About the Guest:

Eric Ries has been a force in entrepreneurship and innovation for over twenty years. He is the creator of the Lean Startup method and the author of The Lean Startup, The Leader’s Guide, and The Startup Way. His ideas have shaped how startups and large companies approach growth, decision-making, and innovation.

As a founder, Eric has applied his principles with ventures like The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE); Answer.AI, an AI research lab; the Lean Startup Co.; Virgil, a legal services startup; and IMVU, where many of the concepts that became the Lean Startup method were forged. He has served as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Harvard Business School and IDEO. Eric lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children.

What You Will Learn:

• How to create systems and cultures that encourage experimentation and learning
• Lessons in influencing and leading without formal authority
• Why long-term thinking matters for both founders and teams
• The importance of compounding small, deliberate actions over time
• Insights on how Lean Startup principles can transform established organizations

Join us for a deep dive into leadership, innovation, and the mindset that allows founders and executives to build companies that last. Eric’s approach is practical, disciplined, and forward-thinking. Tune in to gain strategies that go beyond theory and into the real-world application of building lasting organizations.

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About the Guest
Janice Bryant Howroyd is the Founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, a global workforce solutions company operating in more than 30 countries. She is recognized as the first African American woman to build a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.

A best-selling author and global speaker, she has been honored for entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation, and has advised leaders across business, government, and education. Her work focuses on connecting people to opportunity through a deeply human-centered approach to business.

What You Will Learn:

• Why “no shortcuts, no excuses” is a leadership mindset for long-term success
• How asking better questions and listening drives stronger outcomes
• Why resilience is essential when facing adversity
• How AI is changing work but increasing the need for human skills
• Why people must remain at the center of leadership and growth

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About the Guest

Jake Rawson leads Craft Sportswear North America with a focus on innovation, resilience, and performance. Inspired by the principles of Dale Carnegie, he has built a culture that values collaboration, encouragement, and incremental improvement. Beyond business, Jake applies the same endurance mindset to family and coaching, proving that small, consistent actions can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Whether guiding his team, developing athletes, or mentoring his children, he turns lessons into action and emphasizes the power of patience, persistence, and positivity.

What You Will Learn:

• How treating business like an endurance sport drives long-term success
• The power of small, incremental gains in leadership and personal growth
• Practical applications of Dale Carnegie’s principles in work and life
• Why saying “yes” to opportunities can unlock hidden potential
• Building confidence, resilience, and positive habits in yourself and others

Join us for a candid conversation about perseverance, mindset, and growth. Jake isn’t just running a business—he’s running the long game, stacking wins, and showing how small steps lead to big results. Tune in today and discover the incremental edge in life and leadership.

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