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Chester Wooley on Where Philanthropy and Venture Capital Meet

Geoff “Chester” Wooley, Co-founder Patamar Capital and current board member of SKS Microfinance, India’s largest microfinance bank, discusses where philanthropy and venture capital meet on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript:   Geoff Woolley  0:00   Philanthropy and a family office’s investing is quite separate from each other. Depending on the size of the family office, its foundation or…

The Future of ESG and Impact Investing with Michael Meehan

The Future of ESG and Impact Investing with Michael Meehan

Michael Meehan, Co-founder, Canoe Carbon, Forum for Impact, and former CEO, GRI discusses the future of ESG and impact investing on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript:   Alan Olsen  Michael, you have a remarkable story. And for the listeners here, can you share your background and how it got you to where you are today?   Michael…

Becky Douglas on Saving Leper Colony Children

Becky Douglas on Transforming Leprosy Colonies in India

Becky Douglas, founder of Rising Star Outreach, a non-profit dedicated to saving and transforming the lives of children and their parents affected by leprosy in India, discusses how it became reality on Alan Olsen’s American Dreams Show. Rising Star Outreach born from tragedy. Becky’s journey to helping leper colonies in India began with a personal tragedy that transformed…

Unveiling Entrepreneurial Success with Randi Brill

Unveiling Entrepreneurial Success with Randi Brill

Randi Brill, best-selling author and CCO of Just Call Randi Design Agency discusses unveiling entrepreneurial success on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript: Alan Olsen Hi, this is Alan Olsen and welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Randy brill. Ready welcome to today’s show.   Randi Brill Thank you, Alan. I’m glad to be here.  …

Legacy Builders Philanthropic Revolution

Legacy Builders Philanthropic Revolution

Legacy Builders Conference Inspires Philanthropic Revolution The recent “Legacy Builders” event has sparked a philanthropic revolution, inspiring attendees to leverage their accumulated wealth for world betterment. The event, held on May 15, 2024, in San Jose, CA, featured distinguished speakers including NFL legend and HGGC Partner Steve Young¹, retired three-star General Michael Barbero², and Becky…

Transform Your Life Every Morning, Hal Elrod

Transform Your Life Every Morning, Hal Elrod

Hal Elrod, an international keynote speaker and best selling author of 12 books, including “The Miracle Morning“—which has been translated into 42 languages discusses how to transform your life a little every morning on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show.   Transcript:   Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Hal Elrod. Hal welcome to today’s show.  …

Rob Ryan’s Amazing Movie Premiere June 28th on How He Saved the Internet

The Hollywood movie premiere of the Rob Ryan story is a cinematic tribute to innovation.  This remarkable film documents the real-life journey of this visionary from crisis to triumph and how he saved the internet!  On June 28th at 9:30 PM in the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre.  For tickets, click here.   Rob Ryan, Founder…

Early Detection Saves Lives with Steve Marler

Steve Marler, Founder of Advanced Longevity discusses how early detection can save lives and overcoming a broken healthcare system on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript: Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Steve Marler. Steve, welcome to the show.   Steve Marler Thank you. It’s great to be here.   Alan Olsen So Steve,…

Mark Sadovnick Talks Leadership, Authenticity, and Making an Impact

Mark Sadovnick Talks Leadership, Authenticity, and Making an Impact

Mark Sadovnick, Managing Partner at 5th Element Group discusses leadership, authenticity, and making an Impact on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript: Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Mark Sadovnick. Nick, Mark, welcome to today’s show.   Mark Sadovnick It’s great to be here. Alan, thanks for inviting me.   Alan Olsen So, Mark,…

Preserving My Family’s Life’s Work & Legacy

Tom Chatham, Chairman of Chatham Created Gems & Diamonds, Inc., discusses preserving his family’s legacy and life’s work on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show.   Transcript: Alan Olsen Welcome to America dreams. My guest today is Tom Chatham. Welcome to today’s show.   Tom Chatham Thank you glad to be here.   Alan Olsen So, Tom, we’ve had…

