewing the founder of Powerful Yogurt, Carlos Ramirez. But there's a method to my madness. I believe that the same business principles and lessons that Carlos learned in starting his company from scratch, marketing…
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Jim Sanduski, President of Sharp Home Electronics on The Future of Consumer Electronics
As the founder of a consumer technology PR agency, you can bet that I'm highly interested in the future of consumer electronics. That's why I jumped at the opportunity to speak with my guest on this week's edition of the Unconventional Genius podcast: Jim Sanduski, President of Sharp Home...
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CES Insider Secrets To Make The Most Of The Show
The tips you'll learn about CES on this episode of Unconventional Genius come straight from the top. Gary Shapiro, CEO of The Consumer Technology Association, the organization that puts on CES, and Jeff Joseph, the Senior Vice President for the CTA are among the insiders featured who will provide...
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Mike Fasulo, President and COO of Sony on Technological Innovation and Staying Ahead of The Changes
When it comes to technological innovation, no company has taken the bull by the horns better than Sony. Though Sony's President and COO Mike Fasulo admits there have been seasons when the company did not do the best job at innovating, course corrections have been made and Sony is once again near...
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Ross Baird, Author & Founder of Village Capital on The Innovation Blind Spot
While it seems like the key to becoming a successful entrepreneur is having a great idea, you also have to have money. But If you've got a winning idea, getting financing should take care of itself, right? As you'll find out during my conversation with Ross Baird, Founder and President of Village...
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Gary Beasley, CEO and Co-Founder of Roofstock on Building a Single-Family Rental Investment Platform
There are 16 million single-family rental investment properties in the United States. Yet, investors often only know about the limited real estate opportunities in their own local market. While many other investment opportunities have become accessible due to technological advances, real estate…
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Jim Stengel, Former P&G CEO and Author on How to Unleash Innovation Through Company Partnerships
Do startups have anything valuable to teach the world's largest companies? Can they work together to unleash innovation in a way that makes an impact in today's world? These are the questions my guest, Jim Stengel, Former CEO of P&G and author, sought to answer in his new book, "Unleashing the...
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Mark Gainey, Chairman and Co-Founder of Strava on Building a Social Network for Athletes
On today's episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Mark Gainey, Chairman and Co-Founder of Strava about how he helped build a successful social network for athletes. What began in 2008 as a website for cycling enthusiasts has become a community of tens of millions of runners, cyclists, and...
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Alex Capecelatro, Co-Founder and CEO at Josh.ai, on Disrupting the Home Automation Market
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk to an entrepreneur who is disrupting the home automation market. Alex Capecelatro is the Co-Founder and CEO of Josh.ai, a company that is looking to make the truly smart home a reality through a voice activated home automation system. During our...
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Kiran Bhatraju, Co-Founder and CEO of Arcadia Power on Sourcing Your Home Power Bill From Clean Energy
As you think about the expenses required to fund your lifestyle, there is one thing you do month after month that operates unlike any other: paying your power bill. You don't typically have any choice about where the power you use comes from, how much you pay for it, or whether or not you will…
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NIck Weaver, Co-Founder and CEO of eero, on Creating a Better Whole Home Wifi Solution
The team at eero have created a product that is driving the traditional approach to whole home wifi to obsolescence. Nick founded Eero just three years ago when the home networking market was dominated by some of the tech industry's biggest companies. However, he saw opportunity where they did…
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Jeremy Corbett, Founder of RocketHealth, on Revolutionizing the Healthcare System
This week on Unconventional Genius, I sit down with Dr.Jeremy Corbett to discuss how he is revolutionizing the healthcare system with his company, RocketHealth. Jeremy is an emergency room physician and entrepreneur who has made it his mission to improve how the nation's healthcare system treats...
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Chance Barnett, CEO of Crowdfunder, on the Genius of Equity Crowdfunding
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I sit down with Chance Barnett, CEO, and Co-founder of Crowdfunder, to talk about the genius behind equity crowdfunding. Entrepreneurs know that there are ups and downs in trying to start a business. Chance created a new approach to assist entrepreneurs...
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Jaclyn Baumgarten, CEO of Boatsetter, on How to be a Successful Entrepreneur
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, Jaclyn Baumgarten, CEO of Boatsetter, a peer-to-peer platform for boat rentals, shares advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Boatsetter is the #1 boat sharing community and leader in the boat sharing industry. During this episode, you will hear...
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David Mandelbrot, CEO at Indiegogo, on Breaking Down Barriers for Entrepreneurship
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I sit down with David Mandelbrot, CEO at Indiegogo, to find out how his company is breaking down barriers for entrepreneurship. Indiegogo is a crowdfunding platform that allows entrepreneurs to launch their companies or products with the backing of...
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Mike Sinyard, Founder and CEO of Specialized Bicycle Components, on The Life-Changing Power of Cycling
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, guest Mike Sinyard, Founder and CEO of Specialized Bicycle Components talks about the life-changing power of cycling. Mike founded Specialized in 1974 as a bicycle company made for riders, by riders. By overcoming his own personal challenges, Mike learned...
