#10 Part 2: How the U.S. Can Win the Innovation Race with Startup Thinking
America used to lead the world in innovation. Now, it's falling behind — and no one in power wants to face the truth.In Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation, we dive into how the U.S. lost its edge...
14 Maj 20251h 5min
#10 Part 1: Startup Playbook Silicon Valley Doesn’t Want You to Know
Most founders follow advice that sets them up to fail.In this episode of Divot, we sit down with one of the most influential minds in startup history — Steve Blank.Before reshaping modern entrepreneur...
7 Maj 20251h 8min
#9: From Diminishing to Multiplying: How Real Leaders Unlock Team Potential
Liz Wiseman is one of the world’s leading voices on leadership and talent development. A Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Multipliers and Impact Players, Liz’s work has helped shape leaders ...
30 Apr 20251h 31min
#8: Personal Loss and Tragedy: Rebuilding Life After Losing Everything In Palisades Fire
His family lost their home, memories, and peace — in minutes. What came next would define his legacy. Rich Raddon, co-founder and co-CEO of ZEFR, opens up about losing everything in a wildfire — and w...
23 Apr 202543min
#7: Investor Behind 45 Exits & 40,000 Jobs — AI, Karma, and How to Sell a Startup
What does it take to create $100B+ in value while staying grounded, humble, and deeply human?In this episode of Divot, Derek sits down with one of Silicon Valley’s most respected VCs — a former founde...
16 Apr 20251h 37min
#6: How Stephen Curry & Analytics Broke the NBA — and What Comes Next
What if the biggest problem in the NBA today was also the key to unlocking its future?In this episode, we sit down with Kirk Goldsberry — bestselling author of SprawlBall and Hoop Atlas, current Unive...
9 Apr 20251h 14min
#5: StockX, ghostwrite, and Economics Behind The Hype Economy
How do you go from sneakers to $4B in sales, revolutionize collectibles, and invent a new market for toys? In this episode, Josh Luber, co-founder of StockX and the creator of Ghosts, breaks down his ...
2 Apr 20251h 10min
#4: The Brand Wizard Shaun Neff On Building Multiple +100M Culture Driven Brands
How does a creative entrepreneur go from selling beanies to becoming the "Branding Whisperer" behind some of the most culturally iconic brands of our time? Shaun Neff is the legendary brand builder an...
26 Mars 20251h 4min
