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Disruption / Interruption

Karla Jo Helms

Booking Overview

A weekly interview show focused on industry disruption, entrepreneurship, technology, finance, and emerging business models, typically featuring founders, investors, and innovation leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch startup founders, venture capitalists, fintech executives, AI innovators, and accelerator leaders with concrete transformation stories and strong domain expertise; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show favors accessible emerging experts over mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 386 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

producer@jotopr.com

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Host

Karla Jo Helms - Veteran crisis PR and Anti-PR strategist who focuses on helping organizations shape compelling narratives and gain visibility during moments of disruption.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, managing partners, investors, executives, and accelerator leaders with direct experience building or funding disruptive businesses, particularly in technology, finance, AI, energy, or entrepreneurship.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led an innovative company or investment fund, Developed a distinct business model or technology solution, Built an accelerator, startup ecosystem, or industry-focused initiative

Recent Guest Discussions

Joe Helfrich - AI Infrastructure, Data Center Energy Demand, Edge Computing, Energy Innovation, And Climate-focused Investment

Shalom Ben Or - B2b Finance, Trapped Working Capital, Revenue-based Financing, CFO Technology, And Fintech Innovation

Tahnoon Murtza - Venture Capital, Startup Investing, Distribution, Founder Relationships, And The Attention Economy

Sean Reel - Startup Accelerators, Entrepreneurial Enablement, Ai-powered Product Testing, Social Entrepreneurship, And Business Resilience

Recent Topics

Venture Capital, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Startups, Innovation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Disruption / Interruption
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Disrupting College Sports: Turning Athletic Departments Into Sports Businesses with Michael Schreiber

October 15, 2026

Michael Schreiber, venture partner at SeventySix Capital and founder of PlayFly Sports, joins host KJ to break down how college athletics is being rewritten from the inside out. He identifies three forces flipping the industry: a massive commercial gap between college and pro sports revenues, rule changes around transfers and athlete compensation through NIL, and a facilities arms race that demands new capital. The conversation covers how early-adopter schools leveraged NIL to punch above the...

Disrupting Health Insurance: Exposing the Black Box and Taking Back Control with Larry Hightower

October 08, 2026

Larry Hightower, founder and CEO of VXTRA HEALTH, joins Disruption/Interruption to expose how the corporate health insurance industry transformed into a banking operation that controls the money flowing between self-insured employers, physicians, and patients. He traces his path from witnessing pioneering physicians get blackballed in the 1980s to building a tech-enabled platform that bypasses legacy PPO networks and eliminates co-pays and deductibles. New federal transparency mandates have b...

Disrupting the Banking Promise: Why Businesses Need Full-Reserve Banking with Scott Shay

October 01, 2026

Scott Shay, founder of N3XT, joins Disruption/Interruption to explain how traditional fractional reserve banking puts depositors' money at risk by lending it out while telling customers their funds are safe and available. He traces the systemic failures of this model from the 2008 financial crisis to government pressure campaigns like Choke Point, arguing that businesses unknowingly carry hidden counterparty risk every day. Shay presents N3XT as the first full reserve bank in the United State...

Frequently asked questions

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Disruption / Interruption
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How do I get in touch with Disruption / Interruption?

Disruption / Interruption is hosted by Karla Jo Helms. Its publicly listed email is producer@jotopr.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Disruption / Interruption?

The publicly listed email for Disruption / Interruption: producer@jotopr.com.

How many listeners does Disruption / Interruption have?

Podseeker estimates Disruption / Interruption reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Disruption / Interruption?

Disruption / Interruption typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Founders, managing partners, investors, executives, and accelerator leaders with direct experience building or funding disruptive businesses, particularly in technology, finance, AI, energy, or entrepreneurship. Common among recent guests: Founded or led an innovative company or investment fund; Developed a distinct business model or technology solution; Built an accelerator, startup ecosystem, or industry-focused initiative. Recent guests include Joe Helfrich, Shalom Ben Or, and Tahnoon Murtza.

How hard is it to get booked on Disruption / Interruption?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Disruption / Interruption cover?

Recent episodes cover Venture Capital, Financial Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Startups, and Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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