Agents Of Innovation

Ernest Scheyder is an award-winning journalist, author, and senior correspondent for Reuters. He specializes in distilling complex topics for a wide range of audiences, including and especially everyday consumers directly affected by regulatory, political, and industry transitions. In 2024, he published the widely acclaimed book, "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives" (One Signal/Simon & Schuster), a human-focused narrative exploring the people that live on the energy transition’s front lines and an urgent guide to the rapidly growing critical minerals supply chain. The book was named a top pick by Fortune’s editors and earned plaudits from The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Marketplace, Barron’s, WBUR’s On Point, Science magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, BBC World, Kirkus (starred review) and many others. Energy historian Daniel Yergin declared the book “vividly captures the physical and political landscape over which the future is being fought.” Ern

Joseph Yonke is a fine painter based in Brickell, Miami, Florida. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Penn State University. He grew up painting, inspired by his grandfather, who is also an artist. Today, at nearly 25 years old, Joe is a painter who is known for his neo-abstract expressionism. Joe is a successful full-time artist, who often works 100 hours a week. Joe was our guest on Episode 148 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can learn more about his work and find his art at: https://yonkeart.com. For special care, please let him know that you learned about his work on the Agents of Innovation podcast! You can follow him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jryonke/ You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uIfYgRYyZHY Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can

James O'Keefe is the Director of the new full-length feature film, a documentary called "Line In The Sand." It is available to stream on the Tucker Carlson Network. Watch the film here: https://tuckercarlson.com/line-in-the-sand James is also the founder & CEO of O'Keefe Media Group. Learn more here: https://okeefemediagroup.com/ James was our guest on Episode 147 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also check out our previous podcat with James on Episode 111 of the Agents of Innovation podcast (filmed in January 2022). You can connect with James on X @JamesOKeefeIII You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tLHkHMmqrPE Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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

James T. Fishback is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria, a multi-asset investment firm. Prior to Azoria, he served as the Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital, a hedge fund founded by David M. Einhorn. James was our guest on Episode 146 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can connect with James on X @j_fishbackand also through his website: http://headofmacro.com You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jVU9E4LY9PA Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

Evan Rally is the founder of Ride of Passage. Evan knows Thailand well - riding across the country 20k+ kilometers a year. When he’s not on two wheels, he’s an active participant in the Chiang Mai SEO community while building the Ride of Passage and It’s Better On The Road in to premier adventure travel companies. Evan was our guest on Episode 145 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MIV1-X7MhHU You can connect with Evan on X @CaptainSidd and also through his website: https://www.rideofpassage.live/ Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

Francesco Voltarel was born to Italian parents when they were living in the United States. However, he lived his entire life in Italy. After he completed his school in Italy, he took a gap year before entering college. He took an opportunity to move to Miami, where he had family. He spent the next year working several jobs in the hospitality industry, and saved money. Instead of returning to Italy, he enrolled at Miami Dade College, where he recently graduated as part of the class of 2024, earning a 4.0 GPA and graduating with the highest honors. While there, he interned at the Ideas Center at Miami Dade College, developing skills, experience, and connections. He also learned from mentors. He was recently accepted to Cornell University, where he will begin work towards his Bachelor's degree this fall. In the meantime he is working a full-time internship at City National Bank in Miami. Francesco's story is a true American Dream story that is still in progress. Learn more about his journey here in episode 14

Vance is the founder & owner of My Latin Life. He was born and raised in Canada and holds dual Canadian and U.S. Citizenships as well as residences in a number of Latin American countries. He currently lives in a small city in Mexico. Vance was our guest on Episode 143 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3zvV0Izs4X0 You can connect with Vance at: https://mylatinlife.com/join/ and also follow My Latin Life on X: https://x.com/MyLatinLife You can listen to Francisco Gonzalez as a guest on the My Latin Life podcast here: https://youtu.be/r8ibX0XeHrU?si=QJzK_jOgRsrhjItn Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Subscribe to this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon ac

Gaby Vivas is the founder & owner of Global Spanish & Global Portuguese. Gaby is originally from Venezuela. She finished high school in France, where she lived for a year. She then emigrated from Venezuela to Colombia, from where she first invested in Bitcoin in 2017. Later, in 2019, she lived in Russia for a year. Just before the pandemic shut the world down, she returned to Colombia. That's where she met her boyfriend Jerz (Featured on episode #141) and from where founded and leads Global Spanish & Global Portuguese. These entities help connect instructors with those who are trying to learn Spanish and Portuguese, through an online language school that operates as a subscription service. Email: [email protected] for a 10% OFF Coupon Code by putting "Global Spanish" or "Global Portuguese" in the subject line. Gaby was our guest on Episode 142 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. This podcast was recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://you

