Nick Stone : Founder & CEO of Bluestone Lane

Nicholas Stone is the Founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, a fast growing, premium café brand in the United States. Almost a decade ago, Bluestone Lane reset the coffee scene, introducing New York City to the Australian-inspired café experience. Now with over 65 locations across 8 markets, Bluestone is committed to providing great café experiences that are focused on the human connection. We hear all about this as well as what it was like going from being a professional athlete to a startup Founder and CEO. Nick shares some incredible lessons that I know you’ll want to hear. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Liz Elting: Co-Founder of TransPerfect & Author of Dream Big and Win

On today’s episode, Liz Elting, businesswoman, entrepreneur and philanthropist shares all about her journey as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Transperfect, the world’s largest provider of language and business solutions. We discuss how she came up with the idea for Transperfect, how she scaled and learn about some of the lessons she learned along the way to building a company valued at over a billion dollars. which today is valued at over a billion dollars. We also learn more about the Elizabeth Elting Foundation which advances economic, social and political equality for women and marginalized people. Plus all about Liz’s new book, Dream Big and Win. This is a not-to-be-missed episode in entrepreneurship and life choices that will have you thinking about the opportunity of dreaming big and winning in life. You don’t want to miss this episode. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Jaleh Bisharat: Co-founder & CEO of NakedPoppy

Jaleh Bisharat, Co-Founder and CEO of NakedPoppy, shares all about the clean beauty brand she Co-Founded that uses intelligent technology to help create personalized beauty recommendations. We hear about how this cruelty-free, low in environmental impact, ethically made, and free of harmful chemicals brand is making a difference in the beauty industry. I can’t wait for you to hear our discussion including all of the lessons and tips she shares. This episode is super enjoyable and, well, you don’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Charles Conn: Co-Author of The Imperfectionists

On today’s episode, we hear from Charles Conn, a conservationist, entrepreneur and leader. He is Co-Founder of Monograph Capital, a life sciences venture firm based in London and in San Francisco. He was previously CEO of the Rhodes Trust in Oxford. He is Board Chair of Patagonia and sits on the Nature Conservancy European Council. He was founding CEO of Ticketmaster City-Search as well as a partner at McKinsey and Company. He has co-authored an incredible book called the Imperfectionists which is a followup book to his previously best selling book, Bulletproof Problem Solving. We hear all about six problem solving mindsets, being imperfect and how imperfectionism is the key to companies succeeding in uncertain times. You don’t want to miss this episode. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Brad Charron: CEO of ALOHA

In this outstanding episode, Brad Charron, Co-Founder of ALOHA, sits down with Kara Goldin to discuss his journey as the CEO of this fast growing, plant based bar, drinks and powder company. Listen in as Brad shares his journey including what prompted him to take on this role leading ALOHA after helping to scale such incredible brands including Chobani and KIND. Plus we hear more about his take on the plant-based industry trends and misconceptions as well as why product-fit is an absolute essential for any brand. This is a not-to-be-missed episode in scaling a food brand that you don’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

Doug Camplejohn: Founder & CEO of Airspeed

Serial entrepreneur Doug Camplejohn shares all about Airspeed, the company that he Founded and is running. He shares all about the suite of Slack apps he has launched that help employees feel more connected and engaged. We also discuss how leaders can be more deliberate about building their culture, ways to build relationships among employees in remote settings, and how AI and automation are changing the work environment today. We also hear his thoughts on how to take a startup from conception to launch and scale to success. Doug’s two decades of experience in the tech industry including senior roles at LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Salesforce have allowed him to be at the forefront of tech and his team is focused on solving a problem that matters. So much inspiration, wisdom and out of the box thinking in this episode. I don’t want to miss this episode. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Michele Romanow: Co-Founder of Clearco

Tech titan and serial entrepreneur Michele Romanow had an idea to start a company that would become the world’s largest e-commerce investor. Who wouldn’t believe that Michele, who started six companies before her 35th birthday and was a “Dragon” on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, couldn’t achieve what she was setting out to do? Michele co-founded Clearco, and through it, invested over $5B to over 10,000 entrepreneurs in 13 countries becoming one of Canada’s top fintech startups. We hear all about her journey including the other companies that she has started and scaled as well as of her incredible lessons. So much inspiration, wisdom and out of the box thinking in this episode. I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Interview Replay: Kara On The Art of Entrepreneurship

In this episode our topic is one that you’ll definitely grapple with throughout the process of starting and building a company: overcoming doubt. Not only do we experience doubt from other people, but you have to deal with your own internal doubt as well.

I’m joined by Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water. Kara is also an author who literally wrote the book on overcoming doubt, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters.

In this episode, Kara and I discuss her journey as an “accidental entrepreneur” and how she went from having zero experience in the beverage industry to building a $150 million company. Make sure you tune in for her insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and learning from setbacks.

Kemi Nekvapil: Author of POWER

On today’s episode, Kemi Nekvapil, one of Australia’s leading credentialed coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs, sits down with Kara Goldin to discuss her latest incredible book, “POWER.” Shifting mindsets, cultivating self-confidence, and embracing authenticity as pathways to unleash our inner power are all things we learn more about. Kemi guides us on a transformative journey to understand and embrace the true essence of personal power, exploring concepts such as setting boundaries, language patterns, and the transformative power of mindset. Through her own experiences and heartfelt stories, Kemi inspires us to tap into our unlimited potential, to step into our authenticity, and to make empowered choices in every aspect of our lives. You don’t want to miss this episode. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Bill Snow: Author of Mergers & Acquisitions for Dummies

On today’s episode, we are joined by Bill Snow, Author of Mergers & Acquisitions for Dummies and an experienced M&A professional with over 30 years of professional experience, including almost two decades as an investment banker. We discuss his journey in the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), how to properly plan for a deal and avoid the most-likely pitfalls. Plus we discuss more from his book, Mergers & Acquisitions for Dummies including why acquisitions fail and what are some of the lurking problems for sellers. This episode is filled with a lot of learning for entrepreneurs, leaders and anyone who thinks they might be buying or selling a business one day. You don’t want to miss this episode. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.