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AI and M&A: Revolutionizing Business Growth with Ambrosia Ventures Ambrosiaventures.co About the Guest(s): Issa Gilani is a distinguished principal consultant and founder of Ambrosia Ventures, a strategic consulting and M&A advisory firm concentrating on the life sciences sector. With over nine years of expertise in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and management consulting, Issa has been at the helm of numerous high-impact projects for top pharmaceutical companies. His firm, Ambrosia Ventures, provides AI-powered tools to enhance market analysis, facilitating strategic mergers and acquisitions. Issa’s passion for entrepreneurship is evident from his early beginnings in Detroit, where he cultivated his business acumen, leading him to forgo a medical career in favor of strategic consulting. Episode Summary: Welcome to another exhilarating episode of The Chris Voss Show, where we explore the intersection of strategic consulting, pharmaceutical innovation, and cutting-edge AI technology. Today, we are joined by the dynamic Issa Gilani, the visionary behind Ambrosia Ventures. With a compelling biography that spans regulatory affairs and transformative consultancy, Issa delves into his unique entrepreneurial journey from the streets of Detroit to the forefront of pharmaceutical consulting. This episode is an insightful journey into how AI is reshaping the mergers and acquisitions landscape, particularly in life sciences. Listeners will gain an enriched understanding of how Ambrosia Ventures employs AI to streamline M&A complexities and identify lucrative market opportunities. Issa shares how his firm is revolutionizing decision-making for startups and large enterprises with AI-powered insights, showcasing a toolkit capable of predicting company growth trajectories. Together with Chris Voss, the discussion unfurls the potential of AI in drug discovery landscapes, its role in regenerative medicine, and its future impact, promising listeners a rich dialogue steeped in innovation and strategic foresight. Key Takeaways: AI in M&A: Ambrosia Ventures uses AI to power a comprehensive M&A toolkit, revolutionizing how firms predict growth and streamline complex processes. Entrepreneurial Journey: Issa shares his transition from aspiring physician to strategic consultant, emphasizing the importance of aligning scientific innovations with business acumen. Pharmaceutical Landscape: Insight into how the competitive biopharmaceutical industry necessitates innovative solutions for clinical trial optimization and market analysis. Regenerative Medicine Focus: AI’s future role in drug discovery and regenerative medicine, aiming to extend life expectancy by repairing organs and body systems. Strategic Consultancy: Ambrosia Ventures’ approach caters to both startups and established enterprises, helping them unlock new growth avenues with AI-enhanced strategies. Notable Quotes: “It takes a smart person to realize you have to dumb it down sometimes so everyone can understand what it’s about.” “We use AI to streamline the very complex and sometimes chaotic processes of mergers and acquisitions.” “The smartest people, they, it takes a smart person to realize you have to dumb it down sometimes so everyone can understand what it’s about.” “AI is its own species and thinking about stuff that we probably never even thought about or considered, especially with our limited paradigm.” “What drugs candidates could be from a single molecule targeting new molecules? It’s very promising.”

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Resilience: Picking Up My Shattered Pieces: A Journey of Finding Courage and Strength Through Earthquake Moments by Dr. Tristina Anderson Unlockyourpowerwithin.ca Amazon.com In “Resilience: Picking up My Shattered Pieces,” Dr. Tristina Anderson takes readers on a profound journey of self-discovery and resilience. Through a series of “earthquake moments,” she transforms life’s uncertainties into opportunities for growth. Tristina candidly reflects on relationships, career choices, and personal struggles, sharing insights on brave thinking and bold actions. This memoir explores themes of forgiveness, gratitude, and vulnerability, highlighting her roles in authentic living and deeper connections. Tristina’s heartfelt anecdotes encourage readers to reflect on their own journeys and embrace their unique paths. “Resilience” is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the pursuit of a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. Join Tristina on a transformative journey of healing and intentional living.

