David Feinman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Viral Ideas, a Philadelphia-based productized video-editing agency on a mission to make creativity simple, impactful, and scalable. Over the past decade he has directed, produced, and edited thousands of videos for brands such as eBay and Johnson & Johnson—proving that great storytelling can be both artful and repeatable.

David’s entrepreneurial journey began with launching The Zombie Run, one of the first nationwide 5K obstacle races that gamified fitness by immersing runners in a post-apocalyptic chase. The event’s viral success taught him how to blend memorable experiences with smart marketing—principles he now scales for clients every day.

Under his leadership, Viral Ideas has become a seven-figure operation powered by a global team of editors, project managers, and AI-enhanced workflows that turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content at speed. Beyond steering daily operations, David hosts the “What It Takes” podcast, advises creative-service founders on systematizing their businesses, and is actively acquiring complementary agencies to expand Viral Ideas’ reach.

A lifelong Philadelphian, marathon runner, and champion of continuous learning, David pairs human imagination with cutting-edge technology so that big ideas spread faster and farther than ever before.

Key Moments

[04:10] “The Power of Specialization”

[10:12] Entrepreneurship: A Self-Improvement Journey

[12:29] Entrepreneurs’ Common Sleep Disruptors

[14:46] Evolving Business Structure

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Michele Novack’s story has always centered on helping others through inspiration, sharing free knowledge, and encouraging others to live their best lives. With a career spanning over 30 years in leadership roles within the financial sector and cybersecurity, Michele is the founder of CardinalsByte, a Cybersecurity Risk Management company. CardinalsByte specializes in helping small businesses understand compliance requirements, breaking down complex information into layman’s terms rather than overwhelming legal jargon.

Her journey is a powerful testament to transformation, where shifting her mindset has led to a life filled with gratitude, abundance, and success. Michele is the inspiring author of “Shifting Your Mindset to 21 Days of Abundance & Overcoming The FEAR OF Entrepreneur & Solo-Preneurship – Transform to A Game Changer!” Known for her innovation and willingness to take risks, she firmly believes that anyone can achieve their goals through determination and hard work. Michele has always strived to live fully, not just to survive.

Her unique perspective is rooted in resilience and determination, both as a mother, friend, and mentor. Michele inspires others to push through challenges and embrace new approaches to life’s obstacles with hope and faith. She greets each day as an opportunity to seek growth and expand her inner and spiritual knowledge.

Key Moments

[04:59] Cybersecurity Risk Management Explained[10:29] “Test Before Launching a Business[11:37] “Embracing What You Know”[14:24] “Importance of Cybersecurity Education”

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Charles Sims, is a distinguished business person with over 15 years of experience turned tech evangelist and investor. Charles has spearheaded more than $1.5 billion in acquisitions, navigating some of the most complex deals in the sports and entertainment industries. As well as the CTO of the LA Clippers basketball team. He is a master storyteller with a wealth of experiences that go far beyond what a single dinner conversation can contain. Charles seamlessly blends the worlds of technology and business, illuminating the value of even the most intricate technical scenarios, regardless of the audience’s background.

Key Moments

[03:30] Clippers IT Challenges and Innovations

[08:28] Bridging Tech-Leadership Communication Gaps

[12:43] AI-Driven Startup Accelerator Platform

[13:46] “Creative Incubator Process”

[19:38] “Entrepreneurship: Reap What You Sow”

[22:36] “Key VC Roles: Execute, Commercialize”

[25:39] Tech Vision: Collaborative Storytelling

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Colin Hirdman started his first company a week after graduating from college, and has been an entrepreneur ever since. He’s building businesses through Monkey Island Ventures a company he co-founded with two of his best friends. Monkey Island Ventures is named after a park they played at since they were 5 years old.

Over the years the trio has built over a dozen software and service businesses and want to help create as many successful entrepreneurs as they can by sharing what they know.

Colin is now focused on their newest business, Rainmaker. He helps people in sales roles build their network, leads, and sales through LinkedIn… and turn LinkedIn into their favorite sales tool.

Key Moments

[05:24] Business Partnership Core Values

[08:09] Entrepreneurship Stress and Perseverance

[12:20] Scaling Businesses: CEO Insights

[14:34] Hope as Carry-On Luggage

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Michael Villari is the Co-Founder, Secure Virtual Solutions (SVS)

Born and raised in Holland, PA, Michael Villari is a proud graduate of LaSalle College High School and a lifelong athlete who played baseball through college and beyond. After college, he began his professional journey with the Faulkner Organization — a role he still looks back on as his favorite job for its leadership, culture, and operational excellence.

