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From ThreeEQ to AdXero: Jason Ma on Mentoring UHNW and Disrupting a Legacy Industry on 9×90™ (#50)

About this episode In this powerhouse episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin the Managing Director of Heritage Real Estate Fund, sits down with Jason Ma, Founder, CEO, and Chief Mentor at ThreeEQ, CBO and an investor at AdXero, acclaimed author of “Young Leaders 3.0”, a leading B20/G20 member (since 2014), and a sought-after speaker. As an award-winning chief mentor, AI/tech investor, and global strategist, Jason coaches and prepares select Next Gen leaders for greatness, and advises UHNW families, CEOs, and Single Family Offices on achieving elite outcomes across business, lifelong learning, and life. With 40+ years of industry experience spanning AI/technology, education, business strategy and execution, and Family Office advisory—and 2M+ miles of world travel—Jason unveils his uniquely empowering 4S and 3EQ one-on-one mentorship framework. This blends visionary roadmap and storytelling, emotional/mental states mastery, strategic thinking and execution, and next-level soft skills to prepare Next Gen leaders for next-level generational impact…

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Garrett Rice is Redefining the Job Hunt: From Apple’s Design Ethos to AI-Powered Career Tools on 9×90™ (#49)

About this episode What happens when a 20-year Apple veteran applies Silicon Valley’s obsession with user experience to the broken world of job hunting? In this episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with Garrett Rice, founder of Callings.ai, an AI-powered platform transforming how candidates navigate the modern job market. Drawing on two decades at Apple, Garrett shares how he infused design thinking and relentless iteration into a platform built for job seekers—not hiring companies. Together, they dive into:✅ How AI is reshaping resume reviews, interviews, and global competition.✅ Why networking—not applications—is the most undervalued career skill.✅ The hidden pitfalls of the modern job hunt and how Callings.ai helps users overcome them with tools like AI-powered job ratings, customized resumes, and “My Insights” for career clarity. Garrett’s insights are a masterclass in balancing cutting-edge technology with deeply human challenges. Whether you’re a founder, an executive, or navigating your next career…

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Her Business Collapsed. A Movement Was Born: Christel Caputo on the Future of Human Transformation on 9×90™ (#46)

About this episode What happens when a multi-million-dollar business collapses overnight? For Christel Caputo, it was the beginning of a powerful transformation. In this soul-stirring episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with the co-founder and Executive Director of Evolution One—a nonprofit on a mission to awaken transformational leadership across the globe. Christel shares how a sudden change in state law wiped out her thriving reinvention coaching company and how she used that moment to realign her purpose. Drawing from her deep training in yoga, meditation, and mentorship, she went on to co-found Evolution One (formerly Ascension One Collective), a spiritual organization that has raised over $3 million in philanthropic funding to empower thousands through courses, immersive expeditions, and energy-based leadership training. This episode dives deep into: 💥 The real story behind the collapse of her coaching empire—and how she found the courage to rebuild 🧘‍♀️ How SPA (Silence, Presence,…

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Professional Athlete Angella Goran on Fintech and Her Billion Dollar Blueprint for Sport-Centered Cities 9×90™ (#43)

About this guest For those of you who do not know Angella Goran, she … World-Class Athlete & Record Holder - Angella has represented Canada at the highest levels—rowing, triathlon, and elite cycling—and currently ranks among the world’s top female indoor cyclists. In 2022, she broke the Canadian National Elite Women’s 1‑Hour Indoor Cycling record and is training to set a new UCI 1‑Hour World Record. Fintech Pioneer & Social-Impact Founder - As the first female founder of a Neobank in North America, Angella launched TAPanGO Technologies, specializing in embedded finance and wellness. Her innovative platform ATHLETICA Rewards™ bridges banking, loyalty, and health incentives—earning attention as a disruptive force in digital banking. Champion for Youth & Women’s Empowerment - Beyond fintech and fitness, Angella is a proven social-impact entrepreneur. From biking 10,000 km across Canada to raise millions for youth sports, to launching The Power Hour™—a global wellness initiative aiming for…

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From Coma to Crypto: How Trish Kane’s Near-Death Experience Lead to the Revolution of a $6 Trillion Industry 9×90™ (#37)