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Stolen Government: Why Your Representative Cannot Represent You and How to Reclaim Your Voice by Charles Key Amazon.com/dp/B0CS1HD4PK Do you ever feel like this? Politically powerless? That elected officials aren’t listening? That legislators don’t care about what you think they should prioritize? Former Oklahoma State Representative Charles Key exposes the uncomfortable reality that many citizens suspect but few truly comprehend: the erosion of our democratic ideals within the very institutions designed to safeguard them. Key embarks on a compelling journey through the corridors of power, unraveling the intricacies of a system that has deviated from its founding principles. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Key shines a spotlight on the mechanisms that render our representatives incapable of authentically representing the people. Drawing on his personal experiences in the political arena, he unveils a narrative of systemic dysfunction, cronyism, and a loss of accountability that has left the average citizen voiceless in the halls of power. However, “Stolen Government” is not merely a diagnosis of the problem; it is a roadmap for citizens seeking to reclaim their voice in the democratic process. Charles Key outlines practical and actionable steps to restore transparency, accountability, and genuine representation. Rooted in a profound belief in the resilience of democracy, this book serves as a rallying cry for citizens to actively participate in shaping the future of their government.

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Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired by Yosi Amram PhD Amazon.com Yamram.com A Nautilus Book Awards Gold Medal Winner in Leadership “The principles and practices of leadership laid out in this book have not only elevated how I led inside of Twitch, but also how I live in general. It’s no exaggeration to say Yosi’s approach to SILeadership changed my life. If you want to learn not just to manage others but also to inspire yourself and everyone around you to greater heights, you have to read this book.” — Emmett Shear, Founding CEO of Twitch Welcome to the most impactful inner work you will ever do: cultivating and embodying your spiritual intelligence. Are you longing for deeper connection, purpose, and inspiration in your professional and personal life? Do you wish to ignite your inner spark and lead with authentic power and presence? Is there a longing within you to not only uncover your own inspiration, but also the power to inspire itself? Spiritually Intelligent Leadership is your guide to achieving these goals and transforming your leadership from the inside out. Turbo Charge Your Emotional Intelligence with the Power of Spiritual Intelligence Spiritual intelligence (SI) is not about religious beliefs or fleeting spiritual experience moments. Rather SI is the highest and fullest expression of our life force energy and sacred spark of life that naturally arises from connecting and rooting ourselves in our spirit essence, whereby we feel inner-, inter-, and ultra-connected, connected to ourselves, connected to others, and connected to the sacred and transcendent dimension of life. It is from there we are able to draw on, and embody timeless virtues such as passionate purpose, compassionate service, integrity, presence, humility, and joy-qualities revered by wisdom traditions across the world. By developing your SI, you can profoundly impact your relationships and environment, fostering more connected and inspired teams and communities in your life and work. Transform Your Leadership and Your Life Modern research and leadership experts agree: embodying these virtues can create a ripple effect of inspiration and connection throughout your organization. The transformative exercises within this guide are specifically designed to help you cultivate these qualities, leading to a more fulfilling and successful life. For Leaders and Aspiring Leaders Whether you are a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or someone seeking deeper personal growth, this book is for you. This is your invitation to walk through the essential habits and practices needed to become more inner-connected and influential, helping you to inspire and lead with authenticity and grace. Through this practice you will find: Purpose and Meaning: Discover and ignite your passionate purpose. Inspiration and Service: Inspire others and lead with compassion and care. Connection and Community: Engender deeper trusting relationships. Integrity and Presence: Lead with authenticity while being fully present in every moment. Joy and Fulfillment: Experience lasting happiness and success. Join the Movement of Spiritually Intelligent Leaders Spiritually Intelligent Leadership is not just an award winning book; it’s a movement towards a more enlightened way of leading and living. Whether you’re part of a leadership team, an entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to lead a happy and meaningful life all the while making a positive impact on those around you and the world, this book provides the tools and wisdom to elevate your life and leadership. Leadership is not about preaching from a pulpit; it’s about infusing your leadership style with humanity, purpose, and yes, a sprinkle of spirituality. The result? A leadership journey that’s not just profitable but profoundly fulfilling and impactful. About the author Yosi began his leadership journey in the Israeli military where he received numerous awards and garnered the fastest promotion record in his regiment’s history. Despite these accomplishments, the military chafed at his soul, eventually inspiring his lifelong quest for more humane approaches to leadership. After leaving the military, Yosi studied engineering at MIT and earned an MBA from Harvard. He took the leap into leadership experiments of his own as the founder and CEO of two tech start-ups, both of which he led through successful IPOs. Then, as CEO of a public company with a rising stock price, he experienced a psychospiritual breakdown, a “dark night of the soul,” which catapulted him into a spiritual awakening. The epiphany and the manic episode that went with it were both excruciating and exalting, enabling him to see through the illusion of separation to the truth of our inter-connectedness. This put his life and value system on a fresh trajectory. He went back to school for a PhD in clinical psychology, ultimately developing the first research-grounded theory and validated measure of spiritual intelligence (SI) with an associated model he created and named Spiritually Intelligent Leadership (SILeadership). This research has received over a thousand citations to date. Yosi is devoted to awakening greater spiritual intelligence in himself (a lifelong journey) and in the world. Working as a therapist and leadership coach, he has supported over 100 CEOs as they built organizations, led thousands of employees, and reached annual revenues in the billions, all while increasing their happiness, power, and effectiveness as leaders in their work and personal lives. He is also the founder of several nonprofits, including trueMASCULINITY.org and Engendering-Love.org. Yosi is blessed with two wonderful grown children who are the bright stars of his life. He enjoys nature, hiking, biking, reading, playing chess, meditating, and dancing.

