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PersonableThe $100M FOUNDER (Ex-Goldman): One Pivot Saved Us, Execution Built Us, Bad Hires Nearly Broke UsDylan Robbins shares how one strategic pivot scaled Lucra to $100M+, why second-time founders have an edge and why flawless execution still trumps big ideas.Dylan Robbins is the Founder and CEO of Lucra Sports, a gamification technology company valued at over $100M. Lucra powers competitive experiences across consumer and B2B platforms. Before founding Lucra, Dylan worked at Goldman Sachs and AQR Capital Management. He previously co-founded Lifetime Vintage (acquired in 2023) and Verre Vert. He holds a B.S. in Economics from Duke University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.In...2025-08-0849 min
PersonableMeet The Brothers Representing England: Be Obsessed OR Someone Takes Your Spot! (RWC Winner's Sons)Charlie and Jack Bracken, sons of World Cup winner Kyran Bracken, reveal how rejection, rivalry, and relentless training shaped their rise through Saracens and England’s youth ranks.Charlie and Jack Bracken are professional rugby players for Saracens and sons of Kyran Bracken, England’s 2003 World Cup-winning scrum-half. Both brothers began at St Albans Rugby Club and progressed through the Saracens academy while representing England at age-grade levels.Charlie, a scrum-half, made his Saracens debut in 2022 and has 14 England U20 caps. Jack, a wing/fullback, made his U20 debut in 2024 with a hat-trick and went on t...2025-08-061h 04
PersonableLadi Built Nigeria’s 7th Biggest Bank, While Others Chased Wall St! (The Lesson That MADE $5Bn!)While others pursued Wall Street, Ladi Balogun built Nigeria’s 7th largest bank - unpacking how he scaled to 15M customers, navigated CEO term limits, and built a $5B institution by betting on Africa’s financial future.Ladi Balogun is the Group Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Group Plc, a leading Nigerian financial services holding company operating in banking, asset management, pensions, and fintech. From 2007 to 2017, he served as CEO of First City Monument Bank, overseeing its expansion from 200 staff to over 15 million customers, the acquisition of Finbank, and the launch of UK operations. He previously worked at C...2025-08-011h 06
Personable“This Is One Of The Most Important Times In Human History” — Vimo CFO (Ex-Lime, Morgan Stanley MD)Former Morgan Stanley MD turned startup CFO explains why the rise of AI marks a once-in-a-generation shift—and how it’s forcing Wall Street and Silicon Valley to collide like never before.Ted Tobiason is CFO of Vimo and former CFO of electric scooter pioneer Lime. A Wall Street veteran, he served as MD at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank leading their Tech ECM divisions, following early career roles at Bear Stearns and Robertson Stephens. He holds a Princeton degree and Columbia MBA, and plays lead guitar in The Dirty Spoon Band.In this episode, Ted...2025-07-301h 04
PersonableBuild the CULT, Then The CODE - How SCRAN’s 22-YO Couple Are Changing Food Apps Forever!Two 22-year-old founders reveal how they’re risking everything to build Scran, the TikTok-inspired app revolutionizing London’s dining scene before Big Tech takes over.Maisie Roberts and Bertie Kinnings, UX Design graduates from Loughborough University, co-founded Scran, a Gen Z restaurant app combining TikTok-style discovery with booking. Maisie’s AI design expertise (Itsu, Orgueil Capital) powers Scran’s recommendation algorithm, while Bertie’s VR/AR background (BMW, Goldsmiths) shapes its immersive experience. They're building up Scran's socials to grow worldwide, balancing cutting-edge tech with viral appeal.In this episode, Maisie and Bertie reveal:◽️ The hidden UX...2025-07-251h 08
PersonableRiya SOLD 30,000+ BOOKS By Writing For Two AUDIENCES: SMART For Parents, SILLY For Kids!Riya Jain who turned her childhood health struggles into a movement reveals how to transform personal pain into purpose and build a business that changes livesRiya Jain is the founder and CEO of The Land of Can, a children's media company she launched in seventh grade to create empowering books and resources about health topics like food allergies, anxiety, and ADHD. Her company has sold over 30,000 books, partnered with 500+ schools, and earned her $30,000 from Duke University’s Startup Showcase. While studying at Duke, Riya continues to expand The Land of Can, developing new educational materials to he...2025-07-231h 04
PersonableThe NFL Insider (Jaguars/Bucs): What CEOs Can STEAL From Super Bowl-Winning Coaches!! (No 1 Author)From NFL sidelines to global stages, Nathan Whitaker, bestselling author and ex-NFL insider, unleashes lessons on why character outshines athleticism, how Super Bowl legends like Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden forged winning cultures, and why embracing your role—on the field or in the boardroom—sparks unstoppable resilience and success.Nathan Whitaker, #1 New York Times bestselling author and former NFL executive, draws on his Super Bowl-winning experience with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars to deliver bold insights on leadership, team culture, and resilience, bridging sports and business with lessons from co-authoring books with Tony Dungy and...2025-07-181h 03
PersonableTHEY LIED TO YOU ABOUT DEMOCRACY! Expert's Warning On America’s Hidden Divide (And How To Fix It!)Seth Radwell exposes the lie behind America’s political divide - and the urgent fix before it’s too late.Seth David Radwell is the Harvard-trained CEO (Proactiv, Scholastic) who revealed how America's founding clashes created today's crisis. His award-winning book the American Schism dismantles political myths. Now he works with leaders worldwide to combat polarization before he believes democracy collapses.Seth explains:◽️ The hidden 18th-century origins of America's political divide—and why history keeps repeating itself◽️ How 40 years of failed economic policy created the MAGA movement's explosive rise◽️ Why social media algorithms are des...2025-07-161h 03
