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What makes a founder irresistible to investors? In this episode of 60 Second Podcast, I sit down with Shane Feldberg, General Partner at Feld Ventures, to uncover the one quality he looks for when deciding to back a founder.

Shane shares a story about a university professor on the brink of tenure who walked away from stability - family, kids, mortgage - because his drive to succeed was unstoppable. Winning wasn’t about ego - it was oxygen. That inner standard, that chip on their shoulder, is what separates founders who build real companies from the rest.

If you’re curious about what conviction looks like in action, this 60-second insight from someone who sees founders early is not to be missed.

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Mazarine Memon is a globally exhibited artist and founder of The Art Brewery. With over three decades of experience, she transforms creativity from a concept into a lived experience. Her unique approach, rooted in pareidolia—the art of finding meaning in abstraction—has captivated collectors and inspired leaders across the world. In this episode, she shares the myth she shattered on her creative journey… and the empowering truth she discovered instead.

Catch the spark in 60 seconds.

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In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, we sit down with a seasoned Regional Vice President at Primerica, a leader with nearly a decade of experience helping families take control of their financial futures. With a passion for empowering middle-class Americans to earn more, become debt-free, and gain financial independence, he shares how his work addresses two of the biggest challenges companies face today—rising electricity costs and power availability. Learn how innovative energy solutions are helping industries across the board save big and secure reliable power.

Stick around—this episode packs energy, empowerment, and impact into just one minute.

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Jason Yoong has built and led billion-dollar businesses, commanded $400M+ marketing budgets, and helped scale a startup from the ground up. Now as COO of Level Up, he’s tackling a problem most ambitious professionals face: how to get real, unfiltered career advice from someone who’s actually done it. In this quick but powerful episode, Jason shares the mission behind Level Up and the career credentials of co-founder Ethan Evans—an Amazon legend.

Tune in to hear what’s next in the evolution of executive growth—and why it’s never “not my job.”

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Jim Jacobsen is a champion for clean energy and the driving force behind Energy Economics, a company powering British Columbia’s transition to solar. In this episode, Jim shares how their team delivers premium solar systems with craftsmanship that balances aesthetics, efficiency, and long-term value. With deep community roots and a people-first approach, Jim is redefining energy independence—one rooftop at a time.

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John Richards has seen it all—from co-founding ventures with high-multiple exits to mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs and teaching lean startup principles at top universities. In this 60-second masterclass, he reveals the career-changing insight that helped him evolve from a people-pleaser to a radically honest leader. The result? Stronger teams, clearer decisions, and accelerated growth.

Want to lead more effectively? This is your moment.

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Karlene A. Millwood, MBA — award-winning entrepreneur, CEO of Karlene Millwood International, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™ — shares the one leadership principle that has defined her journey: consistency. From building credibility to navigating setbacks, Karlene reveals how showing up with unwavering focus and dedication fuels long-term success.

Want to lead with purpose? Start here.

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Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson is a force across sectors—from safeguarding one of Canada’s biggest financial institutions to empowering communities through advocacy and media. As Director of Continuity & Disaster Readiness at RBC and Founder of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association, Alethia shares the leadership principle that powers it all: building a shared vision. Her approach? Align the team, celebrate every win, and turn purpose into progress.

Her perspective will inspire you to rethink how you lead—no matter the setting.