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No Remorse No Regret (Counterstriker’s Revenge) by Ian Worrall Amazon.com Once a victim… …now a killer. At the age of 19, Melissa’s hopes and dreams were literally drowned when she was stuffed in a sports bag, tied to a cinder block and thrown into the sea. Mistaken for a shipment of dope, she is rescued. Indebted to the man who rescued her, she dispatches his enemies and carries on a personal side mission enacting revenge on behalf of women who’ve been raped. But the serial killer who left her to drown resurfaces. And goes on his own personal mission to take out the one that got away. With the police hunting them both, who will win the cat and mouse game? About the author Hello and welcome to my author page. I accomplished a goal and dream to write a novel, that being No Remorse No Regret which was followed up by the sequel, No Rest For The Vengeful. I will soon within the next year have the parallel story to No Remorse published along with Message In A Bottle which will be the third, chronologically speaking, in the series. Things I enjoy doing outside of writing, weight training, yoga, martial arts, drumming and archery. I am a lifelong fan of the Edmonton Oilers and I am one of the biggest Iron Maiden fans in the world.

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What Are the Odds: A Novel by David List Amazon.com The debut novel from screenwriter and producer David List, What Are the Odds, is an entertaining, binge-worthy, and addictive crime thriller. Ray Dawson–a former NYPD detective unfairly forced into early retirement–never thought he would get another chance to be with his second wife, and love of his life, Stephanie. So, when she opens the door to the possibility, he spends his savings on an extravagant, romantic getaway at a resort in Costa Rica. But Ray is still as much a cop as he is a man, and when, in the hotel elevator, he has a chance encounter with Wilbur Bailey–a wily, neurotic, and environmentally conscious fugitive with a $5 million bounty on his head–things get complicated. IRS Special Agent Phil Dancourt is determined to bust Mika Salko, the corrupt CEO of Houston based Amco Oil, and believes Wilbur Bailey–an Amco analyst with a conscience–is the one guy on the inside who could help bring Salko down. But in a bizarre twist, Bailey embezzles millions and disappears, putting Phil’s job on the line. Now, after Wilbur is sighted in Costa Rica, Phil is sent to retrieve him. But from the moment he steps off the plane–and crosses paths with Ray and Wilbur–nothing goes as planned. The encounter propels the three men into a harrowing, death-defying, life-changing, and often hilarious journey, attracting unwanted attention from a heroin-addicted dishwasher, a powerful, corrupt CEO, bloodthirsty gangs and drug cartels, and pandering government watchdogs. Along the way, they come face to face, in unexpected ways, with life’s larger questions: friendship, love, loss, faith, and the commitment to values larger than oneself. What results is a trio of unlikely friends, and Ray can only hope that, once it’s all over, Stephanie will still be there.

