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[Top Giver Series] Crafting Winning Teams for Growth With Patrick Ropella

Release Date: 12/18/2025

[Top Resources Series] Immersive Learning for Neurodivergent Learners With Alexander Landa

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Alexander Landa is the Co-founder and CEO of Akiva, an AI-driven immersive learning platform that helps neurodivergent individuals build skills through engaging virtual reality lessons. Driven by his experience as a father navigating special education challenges, he founded Akiva to help families, clinicians, and educators foster meaningful progress. With over 25 years of leadership in software and tech startups, Alexander brings deep expertise in building and scaling innovative products. Under his leadership, Akiva continues expanding access to inclusive, science-backed learning experiences...

[Top Agency & Sweets and Snack Series] Food Marketing Secrets and AI Strategies With CJ Bruce

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CJ Bruce is the Founder and CEO of The Missing Ingredient, a Sacramento-based food marketing agency that helps healthful and sustainable food and beverage brands grow. The agency specializes in performance marketing, paid media, influencer campaigns, and AI-driven strategies. Since 2016, CJ has led a team of 15, working with brands like Amy’s Kitchen, Sumo Citrus, Baskin-Robbins, and Milk Bar. A certified plant-based chef and former food influencer, he combines his passion for food and technology to help brands stand out, connect with consumers, and scale. In this episode… What makes some...

[Private Equity Series] The Power of Deep Networks and Niching With Dan Lee

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Dan Lee is a Partner at Pin High Strategies, a merchant banking and advisory firm serving independent sponsors and founder-led businesses on capital raising and strategic growth. He has spent 25 years investing in private companies across both debt and equity. Previously, Dan was a Partner at Garnett Station Partners and a co-founder of Comvest Capital Partners, which he helped grow from $250 million to $12 billion. He has partnered with more than 100 founders and small businesses to support long-term growth and value creation. In this episode… Strong businesses don’t grow from setbacks...

[Private Equity Series] The Power of Deep Networks and Niching With Dan Lee

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[Top Resources Series] What the Best Founders Read, Use, and Automate To Win

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Justin Brooke is the Founder of AdSkills and AgentSkills, companies that help marketers and businesses master paid advertising and advanced AI tools for marketing and automation. Seva Ustinov is the Founder and CEO of Plurio by Elly Analytics, a marketing analytics platform that delivers full-funnel insights and AI-powered automation to optimize performance and growth. Paul Powers is the Founder and CEO of Physna, a world-leading 3D AI and geometric search platform that codifies 3D models into detailed data that is understandable by software applications. In this episode… Are you searching...

[Top Giver & Agency Series] The Power of Relationships and Masterminds in Business With Eric Berman

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Eric Berman is the Founder and Mastermind Leader of Speakeasy Mastermind, a private global community that brings experienced entrepreneurs together for collaboration, problem-solving, and business growth. He is also the Founder and CEO of Brandetize and Celebritize, companies focused on digital marketing and brand visibility for thought leaders, consumer brands, and influencers. Prior to these ventures, Eric co-founded CollegeClub.com, an early large-scale online community, where he held executive roles during its rapid growth. He also advises companies, works with venture capitalists, and...

[Top Agency Series] Scaling Revenue Through Innovative Affiliates With Rick Gardiner

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Rick Gardiner is the Founder and CEO of iAffiliate Management, a boutique performance marketing agency helping DTC e-commerce brands grow revenue through high-impact affiliate and partner programs. With over 20 years of experience, Rick has helped brands — from fast-growing startups to established names like Groupon and Home Chef — turn affiliate marketing into a scalable revenue engine. A former Division I athlete turned entrepreneur, he brings a disciplined, team-first approach and a passion for building aligned, high-value partnerships in an ever-evolving affiliate landscape. In this...

[Top Agency Series] Why SEO and Strategy Still Win in an AI-Driven Search World With Cameron Libutti

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Cameron LiButti is the Founder and CEO of Bidview Marketing, a data-driven performance marketing agency specializing in digital media, analytics, and development. With a background in engineering consulting and years of experience leading marketing ventures and high-performing teams, Cameron built Bidview on a principle of prioritizing ROI and tailored solutions over one-size-fits-all tactics. Under his leadership, the agency focuses on intentional growth strategies that turn attention into measurable business outcomes. Beyond Bidview, he shares expertise on modern SEO and marketing through...

[Private Equity & Top Author Series] Servant Leadership Meets Private Equity With Adam Coffey

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Adam Coffey is the Chairman and CEO of The Chairman Group, a high-level peer network for business leaders. Over his 25-year career as a CEO, he has built four companies for nine private equity firms, completed 58 acquisitions, and led exits totaling billions of dollars. A #1 best-selling author, US Army veteran, and international speaker, Adam shares actionable strategies in private equity, M&A, and building high-performance cultures, blending military discipline with cutting-edge business expertise. In this episode… Scaling a company to a billion-dollar empire requires strategy,...

[SaaS & Israel Series] Mastering Product-Led Growth in SaaS With Yoni Tserruya

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Yoni Tserruya is the Co-founder and CEO of Lusha, an AI-powered sales intelligence platform built for B2B teams. Under his leadership, Lusha has grown to serve over one million users and more than 15,000 customers worldwide, raising over $40 million in funding. With a background as an iOS developer, Yoni is passionate about product-led growth and building AI-driven tools that help sales teams automate outreach, personalize engagement, and have more effective, human conversations at scale. In this episode… Modern sales success depends on timing, relevance, and insight — not just volume....

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Patrick Ropella is the Founder and Chairman of Ropella 360, a global executive search and advisory firm specializing in connecting transformational leaders with private equity and mid-market companies. With over 35 years of experience, he has contributed to the growth of major global corporations such as Dow, General Electric, BASF, Nike, and Johnson & Johnson. As the author of The Right Hire and Pathways to Private Equity Partnerships, Patrick’s C-suite and investor insights are featured in hundreds of publications worldwide. His strategic vision and expertise have made him a trusted advisor to leaders across industries.

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The path to extraordinary success often starts in unexpected places — from humble beginnings to high-stakes boardrooms. Some people manage to rise without the usual credentials, building influence, trust, and transformative relationships along the way. What enables someone to become a connector who impacts leaders, industries, and entire organizations?

According to Patrick Ropella, a renowned leadership strategist, the real advantage comes from mastering human connection rather than relying on traditional qualifications. He highlights how deep listening, specialization, and long-term trust outperform transactional sales and recruiting. This approach creates lasting impact by aligning the right leaders with the right missions. Over decades, he developed a system for identifying A-players, ensuring cultural fit, and supporting leadership transformation across complex industries. His stories — from helping global brands innovate to supporting frontier-technology teams — show how clarity, accountability, and relationship-building shape high-performance outcomes.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Patrick Ropella, Founder and Chairman of Ropella 360, to discuss building elite teams through authentic leadership. They explore how to identify A-players, the principles behind his Smart Search System, and what drives lasting transformation in organizations. Patrick also shares insights on trust, communication, and scaling through strong relationships.

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