In this episode, Sean Luangrath, CEO of Inergy, shares his journey from escaping Laos as a refugee to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader in the clean energy space. He recounts life-changing experiences, including his immigration to the U.S., navigating education as an immigrant, and his early professional challenges. Sean discusses his career at Apple, highlighting the company’s logistical excellence and lessons in leadership. Finally, he reflects on his decision to lead Inergy, a clean energy startup, which has grown to achieve over $35 million in revenue while focusing on government and consumer markets.

In this episode, Sam Alexander, CEO and owner of PMD Beauty, shares his journey of transforming the beauty and skincare industry through innovation and persistence. Sam reflects on the early days of scaling PMD Beauty, leveraging Google AdWords, and harnessing the power of influencer marketing and partnerships with retailers like Neiman Marcus. He recounts pivotal moments, including a feature on Dr. Oz and the launch of PMD’s flagship device, which helped establish the brand’s identity of "brilliant confidence." Sam also discusses the challenges and rewards of bootstrapping the company, fostering a collaborative team, and navigating product launches to maintain PMD’s growth and relevance in the competitive beauty space.