Join Alban Mehmeti, Hans Nelson, and Kevin Schaffer of Inspire11, as they share unedited stories and behind the scenes looks at the business world, and have fun doing it. By building their own company, they’ve seen the heights of success and navigated times of uncertainty. They’ll share pivotal ‘ah-ha’ moments that have defined their careers, dissect trends in business and technology, and offer their unique perspective on what’s shaping the market next... while not taking it too seriously. So turn your volume up to 11 and listen to AhHa Moments.
From Boardrooms to Classrooms: How Great Leaders Turn Business Success into Real Impact
Inspire11 Founders Alban, Hans, and Kevin interview Carol Lavin Bernick and Josh Hale of Big Shoulders Fund about how business leaders apply principles to create lasting community impact.
1 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Eleven Minutes | Forging the Future: Innovation at the Heart of America's Steel Industry
CEO Shane Shipman and CFO Pam Presthus discuss with Hans Nelson, CEO of Inspire11, how LeJeune Steel innovates for a smarter future, revealing how courage and vision reinvent traditional industries.
18 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Bubbles, Booms, and Blackwell: Are We in an AI Bubble?
Host Alban, Hans, and Kevin interview Lenee Wolf, Chief Administrative Officer at Northern Trust, about navigating the current AI surge and its potential as a bubble or genuine shift.
8 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
How Elite Finds Elite
Alban, Hans, and Kevin interview Joyce Mullen and Dee Burger of Insight Enterprises about the strategic acquisition and its future possibilities.
20 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Eleven Minutes | EmpiRx Health: Flipping the Script on Pharmacy Care
Danny Sanchez, CEO of EmpiRx Health, and Alban Mehmeti, Founder & CEO of Inspire11, discuss how to disrupt pharmacy care by centering people and outcomes in this insightful interview.
13 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Excellence at Every Knot: From racing seas to boardroom strategies — mastering the art of elite performance.
Hans, Alban, and Kevin interview Bryon Ehrhart, Global Head of Growth and Strategic Development at AON and world record-breaking sailing Captain, about mastering elite performance through relentless improvement and trust.
11 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Revolutionizing Experience: The Service-Tech Nexus in Memorial City
Chief Technology Officer Dennis Hall discusses how MetroNational revolutionizes real estate by integrating technology and data to create intelligent buildings and exceptional tenant experiences at Memorial City.
11 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Heart-Wired: The Human Touch in Technological Innovation with Sedgwick
Host Eleven Minutes interviews Sean Safieh, CIO of Sedgwick, exploring how the company infuses humanity and empathy into technological innovation for a strategic advantage.
11 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
New Series: Eleven Minutes
Inspire11's "AhHa Moments" podcast features "Eleven Minutes," showcasing innovators reshaping industries and sharing their breakthrough stories.
7 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT
Make Shift Happen
The Inspire11 founders examine the critical role of adaptability in business, highlighting how companies can overcome outdated systems and embrace digital agents to drive progress.
27 Jan 2025
Elite, Not Elitist
Alban, Hans, and Kevin sit down with Kent Dauten, Co-Founder of Keystone Capital, to explore the journey of building and leading an elite private equity firm. They discuss how humility, collaboration, and a focus on values drive success in a fast-changing world, along with the importance of giving back and supporting charitable efforts.
13 Dec 2024
Change and Disruption are Guaranteed
Albert Thigpen shares insights on leveraging disruption, calculated risks, and AI in healthcare to drive innovation and spark transformation through bold partnerships.
3 Oct 2024
How Lucky Are You?
Alban, Hans, and Kevin discuss how luck can influence business success, the importance of taking bold risks, and the journey of their first guest, Jake Schwartz, in shaping the company’s trajectory.
2 Aug 2024
Buy Your Boss Lunch
Join Alban, Hans, and Kevin as they explore the power of human connection in business, discuss the benefits of a giving mindset, and share the story behind the name "Inspire11." Learn how fostering genuine relationships and practicing servant leadership can drive success and personal growth.
20 May 2024
BMW Workforce
Find out what the BMW Workforce is all about as Alban, Hans and Kevin discuss the ways a prolonged bull market has shaped today’s professional landscape. They share insights on how years of economic prosperity have influenced workforce behaviors and habits, highlighting the critical need for resilience and strong fundamentals to thrive in any market.
15 Apr 2024
Introduction to AhHa Moments
Alban and Hans recount pivotal experiences that have molded their personal and professional lives and catalyzed the creation of one of the fastest-growing consulting organizations in the US, Inspire11. This episode sets the tone for what is to come: unconventional perspectives on what is shaping the world and what we can do about it, candid stories from lived experiences, dad jokes and puns, and many ah-ha moments.
21 Mar 2024
AhHa Moments - Podcast Trailer
Join Alban Mehmeti and Hans Nelson, the founders of Inspire11, as they share unedited stories and behind the scenes looks at the business world, and have fun doing it.
By building their own company, they've seen the heights of success and navigated times of uncertainty.
They'll share pivotal 'ah-ha' moments that have defined their careers, dissect trends in business and technology, and offer their unique perspective on what's shaping the market next... while not taking it too seriously.
So turn your volume up to 11 and listen to AhHa Moments on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Inside a recent episode
From Boardrooms to Classrooms: How Great Leaders Turn Business Success into Real Impact
Published 27 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] They'll be like, hey, millionaires and billionaires, they're keeping their own money. They're not giving. And yet I see this every day at Kent .nana. We have Carol with several people involved in the organization. Why are they attracted to, to what is your providing? I can't quote Carol, but what she just said that we are a opportunity for students from low income communities, families that want their child to be in a school that is safe, effective, and efficient at putting their child on a pathway to a bright future. Well, at the same time, infusing that with a values based education. And I think that we have really good data and really good outcomes. […]
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