Jerz Chrysler describes himself as "a recovering American." Born and raised in California, he left the United States 16 years ago after a successful stint in real estate. Around the time the 2008 bubble burst, he decided to spend a few months traveling throughout Latin America. He never went back home permanently. He has lived in Panama, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay. He holds a dual US / Austrian citizenship. He also hold residence cards in: Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Spain, Paragua, Mexico, and Argentina. Today he spends much of his time helping others build a life of sovereignty by obtaining residencies and citizenships in multiple countries. He was our guest on Episode 141 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. This podcast was recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1_v6HB98vlQ You can connect with Jerz on X @TheJerzWay and also through his website: https://thejerzway.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Ins

Always on the forefront of new ideas, Matthew Farrar has dedicated his career to developing creative solutions to advance brands and advocate for causes. From his experience running an industry-leading marketing firm to harnessing communications and marketing tactics as a government affairs consultant, Matthew deeply understands the importance of authentic and creative storytelling. Matthew grew up in Panama City, Florida, and relocated to Tallahassee in 2004. He began his professional career as a government affairs consultant, where he worked for seven years managing legislative priorities and advocacy initiatives for corporate, non-profit, and trade-association clients across a variety of industries. In 2014, Matthew co-founded SDS, one of the southeast’s fastest-growing privately-held companies, as recognized by Inc. Magazine and the Inc. 5000. SDS is a cutting-edge marketing and advertising agency of talented professionals using cutting-edge marketing and advertising tactics to deliver industry-leading r

Alejandro Storni is a visionary rooted in the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, effortlessly intertwines creativity into every facet of his life. Leading Shock Your Cocktail, he crafts immersive event experiences while championing CoolturaBA, a cultural cornerstone online honored by the City Government. As Senior Creative at Drago for IQOS global communication, Alejandro deftly navigates the dynamic realms of creativity, culture, and marketing. A respected educator at the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE), Alejandro's innovative teaching methods have earned him acclaim among peers and students alike. His entrepreneurial spirit expressed itself in Wimet, an inventive startup reshaping idle spaces for productions & events, sold in 2018. In all his endeavors, Alejandro's dedication to innovation and cultural enrichment shines through. With a fervent passion for turning ideas into reality, he seeks to inspire others and pushes the boundaries of creativity, enriching the cultural landscape one venture at

Alexander McCobin is a co-founder and General Partner of Liberty Ventures. He has helped start or led many organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit. He is best known for being the founder and President of Students For Liberty and CEO of Conscious Capitalism. In addition to Liberty Ventures, Alexander is the CEO of Leap, which helps organizations integrate their purpose, people, and profits to scale revenue and impact. Alexander received his BA and MA from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA from Georgetown University, and lives out of 2 suitcases when he’s not on the old family farm in Sullivan County, PA. He was our guest on Episode 138 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2KtTACpSulg You can learn more about Alexander McCobin at: https://www.libertyventures.vc/alexander-mccobin Find more about some of his projects at the links below: https://www.libertyventures.vc https://www.goleap.us https://www.principledbusiness.org https:

Michael Sayman is the author of "App Kid: How a Child of Immigrants Grabbed a Piece of the American Dream," an inspiring and deeply personal story of one of Silicon Valley's most extraordinary entrepreneurs, who taught himself to code when he was thirteen and thus began his American dream. Watching his parents lose their jobs in the Great Recession, Michael Sayman, then thirteen, did a Google search: “How to code?” Within a year he had already launched an iPhone application and with it he was earning thousands of dollars a month, enough to keep his family afloat and without having to leave the United States. Completely self-taught, Michael went from high school straight into the professional world, and when he was seventeen, he was Facebook's youngest employee, creating new features that wowed Mark Zuckerberg. Three years later, he decided to go to Google, where he became a product manager and a founder in residence. After his stint in Silicon Valley, he now splits time between his hometown of Miami, Flo

Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate of the Founder Institute Accelerator (and now serves as Director for their Austin chapter), one of the inaugural companies in Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program, and most recently, the inaugural cohort of the IBM Blockchain Accelerator in 2019. A man of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Harold is actively involved in his community, participating on the Board of Directors for BEAM, a non-profit that focuses on the advancement of women entrepreneurs as they grow their companies as well as a founding team member of Amass, an end-to-end wealth building platform for Black Americans. To that end, Harold is also an active angel investor, investing in women, people of color, and Black founder-led companies. Most notably, he h

