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Doug Hardman is a veteran entrepreneur who built and scaled several tech-driven companies before shifting his focus to mentoring and consulting. His story is one of resilience and reinvention, he overcame early academic and business setbacks, refined his approach, and emerged with greater clarity about purpose and leadership. Today he leverages his real world startup experience—wins, losses and all—to help others build meaningful, sustainable businesses and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset.

In this episode, Doug shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a seasoned consultant, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and passion in business. Doug discusses his unique approach to learning and problem-solving, the balance between work and personal life, and the value of failure as a stepping stone to success. Tune in to discover how Doug's diverse experiences and insights can inspire you to pursue your passions and navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence.

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Ana Melikian, Ph.D., had to overcome two bouts with cancer to learn how to create impact without burnout. Now, she supports leaders and organizations leveraging AI with human-centered strategies to build a better future of work. When she isn't speaking on the keynote stage, Ana continues the conversation on her Top 1% podcast, MINDSET ZONE®, which The Huffington Post named one of "15 Podcasts That Will Leave You Pondering Life's Big Questions," alongside the Peabody Award-winning "On Being" and "TED Radio Hour" by NPR. Dr. Melikian is also the author of "Mindset Zone: Actualize Your Human Potential," a #1 Amazon Best Seller in Organizational Learning. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamelikian