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How Disney's Billion-Dollar Magic Can Transform Your Business Today

Vance Morris

“Really enjoyed my conversation on the podcast, the insightful questions led to a dynamic conversation that spanned decades of experiences. Thank you for having me!”

Madeleine Raiford | Founder | Holland
Madeleine Raiford-Holland

Founder | MHM Luxury Properties

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162

Mar 12, 2025

How Disney's Billion-Dollar Magic Can Transform Your Business Today

Vance Morris

Disney's billion-dollar success comes from impeccable systems, strategic marketing, and exceptional customer experiences. In this episode, Vance Morris, former Disney leader and expert in customer service and direct response marketing, reveals the powerful playbook that can transform any business.

Episode

161

Mar 10, 2025

Is Startup Success Just Luck?

Erik Caputo

Is startup success about pure luck or relentless grind? In this episode of the Horizon Search Podcast, we dive deep into the reality of building a business with Erik Caputo, co-founder of Evenda, a cutting-edge AI-driven sponsorship marketplace.

Episode

160

Mar 7, 2025

How AI Will Replace Lawyers

Rich Lee

AI and technology are revolutionizing the legal sector, enhancing justice by making it quicker, fairer, and more accessible. We interview Rich Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of New Era ADR, to explore how his platform’s innovative 100-day arbitration model and flat-fee pricing condense years-long legal disputes into just months.

Episode

159

Mar 5, 2025

The Unfair Advantage No One Talks About

Daniel Theobald

Daniel Theobald, Vecna Robotics founder, challenges conventional wisdom about AI and entrepreneurship. He exposes the harsh realities behind venture-backed startups' failures, deconstructs AI hype, and unveils the often-hidden psychological challenges entrepreneurs face in the high-stakes world of innovation.

Episode

158

Mar 3, 2025

Why I Left Huawei to Build the Future of AI

Nuo Jiang

Nuo Jiang transitions from corporate giants to entrepreneurship, founding Ground AI to help businesses scale through AI-driven strategies. He emphasizes the critical importance of cultural adaptation and localization when expanding into Asian markets, challenging companies' assumptions about global business expansion.

Episode

157

Feb 28, 2025

What Founders Get Wrong About Raising Capital

Steve Walsh

Steve Walsh left corporate life in 2018 to aid early-stage founders in raising capital and scaling growth. As a Contrarian Investor and Techstars mentor, he’s backed 66 startups, with 35 hitting Series A, amassing over $1.2 billion. His secret remains intriguing.

Episode

156

Feb 26, 2025

Is This the End of Traditional Healthcare?

Howard Rosen

A healthcare tech innovator with film and health backgrounds discusses AI's impact on patient care, medical workflows, and precision medicine. His work with the U.S. Armed Forces and VA has saved lives and improved provider-patient communication while preserving human connection.

Episode

155

Feb 24, 2025

This Is the Digital Blueprint to Transform Your Future

Robert Wolcott

Innovation expert and investor highlights how digital transformation reshapes business by compressing capabilities for targeted value creation. He advocates small experiments and efficient learning costs as growth drivers, helping businesses remain competitive in rapidly evolving markets.

Episode

154

Feb 21, 2025

How AI and Smart Strategies Build Seven Figure Brands

Neil Twa

Neil Twa, a 20-year e-commerce expert, specializes in scaling brands to 7-8 figures on Amazon and other platforms through AI automation, multi-channel strategies, and data-driven decisions to optimize operations and boost profits.

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Episode

162

Mar 12, 2025

How Disney's Billion-Dollar Magic Can Transform Your Business Today

Vance Morris

Disney's billion-dollar success comes from impeccable systems, strategic marketing, and exceptional customer experiences. In this episode, Vance Morris, former Disney leader and expert in customer service and direct response marketing, reveals the powerful playbook that can transform any business.

Episode

161

Mar 10, 2025

Is Startup Success Just Luck?

Erik Caputo

Is startup success about pure luck or relentless grind? In this episode of the Horizon Search Podcast, we dive deep into the reality of building a business with Erik Caputo, co-founder of Evenda, a cutting-edge AI-driven sponsorship marketplace.

Episode

160

Mar 7, 2025

How AI Will Replace Lawyers

Rich Lee

AI and technology are revolutionizing the legal sector, enhancing justice by making it quicker, fairer, and more accessible. We interview Rich Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of New Era ADR, to explore how his platform’s innovative 100-day arbitration model and flat-fee pricing condense years-long legal disputes into just months.

Episode

159

Mar 5, 2025

The Unfair Advantage No One Talks About

Daniel Theobald

Daniel Theobald, Vecna Robotics founder, challenges conventional wisdom about AI and entrepreneurship. He exposes the harsh realities behind venture-backed startups' failures, deconstructs AI hype, and unveils the often-hidden psychological challenges entrepreneurs face in the high-stakes world of innovation.

