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Ventures & Visionaries

Ventures & Visionaries offers a deep dive into the minds of successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation.

Podcast · By Mordy Hackel · American English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
5
Latest publication
Sep 2, 2026
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Aug 3, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Creative Destruction: Ideas for Thriving in the AI Economy (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Ventures & Visionaries, host Mordy Hackel sits down with entrepreneur and technology strategist Drew Donaldson to discuss one of the biggest shifts in modern business: the collision of AI, automation, and human adaptability. After nearly a decade running a successful marketing agency, Drew saw firsthand how rapidly advancing AI tools were reshaping his industry. Rather than resisting the change, he made a bold pivot—transforming his business around automation, systems integrat

  2. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    Stop Grinding. Start Scaling. (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Ventures & Visionaries, host Mordy Hackel sits down with retired Air Force veteran, fractional COO, and Legacy Wealth Group CEO Tyrus Shivers for a powerful conversation about scaling businesses, building systems, and rewriting the narratives that hold entrepreneurs back. Tyrus shares how military structure and mission-driven thinking shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and why so many founders get trapped in “doing” instead of designing scalable businesses. Together, they

  3. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    Why Performance Alone Won't Get You Promoted (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Ventures & Visionaries, host Mordy Hackel sits down with Dr. Stephanie Hills—former Fortune 500 technology executive turned leadership strategist and executive coach—for a powerful conversation about career growth, visibility, and thriving in the AI era. Stephanie shares why so many high performers get overlooked despite strong results, and why performance alone is no longer enough to advance. She breaks down her framework of Performance + Image + Exposure, explains how leader

  4. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    Why Listening Beats Building in Every Startup (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Ventures & Visionaries, host Mordy Hackel sits down with entrepreneur and technologist Shimon Magal to explore the realities of building startups, pivoting through failure, and learning how to truly listen to customers. Shimon’s journey into entrepreneurship started early—after discovering coding at just 11 years old and quickly becoming fascinated with building technology solutions. That passion eventually led him to study computer science, serve six years in the Israeli Defe

  5. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    The Behavior Behind the Leader (opens the original)

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    Episode Description: In this episode of Ventures & Visionaries, host Mordy Hackel sits down with leadership strategist and researcher Corina Taban to explore what truly drives leadership beneath the surface. Corina shares insights from her research on the psychological contract — the invisible agreement between employees and employers — and explains why reciprocity, trust, and emotional intelligence are foundational to sustainable, non-toxic workplaces. The conversation dives into gender expecta

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