IPO with Brant Pinvidic

About IPO with Brant Pinvidic

The podcast that explores the most innovative Ideas, the inspirational People behind them, and the wealth of Opportunities they create. From celebrity CEO’s and iconic brands, to the emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs everyone should be talking about. Host and leading business expert Brant Pinvidic brings his unique style and exclusive access to showcase some of the most fascinating stories in business today.

Publisher

IPO with Brant Pinvidic

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2019

Latest episode

10 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2025

   9: Ben Nemtin and the Journey of Facing Fear and Building a Life of Meaning

   What do you want to do before you die? Ben Nemtin has spent his life answering that question—not just for himself, but for millions of others. In this episode of IPO with Brant Pinvidic, Ben shares the story of how a simple bucket list with friends turned into The Buried Life, a global movement that inspires people to dream bigger, live with intention, and help others along the way. From overcoming anxiety and depression to crossing off once-impossible goals, Ben reveals how writing down your dreams, finding accountability, and pushing through fear can transform not only your own life, but the lives of those around you.

2. 

   10 Sept 2025

   8: Breaking Barriers in Women’s Sports with Hope Solo

   In this episode of IPO, host Brandt Pinvidic sits down with soccer legend Hope Solo for a candid conversation about her extraordinary journey both on and off the field. Hope reflects on the early struggles of breaking into a sport that had no professional pathway for women at the time, the setbacks that nearly ended her career, and the resilience that pushed her forward. They explore the cultural challenges facing female athletes—from the double standards around competitiveness and aggression, to the financial inequities that persist even when women’s teams outperform their male counterparts. Hope offers an inside look at the pay equity battle with U.S. Soccer, the personal risks she took in speaking out, and how those fights sparked global momentum for change. The discussion also dives into the uncomfortable realities of sexism and exploitation in sports, the expectations placed on female athletes to succeed both as competitors and as pop culture figures, and the difficult choices s

3. 

   9 Sept 2025

   7: Predict. Adapt. Win: Paul Szyarto’s Moneyball Approach to Business

   From a turbulent childhood in New Jersey to military training in advanced engineering and special forces combat, Paul Szyarto’s story is one of survival, resilience, and reinvention. Today, he’s a top consultant and serial entrepreneur who helps organizations uncover hidden opportunities through data-driven strategy. In this episode, Paul shares how his unique background shaped his approach to predictive analytics, business growth, and decision-making under pressure. His "Moneyball for Business" framework reveals how companies can move beyond surface-level thinking, optimize their resources, and turn streams of income into lasting oceans of wealth.

4. 

   8 Sept 2025

   6: Vanessa Van Edwards on the Science of Charisma and Mastering Human Behavior

   In this episode of IPO with Brant Pinvidic, behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards joins Brant to reveal how charisma, confidence, and influence aren’t innate traits but skills rooted in science. Vanessa shares how she went from a “recovering awkward person” to founding The Science of People, where she has analyzed everything from TED Talk gestures to CEO headshots to uncover the formulas behind human connection. Together, Brant and Vanessa explore why first impressions matter, how personality traits shape interactions, and what leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people can do to improve their communication, boost their confidence, and achieve people-driven goals.

5. 

   5 Sept 2025

   Rob Lowe: Influence vs. Popularity — What Hollywood Gets Right (and Wrong) About Building a Business

   In a world where a viral clip can crown an overnight star, influence and the appearance of influence are not the same thing. Brant sits down with Rob Lowe to unpack how fame, brand equity, and business value actually intersect. From teen-idol mania to multi-decade relevance, Rob explains why durability comes from the work, product, delivery, and discipline, not the cult of personality. You will hear why some celebrity deals never move the needle, how to diligence star partners, and what metrics matter when marketing in the age of social. The Idea Attention is abundant, true influence is scarce, treat celebrity like a channel, validate conversion, not clout. The Person Rob Lowe, actor, producer, author, navigated multiple chapters of fame by prioritizing craft, consistency, and smart choices over hype. The Opportunities Align with talent who deliver product and hustle, not just reach. Structure deals around outcomes, sales, trials, signups, not vanity metrics. Build brand platform

6. 

   23 Feb 2021

   Mika Newton - CEO, xCures

   The Idea: Harness the power of A.I. to help advanced cancer patients find alternative treatments that would be next to impossible to discover traditionally. The Person is Mika Newton, the CEO of xCures and a world-renowned expert in the use of A.I. in medicine. Mika is leading a revolution to create technology that puts patients first and leverages the entire medical knowledge database to help each patient. This episode explores how oncologists will leverage technology to better serve their patients and beat cancer and other diseases. Brant Pinvidic interviews xCures CEO Mika Newton

7. 

   11 Oct 2019

   Patrick Drake - Hello Fresh - Co-Founder

   The Idea: In a world where instant gratification, fast food, and the quest for convenience dominate, we’re going to start a service where we box up some grocery store ingredients, deliver it to your door with a recipe card, and expect you to pay us for the privilege of prepping and cooking your own dinner. The Person is Patrick Drake, the co-founder of the #1 box meal service, Hello Fresh. Patrick is one of those founders that sets the bar for what every founder should embody. He had seemingly over-the-top visions grandeur and was willing to sacrifice and stick with it till everything he envisioned materialized. The Opportunities have literally been the creation and growth of the entire subscription box explosion. Brant Pinvidic interviews Hello Fresh co-founder Patrick Drake

8. 

   11 Oct 2019

   Kathy Ireland - CEO kathy ireland World Wide

   The Idea: A supermodel, who’s phone stops ringing with modeling jobs, decides she’s going to create and run a business empire worth billions. Crazy idea? well after meeting The Person: CEO extraordinaire Kathy Ireland, and hearing this you might think that being the model was the crazy idea. The Opportunities Created: are absolutely massive and almost incalculable. In addition to the hundreds of thousandths of jobs, and billions of dollars in the economy, she has inspired women and girls all over the world. Brant Pinvidic interviews supermodel and businesswoman Kathy Ireland

9. 

   11 Oct 2019

   Christie Hefner - Playboy Enterprises - Former Chairman and CEO

   The Idea: is take the most popular and icon mens magazine and had the reins over to the founders 29 year old daughter. The Person is Christie Hefner, one of the most dynamic, interesting, intelligent and thoughtful people you’ll have the pleasure of listening to. She is a joy to be around and force to be reckoned with. The Opportunities were more than 20 years of expanding a brand that created literally thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of revenue; and continued to influence social culture across the all platforms. Brant Pinvidic interviews with Former Playboy Enterprises CEO – Christie Hefner

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