However, the demanding hours took him away from what mattered most: family. Seeking more balance, Michael transitioned into the financial services industry but quickly realized that selling insurance wasn’t aligned with his passion or purpose.

That clarity led to something greater. Drawing from his operational background and alongside his wife Becky — whose expertise in offshoring and workforce strategy shaped the vision — the two launched Secure Virtual Solutions (SVS). Today, SVS helps small businesses streamline operations and reclaim their time by integrating skilled, professionally managed virtual assistants into their teams.

Michael is fueled by the belief that business owners should be able to grow without sacrificing their sanity — or their weekends.

Key Moments

05:28 Struggles with Insurance Sales Ethics

08:38 “Beyond Virtual Assistance”

10:26 Virtual Assistants for Back Office Help

13:38 “Providing Financial Stability Abroad”

18:20 Impromptu Networking Interviews

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Bullied almost every day as a shy, small-built expat kid in London, Ash quickly realized that survival wasn’t about being the loudest in the room, it was about finding your people. The lack of connection in those early years made one thing painfully clear: community isn’t a luxury, it’s oxygen.
Ash powered through adversity, earning degrees from MIT and Oxford, not just collecting certificates, but building a mind sharpened by code and a heart tuned to human behavior. He went on to lead major tech projects for the BBC, HMRC, and the UK Government, impacting millions of lives — but something was missing.
That “something” became Odd Circles, his bold answer to a quiet crisis: coaches, mentors, and solo experts stuck in isolation, overbooked and underpaid, struggling to grow in a world demanding scale. With Odd Circles, Ash built more than a SaaS platform — he built a movement, helping coaches turn one-way content into two-way conversations, followers into paying members, and burnout into belonging.
Today, thousands of creators and experts use Odd Circles to build communities that 3x their income, but more importantly, they build circles where no one feels like the odd one out.

Key Moments

[03:52] “School Fest Drama Breakthrough”

[08:29] Corporate Travel Burnout Reflection

[13:11] Entrepreneurs: Unique Journeys and Wins

[14:15] Founder with User-Centric Approach

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Kristen spent 13 beautiful years as a social worker before moving on to establish her photography studio. For the past eight years she has built a six figure business, authored several books that have raised over $50,000 for nonprofit organizations.
Her combined experiences over nearly 20 years has fostered an uncanny skill in authentic relationship building that creates sustainable profitability, philanthropy and personal fulfillment. Now, she teaches fellow leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers how to do the same.

Key Moments

[03:35] “Childhood Visits Spark Social Work”

[07:40] Career Growth in Support Services

[11:36] “The Stories We Tell Ourselves”

[14:18] “Dog Mom Magazine Launch”

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Shane Hicks graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Early in his military career, he took a blow to the head in hand-to-hand combat training that resulted in two torn retinas, a concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After three surgeries, Shane was unexpectedly medically separated and had to fight for disability benefits. He then struggled to build a business within his residual capacity while finding employment opportunities for his formerly unemployed military spouse. Together, they learned the power of relationships and networking.

For over ten years, Shane and his wife have helped coach numerous startups and established businesses to grow their businesses. RebootVA.org was established to provide Veterans and their families with the resources they need to grow their own businesses, just like Shane and his wife had to do 25-years ago.

Key Moments

[05:56] “Arbitrary Fibromyalgia Checklist Concerns”

[10:05] “Wife’s Wisdom: Go to Doctor”

[10:26] “Doctor’s Unexpected Discovery”

[16:02] “Unavoidable Delays at Fort Sam”

[18:46] Veterans’ Entrepreneurial Struggles

[22:24] “Networking for Startups and Veterans”

[25:20] “Elite C-Level Networking Groups”

[28:51] “Parent Saves Arm at Dojo”

[32:24] Nonprofit Funding Misconceptions

[33:43] Giving and Learning for Purpose

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Alexander Concepcion first learned to love books from his Cuban-American parents in Miami, Florida. After burning his college diplomas, he moved to Texas, stumbled into

Dustin Riechmann is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of 7-Figure Leap. He specializes in helping mission-driven experts build 7-figure brands by telling their story.

Key Moments

[05:09] Inspiration for a Creative Side Hustle

[06:44] “From Butcher Shop to Podcast”

[12:12] “Networking Success: From Client to Walmart”

[15:07] Boredom Transformed into Creative Growth

[17:22] Faith-Focused Daily Walks

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Sam Sethi is the CEO of TrueFans a Podcasting 3.0 app that enables fans to reward their favorite creators using micropayments. He is also the co-host of Podnews Weekly Review.
Sam is a 30 year veteran of the IT industry. He has held senior technical and marketing director roles across a number of companies including Microsoft, Netscape, Gateway Computers and Microstrategy. He has also been an entrepreneur having started and successfully sold 3 startups covering home-automation, fashion and journalism. Sam also helped start TechCrunch Europe and has been an angel investor and mentor to numerous startups.
Before entering the IT industry, Sam was an Army Officer in the Parachute Regiment and in his spare time enjoys teaching Krav Maga.

