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#303: Ben Goodwin, Cofounder, CEO & Formulator, OLIPOP – The power of emotional intelligence

August 06, 2026

It’s statistically harder to get a job at OLIPOP than it is to go pro in the NBA. And after this conversation with CEO and Cofounder Ben Goodwin, you’ll see why. OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda Ben formulated and built from the ground up. So how did he go from creating tasty soda products to building a culture that everyone wants to be a part of?  It all comes down to emotional intelligence.  You can have the best product in the world. But if you lack the emotional intelligence to co...

#302: Varun Krishna, CEO, Rocket Companies – Culture is rooted in behavior, not words

July 30, 2026

We’ve all heard the famous quote that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” But as CEO of Rocket Companies, Varun Krishna knows that a healthy work environment doesn’t just happen. In this episode, he talks about why so many organizations get it wrong. He also shares several key principles he and his team use to forge their culture in real behavior, not just words on a slide deck.  That foundation has allowed Rocket to scale massively—including over $16 billion in acquisitions—without...

#301: Julie Bornstein – Founder & CEO, Daydream – People skills matter most

July 23, 2026

The tech landscape is changing faster than ever, as we’re all trying to navigate big shifts in AI, consumer shopping habits, and more. But it’s nothing new to Julie Bornstein. She’s been at the forefront of retail for decades, leading big brands like Nordstrom and Sephora through the ecommerce revolution. And now, as the Founder and CEO of the AI-powered fashion search engine Daydream, she’s once again at the bleeding edge of technological change.  But through every shift, the thing s...