About this guest For those of you who do not know Trish, Miraculous Survival In 2014, she was found unresponsive with a dangerously low body temperature (86 °F), resuscitated twice, endured a nine-day coma, and survived two strokes. She had to relearn to walk, talk, and feed herself—emerging not just recovered, but transformed, igniting her mission in holistic healing.  Founder & CEO of Healerverse In 2020, Trish founded Healerverse (aka 5D Healerverse), a decentralized SaaS marketplace and ticketing platform uniting spiritual healers and seekers globally. The platform offers virtual/in‑person events, practitioner tools, secure booking, and transparency across a $6 trillion‑plus wellness industry.  Global Speaker, Author & Decentralization Advocate Trish is a recognized keynote speaker on decentralization and healing tech, launching her book Divine Intervention and debuting at high-profile events like Miami Swim Week. She champions Web‑3 adoption in wellness and empowers healers to own and monetize their practice.  About this episode…

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Meet the Marketer With Multiple Successful Exits: Maria Sirotkina on 9×90™ (#26)

9x90 Episode 26 https://youtu.be/0hCxEiyepiI About this episode For those of you who don’t know Maria Sirotkina, she’s a dynamic growth strategist who has successfully exited two startups and now serves as a fractional CMO, specializing in scaling FinTech and EdTech companies from 0 to 8 figures in revenue. Maria is known for building and optimizing high-performance growth teams and is a true powerhouse when it comes to community building—having grown one brand’s community to over 150,000 members in just a year. Her ability to blend strategic marketing with authentic brand engagement makes her a standout force in today’s startup ecosystem. In this podcast episode, we dive into practical growth strategies with Maria Sirotkina, touching on: The power of user-generated content (UGC) and why video testimonials convert better than traditional formats Tools that simplify collecting and organizing testimonials—including tagging features that help marketers use the right testimonial at the right time…

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Meet the CEO of Bafu: The FinTech Startup Every Bank Would Love to Buy Next – 9×90™ (#25)

9x90 Episode 25 https://youtu.be/BXVPqHHYl-E About this FinTech Startup Bafu - Bucks for U Pitch DeckDownload About this episode In this compelling episode, Adi Soozin, a 5th-generation investor, sits down with Henry Grijalba, the CEO of a swoon-worthy fintech company, to discuss the high-stakes world of fintech and the art of navigating a successful exit. Henry shares his company’s two-pronged strategy for scaling and exiting—through acquisition by a major bank or a public IPO—and offers hard-earned lessons on persistence, adaptability, and innovation in a highly competitive industry. Adi complements the conversation with her own expertise, revealing how aligning branding and strategy with an ideal acquirer can significantly boost a company’s chances of being acquired. Throughout this dynamic discussion, Adi and Henry explore the challenges of regulatory hurdles, dealing with ruthless competitors, and leveraging the power of mentorship and networks. Packed with insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and startup enthusiasts, this episode provides…

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From Frozen Yogurt to Wall Street, Meet the Kingmaker: Steve Beninati on 9×90™ (#22)

9x90 Episode 22 https://youtu.be/tws0WhuiNcY About this episode In this compelling and candid conversation, two renowned leaders—Steve Beninati, a celebrated Wall Street executive with decades of entrepreneurial excellence, and Adi Soozin, a fifth-generation investor and visionary marketing strategist—exchange transformative insights on resilience, leadership, and the art of creating meaningful connections. From reflections on balancing high-stakes careers with personal passions to navigating the challenges of public scrutiny and sustaining authenticity, this interview offers a rare glimpse into the minds of two industry titans. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals, and anyone seeking inspiration, this coffee-chat-style interview encapsulates the power of perseverance and the beauty of human connection in a fast-paced world. The Transcript This transcript was generated by AI & edited by ChatGPT: Adi Soozin: Hello, everyone, and welcome to a very special episode of 9x90. Today, we are privileged to have with us one of New York City's most esteemed banking…

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Meet Amir Emacha: Private Equity’s Favorite Founder (#21)

9x90 Episode 21 https://youtu.be/9OFc5ru66_s About this episode In this episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin sits down with Amir Emacha, founder of Microhub, to discuss a revolutionary solution to one of the biggest headaches for property managers and tenants alike: package delivery. From transforming how multifamily properties handle the influx of daily deliveries to reimagining high-value lobby spaces, Amir shares how Microhub is solving logistical challenges and enhancing resident satisfaction. Adi and Amir explore the intersection of real estate development, technology, and tenant retention, diving into the benefits of Microhub’s model for property owners and managers. With insights into Miami’s dynamic neighborhoods like Wynwood and Brickell, they highlight the growing demand for efficient, last-mile delivery solutions. Whether you're a real estate investor, property manager, or simply interested in how innovation is reshaping urban living, this episode delivers fresh perspectives and actionable insights. Tune in to learn why Microhub is a no-brainer…

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Meet Khurram: The Tech Genius Building a Real World Jarvis (#19)