Key Moments

[06:17] Climbing the Corporate Ladder

[07:38] Title Dependency Critique

[12:35] “Early Internet Access Journey”

[13:58] Future of Digital Transactions

[19:24] Independent Schedule Benefits

[22:50] “Thames Path Walking Adventure”

[25:03] Embracing High-Level Idea Exchanges

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Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster and the founder of PodMatch.com, a platform that automatically matches podcast hosts and guests for interviews. Through PodMatch and his podcast titled Podcasting Made Simple, Alex helps independent podcasters grow their influence and revenue so they can better serve their listeners!

Key Moments

[05:05] “Remembering Vine’s Creative Era”

[07:43] Choosing Potential Over Stability

[11:57] Paid Podcast Guest Spots

[15:23] Embrace Rest, Avoid Burnout

[18:48] “Benefits of a Physical Planner”

[20:58] Direct Human Interaction Preference

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Dr. Demi Aspey is the founder of Studio Sonder creative community, professional copywriter, creative strategist @ Instagram for Business and @ WhatsApp for Business, independent screenwriter, travel journalist, creative writing PhD and full-time creative alien.

She was also late diagnosed AuDHD woman and is an advocate for mental health — because life, man.

Key Moments

[05:54] “Drama Student’s Script Success”

[08:29] Versatile Career Journey

[10:51] “Struggling with Self-Doubt”

[14:02] Freedom Over Structured Life

[18:55] Embrace the Imperfect Start

[20:20] Passion, Joy, and Social Engagement

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Catherine Connelly is an entrepreneur, engaging speaker, and author of Designing Success: Lessons from 20 Years as a Female Tech Entrepreneur.

Catherine co-founded The Meet Group, a NASDAQ-listed social dating and livestreaming company connecting millions of active users globally. The Meet Group was acquired in a $500 million sale in 2020.

Catherine’s nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience include co-founding myYearbook at fifteen, creating what would eventually become The Meet Group, and leading brand strategy and marketing for The Meet Group through a series of mergers, acquisitions, and rebrands.

Catherine graduated from Georgetown University and holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner for the Philadelphia Region. Catherine has been featured on CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MTV, ABC News, Fox News, CosmoGIRL, BusinessWeek, the San Francisco Chronicle, and CBS. Catherine writes the newsletter Growing Up Startup, sharing lessons inspired by her entrepreneurial journey.

Key Moments

[06:10] Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship
[09:31] “Yearbook: My High School Lifeline”
[12:44] “Viral Quizzes Boost Early Social Media”
[14:22] “Setting Boundaries for Personal Identity”
[17:02] Encouraging Young Entrepreneurship
[21:58] Balancing Public and Private Business
[25:07] “Building Products with Personal Impact”
[28:23] Consistent Efforts Lead to Success
[30:09] “Building Positive Connections”

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Lance Cayko is a multi-talented serial entrepreneur, architect, builder, lecturer, and podcaster He has a diverse background in architecture, construction, real estate development and is the co-founder and partner of F9 Productions Inc., a wildly successful design + build firm based in Longmont Colorado, specializing in single family residential, multi-family residential and small commercial projects.

Before earning a degree in Building Construction Technology from the North Dakota State College of Science, Lance worked in nearly every trade of construction. He then continued his education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design and a Master of Architecture from North Dakota State University, culminating with him graduating at the top of his class and earning the coveted McKenzie Thesis Award for the most outstanding thesis project.

After college, Lance worked in various architecture firms and roles in the construction industry before co-founding F9 Productions in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the premier design + build firms in the region, with a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and exceptional customer service.

In addition to his work at F9, raises his daughter Kaiya and Lance teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder and his Alma Mater North Dakota State University. He is also a professional fisherman and a philanthropist as the founder and President of Longmont Community Gardens, a non-profit that promotes urban sustainable gardening, education, and community involvement. Lance is also the co-host of Inside the Firm, a popular architectural business podcast that provides insights and advice on architecture, entrepreneurship, and small business ownership.

Key Moments

[04:42] “Best Gopher: Teenage Roofer’s Tale”
[08:43] Architectural Career Epiphany
[10:59] Cultivating Creativity with Kids
[14:29] Self-Employment Commitment
[18:01] “Obsessed with Fitness Goals”

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