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Agents of Innovation

著者： Francisco Gonzalez
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  • 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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  • 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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  • Episode 168 Jeral Poskey, Swyft Cities

    Episode 168 Jeral Poskey, Swyft Cities
    2026/05/26
    What if the future of urban transportation isn't more roads, more trains, or even flying cars—but an on-demand network of autonomous vehicles gliding above traffic? In Episode 168 of the Agents of Innovation Podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with Jeral Poskey, Founder & CEO of Swyft Cities, to discuss a revolutionary approach to urban mobility that could transform how people move through cities such as Miami, Los Angeles, and beyond. A former transportation executive at Google with degrees from the Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin, Poskey explains why traditional solutions—including additional road lanes, autonomous cars, subways, and flying vehicles—may not solve growing congestion challenges. Instead, Swyft Cities has developed "Whoosh," a network of autonomous cable-guided vehicles that travel above traffic, allowing passengers to take nonstop, on-demand trips between destinations. The conversation explores how this technology works, its potential applications in South Florida, the economics of transportation infrastructure, environmental benefits, real-estate integration, and why Miami could become one of the world's premier demonstration sites for next-generation urban mobility. Francisco also draws connections to Henry Flagler's transformational infrastructure investments in Florida and discusses how innovative transportation solutions can support economic mobility and quality of life for residents. Topics include: * The limitations of autonomous vehicles and flying cars * How Swyft Cities' "Whoosh" system works * Why Miami and South Florida are ideal testing grounds * Transportation infrastructure costs and scalability * Real estate development opportunities * Environmental and quality-of-life benefits * The future of mobility in growing metropolitan regions * Current projects in California, New Zealand, and beyond Learn more about Swyft Cities: https://swyftcities.com Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v6dOc0w1Nq8 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 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – From Texas to Google: Jeral's transportation journey 04:38 – Why autonomous cars and flying taxis won't solve traffic 05:50 – How the "Whoosh" cable-based transit system works 07:24 – Disney transportation, gondolas, and future cities 11:10 – Building transit networks with a LEGO-like approach 14:03 – Comparing infrastructure costs to rail and subways 18:04 – Real estate development and the "horizontal elevator" concept 21:30 – On-demand, nonstop transportation above traffic 25:45 – Current projects in California and around the world 29:03 – Addressing public concerns and common misconceptions 30:25 – The promise of frictionless urban mobility 31:43 – Environmental benefits and reducing urban sprawl 34:02 – The partnerships needed to bring Swyft Cities to Florida 37:05 – Henry Flagler's vision and building Florida's future 40:01 – Solving the short-distance trips that cause most congestion 42:22 – Transportation, affordability, and economic mobility 47:47 – Potential applications across South Florida 52:02 – Why Miami could become a global showcase city 53:51 – Lessons from Medellín's cable car transformation 55:56 – New Zealand demonstration project and open house 57:07 – Fearless Journeys and a future visit to Christchurch 58:15 – How to connect with Swyft Cities 59:00 – Final thoughts
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