Chris Wilson was born and raised in Washington D.C, and grew up under extremely difficult circumstances. Poverty, drug addiction, and gun violence was the everyday norm in his community. At the age of 17, he was charged with a crime, convicted, and sentenced to natural life in prison. It was during times of isolation that he decided to not only to turn his life around, but to make a difference in the lives of people who currently live in poverty-stricken communities similar to his childhood surroundings. After serving more than 16 years in prison, Chris was released in 2012. He recently authored a book, "The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose." He was our guest on Episode 135 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, filmed and recorded at the 40th Annual Miami Book Fair, on November 19, 2023. This can also be viewed on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/aAbejASmiuA You can learn more about Chris Wilson at: https://chriswilson.biz/ Find his new book at: https://amzn.to/

Brian Merchant is the technology columnist at the Los Angeles Times and author of the new book, "Blood in the Machine: the Origins of the Rebellion against Big Tech." He is also the author of the 2017 book, "The One Device: the Secret History of the iPhone." Brian is a founder of VICE’s speculative fiction outlet Terraform, and published a best-of anthology, "Terraform: Watch/Worlds/Burn, with MCD Books, in 2022." He was our guest on Episode 134 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, filmed and recorded at the 40th Annual Miami Book Fair, on November 19, 2023. This can also be viewed on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/7m6mZUb6JUs You can learn more about Brian Merchant at: https://brianmerchant.org Find his new book at: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brian-merchant/blood-in-the-machine/9780316487740/ Learn more about the Miami Book Fair at: https://www.miamibookfair.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Instagra

Philip Wilson is the founder and CEO of Ecofiltro, a social enterprise dedicated to providing clean water to the rural poor of Mexico and Central America. He graduated with an MBA from Wharton and a BA from Notre Dame. He has over twenty-five years of experience as an entrepreneur in the United States and Guatemala, and firmly believes that the world’s most pressing problems can be solved by applying business practices to social challenges. He is the founder and CEO of SolucionWeb, the leading web and social media services company in Guatemala. Philip is a member of the board of the Guatemalan Center for Corporate Social Responsibility, was named “Social Entrepreneur of the Year for Central America” by the Schwab Foundation in Davos, Switzerland and “One of the 10 most successful Social Entrepreneurs in Latin America” by New Ventures Mexico. To date, over 800,000 families in rural areas have been served by Ecofiltro and the goal is to reach 1 million families by the year 2025. In 2022, Philip founded El C

James Nuveen is a U.S. citizen who left his job and left the country in 2021. He started his own company and traveled and lived in multiple countries in Latin America. He has lived in Medellin, Colombia for two years and recently purchased a home there. Is this what the American Dream is supposed to look like? To James, it is. He is the happiest he's ever been, the fittest he's ever been, is earning more money than he's ever earned, and more importantly, he says "I'm more free." Now he is on a mission to help others live their own version of the American Dream by avoiding some of the mistakes he has and helping provide a space for adventurers and builders to learn from each other – and create a life worth living. He was our guest on Episode 132 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. This full episode can also be viewed on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/D4QQeWsy4D0 You can learn more about James at https://jamesnuveen.com. You can also follow James Nuveen on his Twitter/X page: https://twitter.com/jamesnuv

James Grant served as the Chief Information Officer for the State of Florida, serving as the agency head of Florida Digital Service from 2020-2023, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2020. Previously, he served in the Florida Legislature between 2010-2020. He was the co-founder of a health care technology company (CareSync), where he served as Senior Solutions Architect and Strategic Partnerships from 2011-2018. James recently left his role in the state government and founded RedLeif.io, which helps clients stay ahead of the relentless pace of innovation and escalating cyber threats on the digital landscape. You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JjZwasFRlnU Learn more about RedLeif at: https://www.redleif.io/ You can also follow James Grant on his Twitter/X page: https://twitter.com/JamesGrantFL Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitt

Joe Lindsley is the editor-in-chief of Ukrainian Freedom News. Joe is an independent American journalist living and working in Ukraine. We conducted this interview when Joe was based in Lviv, Ukraine on September 10, 2023, Day 565 of Russia's war in Ukraine. Joe is the only journalist who has reported every single weekday live from Ukraine since Russia began its full-scale invasion. You can find his daily reports on Chicago’s WGN Radio and across all social media. Formerly the protégé to Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, among other escapades, Joe realized during the pandemic that Ukraine was perhaps the freest country in the world, and he decided to stay until victory. You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8idmXQ8nW10 You can learn more about Joe Lindsley and Ukrainian Freedom News at: https://www.ukrainianfreedomnews.com You can also follow Joe Lindsley on his various social media pages: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JPLindsley YouTube: https://youtu.be/1VC4ITkqK9c?si=aLgtN2J4yP8y