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Agents of Innovation

Agents of Innovation

著者： Francisco Gonzalez
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 The Agents of Innovation podcast features interviews with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and artists.All rights reserved 経済学
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  • Episode 171 Ken Flechler, CEO, Health Alliance Global

    Episode 171 Ken Flechler, CEO, Health Alliance Global
    2026/10/26
    Can technology make healthcare more accessible, more affordable, and more personal? On Episode 171 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez speaks with Ken Flechler, CEO of Health Alliance Global, about bringing medical care closer to the people who need it. Ken explains how “proxy medicine” combines mobile diagnostic equipment with remote clinical teams to serve skilled nursing facilities, rural communities, and other settings where access to care can be difficult. They explore the potential of AI-assisted triage, smartphone-connected emergency care, and technology that helps patients avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital. Drawing on more than three decades of corporate leadership experience, Ken also shares lessons from integrating more than 70 acquisitions, choosing investors and partners, navigating healthcare regulations, and building teams people can trust. It’s a conversation about healthcare’s future—and the entrepreneurial leadership needed to build it. You can WATCH this full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nFjMEMAb2cg If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the Agents of Innovation Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves travel, entrepreneurship, or stories that inspire. Subscribe to the Agents of Innovation podcast and share this episode with someone interested in entrepreneurship, healthcare, and technology. Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: / / innovationradio X: / https://x.com/agentinnovation Facebook: / / agentsofinnovationpodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com Learn more: 🌍 Fearless Journeys: https://fearlessjourneys.org LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Triage: https://drtriage.com Health Alliance Global: https://healall.com 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Meet Ken Flechler 03:12 Ken’s path to healthcare 04:19 Lessons from 70+ acquisitions 05:46 Returning to the CEO role 07:23 What is proxy medicine? 09:39 Bringing care closer 12:33 Lowering healthcare costs 14:11 Smartphone emergency care 15:31 Florida’s health tech growth 16:23 Health as infrastructure 18:47 Policy and innovation 20:35 Navigating healthcare regulations 23:01 Choosing investors and partners 24:06 Building versus buying 26:06 Finding your niche 26:40 Learning to delegate 28:06 Healthcare’s next five years 29:13 Developing future leaders 30:12 Family, work, and retirement 31:25 Mentorship and trust 32:52 Rethinking healthcare payments 35:34 The need for more providers 37:31 AI and longevity 38:41 Inside Dr. Triage 40:14 Where mobile care fits 41:32 How the technology works 43:27 Learn more and connect #AgentsOfInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship
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    44 分
  • Episode 170: Joshua Evarts, Author, If Jesus Smoked Cigars

    Episode 170: Joshua Evarts, Author, If Jesus Smoked Cigars
    2026/09/20
    What if the most valuable currency in business isn’t money, influence, or technology — but relationships? In this episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with entrepreneur, author, community builder, and longtime technology executive Joshua Evarts to explore a career that has taken him from building and selling tech companies to working alongside U.S. forces in Iraq, revitalizing historic downtown Meridian, Idaho, and creating The Vault, an experiential cigar lounge built around authentic relationships. Joshua shares how curiosity and a willingness to walk into unexpected rooms helped shape his entrepreneurial career, what his time in Iraq taught him about leadership, and why he believes leaders should be slow to hire, quick to fire, transparent about failure, and committed to serving the people around them. The conversation also explores the philosophy behind Joshua’s new book, “If Jesus Smoked Cigars: Eight Lessons in Relational Leadership.” Despite the provocative title, the book isn’t really about cigars — it’s about what happens when relationships become the foundation of how we lead, build organizations, and live our lives. Francisco and Joshua also discuss why cigar lounges can create unusually meaningful conversations, the difference between online influence and authentic relationships, and why technology, social media, and AI make real human connection more important than ever. You can also watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OBJoVetfeJM If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the Agents of Innovation Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves travel, entrepreneurship, or stories that inspire. Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, philanthropists, and artists who are shaping the future. Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: / / innovationradio X: / https://x.com/agentinnovation Facebook: / / agentsofinnovationpodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com Learn more: 🌍 Fearless Journeys: https://fearlessjourneys.org 00:00 – Introduction to Joshua Everts 03:23 – From tech entrepreneur to Iraq 07:51 – Leadership lessons from the military 09:23 – The phone call that changed everything 12:02 – Curiosity and getting into the right rooms 13:24 – Knowing when to sell a company 18:35 – Slow to hire, quick to fire 20:11 – Rebuilding downtown Meridian 23:32 – How The Vault cigar lounge began 27:04 – What relational leadership looks like 31:06 – Why cigars create connection 34:24 – Listening, relationships & serving others 36:36 – Creating real connection in a digital world 39:11 – “If Jesus Smoked Cigars” 43:02 – Being open to people who think differently 45:10 – Handling difficult workplace conversations 48:41 – Rapid-fire questions 49:20 – Joshua’s greatest leadership influence 51:05 – Start with one relationship 51:59 – Influence vs. authentic relationships 54:26 – Where to find Joshua and his books 55:20 – Closing thoughts
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    56 分
  • Episode 169: Jess Yescalis Has Traveled to 192 Countries ... and counting

