The IVY Podcast

#54: Lessons From The Editor-In-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer

Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. A veteran of the publishing world, he has previously worked as an editor at Fast Company, Men’s Health, Maxim, and Boston, and has written about business and technology for New York, Slate, Popular Mechanics, and others. Jason also hosts a podcast called Pessimists Archive, which deals with the history of our unfounded fear of technology. In this conversation with IVY’s Co-founder, Beri Meric, Jason tells stories from his time at Entrepreneur Magazine, and discusses the common traits he often finds in great entrepreneurs. Please enjoy our conversation, with Jason Feifer.   -- This episode of the IVY Podcast is brought to you by Instasleep.  Attaining quality sleep is key to a healthy lifestyle and vital in achieving success. Plenty of research has shown the indisputable benefits of getting a good night’s rest. InstaSleep is a drug-free quick melt sleep aid that is gluten-free, kosher and non-habit forming. They taste great, and help you fall asleep faster without “morning grogginess”. An indispensable travel essential for busy professionals, frequent travelers and jet-setters alike, InstaSleep helps counter jet lag and sleep deprivation caused by time zone changes. IVY Podcast listeners get 18% off by using promo code IVYsleep at checkout on Amazon. Learn more on their website www.upgradeyoursleep.com. Upgrade your sleep and take on the day!

#53: How to Build the Voice of a Generation with the Co-Founder of Elite Daily & FOWNDERS, Gerard Adams

Crowned as the Millennial Mentor, Gerard Adams is a serial entrepreneur, branding expert, and philanthropist. In February 2012, Adams co-founded Elite Daily, the online publication known as the Voice of Generation Y. By the end of 2013, the company earned $400,000 in profit and averaged 41 million monthly readers. Gerard sold the company in 2015 to Daily Mail for $50 million dollars. Gerard also launched FOWNDERS, a social-enterprise accelerator and mentorship movement to help others succeed in business. FOWNDERS offers entrepreneurs benefits that include a free workspace, mentorship, and access to funding. In this in-depth discussion with IVY’s co-founder, Beri Meric, Gerard speaks about his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned by educating a new generation of founders. He also speaks about the importance of mentors and how to find them.   Please enjoy our conversation, with Gerard Adams. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

#52: How Curiosity Can Help You Win featuring Oscar & Emmy Winning Producer, Brian Grazer

Academy Award and Emmy award-winning producer, Brian Grazer, has been making movies and television programs for more than 30 years. As both a writer and producer, he has been personally nominated for four Academy Awards®, and in 2002 he won Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind. Over the years, Grazer's films and TV shows have been nominated for a total of 43 Oscars and 162 Emmys for shows such as 24 and Arrested Development. In this fascinating conversation during an IVY Ideas Night, Grazer recounted many illuminating and often hilarious anecdotes from his journey to the top of the Hollywood food chain, and opined about the important connection between entertainment & entrepreneurship. Please enjoy our conversation with Brian Grazer. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

#51: How to Start & Scale a Global Business featuring the Founder of TaskRabbit, Leah Busque

As the Founder and former CEO of TaskRabbit, Leah Busque has over 15 years of experience building and creating technology products that have reached millions of people around the globe. In 2008, she founded TaskRabbit, the world’s leading on-demand service marketplace, which connects consumers that are looking for help with everyday tasks, with independent workers willing and able to lend a hand. Leah has since expanded TaskRabbit internationally, raising more than $50 million in venture funding, and has inspired legions of startups in the collaborative consumption space. In 2012, Fast Company named Leah one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business,” and her achievements have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Wired, and Time. At an IVY Entrepreneur Night in San Francisco, Leah discussed the entrepreneurial tools necessary to become a creative leader, pioneer revolutionary concepts across diverse industries, and launch a successful business around the world. Please enjoy our conversation with Leah Busque. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

#50: How to Scale Communities & Fuel Global Entrepreneurship featuring the CEO of Techweek, Amanda Signorelli