Episode

158

Mar 3, 2025

Why I Left Huawei to Build the Future of AI

Nuo Jiang

Nuo Jiang transitions from corporate giants to entrepreneurship, founding Ground AI to help businesses scale through AI-driven strategies. He emphasizes the critical importance of cultural adaptation and localization when expanding into Asian markets, challenging companies' assumptions about global business expansion.

Episode

157

Feb 28, 2025

What Founders Get Wrong About Raising Capital

Steve Walsh

Steve Walsh left corporate life in 2018 to aid early-stage founders in raising capital and scaling growth. As a Contrarian Investor and Techstars mentor, he’s backed 66 startups, with 35 hitting Series A, amassing over $1.2 billion. His secret remains intriguing.

Episode

156

Feb 26, 2025

Is This the End of Traditional Healthcare?

Howard Rosen

A healthcare tech innovator with film and health backgrounds discusses AI's impact on patient care, medical workflows, and precision medicine. His work with the U.S. Armed Forces and VA has saved lives and improved provider-patient communication while preserving human connection.

Episode

155

Feb 24, 2025

This Is the Digital Blueprint to Transform Your Future

Robert Wolcott

Innovation expert and investor highlights how digital transformation reshapes business by compressing capabilities for targeted value creation. He advocates small experiments and efficient learning costs as growth drivers, helping businesses remain competitive in rapidly evolving markets.

Episode

154

Feb 21, 2025

How AI and Smart Strategies Build Seven Figure Brands

Neil Twa

Neil Twa, a 20-year e-commerce expert, specializes in scaling brands to 7-8 figures on Amazon and other platforms through AI automation, multi-channel strategies, and data-driven decisions to optimize operations and boost profits.

Episode

153

Feb 19, 2025

How He Built Wisconsin’s Largest Framing Company

Chris Tatge

Chris Tatge scaled his company from a framing crew to Wisconsin's largest framing contractor and building materials supplier. He discusses his transition to leadership, efficient business scaling, and managing risk and cash flow for rapid growth.

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Industry Advisor | Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

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Derick Sebastian

Ukulele Artist, Author, Speaker

"Speaking with David was a fantastic experience. The questions he asked were on point and coaxed out numerous personal aspects of my entrepreneurial journey as a founder in the outdoor apparel space."

Eric Hui | Founder & CEO | TERRACEA

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Founder & CEO | TERRACEA

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"If you love podcasts and love fascinating people, look no further! David is so great and a joy to chat with. I feel awkward talking about myself, but David makes it feel more like a coffee shop riff as opposed to an interview."

Katie Shahan | Founder | Yarlow

Katie Shahan

Founder | Yarlow

"As a guest, I felt inspired by the conversation we had and it felt more like a jam session than an interview. I got great feedback and business-relevant connections through our promotion as well."

Luke Kim | Industry Advisor | Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

Luke Kim

Industry Advisor | Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

"A must-listen for anyone interested in engaging and meaningful dialogues and discovering fascinating people."

Laura Orlic | Founder & CEO | Artivist Company

Laura Orlic

Founder & CEO | Artivist Company

"David was a joy to interview with. Bright, inquisitive and articulate he drew out insights I didn’t know I had and gave me a platform to present the best version of myself."

Dean Patrick |

Dean Patrick

Director of Accelerators | IoTeX

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Being a guest on the podcast felt like a real conversation, not just an interview. The questions were sharp, the flow was natural, and it was a great platform to share insights while learning along the way.

Arjun Mahadevan

Founder & CEO | doola

"Speaking with David was a fantastic experience. The questions he asked were on point and coaxed out numerous personal aspects of my entrepreneurial journey as a founder in the outdoor apparel space."

Eric Hui | Founder & CEO | TERRACEA

Eric Hui

Founder & CEO | TERRACEA

"Interviewing with David was a fantastic experience. His vibrant energy, curiosity, and clarity were encouraging and truly brought out the best in me. An enjoyable podcast all around!"

Derick Sebastian | Ukulele Artist, Author, Speaker

Derick Sebastian

Ukulele Artist, Author, Speaker

"David was a joy to interview with. Bright, inquisitive and articulate he drew out insights I didn’t know I had and gave me a platform to present the best version of myself."

Dean Patrick |

Dean Patrick

Director of Accelerators | IoTeX

"A must-listen for anyone interested in engaging and meaningful dialogues and discovering fascinating people."

Laura Orlic | Founder & CEO | Artivist Company

Laura Orlic

Founder & CEO | Artivist Company

"As a guest, I felt inspired by the conversation we had and it felt more like a jam session than an interview. I got great feedback and business-relevant connections through our promotion as well."

Luke Kim | Industry Advisor | Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

Luke Kim

Industry Advisor | Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

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