In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Lior Illouz, co-founder of BONDS and ex-Meta. They explore the intersection of technology, culture, and business, diving into the evolution of podcasting, AI’s impact on content creation, and the nuances of navigating cultural differences in global business. Lior reflects on key lessons from his time at Meta, highlighting the power of feedback, vulnerability, and embracing failure to drive innovation. The conversation covers the role of strategic partnerships in scaling growth and adapting to fast-changing markets. Lior also unpacks the vision behind BONDS, an AI-powered relationship coach designed to personalize guidance for individuals and couples, democratize relationship therapy, and boost emotional intelligence. Additional insights include fundraising strategies and the broader goal of transforming BONDS into a full-spectrum relationship platform.

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by Rosie Purr, an account executive at Giddy Up and B2B comedy content creator who blends tech sales expertise with a passion for humor. They dive into Rosie’s sales journey, her use of comedy to connect with audiences on LinkedIn, and how authenticity drives real engagement. Rosie breaks down her creative process and they both reflect on the evolving sales landscape, where marketing, humor, and personal branding increasingly intersect. The conversation explores LinkedIn’s unique culture of support, the growing role of humor in business content, and the balance between entertainment and education. Rosie also shares her viewership stats, insights into the creator economy’s growth, and thoughts on shifting from social to interest-based content discovery.

In this episode of Coffee with Curtis, Robert is joined by AB Lieberman, CEO of Clicks Talent. The conversation covers the evolution of influencer marketing, the growing demand for authenticity in content, and AI’s expanding role in the industry. AB unpacks his journey from freelancer to CEO, shares the mission behind Clicks Talent, and offers practical advice for building high-impact influencer programs. They examine the shift from traditional social media to interest-based platforms like TikTok and strategies for capitalizing on these trends. Other highlights include moving beyond persona-based targeting toward engagement-first approaches, the rising potential of TikTok and LinkedIn for B2B marketing, and the power of user-generated content. AB also delves into the emergence of AI influencers and the challenges of balancing automation with human creativity in content production.