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  • How Jean-Charles Boisset Brings Passion to the Wine World

    How Jean-Charles Boisset Brings Passion to the Wine World
    2019/12/09
    Wine is a passion for many people. In fact, Americans spend on an annual basis close to $30 billion dollars on their passion for wine. This passion is the raison d'etre for Jean-Charles Boisset, vintner and president of the Boisset Collection. On this week's episode of The Wealth Intersection, we are brought into the world of Boisset. From his beginnings in France in a French wine making family to his journey to Napa, California, Boisset brings a unique and passionate viewpoint to the world of wine. On the show, Boisset talks about how his family got started in the wine world and grew their business. He also discussed the challenges of the 2017 and 2019 wine country fires and how philanthropy was key to helping the area survive. Finally, Boisset discusses his entrepreneurship - including his partnership with John Legend's LVE wine brand. Join host Megan Gorman as she spends time with this interesting and passionate man, Jean-Charles Boisset.
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    55 分
  • How These Entrepreneurs Are Disrupting Funerals and Travel

    How These Entrepreneurs Are Disrupting Funerals and Travel
    2019/12/02
    In this week's episode of The Wealth Intersection, host Megan Gorman interviews two very different entrepreneurs as they grow their start ups. In the first half hour, we have Sandy Gibson, CEO and co-founder of Better Place Forests. Better Place Forests is a natural alternative to cemeteries where families can spread ashes beneath a personal, permanently protected memorial tree. Sandy takes us through his journey of taking a very personal loss and turning it into a special place for those who have lost their loved ones. In the second half hour, we have Cherae Robinson, CEO and Founder of Tastemakers Africa. With boundless curiosity and passion, Cherae took her love of travel to disrupt and change how travelers access Africa.
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    58 分
  • How Tom Hale Changed Travel With Backroads

    How Tom Hale Changed Travel With Backroads
    2019/11/25
    On this week's episode of The Wealth Intersection, we turn our focus to the world of travel. Americans love travel. In fact, the average American spends $2,037 annually on travel. But travel and tourism has evolved over the decades and Americans are also seeking adventure. Enter Tom Hale. Forty years ago, Tom launched Backroads - an adventure travel company that believes that traveling under your own power and at your own pace opens up an opportunity to connect more meaningfully with the world. From biking to hiking to multi-sport, Backroad's unique way of curating the journey provides a rare experience so transformative that you’ll never want to travel in any other way. Join us as host Megan Gorman speaks with Tom Hale about building the Number One Adventure Travel Company. From the company's humble beginnings in Tom's garage to offering over 231 trips around the world, the story of this entrepreneur is both adventurous and inspirational.
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    56 分
  • How Amanda Brinkman Is Revolutionizing Small Town Entrepreneurs

    How Amanda Brinkman Is Revolutionizing Small Town Entrepreneurs
    2019/11/18
    This week on The Wealth Intersection we are joined by Amanda Brinkman, Chief Brand Officer at Deluxe Corporation and co-host of Small Business Revolution - Main Street. Most reality shows are full of problems and emotional ups and downs, but one focuses on small town America and the struggles of mom and pop businesses trying to survive… What started as a simple idea has taken off with thousands of entrepreneurs across the country vying for a chance at a half-million dollar Main Street makeover, courtesy of Deluxe. Now Brinkman along with Ty Pennington are focusing their fourth season of Small Business Revolution on the town of Searcy, Arkansas. Join host Megan Gorman on The Wealth Intersection as she discusses this new season with Amanda Brinkman as well as tips for entrepreneurs everywhere.
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    59 分
  • How A Disrupter Became Co-Founder of Tribeca Film Festival

    How A Disrupter Became Co-Founder of Tribeca Film Festival
    2019/11/11
    Is one born a disrupter or do they simply become one? For Craig Hatkoff, co-founder of the TriBeCa film festival and the Disruptor Foundation, disruption has been a key element of his life since his childhood in Upstate New York. Join us for this week's The Wealth Intersection, where Craig discusses with host Megan Gorman his path to success which is rooted in his belief for disruptive innovation which goes against societies resistance to change to create new markets that fast dominate their fields. From finance to children's books to the Tribeca Film Festival, Craig's story is inspirational in how he has consistently evolved as the world around him has changed.
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    59 分
  • How This Female Entrepreneur Is Breaking The Glass Ceiling

    How This Female Entrepreneur Is Breaking The Glass Ceiling
    2019/10/28
    On this week’s episode of The Wealth Intersection, host Megan Gorman welcomes Cate Luzio, CEO and Founder of Luminary. For over 20 years, Cate Luzio was a star as a financial services executive at firms including HSBC and JP Morgan. However Cate saw a need for a place where women could network and grow their careers. Eight months after she put together her business plan, Luminary was born. Luminary is a 15,000 square foot work space in the middle of Manhattan – but it is so much more than that. It is a place where women can work, network and socialize. Luminary is defining a new category and reimagining a space for women and women-identified with an emphasis on community, investing in self-development, wellness, flexibility and giving back. Join us as we hear Cate’s story of her journey on The Wealth Intersection.
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    59 分
  • How This Social Entrepreneur Is Making The Impossible Possible

    How This Social Entrepreneur Is Making The Impossible Possible
    2019/10/21
    What does it mean that one wants to make the impossible possible? That's the mantra of this week's guest social entrepreneur Kunal Sood. Sood grew up with a myriad of problems as a child that included learning disabilities like dyslexia and ADHD and being obese. However, along the way, he developed grit and determination. As a social entrepreneur, impact investor, and philanthropic leader, Sood is focused on launching and promoting organizations that make a positive difference.Join us on this week's The Wealth Intersection as we learn more about this unique entrepreneur's journey.
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    57 分
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence and How Will It Impact Investing?

    What Is Artificial Intelligence and How Will It Impact Investing?
    2019/10/14
    Artificial Intelligence or AI has the ability to change everything about how the world works. In fact PWC estimates that AI will contribute $15.6 trillion to the global economy by 2030. But what is AI exactly? On this week’s show, we have the pleasure of having on Dr. Eric Daimler, CEO and Founder of Conexus, Presidential Innovation Fellow and one of the leading experts on AI. Dr. Daimler’s passion and vision for AI allows us to gain a better definition of what AI is and how it is changing industries. He also lays out some of the risks that AI might create and how we can manage them. But AI is beyond just investing. Dr. Daimler also discusses how AI can help change wealth building opportunities in economically challenged places. What we find is that all of us should embrace learning about AI and the changes it will bring to our world in the coming years. Please join for the next episode of The Wealth Intersection.
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    56 分