Amanda Signorelli is the CEO of Techweek, a massive media conference whose purpose is to support entrepreneurs and innovators in the tech world, provide them with a platform for networking and collaboration, and ultimately, to spread wealth creation to diverse people and places.  Amanda came to Techweek from a management background at McKinsey & Company, where she saw firsthand how advancements in technology could disrupt large corporations. During her tenure, Techweek has grown to operate in 9 different markets: Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, Kansas City, D.C., New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Miami.  In this illuminating discussion, Amanda revealed how she tapped into the entrepreneurial and tech communities in cities all around the country and mobilized them to come together and share their knowledge and resources to their mutual advantage. Please enjoy our conversation with Amanda Signorelli. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

#49: How to Attract Venture Capital & Be a Great Entrepreneur with Managing Director of Javelin Venture Partners, Jed Katz

One of the true pioneers of Internet commerce, Jed Katz has spent his career developing, advising and investing in early stage technology ventures. Jed is a founding partner and Managing Director at Javelin Venture Partners, which holds investments in some of the most successful startups including Thumbtack, Masterclass and Clutter. Jed’s entrepreneurial journey started as the COO and Founder of Rent Net, the Internet’s first rental and relocation guide, which he eventually sold for over $900 million. In this in-depth conversation with IVY’s co-founder Beri Meric, Jed gives invaluable advice on how to attract venture capital, how to know when it’s right for your venture, and what qualities he looks for in a great entrepreneur.   Please enjoy our conversation with Jed Katz. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

#48: How to Be a World-Class Negotiator with Former FBI Hostage Negotiator, Christopher Voss

A 24-year veteran of the FBI, Christopher Voss knows a thing or two about high-stakes negotiation. In 2003, he was chosen to be the FBI’s lead international kidnapping negotiator, an elite role he held for four years. Voss has since applied his singular experience to the world of business. In his best-selling book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended On It‎, Voss reveals the field-tested techniques FBI agents use to talk criminals and hostage-takers around the world into (or out of) just about any scenario you can imagine — and shows how we can all use these strategies to become powerful negotiators both in business and in life. He is also the founder and CEO of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm which instructs businesses and individuals in the implementation of these techniques. At an IVY Ideas Night in Los Angeles, Christopher recounted stories from his days at the FBI, and broke down the tactics you can use to become a better negotiator. Please enjoy our conversation with Christopher Voss. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

#47: How to Be Successful Doing What You Love featuring the founder of Glitter and Bubbles, Corri McFadden

From her small start selling goods on eBay, Corri has quickly become a leading expert in the luxury consignment industry with her multi-million dollar business, eDrop-Off, which specializes in the resale of authentic designer handbags, clothings, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. More recently, Corri was inspired by the birth of her daughter Zelda to launch a second site, Glitter and Bubbles, a guide for moms looking for inspiration in fashion, décor, and food. In this illuminating discussion, Corri revealed the entrepreneurial tools necessary to build a company from the ground up and how to unlock your potential by pursuing your passion.   Please enjoy our conversation with Corri McFadden. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

#46: How to Build & Grow a World-Class Venture with the CEO & Co-Founder of Hubspot, Brian Halligan

Brian Halligan’s background in venture capital helped him become a huge success when he co-founded HubSpot in 2006, growing the business into a leading marketing software company with more than $20 million in profits and over 300 employees. Brian was named Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2011, a Glassdoor 25 Highest Rated CEO in 2014 and 2015, and an Inc. Founders 40 in 2016. In this illuminating discussion, Brian drew on his experience as a marketing expert to reveal how to expand your network and build game-changing ventures from scratch. Please enjoy our conversation with Brian Halligan. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

#45: How to Influence The Future of Equality with Jim Obergefell

All Jim Obergefell wanted was to marry John Arthur, his partner of 20 years, before he died of ALS. But in 2013, Ohio would not recognize gay marriage. And so, by fighting to get his union to John legally recognized, Jim unexpectedly changed history. In 2015, Jim became the lead plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage across the United States.  Embracing his role as an “accidental activist”, Jim received calls of congratulations from President Obama and Vice President Biden after the historic ruling,  During an IVY Ideas Night in Washington DC, Jim shared his inspiring story, and discussed his continued work as an activist with organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Ohio.  Please enjoy our conversation, with Jim Obergefell. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.