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The Leap Academy Podcast with Ilana Golan is all about honest and inspiring conversations about what it really takes to leap to bigger things, amazing careers, and craft the life you want. Stories and tips you won't find anywhere else. Ilana speaks with some of the world's most influential people, experts, and thinkers who created incredible careers, massive impact, built a reputation, and an extraordinary life. Together we discover the untold truths, the emotions, and important lessons that enabled them to reinvent themselves & leap. We take our audience on a journey that will not only inspire but also teach concrete lessons on how to leap careers: fast-track to leadership, jump to entrepreneurship, build a personal brand, portfolio career, and much more.703042 Desarrollo Personal Economía Exito Profesional Éxito Personal
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  • Techstars Co-Founder, Brad Feld: How to Find Meaning While Achieving Success | E126

    Techstars Co-Founder, Brad Feld: How to Find Meaning While Achieving Success | E126
    Sep 23 2025
    Despite outward success, Brad Feld struggled with depression, exhaustion, and feelings of emptiness. For years, he hid these challenges while relentlessly pushing forward as an entrepreneur. It wasn’t until his 40s, after seeking therapy and confronting his mental health, that Brad realized success wasn’t just about building companies, but about managing the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder of Techstars and Foundry Group, he leads with a harmonious approach to work and life. In this episode, Brad joins Ilana to share the lessons he learned from early failures, why every successful founder faces ‘near-death moments’, and the mental health practices that helped him find joy again. Brad Feld is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Techstars, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. He is also the co-founder of two venture capital firms, Foundry Group and Mobius Venture Capital. In this episode, Ilana and Brad discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:07) Growing Up in Dallas and Discovering Computers (07:29) MIT Years and Early Startup Failures (14:17) Why Every Startup Faces a Near-Death Experience (16:54) Battling Fear, Shame, and Depression in His Twenties (26:52) Breaking Down at 47 Despite “Having It All” (29:05) Brad’s Practical Steps for Rediscovering Joy (41:54) The Random Day Experiment and Birth of Techstars (52:47) Writing Venture Deals, Startup Communities, and Give First (59:26) Coming Out of “Hibernation” to Write His Last Non-Fiction (1:13:39) Work-Life Balance vs. Work-Life Harmony Brad Feld is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Techstars, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. He is also the co-founder of two venture capital firms, Foundry Group and Mobius Venture Capital. Brad is the author of nine books, including Venture Deals, Startup Communities, and Give First. Through his books, investments, and philosophy of “give first,” Brad has become a mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs navigating the brutal highs and lows of building a business. Connect with Brad: Brad’s Website: feld.com Brad’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bfeld Resources Mentioned Brad’s Book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646871324 Brad’s Book, Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118441540 Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118443616 Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up by Jerry Colonna: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062749536 Leap Academy Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities.Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training
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    1 h y 24 m
  • 1 Million Followers in 30 Days: Brendan Kane’s Proven Strategy for Going Viral | E125

    1 Million Followers in 30 Days: Brendan Kane’s Proven Strategy for Going Viral | E125
    Sep 16 2025
    Brendan Kane didn’t break into Hollywood through connections. He started out making coffee on film sets. Spotting the untapped power of MySpace and YouTube, he launched one of the first influencer campaigns, catching the attention of studio executives and A-list actors like Jason Statham. That bold move launched his journey from Hollywood to advising global icons such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna on social media strategy. In this episode, Brendan joins Ilana to reveal how he built one million followers in just 30 days, the formula for going viral, and the psychology behind grabbing and holding attention. Brendan Kane is a digital marketing expert who has helped top celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs dominate social media and generate millions in revenue. He specializes in data-driven strategies that drive massive social media engagement. In this episode, Ilana and Brendan will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:07) His Childhood Love for Movies and Storytelling (03:17) Breaking into Hollywood Without Connections (08:16) The Bold Move That Led to Working With A-List Actors (10:37) Diving into Tech and Working with Taylor Swift, Rihanna, etc (17:51) Lessons from Managing $100M in YouTube Ad Spend (22:06) Uncovering the Secrets to Social Media Success (27:40) How Brendan Hit a Million Followers in 30 Days (34:51) Strategies for Marketing Bestselling Books (39:10) How to Adapt to Ever-Changing Platforms (44:01) Low-Cost Strategies to Stand Out on Social Media (45:35) Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship Brendan Kane is a digital marketing expert who has helped top celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs dominate social media and generate millions in revenue. Known for building a following of over 1 million in just 30 days, Brendan specializes in data-driven strategies that drive massive social media engagement. He is the bestselling author of One Million Followers, Hook Point, and The Guide to Going Viral, where he reveals proven methods for scaling influence in today’s noisy digital world. Connect with Brendan: Brendan’s Website: brendanjkane.com Brendan’s Instagram: instagram.com/brendankane Resources Mentioned: Get Brendan’s Book, The Guide to Going Viral, for FREE: hookpoint.com/leap Download Brendan’s Book, Hook Point for Free: hookpoint.com Brendan’s Book, One Million Followers: How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days: https://www.amazon.com/One-Million-Followers-Updated-Following/dp/195066547X The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training
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    55 m
  • NetApp CEO George Kurian: From Humble Beginnings to Leading a Fortune 500 Giant | E124

    NetApp CEO George Kurian: From Humble Beginnings to Leading a Fortune 500 Giant | E124
    Sep 9 2025
    George Kurian’s journey from a modest upbringing in Kerala, India, to becoming CEO of NetApp is an extraordinary story. George worked cafeteria shifts and construction jobs to pay his way through Princeton before climbing the ranks at Oracle, McKinsey, and Cisco. In this episode, George opens up about the weight of being a “rookie CEO” responsible for 12,000 people, the discipline of saying no to 97% of ideas, and the humility it takes to lead through uncertainty. He and Ilana explore resilience, focus, and the future of AI, while revealing how diverse experiences and family values shaped his leadership philosophy. George Kurian is CEO of NetApp, a Fortune 500 data infrastructure and cloud services company. Under his leadership, NetApp has strengthened its cloud-first and data services strategy, growing into a $20 billion company. In this episode, Ilana and George will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Family Role Models and Upbringing (06:00) Landing a Princeton Scholarship and Learning to Survive (09:20) Lessons from Oracle and McKinsey (13:50) Why George Left Cisco to Join NetApp (16:45) How Cafeteria Work Inspired NetApp’s Engineering Process (19:40) The ‘30-30-30’ Rule for Driving Organizational Change (22:40) George’s Journey to Becoming CEO Overnight (26:30) First-Time CEO Challenges and Leadership Struggles (30:40) Why a CEO Should Say “No” to 97% of Ideas (33:10) Betting on Cloud Partnerships Instead of Competing (37:15) The Power of Choosing Your Path and Tackling Hard Problems George Kurian is CEO of NetApp, a Fortune 500 data infrastructure and cloud services company. Before joining NetApp in 2011, he had built a diverse tech career that included leadership roles at Oracle, McKinsey, Cisco, and Akamai. Under his leadership, NetApp has strengthened its cloud-first and data services strategy, growing into a $20 billion company. Connect with George: George’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgekuriannetapp Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training
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    47 m
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