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Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders

ICR
IEQ Capital
Mid-Day Squares
Cancer Diagnostics
Brand Storytelling
Consumer Packaged Goods
Emotional Connection
Chocolate Bars
Cancer Therapy
Social Media Marketing
Cryptocurrency
Blockchain Technology
Kendra Scott
Capital Markets
Morgan Brennan
Spacex
Shift4 Payments
Draken International
Inspiration4
Hexagon Composites
Personalis Inc.

In the increasingly crowded and competitive corporate and financial ecosystem, it’s harder than ever for companies to break through the clutter and be heard. The media, investors, agenda-driven influencers, even customers and competitors, are defining your business story on their terms. Therefore, it is imperative that companies take control and proactively drive the conversation with stakeholders... more

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Joe Musselman
Founder and Managing Partner, Bravo Victor Venture Capital
Bravo Victor Venture Capital
Episode: Joe Musselman, Founder & Managing Partner, BVVC — Building Deterrence: Bolstering national security by investing in defense tech
Union (company)
New energetics/defense manufacturing platform founded by Musselman, co-founder and chairman
Bravo Victor Venture Capital / Union
Episode: Joe Musselman, Founder & Managing Partner, BVVC — Building Deterrence: Bolstering national security by investing in defense tech
Taylor Lauber
CEO of Shift4 Payments
Shift4 Payments
Episode: Taylor Lauber, CEO, Shift4 — Removing Pain Points: Providing payment solutions for merchants, from stadiums to mom-and-pop shops
Marco Santori
CEO of Solmate, treasury company on Solana
Solmate
Episode: Marco Santori, CEO, Solmate — Crypto Simplified: Giving retail investors easy access to SOL while growing the Solana network
Ken Seipel
CEO and Chairman of Citi Trends
Citi Trends
Episode: Ken Seipel, Chairman and CEO, Citi Trends — Community Retail: Turning around a national business by refocusing on core consumers
Will Ulrich
Co-CEO of Presidio
Presidio
Episode: Will Ulrich, Co-CEO, Presidio Petroleum — No Drilling Required: A soon-to-be public oil and gas company takes a unique approach to value creation
Julie Smolyansky
CEO of Lifeway Foods, author, and thought leader in wellness and health food industries.
Lifeway Foods
Episode: Julie Smolyansky, CEO, Lifeway Foods — Go With Your Gut: Behind the exploding global demand for kefir
Mark Goldston
Executive Chairman of The Beachbody Company
The Beachbody Company
Episode: Mark Goldston, Executive Chairman, The Beachbody Company — Heavy Lift: A renowned turnaround executive reinvigorates one of the world's foremost fitness brands
Anton Nicholas
New CEO of ICR, with over 25 years of communications and advisory experience.
ICR
Episode: Anton Nicholas, CEO, ICR – Passing the Torch: Building on ICR's legacy of excellence in strategic communications

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Tom Ryan
Founder and CEO of ICR, with expertise in strategic communication and a background as a Wall Street Journal ranked equity analyst.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Michael Saylor

    Thank you to Tom Ryan for shining a light on the world of bitcoin through the eyes of Michael Saylor. The dearth of information Tom draws from Saylor through in depth and pertinent questions was not only informative they were asked in a way that the uninformed and skeptics would have no choice but to take notice. Thank you again Tom for your in-depth interview with Mr Saylor. I will be recommending “Welcome to the arena” to all of my friends and colleagues

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weber!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very Uplifting

    Nice to hear innovative leaders who love their people, consumers and company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DCT63
    United Statesa year ago
  • Strong Work on the Podcast Series!

    A top-notch podcast that consistently delivers insightful conversations and valuable takeaways across a range of topics. Each episode is engaging, well-produced, and packed with actionable ideas for anyone looking to grow personally and professionally.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMRiva
    United States2 years ago
  • Business Wisdom in every episode!

    Tom and his wide variety of knowledgeable guests are making financial management a fascinating task rather than a finicky chore! The great content and advice they provide, combined with the relatable way in which they deliver it had me hooked from the very first listen. Thanks for putting out such a stellar show Tom - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Really interesting context and background stories - looking forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kikiym
    United States4 years ago

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Marco Santori, CEO, Solmate — Crypto Simplified: Giving retail investors easy access to SOL while growing the Solana network
Q: I want to kind of start at the basics for listeners who may not live and breathe crypto every day. What exactly does a blockchain enable that traditional financial infrastructure can't do, and why is that important now?
The blockchain enables a single, shared ledger that anyone can update if they run the right software, removing the need to rely on a fragmented set of ledgers maintained by trusted intermediaries. This decentralization allows trustless execution, programmable logic, and faster, more efficient handling of assets and contracts, which is especially important as institutions consider tokenization and on-chain financial activities.
Ken Seipel, Chairman and CEO, Citi Trends — Community Retail: Turning around a national business by refocusing on core consumers
Q: What were the three successful turnarounds you've led, and what commonalities did you find?
Ken explains that a common thread is returning focus to the core customer, realigning the organization and product strategy, and prioritizing tangible value-creation initiatives with KPIs to track progress.
Ken Seipel, Chairman and CEO, Citi Trends — Community Retail: Turning around a national business by refocusing on core consumers
Q: What drew you into retail in the beginning, and how did the Citi Trends opportunity come to you?
Ken shares a long career path through JCPenney, Target, Old Navy, and leadership roles, leading to Citi Trends due to its unique positioning in off-price retail and alignment with his entrepreneurial interests.
Ken Seipel, Chairman and CEO, Citi Trends — Community Retail: Turning around a national business by refocusing on core consumers
Q: And while you're at it, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a five-star rating. Very much appreciated.
The host uses a promo to engage listeners and set expectations for reviews, which is not a guest answer but a standard show promo; this line signals audience growth activity rather than a Q&A with the guest.
Will Ulrich, Co-CEO, Presidio Petroleum — No Drilling Required: A soon-to-be public oil and gas company takes a unique approach to value creation
Q: What did you and Chris see in the marketplace in 2016 that led you to pursue this approach rather than traditional drilling and development models?
We recognized a downturn, a shift away from undeveloped development and high-capital drilling, and decided to focus on cash-flowing properties where efficiency and management of existing assets could deliver superior returns, a strategy later refined with Morgan Stanley and partners.

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1. Joe Musselman
2. Union (company)
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4. Marco Santori
5. Ken Seipel
6. Will Ulrich
7. Julie Smolyansky
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