Mastering Business Growth with Howard Shore

Mastering Business Growth with Howard Shore

Howard Shore, Founder and CEO of Activate Group Inc. discusses managing, even mastering, business growth and the challenges growing quickly can present on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript: Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Howard Shore. Howard, welcome to today’s show.   Howard Shore Alan, thank you for having me.   Alan…

Prosperity and Self-Reliance Zealot Steve Alder

Prosperity and Self-Reliance Zealot Steve Alder

From North America to Ghana, Africa, Steve Alder, President of Ensign Global College (www.ensign.edu.gh), sits down to discuss how a professor helps to build global prosperity and self-reliance on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript: Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams I’m visiting here today with Steve Alder. Steve, welcome to today’s program.   Steve Alder Thank…

Steve Young on Building an Epic Family Legacy

Retired 49r Steve Young Discusses Building a Family Legacy at the Legacy Builders Event on May 15, 2024 As GROCO celebrates three decades of excellence in family office tax and advisory services, we have developed the Legacy Builders to stands as a testament to the firm’s enduring vision: to transform wealth into a powerful tool…

Leadership, Duty, Honor & Country With Lt. Gen. Mike Barbero

Leadership, Duty, Honor & Country With Lt. Gen. Mike Barbero

Retired US Army Lieutenant General, Michael D. Barbero, discusses leadership, service, duty, honor, and country on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript: Alan Olsen Hi, this is Alan Olsen and welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is General Michael Barbero. General, welcome to today’s show.   Mike Barbero Thanks, Alan, how are you? Thanks for having me. It’s…

Regenerative Medicine and Creating Health with Dr. David Haase

Regenerative Medicine and Creating Health with Dr. David Haase

Dr. David Haase, Founder of the MaxWell Clinic discusses regenerative medicine and creating health on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript: Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is David Haase. David, welcome to the show.   David Haase Thanks, Alan.   Alan Olsen So do you have a remarkable background and career obviously that…

VC Insights From Silicon Valley Veteran Andrew Romans

VC Success With Silicon Valley Veteran Andrew Romans

Andrew Romans, General Partner of 7BC Venture Capital, Author, and University Professor discusses navigating Silicon Valley, venture capital (VC), startup success, and the future of tech investment on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript:   Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Andrew Romans. Andrew, welcome to today’s show.   Andrew Romans Thank you so…

How Entrepreneurs Shine by Gino Wickman

How Entrepreneurs Shine With Gino Wickman 

Gino Wickman, Founder of EOS Worldwide and author of “Shine” and “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business” discusses How to shine as an Entrepreneur on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript:   Alan Olsen Hi, this is Alan Olsen and welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Gino Wickman. To welcome to today’s show.   Gino…

Energy Sector Investments Unveiled by Invito CEO Steve Blackwell

Energy Sector Investments Unveiled by Invito CEO Steve Blackwell

Steve Blackwell, Founder & CEO of Invito Energy Partners discusses unveiling Oil and Gas investments in the Energy sector on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Transcript:   Alan Olsen Hi, this is Alan Olsen and welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Steve Blackwell. Steve, welcome to do a show.   Steve Blackwell Thank you,…

Dental Business Success Unveiled by Kevin Kremer

Dental Business Success Unveiled by Kevin Kremer

Dr. Kevin Kremer, Founder & CEO of Kremer Leadership Institute discusses unveiling success in the dental business on Alan Olsen‘s American Dreams Show. Dental Business Success Transcript: Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Kevin Kremer, Kevin Kevin, welcome to today’s show.   Kevin Kremer Thanks, Alan. Thanks for having me.  …

Jason Ma on Shaping Next-Gen Leaders

Jason Ma on Shaping Next-Gen Leaders

Jason Ma Discusses Shaping Next-Gen Leaders on Alan Olsen‘s The American Dreams Show Transcript of American Dreams interview titled; “Mentoring The Next Generation“ Transcript: Alan Olsen Welcome to American Dreams. My guest today is Jason Ma. Jason, welcome to today’s program.   Jason Ma Thank you so much for inviting. It’s an honor and pleasure…