PersonableMy Mum Passed Away 2 Years Ago TodayToday marks two years since my mother passed away from cancer In this video I talk about grief, the lessons she taught me & how my family and I have progressed since then In this episode, Harvey reveals:◽️ What grief really feels like two years after losing a parent◽️ How his family turned heartbreak into growth — from Saracens to Goldman Sachs◽️ The two lessons his mum lived by: “Be the best you can be” and “Control the controllables”◽️ Why inner peace matters more than external success◽️ How to truly support someone going through grief — and what m...2025-07-1537 min
PersonablePrivate Equity CEO: How Founders WIN Deals! The #1 Trait Of Fundable Startups! (Hint: Create FOMO)A Duke Professor & Wall Street Billion-Dollar Dealmaker Reveals the truth about About Billion-Dollar Pitches, Startup Survival, and What Investors Really WantEd Tiryakian stands at the unique intersection of high finance, professional sports, and academia. As a former Managing Director at both Paine Webber/UBS and head of his private equity firm Argentum Group, he's orchestrated multi-billion dollar transactions while advising elite NBA and NFL athletes through his role as Chairman of Legends Sports Group. A Duke University and Fuqua School of Business graduate who now teaches entrepreneurship there, Ed brings unparalleled real-world perspective as a frequent...2025-07-1149 min
PersonableOmnicom Asia President: The Man Behind Apple, Tiktok & Pepsi’s Ad Campaigns ($14Bn Company)Omnicom’s Asia President Exposes the Lies About Creativity, Brand Building, and What Really Wins in Advertising TodaySean Donovan is the disruptive force behind Asia’s largest creative collective as President of Omnicom Advertising Group, where he leads 4,000 innovators across TBWA, BBDO and DDB. The former architect-turned-consultant (40+ African banks) reinvented advertising leadership - from building South Africa’s Agency of the Decade (TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris) to co-founding OPENCO (acquired by TBWA in 2013). A Smurfit School triple-graduate (B.Sc/M.Sc/MBA) and cancer advocacy chair. Now he’s exposing advertising’s dangerous myths—from why “safe creativity” al...2025-07-091h 02
PersonableWhat It Takes to Run One of America’s Biggest Real Estate Empires — with Kushner CEO Laurent MoraliIn this episode of Personable, Harvey Bracken-Smith sits down with Laurent Morali, CEO of Kushner — a firm managing over 22,000 apartments and 13 million square feet of commercial space across the U.S.From his roots in France to his rise through global banking and now leading one of the most prominent privately held real estate firms in the country, Laurent shares how he built trust, took risks, and made bold decisions during volatile markets. He opens up about:His unconventional path to becoming CEOWhat separates good investors from great onesHow Ku...2025-04-051h 09
PersonableWhy Going All In Changed Everything for Katie XuKatie Xu is not your average college student. She’s the President of Creator Lab at Duke University, an Investment Partner at Dorm Room Fund, and an online creator with over 100,000 followers on TikTok — all before graduating. But it wasn’t until she decided to go all in that everything started to change.In this episode of Personable, Katie sits down with Harvey Bracken-Smith to share how she turned a gap year and a side hustle into a six-figure consultancy, what it really takes to grow on social media, and why authenticity always beats perfection.They d...2025-03-311h 03
PersonableEpisode 1-10 LearningsLearnings from Ruben Gnanalingam, Andrea Pinchen, Kyran Bracken, Sunetra Sarker, Tim Henman, Iain Alexander, Nick Wheeler, Guy Kinnings, Dr. Stuart Pimm & James FrostPersonable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.Connect with Harvey:Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/Personable Ins...2024-10-3042 min
PersonableI lost my Mum to Cancer a Year ago TodayMy mother, Louise Bracken-Smith, passed away from cancer a year ago today. In her memory, I decided to film an episode discussing her cancer journey, the lessons I learned during the process and my advice for those going through terminal illness. Cool video of mum: https://youtu.be/tfDvjxbrFSA?si=y5Io01ruybZbe6F-Listen to my mum's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/kicking-cancer-into-touch/id1686472224?i=1000611784728Who was my mum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisebrackensmith/https://fairwaygroup.com/news-and-views/group/announcement-louise-bracken-smith/https://745breakfastclub.com/in-loving-memory-of-louise-bracken-smith/https://www.in...2024-07-121h 08
PersonableMastering B2B Marketing with Penguin in Chief Drew Neisser | Ep 18In this episode, Drew Neisser, founder of CMO Huddles and Renegade, shares his journey in the marketing industry and provides insights into building a personal brand, creating revolutionary ideas for clients, and navigating the changing landscape of marketing. He emphasizes the importance of experience, expertise, and building a strong network. Drew also discusses the challenges of differentiating in an oversaturated market and the need for creativity and a unique selling proposition. He highlights the value of community-led growth and the power of word-of-mouth marketing. Drew concludes by sharing advice for aspiring CMOs and the importance of making the most...2024-01-3055 min
PersonableUncovering Kyran Bracken's Incredible Journey: From Rugby Champion to Dancing on Ice Star! Ep 3Episode 3 features my uncle Kyran Bracken, a 2003 World Cup-winning rugby player, the winner of Dancing on Ice 2007 and more!Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.Connect with Harvey:Harvey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveybracken-smith/ Harvey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harveybsmith/Personable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-05-261h 00