    Episode 169: Jess Yescalis Has Traveled to 192 Countries ... and counting
    2026/07/29
    What does it take to visit 192 countries, work alongside democracy activists on the front lines of history, and build a career around adventure and purpose? In this episode of the Agents of Innovation Podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with longtime friend Jess Yescalis, President of Yescalis Campaign Strategies, political strategist, fundraiser, and one of the most well-traveled people in the world. Jess has spent decades helping raise hundreds of millions of dollars for free-market causes while advising political leaders and pro-democracy movements across the globe. Along the way, he's worked with dissidents in Myanmar, trained parliamentary candidates in Egypt after the Arab Spring, navigated some of the world's most dangerous places, and pursued a personal goal of doing something fun or meaningful in every country on Earth. This conversation goes far beyond travel. It's about freedom, gratitude, leadership, courage, and the remarkable people Jess has met from every corner of the world. In this episode, you'll learn: * How Jess intentionally built a career that enables a life of global travel * What it's like working with democracy activists risking their lives for freedom * Stories from Egypt, Myanmar, Somalia, Central African Republic, and beyond * The biggest misconceptions about visiting nearly every country in the world * Why travel can change the way we see America—and ourselves * Lessons about human nature after meeting people from virtually every culture * Why most people, regardless of where they live, want the same basic things: freedom, opportunity, and hope The final five countries remaining on Jess's quest—and why two may have to wait Whether you're an entrepreneur, traveler, student of politics, or simply curious about the world, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on living with purpose, embracing adventure, and appreciating the freedoms many of us take for granted. You can also watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RdEpXCxXuzs If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the Agents of Innovation Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves travel, entrepreneurship, or stories that inspire. Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, philanthropists, and artists who are shaping the future. Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: / / innovationradio X: / https://x.com/agentinnovation Facebook: / / agentsofinnovationpodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com Learn more: 🌍 Fearless Journeys: https://fearlessjourneys.org 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Visiting 192 Countries 03:10 Building an Intentional Life 04:50 Where the Travel Bug Began 06:40 When Travel Met the Fight for Freedom 08:10 Working with Dissidents in Myanmar 12:35 From Campaigns to Democracy Work 15:05 Raising Hundreds of Millions of Dollars 20:15 Structuring a Life Around Travel 22:45 How Travel Changed Over Time 24:15 Chasing the World's Greatest Sporting Events 26:50 The Final Five Countries 30:05 Traveling in Dangerous Places 34:50 Egypt and the Arab Spring 40:10 Lessons from Central African Republic 44:20 The Scariest Travel Experience 47:00 Lifelong Friendships Around the World 50:30 What 192 Countries Taught Him 54:45 A Greater Appreciation for America 1:00:45 Traveling with Children 1:04:40 The Countries Still Left 1:05:40 What Happens After Country #197? 1:08:40 Advice for Aspiring Travelers 1:11:30 Jess's Annual Travel Calendar 1:13:45 Where to Connect with Jess 1:15:00 Closing Thoughts
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