Bay Area Innovators

Christian Briggs explains the rise of BRICS, the role of energy markets, and why these conflicts matter far beyond the Middle East. Full interview now on Bay Area Innovators: ept.ms/WarOnDollar

How are Iran, China, BRICS, and the U.S. dollar all connected? Christian Briggs breaks down the economic and geopolitical forces reshaping the global balance of power.

Dean Golemis explains the warning signs that were missed—and why vigilance matters more than ever. Watch the full episode here: ept.ms/WHCDshooting

How does a major security failure happen? Former detective Dean Golemis breaks down what went wrong—and what needs to change.

From ancestral lands in California and Oregon to the present day, the Modoc Nation continues to protect its history and traditions. Watch the full interview here: ept.ms/ModocWar

From high-risk situations to real stories from the streets, Britt Elmore gives a firsthand look into narcotics enforcement. Watch the full episode here: ept.ms/UndercoverCop

What’s it really like to work undercover in narcotics? Retired SFPD officer Britt Elmore shares what he saw—and the risks that come with it.

Combat Controller Eric Lionheart breaks down the staggering logistics of an "impossible" rescue that brought our guy home. Watch the full interview here: ept.ms/CombatControll…

What does it take to orchestrate a rescue in hostile territory? @ELionheart_CCT takes us inside a high-stakes extraction in Iran. From "rings of protection" to the "sound of freedom," discover the grit required when mission failure isn't an option

Vince Ellison shares the moments that shaped his beliefs—and why he’s speaking out today. ept.ms/VinceEllison

A powerful and personal perspective from Vince Ellison. From life experience to hard truths—this conversation goes deep.

Is your success built on a fragile foundation? Ann Lesley Smith explores the "Happiness Trap". Watch the full interview here: ept.ms/BeyondGlamour

"Happiness depends on happenings. When they dissolve, where are you?" Ann Lesley Smith shares how losing everything led to a realization that changed everything: success isn’t about being happy—it’s about being content.

One VC warns the real impact of California’s billionaire tax may hit founders, startups, and the future of Silicon Valley. ept.ms/BillionaireTax

California wants to tax billionaires—even on wealth they haven’t sold. @BNarasin , Founder & GP of Tenacity VC and a 25-year entrepreneur, says that could change everything for startups.

Sydney Hunter explains the journey, the intense auditions, and what it really takes to perform like a modern-day gladiator. Full interview now on Bay Area Innovators: ept.ms/AmericanGladia…

What does it take to become an American Gladiator? Fitness coach Sydney Hunter shares the training, discipline, and mindset behind earning a spot on the iconic competition series.

William Simpson shares what he’s learned from years living among wild horse herds in Northern California. Watch the full conversation here:ept.ms/WildHorse

America once had millions of wild horses roaming the West. Today, only tens of thousands remain. William Simpson has spent years living in the wilderness studying them—and believes they may hold a natural solution to wildfire prevention.

From job displacement to robotics and cybersecurity, longtime investor Don Butler shares how he evaluates risk — and why great teams matter more than hype. Full interview now available: ept.ms/VCAIBubble

Is the AI boom the next dot-com bubble? Venture capitalist Don Butler of Thomvest Ventures says it’s more a question of when than if. After 25 years in Silicon Valley, he explains what feels different this time — and why a cooldown might not be a bad thing.