From academia to global leadership, Dr. Scott Massey has spent his career exploring how economic growth and human flourishing can move together. As Chairman & CEO of Global Action Platform, he brings universities, businesses, and investors together to build scalable solutions in food, health, and prosperity—from Tennessee to communities around the world.

Rich Ina talks with Dr. Massey about the values that ground his work, the mentors who shaped his path, and the habits that keep him sharp. They also dig into the next generation of leadership, the pitfalls of a "check-the-box" education, and why courage, curiosity, and real human thinking matter even more in an AI-driven era.

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Ghislain Gouraige, CEPA®, Partner at NewEdge Wealth, sits down with Paul Emrick, CFP®, CIMA®, CEPA®, Principal at NewEdge Wealth, who is a specialist in business valuation. The two unpack why understanding the value of your business is important, whether you're thinking about an exit, estate planning or future-proofing your company.

In this episode, you'll learn why valuation is more than just a single number and what really drives it — from revenue growth and customer diversification to recurring income and succession planning. Paul breaks down the key levers that can increase your company's worth, explains how valuation ties directly into personal wealth planning and legacy decisions and shares the tools we use at NewEdge Wealth to assess value accurately and strategically.

Whether you're building a company or preparing to exit, this conversation offers a real-world perspective on what it takes to navigate major business transitions.

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We're pleased to welcome Steve Zuckerman, a seasoned entrepreneur, former attorney and investment banker, for a compelling conversation with Ghislain Gouraige, CEPA®, Parter at NewEdge Wealth.

Steve's professional journey from corporate law to investment banking to building and exiting multiple ventures offers a rare blend of strategic insight and real-world experience. In this episode, he reflects on the early life experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, the cross-disciplinary lessons gained from practicing law and structuring complex deals in banking and what it truly takes to build an institutional-grade business that commands investor interest and premium valuations.

Whether you're building a company or preparing to exit, this conversation offers a real-world perspective on what it takes to navigate major business transitions.

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