In this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Serena Ainslie, founder of Girl Math Capital, to explore how she’s rewriting the rules of investing and entrepreneurship. Serena shares her unconventional path into the world of venture capital and the mission behind Girl Math Capital—empowering women to confidently step into the financial arena and build companies that disrupt the status quo.

They discuss the unique challenges female founders face in raising capital, why redefining risk is key to innovation, and how data, intuition, and courage come together in the investment process.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or someone curious about the future of finance, this conversation will challenge the way you think about disruption, opportunity, and leadership. Learn more at www.girlmath.capital

In this episode of the Disruption Lab podcast, Patrick Leddin sits down with Jim Murphy, author of Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life. Jim shares his remarkable journey—from professional baseball and FedEx, to years of solitude in the desert, to coaching world-class athletes and leaders.

They discuss what true success really means, why purpose must come before self-focus, and how to perform under pressure with clarity and courage. Jim also tells the incredible story of how his book went from selling just a couple copies a day to more than 200,000 nearly overnight—after Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was spotted reading it during a playoff game.

Along the way, Jim even coaches Patrick through some of his own current challenges—reminding us all that opportunities, fears, and growth are part of every journey.

Whether you’re an athlete, a leader, or simply someone navigating disruption in life, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to live with greater purpose. Learn more at www.innerexcellence.com