In Episode 29, John Lim sits down with Benjamin Cukier , Co-Founder & Partner at Centana Growth Partners, for a deeper conversation on what success really means — and why it keeps changing. Ben shares what he believed success was early on, the turning point that pushed him to build his own firm, and why investing is ultimately about responsibility to real people behind the capital.
Quote of the episode: “Plans are useless. Planning is useful.”

In this episode of Relive the Moments, John Lim sits down with Anthony Nicodemo—Athletic Director and head boys’ basketball coach at Greenburgh-North Castle, and a national voice for LGBTQ inclusion in sports. Anthony shares how he defines success, what real leadership looks like, and the turning point in 2013 when he chose visibility over fear.
“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.”

What does success really mean when you stop chasing titles, money, and outside validation?

In Episode 27 of Relive the Moments, John Lim sits down with Al Lundy — a senior director and strategy adviser at Indeed — to unpack a definition of success rooted in something deeper: family, well-being, values, and staying grounded in the moment.

Al shares the mindset that guides his life and career: “Control the controllables.” From growing up in Miami, to Friday Night Lights and college football at Fordham, to navigating the 2008 crash and building a career across Nike, Capital One, and Indeed — Al’s story is a masterclass in resilience, perspective, and leading with humility.

You’ll also hear the hilarious moment Al met his wife (spoiler: it involved stolen popcorn), plus how being a dad keeps him grounded every day.

🎯 In this episode:

How Al defines success (and why it isn’t financial)

“Control the controllables” and how it applies to life + leadership

Growing up in Miami and staying grounded through family values

The turning point that changed his path: the 2008 crash

From Nike → recruiting/HR leadership → Indeed

The moment he met his wife (and why popcorn mattered)

Why fatherhood is his true compass

📌 Connect with Al: LinkedIn (mentioned in episode)
🏀 Community focus: Backyard Sports (Al recently joined the board)

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