9x90 Episode 19 https://youtu.be/I4HfdguN3WI About this episode Discover how Khurram & his team are responding to loss & tragedy by reshaping home security. In this exciting episode, Khurram, a tech genius from Irvine & the founder of Irvinei, shares his experiences and insights on building a groundbreaking home security system that operates like Jarvis from Iron Man. Key highlights include his motivations for creating this technology, the unique features that set it apart, and how it addresses pressing safety concerns like monitoring for falls and medical emergencies. Khurram also reveals the innovative algorithms that help families care for loved ones with health issues, ensuring that help is just a moment away. The Transcript Adi Soozin: Welcome, everyone, to another exceptional episode of our series. Today, we have an extraordinary guest joining us. Khurram Hussain, an esteemed serial entrepreneur and AI innovator, is here with us. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Khurram’s…

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Diana Hernandez -From Corporate Success to CBD Wellness (#14)

9x90 Episode 14 Diana Hernandez is a Business Administrator, holding a Master's degree in Corporate Communications from the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid. With over 15 years of professional experience, she has honed her expertise in the areas of human resources, marketing, and project management, with a particular focus on aligning people, teams, and business units. Diana's career journey has taken her through diverse sectors, including fast-moving consumer goods and technology companies, where she played a pivotal role in marketing. In addition to her marketing acumen, she has delved into the realm of HR consultancy, where her knowledge and insights have proven invaluable in executing projects, product launches, and effective commercial management. Notably, Diana has also taken the lead in a groundbreaking project related to CBD within a multinational Medicinal Cannabis company. Her wealth of experience, particularly in the field of HR, has equipped Diana with the skills and strategic…

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From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: Fostering Human Connection Through Technology, Meet Daniel Liebeskind, the CEO and Founder of Topia (#11)

9x90 Episode 11 Daniel Liebeskind is the founder and CEO of Topia, a fully customizable spatial-based virtual gathering platform that launched in May 2020. Topia found quick success by Summer, hosting over 25,000 people as a co-sponsor of Burning Man, providing virtual event spaces for Fortune 100 companies, IPO celebrations, and music festivals, as well as hosting birthday parties, reunions, and workspaces. https://youtu.be/v-vfxgBpX0E Listen to this as a podcast on your favorite platform: Daniel’s journey with technology and entrepreneurship began at an early age and took him from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, and now, Los Angeles.  Born in White Plains, NY, he watched and learned from his dad, who commuted to the city every day, where he ran a financial services firm and invented technology platforms for the insurance industry.   An avid baseball card collector, Daniel’s first startup at the age of 8 was trading, buying, and selling cards…

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Olivia Ramos 🎻 the female pioneer powerhouse behind Deepblocks (#9).

9x90 Episode 9 Olivia Ramos the founder and CEO of Deepblocks, an AI platform for modeling and analyzing commercial real estate development projects. She is a graduate of all three Singularity University startup programs, GSP, Incubator, and Accelerator, and was the only female participant in the DARPA Innovation House program. Among her many accomplishments, Olivia holds the following degrees: A Master's of Architecture from Columbia University, A Master's of Real Estate Development from the University of Miami, A Bachelor's in Architecture from The University of Florida and A degree from The Design and Architecture Senior High. Recently added to her long list of achievements, Olivia just ranked among Inc's top 100 Women Building America's Most Innovative and Ambitious Businesses. Are you ready to meet Olivia in today's episode? You can unlock your free trial of Deepblocks over here.  https://radiopublic.com/90x9co-WzEvMJ/ep/s1!e6e88 Listen to this podcast on your favorite platform: Olivia Ramos 🎻…

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Timothée Demoures & Eloquens.com 🏋🏼‍♂️ the new heavy weight champion of the customer acquisition arena (#7).

9x90 Episode 7 Timothée Demoures is a French Entrepreneur and the Managing Director of Eloquens.com. After a successful run at Strategy&, Tim decided to take a dive into the startup ecosystem of Paris. Fueled by adrenaline and passion he is the Managing Director of Eloquens.com, the world's leading marketplace for ready-to-use tools and business know-how (in finance, strategy, marketing, startups, legal, technology & more).Tim is also the VP of Key Projects at the startup studio adVentures. Tim's experience includes: managing a wide spectrum of business projects and investor relations for startups as noteworthy as Wimi.  Links mentioned in this podcast include... Connect with Timothée Demoures HERE via LinkedInThe Y Combinator channel on EloquensThe link to TMDP's channel on Eloquens Share this episode Listen to this podcast on your favorite platform: Timothée Demoures & Eloquens.com ?️ the new heavy weight champion of the customer acquisition arena (#7). Timothée Demoures is a…

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