Insights To Live By

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matt@z-isms.com

zismsmz@gmail.com

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EPISODE 127 [guest]: Lead in Ways No Machine Can with Joe Topinka

October 08, 2026

What is the essence of humanity that no machine can replace? Tackling it is Joe Topinka, three-time CIO of the Year, founder of CIO Mentor, and author of the new book Beyond the Algorithm: Lead What Machines Can't. Joe makes the case for intentional relationships as the trust multiplier most leaders neglect until the moment they need it. He shares his own lessons learned, including a relationship he never built that ultimately cost him his job. Joe also reveals what he calls emotionally expen...

EPISODE 126 [guest]: What Gets Founders Funded with Chris Halligan

December 18, 2025

Closing out this four-part series on entrepreneurship is an inside look at the investment side of startup funding. Guiding the way is serial entrepreneur Chris Halligan, co-founder of Good Human Investment Partners. He breaks down what angel investors look for in early-stage companies and why founder character can matter as much as metrics. Then he turns the tables on Matt and puts him and MindRev to the test. Chris also shares stories from his early days of Dell, along with practical guideli...

EPISODE 125 [guest]: Driving Innovation in a Startup Community with Juan Garzón

December 11, 2025

Launching a new company is among life’s greatest challenges. It demands resilience, decisiveness, adaptability, vision and resourcefulness. The founders who succeed know they cannot do it alone. This is where a strong startup ecosystem can make all the difference. Here to unpack those forces and share a ground-level view of Charlotte’s entrepreneurial landscape is Juan Garzón. He is the Managing Director of Innovate Charlotte, Head of Innovation-Led Entrepreneurship for the City of Charlotte ...

How do I get in touch with Insights To Live By?

Insights To Live By is hosted by Matt Zinman. Its publicly listed emails are matt@z-isms.com and zismsmz@gmail.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 Insights To Live By?

The publicly listed emails for Insights To Live By: matt@z-isms.com and zismsmz@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Insights To Live By have?

Podseeker estimates Insights To Live By reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Insights To Live By?

Insights To Live By typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: founders, investors, C-suite executives, ecosystem leaders. Common among recent guests: startup funding rounds; leadership in tech or startup ecosystems; public-facing thought leadership. Recent guests include Chris Halligan, Juan Garzón, and Brooks Raiford.

How hard is it to get booked on Insights To Live By?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Insights To Live By cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Founders, Investing, Leadership, and Ecosystem. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.