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Rikard Steiber, Senior Vice President of Virtual Reality, on How Virtual Reality Can Change the World
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I speak with Rikard Steiber, Senior Vice President of Virtual Reality at HTC about how virtual reality can change the world. HTC has been on the forefront of the virtual reality revolution, developing cutting-edge equipment and creative content. During…
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Jay Papasan, Co-Author of The ONE Thing, on How to Focus on What Matters Most
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, Jay Papasan, executive, speaker, and author of The ONE thing, joins me to talk about how to focus on what matters most. Jay is a best-selling author and an executive at Keller Williams Realty International. During our conversation, Jay shares about his…
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Greg Fadul, Founder and CEO of Grace Digital/ECOXGEAR, on Staying Future Focused
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Greg Fadul, founder and CEO of Grace Digital and ECOXGEAR on how he is staying future focused. During our conversation, Greg shares with me how he became an entrepreneur later in life, and the philosophy by which he runs his business. Through...
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Dr. Shawn DuBravac, Chief Economist of Consumer Technology Association, on The Exciting Future of Recommendation Engines
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I talk with Dr. Shawn DuBravac, Chief Economist of the Consumer Technology Association about data collection and the exciting future of recommendation engines. Shawn is the author of the New York Times Best Seller Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data...
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Simon Sollberger, VP of Brand & Design at Innovate Partners, on The Inspiration of Emotion
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, I'm joined by Simon Sollberger, Vice President of Brand and Design at Innovative Partners to talk about the inspiration of emotion. Innovate Partners is a company that combines venture capital and private equity with an incubator model for launching...
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Marty Neumeier, Director of Transformation at Liquid Agency, on How to Build Better Brand Skills
My guest on this week's Unconventional Genius is Marty Neumeier, Director of Transformation at Liquid Agency, a branding agency located in San Jose, CA. He joins me to talk about how to build better brand skills. Marty's mission is to help business owners and leaders accomplish their goals and…
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Vikrum Aiyer, Chief of Staff at the United States Patent & Trademark Office, on Connecting the Dots for Entrepreneurs
Vikrum Aiyer, Chief of Staff at the United States Patent & Trademark Office and former Senior Policy Advisor for Innovation & Manufacturing to President Barack Obama joins me on this episode of Unconventional Genius to discuss how the USPTO is connecting the dots for entrepreneurs. Vikrum is only...
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Doug Wead, Author, Presidential Historian and former Presidential Advisor, on Making a Comeback
Today on Unconventional Genius, I am joined by Doug Wead, and Author, Presidential Historian and former presidential advisor to talk about making a comeback. Doug impacted my life in a huge way, even though prior to this conversation we had never met. About 15 years ago, a friend of mine gave me…
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Peter Shankman, Author and Entrepreneur, on Why You Want to Be Different
On this episode of Unconventional Genius, guest Peter Shankman joins me to talk about his life, success and why you want to be different. Peter has accomplished so much in his life and he's done it all while dealing with the challenge of ADHD. During our conversation, Peter shares what drives him...
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Ben Dolgin-Gardner, Founder of Hatch\Smart Manufacturing, on a Product Development Strategy Focused on Manufacturing
If you're going to start a product-based business and don't have a clear product development strategy in place, you're behind the eight-ball already. That's because any successful product has to be designed to meet a very distinct need within the niche it's targeting. That's the conventional...
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Stephen Denny, Author - Killing Giants
One of the most obvious but overlooked things about the day we live in is this: We don't live in a tech-based world, we live in a tech-integrated world. My guest on this episode, Stephen Denny points out that what is possible from a technological standpoint has outpaced what is comfortable. The...
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Sonny Vu, Founder of Misfit, on Truly Innovative Technology That Serves People Well
The desire to create a piece of innovative technology that dominates the market has fueled founders for a long time. When Sonny Vu and his partners created Misfit, they wanted to go a step beyond that. They wanted to create technology that was innovative because it truly served people in…
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Pietro Ranieri, CEO of Ranieri Communications, on How To Get Clients And Scale An Agency
If you're thinking about starting a company of any kind, you will quickly realize that learning how to get clients is the lifeblood of your business. Simply put: If you don't have work to do, you don't have a company. My guest on this episode is my friend and "brother from another mother" Pietro...
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Chris Allen, CEO of iDevices: The Grit And Hustle Behind His Smart Home Solutions Company
How could a guy without a college degree and a background in landscaping create a successful smart home solutions company that works alongside Apple and other big-name tech giants? It's not easy. It takes a lot of grit and plenty of hustle - and Chris Allen has both. This episode is a real treat....
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Tony Van Veen, CEO of AVL Digital Group, on Finding And Optimizing A Sustainable Advantage
Many businesses these days compete based on price - but Tony Van Veen says finding and optimizing a sustainable advantage is a smarter strategy. That's because price is a sure way to put yourself into a tough arena in which to compete - and consequently, it becomes more challenging to make your...
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Jason Fass, CEO of Zepp Labs, on Being A Born Entrepreneur
My guest on this episode was truly born an entrepreneur. As an example, when he was a kid he took some nail polish his mother was going to throw away and sold it door to door. He even had specials and deals his neighborhood customers could take advantage of. Entrepreneurial drive was in his…
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Unconventional Genius sets out to broadcast influential ideas and progressive business stories through the minds and voices of some of the most prolific names in the tech, CE, publishing, and professional world. Max Borges, Founder & CEO of Max Borges Agency, speaks with industry leaders to unveil motivational narratives on how they found success. Listeners can anticipate learning business tips and tricks relevant to their own professions and life goals, while also having the chance to witness how most stories of triumph are truly "unconventional."
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