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The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World by Karthik Ramanna Amazon.com A first-of-its-kind look at the outrage gripping organizations worldwide—and how leaders can respond to it. Outrage is everywhere—on the left and on the right—and many companies have found themselves in the crosshairs. GoFundMe was pressured to cut off funding to protesting truckers in Ottawa. Disney’s CEO was dragged down for mishandling both sides of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law. Facebook and other tech companies have been accused of manipulating elections in many countries and by many parties. People are angry with the world—in some cases, rightfully so—and now view companies as they do governments, as targets of their wrath and potential forces for social change. Managing outrage has moved from being an occasional leadership challenge, like handling a PR crisis, to a necessary and critical leadership capability, like strategic thinking or financial acumen. Based on his popular University of Oxford leadership course and case studies on organizations such as IKEA, Nestlé, the Vatican, and others, Karthik Ramanna offers practical steps to make sense of the outrage, work with relevant stakeholders to progress through it, and emerge stronger for it. Ramanna’s pragmatic framework, developed through years of experience with organizations, helps leaders “turn down the temperature,” analyze root causes, develop and implement responses that are mission-consistent, and build resilience. The Age of Outrage is an essential guide for leaders and their teams in this new era of polarization. About the author Karthik Ramanna is Professor of Business & Public Policy at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government and a fellow of St. John’s College. An expert on business-government relations, sustainable capitalism, and corporate reporting & auditing, Professor Ramanna studies how organizations and leaders build trust with stakeholders. His scholarship has won numerous awards, including the Journal of Accounting & Economics Best Paper Prize, the Harvard Business Review-McKinsey Prize for “groundbreaking management thinking,” and three times the international Case Centre’s prizes for “outstanding case-writing,” dubbed by the Financial Times as “the business school Oscars.” At Oxford, Professor Ramanna established the Case Centre on Public Leadership and the Transformational Leadership Fellowship, the latter a bespoke, by-invitation program for senior leaders looking to reimagine their public-service impact. In 2022, he co-founded the non-profit E-liability Institute, where he serves as principal investigator, with a mission to drive decarbonisation processes through rigorous GHG accounting. From 2016 to 2023, he was director of Oxford’s Master of Public Policy program that has educated over a thousand public leaders from about 120 countries. From July 2023, Professor Ramanna is on partial public-service leave from Oxford to advise the US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, an “auditor of auditors” in global markets. Previously, he was a professor and the Marvin Bower Fellow at Harvard Business School, teaching in both the MBA and senior executive-education programs. He has a doctorate from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. He lives in Oxford with his husband, Jon, and they enjoy dinner parties and touring Caravaggios.

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The Prince of Evolution by David R. Wood Amazon.com The Prince of Evolution is the evolutionary reframing of one of the most important and controversial political texts in history. It reframes Machiavelli’s The Prince as a text expressing a revolutionary political theory that expresses an evolutionary ‘best practice’ framework for political competition. By applying the two patterns of evolution, natural and artificial, discovered by Charles Darwin and David R. Wood. In doing so it reveals new insights and value to be derived from Machiavelli’s original text. Most importantly, by providing an evolutionary framework for every human relationship that has ever existed, and reframes Machiavelli, the man, to be just as human as you or I. The Prince of Evolution is a groundbreaking work that will disrupt the entire field of political science. And the way we all look at organizations, communities, and ourselves. About the author David R. Wood is the founder and CEO of RSG Federal, a small business IT consulting company. He possesses over twenty-five years of leadership and management experience working in the military, financial industry, academia, and federal government. As an ITIL Master, he is acknowledged in the field of IT service management as a thought leader for the Digital Age. In addition, David is a former U.S. Army National Guard enlisted soldier and commissioned officer branch qualified infantry and signal.

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